If you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary for your wedding day, why not consider La Preghiera, a romantic, luxurious private villa in the heart of Umbria, Italy.

Set in beautiful landscaped gardens with its own private chapel, the La Preghiera estate makes a perfect and intimate setting for your wedding ceremony in Italy, and afterwards a reception "alfresco" with delicious Italian cuisine...

"Romantic, luxurious, breathtaking, spell binding, magical, intimate, exclusive, personal, tears and laughter", are just some of the words that come to mind when thinking of the special weddings that have taken place at La Preghiera” says Liliana Tunstill, owner of La Preghiera and wedding co-ordinator.

Weddings in Italy are now the official first choice of the rich and famous! Finally, Tom Cruise, married Katie Holmes, near Rome, which sparked a flurry of excitement in the Italian capital. The pair were married, at the most glamorous wedding of the year, at a lakeside castle in Bracciano, north of Rome, with 150 guests…

The couple wanted a romantic, fairytale, intimate atmosphere combined with fantastic cuisine to celebrate their marriage.

You can follow the stars and have a dream wedding at La Preghiera, a luxury 12th Century converted monastery, in Umbria, Italy. Guests at this exclusive retreat have a choice of wedding ceremony styles. A beautiful, candle-lit legal religious ceremony or blessing can be held in the private chapel, which is multi-denominational, and accommodates up to sixty-five guests or more if some are standing. Alternatively, couples can marry in a civil ceremony in one of the ancient town halls nearby for a wedding steeped in history. An in-house wedding planning service is offered to help you organise every detail of your special day.