Wedding Words of Wisdom (tm)
Wedding Words of Wisdom (tm)
The objective of my online radio program is to highlight new and interesting trends in the wedding industry and to share helpful tips from trusted professionals with my listeners. For my interviews, I carefully select individuals that are knowledgeable and creative. Enjoy the interviews and let me know your questions or topics of interest at wayne@momentsbywayne.com.
Wayne Gurnick tells about The Tuscany Tour... and the following podcasts that are a part of this tour... Destination Weddings in Florence and Tuscany... the possibilities are endless!
Guest: Wayne Gurnick
As the Ambassador for Tuscany For Weddings division of Destination Florence Convention Bureau... I had a chance to travel throughout the region... I am excited to share "My Tuscany"!
Destination Florence CVB Director, Carlotta Ferrari
Guest: Carlotta Ferrari
I have always said that it takes many people to make incredible moments happen.... Carlotta Ferrari, the Director of Destination Florence Convention Bureau is one of those amazing people. As the Director, she leads the team at Tuscany for Weddings (a division of Destination Florence). This group of talented and dedicated people are responsible for promoting the best that the region has to offer. This means that they are sure to promote the best of Tuscany to Brides and Grooms both locally within the region and from around the world that dream of getting married in Tuscany. Listen in and hear all about what Carlotta and her team are all about.
For more exceptional resources, take a look at: tuscanyforweddings.com
Need a ride? Get A Ride... but not just any ride! Gabrielle Scarpellini, Director of Transfer Chauffeur Service and Tuscany highlights talks about the ride!
Guest: Gabrielle Scarpellini
The Consumate professional, Gabrielle Scarpellini is the Director of Transfer Chauffer Service and Tuscany Highlights... providing the most excepotional transportation service and creating the most incredible customize tours for his clients.
More than just cookies... they are unique... fun, interactive and definitely a surprise! THE DIRTY COOKIE
Guest: Shahira Marei
This dessert challenges everything that you nknow and expect from a great cookie.....It's fun and playful....and it is soooo good!
Marriage - What is Pleasant to Imagine Alone, Can Become Wonderful if Shared... Wayne talks with Elisa Puccioni from Galateo Ricevimenti
Guest: Elisa Puccioni
"Many things that surprise and enchant can be felt before we actually enjoy them. Like the silence surrounding a poem, the countryside behind a glass of wine, the fragrance of a woman. Things that have left their marks on our senses well before they have been percieved by our minds.An event is a rare thing. It can be created uaing elements that can enhance every part of it." These words , taken from The Galateo Recivimente web site (www.galateoreciviments.com) are deep in meaning and show the thought that goes into everything that these talented professionals produce for the most enchanting and memorable moments in life.
History, Luxury and Exclusivity can all be found here... Villa Monsoglio ... for joy, happiness and love and for a spectacular destination wedding.
Guest: Alessia Benigni Event Coordinator
Have you ever seen the Mona Lisa? Well look a little closer and you will see this magnificaent property in the background. It is so extraordinary that Leonardo da Vinci painted it behind her image... and you to can have the extraordinary image as your backdrop to your most special day. This is the most perfect spot for your most special moments.
Relais & Chateau II Falconiere
Guest: Silvia Baracchi
A very short introduction for a magnificent place that brings the elegance and charm of everything that is Tuscany together.....
Being at Il Falconiere is like stepping into a different world where time is slow and the living is gracious, yet relaxing and very charming.
Relais La Corte dei Papi
Guest: David Pappi
Relais La Corte Dei Papi...This magnificent property has been David Papi's family home for more than eight generations where since the 1600's his family produced oil, wine, wheat and many other tuscan products. Over the last 15 years, this special place has been transformed into the romantic Relais that is is today. This five star resort has been meticiously designed with respect to the heritage of the past yet combining the modern luxuries and impeccable service that guests have come to expect. This Relais is truly a labor of love and it shows in every detail.
