June 25, 2013
The hot sun dropped and shutters banged open.
I unbolted my big green doors to bring in cool air after the torpor of the day, and a bride almost fell in.
Somehow I caught her with my camera.
He smiled. She turned.
Then the sweethearts posed for me.
I live near what Italians call a belvedere, panoramic view. So that’s why brides float around my street in June, like clouds of spun sugar against a Mediterranean sky.
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PS. She’s standing up on the sidewalk; he’s down on the street.
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With a title like that, how could I not visit? I saw it on Kim’s My Inner Chick site – and am so glad I visited. That smiling couple has made my day – beautiful, beautiful picture. Love your site.
🙂 Thanks Nan! So glad you visited!!
***like clouds of spun sugar against a Mediterranean sky.** I Love that image!
O, they are both stunningly beautiful.
Her hair is Fabulous.
Lots of love from Minnesota, Jann. Xxx
LUV back to Minnesota, Kim. xxxxxxxxxx
” I hailed me a woman from the street, shameless , but oh so fair……”
Robert Service
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She IS like a Madonna, now that you point it out! A classic Italian Botticelli beauty.
Jann,
Now being in Sicily, a bride falling into your doorway must have some meaning to them, everything does. Did you ask your older lady neighbors what it could mean?
Vicki
Yes, Vicki–on this island full of superstitions, so this may well have a meaning. 🙂
I’m glad you pointed out that she’s not really that much taller than her groom (not that it would matter — they’re a lovely couple!), but it might matter to them. No wonder brides gravitate to such a gorgeous view!
Hi Debbie–thanks for dropping by. xxxxxxxxx
Divine Jann…. A picture of happiness. Beautiful people and so real.
Grazie, Janine. Come stai?? xxxxxxxx
Gorgeous couple!
They do look sweet & I wish them a long happy life.
Gorgeous couple. Fabulous photos, Jann xx (Memo to self: must stop trying to tame hair …)
Narelle, wild hair is much appreciated in Italy. (I’ve seen your photo on your blog, and yours is GORGEOUS.)
Ah, Sicily would truly be a magical land if a potential bridegroom had only to open his front door and have a bride fall in!
Sam, you’re the Man.
What luck to find an angel at your doorstep! Lovely photos of a sweet couple. Brava, Jann!
Lucky, indeed. (According to Bella below, seeing a bride is good luck. Did not know!) Un bacione to you, Anitre.
That is funny! Her dress is stunning, i would not expect less from fasion icons of italy and sicily…grazie
Hi Aida–Sicilians spend an absolute fortune on weddings. I wonder what women do with their gorgeous dress? Hang it in the closet and look at it nostalgically for the rest of their lives?
Oh Jann, this bride is stunning! Nana used to say that seeing a bride was good luck so given the position of your home, you must be lucky indeed!hee hee! I love the side shot–so whimsical! 🙂
I’m glad to know about this lucky bride thing, Bella. Yay!
Beautiful bride and beautiful photos!
Thank you, Caterina. So happy you stopped by.
they’re a beautiful couple!
Cuties, aren’t they?
I love the Belevedere! That was where we hung out and met friends!
It’s funny, Lucy, every town in Sicily seems to have a Belvedere. Only brides and an occasional tourist hang out at mine, but in some towns (like nearby Modica), the belvedere is a teen hang-out.