In August we are doing a wedding in Rome. I just returned from the site inspection and over the next few posts I am going to share my thoughts and inspirations with you. There is no more magnificent city than Rome~you could get lost for days.
Below is the church for the ceremony. Can you imagine Bach being played over the organ there as you process down the aisle! We are such a young nation. Can you imagine the church was built in the 1600’s.
Chiesa Nuova-Santa Maria in Vallicella
The church of Santa Maria in Vallicella was begun in 1575 on the initiative of St Philip Neri, founder of the Congregation of the Oratory. It was built on the site of an earlier (12th century) church dedicated to St John, and is still popularly known as the “New Church”. A number of different donors and architects were involved in its construction.
The exterior of the church is of imposing effect with it’s massive facade (by Fausto Rughesi) and central dome rearing high above the close-packed houses in the older part of the city.
The sumptuously decorated interior of this high cruciform three-aisled basilica is notable particularly for frescoes by Pietro da Cortona and paintings on the on the
high altar (early works by Rubens).
The image below is a snapshot of a picture hanging on the wall of rectory. When I asked to see images of past wedding decor..this is what the priest showed me. I LOVE IT!!
Here is the view from the Terrace Caffarelli where the reception is being held. It is a terrace with panoramic views of the city.
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1 william // Jul 2, 2009 at 2:50 am
Great pictures
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