Right from the start, my husband-to-be and I loved the idea of a destination wedding. Keith and I had never been to Italy, and it seemed like the perfect romantic location for taking our vows. How can you go wrong with such gorgeous scenery and great food and wine? Of course, once you're there, the honeymoon is a natural-just rent a car and explore more of the countryside!

For the wedding, we chose Villa Bucciano in Tuscany, a lovely hilltop estate with 11 small, fully furnished apartments for us and our 17 wedding guests. The villa is run by a woman named Carla, who is a wonderful cook, and her son, Alberto. The 19 of us had the whole place to ourselves for three days, enjoying the swimming pool, the beautifully manicured gardens, and the amazing views of the countryside, which were beyond stunning.