Sandra Santoro from Getting Married In Italy, takes us on a sensorial journey in Italy!
Guest: Sandra Santoro
Getting Married In Italy is a fine art wedding planning boutique that believes in giving exceptional service, adding personal touches and delivering flawless events. In this podcast, Sandra Santoro... the "original Italian Wedding Planner" talks with Wayne about so many aspects of what she does for couplles wanting to get married in Italy.
Torre di Baratti - Bio Resort
Guest: Roberto Bastianoni
Torre di Baratti... Where nature, history, art and of course LOVE intertwine!
The Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte.... Lives up to it's name.... as a GRAND hotel!
Guest: Laura Balbarini
A member of Small Hotels of The World, The Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte is a historic hotel of the twenties that blends all the comforts of the modern ages with the sophistication of times past. Luxury is not just a concept here... it is a way of life.
This grand Hotel is not just a luxury hotel located in Versilia, it is a place to rediscover onself at home.
The Five Star Augustus Hotel & Resort
Guest: Vittorio Maschietto
On the Tuscan Coast, between the sea and the Apuan Alps, surrounded by gardens and lush pine forests, Forte Dei Marmi is synonymous with quiet and elegance. This is the ideal place to experience your destination wedding in Forte Dei Marmi, Combine your desire to have a beach wedding and your dream to stay in a charming villa in Tuscany. This is The Agustus Hotel and Resort!
Borgo Pignano
Guest: Oriol Juve De Yebra, Chiara Gheri & Serena Signorini
Deep in the heart of historic Tuscany lies an enchanting haven of peace and tranquility. At Borgo Pignano you will discover a beautifully restored country estate offering an exclusive combination of elegant accommodation, exceptional comfort and gracious hospitality.
These words paint only a small picture of what Borgo Pignano is all about... relax and listen as I talk with Oriol Juve De Ybara, General Manager of this magnificant property.
Fattoria Santo Stefano Luxury Villas in the heart of Tuscany... Everything your heart desires and more!
Guest: Valerio Pannuzzo
Exclusive country estates located between the dreamy Tuscany hills, close to Florence, Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa. These villas provide the luxuries any could desire... furnished with a refined rustic style. Rent your private villa or apartment with swimming pool and host your destination wedding in these private settings in the true tuscan style.
Una Palazzo Mannaioni... a refined hotel, set in a restored mansion in a medieval village in the Tuscan hills.
Guest: Valerio Pannuzzo
For this podcast, I had the opportunity to tour tthe beautiful and interesting Palazzzo Mannaioni and to talk with Valerio Pannuzzo, the General Manager. Valerio was so charming and he told me some of the secrets of this medieval palazzo. Listen and enjoy.
Toscana Resort Castelfalfi - One Village, so many choices...
Guest: Elisa Biagini
Castelfalfi has been built in this "somewhere" to provide all the luxuries anyone could desire. It is the perfect place to host your guests all at one resort for your destinatuion wedding. Two hotels, restaurants, villas, apartments golf, swimming, an amazing spa and so much more. Guests come from all over the world to stay at this beautiful resort. And by the way, the whole resort is larger than three times the principality of Monaco... it is very easy to "find yourself" here and enjoy life and love.
Agriturismo Le Filigare - Listen to the beautiful sounds of Tuscany
Guest: Alessandro Cassetti
Authentic Hospitality in Tuscany - Custom tours that make dreams come true! Wayne talks with Marusca Innocenti from Florencetown
Guest: Marusca Innocenti
Florencetown was founded in 2005 by Luca Perfetto and Urbano Brini, with the aim to offer unique travel esperiences based on innovative ideas via predetermined and tailor-made tours and itineraries, with a selection of the most exclusive venues and top level services for individuals, small groups and special events. Today, Florencetown counts a highly qualified team of over 100 professionals, a dynamic and active crew, dedicated to offer guests continued attention, ensuring their full well being and satisfaction. Florencetown creates and produces its own tours and this allows full control of the quality and overall organization of each experience.