A match made in heaven

Attending a wedding in the beautiful Umbrian countryside reveals just how special that big day can be when all the circumstances are just right, writes Conor Power.

Todi in Umbria: the perfect setting for a wedding. Photo: Getty
Todi in Umbria: the perfect setting for a wedding. Photo: Getty

When my wife's sister and her fiancé announced that they were going to have their wedding in Italy, I had mixed feelings. It's true that summers actually happen in Italy, while they seem to be an optional extra in Ireland. There's also the financial argument: apparently the cost of a wedding in Ireland has become something akin to buying a boat.

However, is it ...