Susan

I'm getting married in Italy in November. For the guests gifts, I am printing my own labels for some special bottles of wine. <BR>Does anyone have recommendations for a nice phrase in Italian (proverb, poem, common saying) that I can put on the label? I'm hoping to find something that captures the spirit of Italy as well as the loving nature of a wedding day. Any help is greatly appreciated!

nancy

Good luck on this one Susan! <BR>I *love* Italy, having been there for our first time this past June. <BR>and in preparation, I bought tour books, travelogue books, <BR>and at least 8 language books, <BR>One of which is <BR> "A Dictionary of 1000 Common Italian Proverbs" <BR> <BR>I read through all of them last evening, looking for something appropriate for you. <BR>and I must tell you, that most of the ones dealing with love, marriage, wives, etc. are not very flattering, and not something you would think to use for a wedding! <BR>Maybe for a divorce. <BR> <BR>examples; <BR>1-Love is never without jealousy <BR>2-new love drives out old, <BR>3- who marries for love without money has good nights and sorry days (!) <BR>4-honest men marry now, wise men not at all. <BR>5-who has a wife , has strife. <BR>6- better to have a husband without love, than with jealousy. <BR> <BR>The best I found was <BR>Amor regge il suo regno senza spada <BR>Love rules his kingdom without a sword. <BR> <BR>So, good luck with your search, but you may need to find something from Shakespere. <BR> <BR>And the best for your marriage! <BR>May it not be like an italian proverb! <BR> <BR>

Kavey

When we went to Sonoma recently the inn in which we stayed had its own related winery, and they call their proprietor's blend which they call Diamo Grazie, We Give thanks... <BR>

susan

Thank you Nancy & Kavey -- really appreciate the suggestions! <BR> <BR>Nancy -- it was extremely generous of you to go through your proverbs book. Mille grazie!

Karen

I remember attending two or three weddings during my six years in Italy in the 70's. The only phrase or toast specific to these occasions that I can remember is probably not one you will want to use. It is "Auguri e figli maschii." (Good luck, and male children.)

nancy

topping for Susan. <BR>No problem , It was fun reading all those proverbs! <BR>I am writing some down, to memorize in italian. <BR>Have fun in Italy! and at your wedding <BR>(I know how stressful the event can be, no matter how "low key" one attempts to keep it.) <BR>so try and relax, and remember to eat! <BR>The most common complaint / statement from the brides, is ; <BR>"I never got a chance to taste the food!" <BR>