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More American couples are turning to Italy's 'dolce vita' in a quest for memorable weddings

More American couples are turning to Italy's 'dolce vita' in a quest for memorable weddings

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FLORENCE, Italy — James Atkinson and Samantha Fortino toured a Tuscan vineyard and learned to make pasta and a Bolognese sauce alongside their family and friends in Florence. Atkinson discovered a penchant for chianti, while Fortino fell for Italy's hugo spritz — a cocktail that posed no risk of staining her wedding dress on July 24.
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