Moorish wedding | How to create your Sicilian-Style Wedding?

26 Aug How to create your Sicilian-Style Wedding?

Posted at 12:00h in Styles & mood by IOLANDA MUSCIA

TRADITIONAL SICILIAN ELEMENTS to create a perfect Sicilian inspired wedding day

How to Choosing A Sicilian Wedding Theme Using 5 Basic Elements. 5 Things should never be missing in your Sicilian Wedding:

Mediterranean colors
Vintage elements
Intricate tiles
Olive trees
Lemons

Mediterranean colors

First of all, the Mediterranean is full of romance and beauty, and it is hard not to be inspired by this beautiful place.

Sicily has always been a kaleidoscope with rich colors and lights. It is an island that will fascinate your guests.

In your events, you can magically combine the brightness of the sun with the beauty of the Sicilian landscape. It’s a delight for the eye and the palate with the flavors, colors, and aromas typical of Sicilian cuisine.

Sicilian elements

Sicilian ceramics

Undeniably traditional arts define the history of Sicily. One of the most beloved of these is ceramics, which is famous for its innovative designs and bright colors.

Over the years countless cultures that dominated Sicily have influenced the superb art of its ceramics, from the Elimics to the Phoenician, then the Greeks, Romans, Normans, and Spanish. Each dynasty contributed to the technique and expressiveness of Sicilian ceramics.

Caltagirone, an area known for its rich clay, became the first real center of ceramics production in Sicily.

Instead in the ceramics made in Sciacca – less famous but just as lovely as those from Caltagirone – the lemon is the prevailing decorative motif.

These great works of art are everywhere.

For their beauty and majesty, see, for instance, Verus‘ creations, Sicilian ceramics have been commissioned by great artists and fashion stylists from all over the world, including Dolce and Gabbana.

Moreover, ceramic objects are a stunning gift idea for your destination wedding in Sicily. Just imagine you want to give to your guests Moorish Head sculptures, tiles, Sicilian decorated plates, majolicas, or prickly pears, customized with your names and the date.

Above all, you can choose from a variety of designs, and uses to ensure that your gifts will be cherished forever. They will be impressed.

I thank Verus for the release of the images.

Carts

As one of the most famous symbols in Sicilian folklore, the Sicilian chariot (Carretto Siciliano) is a gorgeous and colorful horse or donkey cart, invented in Sicily in the early 19th century for the transportation of goods.

Painters use complex geometric designs and scenes depicting knights, myths, or history to add color and vitality to the car. The colors of Sicily’s flag, yellow and red, feature prominently on the carts. Animals that pull carts are often cleverly decorated.

Amazing, isn’t it?

However, only a few original works remain, and this ancient and noble craft is unfortunately disappearing.

Certainly, you can hire Il Carretto Siciliano, one of the best-known Sicilian elements, as a precious original object to decorate the reception area, as a perfect frame for the photo booth, or as a way to display your favors.

Olive oil

Sicily is one of the most widely distributed olive varieties in the Mediterranean region thanks to different types of soil and local climate differences make and is known as the “Kingdom of Olive Trees“.

Matter of fact, Sicily is currently the fastest-growing region. Its production accounts for more than 10% of Italy’s total production.

Among the varieties the quality is slightly different, the best ones are Nocellara del Belice, Tonda Iblea, and Nocellara dell’Etna as one made from Tenuta Cuffaro . This one is an extra virgin olive oil, cold extracted, of superior category obtained directly from the Nocellara etnea olives.

The green-gold color, vanilla fragrance, and delicate, round flavor are fascinating for whoever tastes it.

In addition, this might be a good gift for your guests on your wedding day. A 100 ml bottle of extra virgin olive oil, with a personalized label with the name of the spouses and the date of marriage, is perfect as a placeholder for thanking your guests.

Sicilian elements

Lemons

Lastly, use fresh fruits to enrich and personalize your wedding theme for your destination wedding in Sicily.

This fruit can add a personal touch to your wedding, from decorating ceremonial aisles to making gifts.

You can find the perfect outdoor space for your big day and illuminate the seating area with big yellow lemons placed along the way or small lemon trees will enrich your ceremony’s venue and give a “Sicilian” touch to your wedding.