Wedding Date 2021

19/03/2020

How to find the perfect wedding day?


Couples often set a date they don't want to change for any reason. For this we say to couples, who will want to get married in 2021 to move well in advance. And so are the couples for 2021.

How nice to see how many requests are coming in these days: how nice to see life continues full of hope and desire to move forward.

Some advices:

1) If it is a "high season", Saturdays and Fridays are the first to be occupied
2) Fix the place of the ceremony, religious or civil.
3) Choose the lo   Leggi tutto...

Wedding in Italia

12/03/2020

wedding tourism means: over 9000 weddings between foreigners celebrated only in 2019 (+ 2.1% and over 440 thousand people arrived in Italy for ceremonies)  Italy is a great destination wedding, loved and increasingly requested thanks to its cultural and natural heritage, as well as food and wine.

“Why do foreigners choose to get married in Italy? But for good food, lifestyle, the sea and the countryside -

Italy offers so much and the couples are also willing to spend more than they would invest in their country of origin because a wedding in the beautiful   Leggi tutto...

Mauve color

04/03/2020

Today we talk about a very ttrendy color this year but that we of Albatros have always offered to our couples. It is the mauve color, a mix between violet and old pink, between violet and lilac. It is a soft, romantic color that recalls a vintage and traditional look. One of the most magical and dreamy shades. This tint, endowed with an innate elegance and sophistication, combines the vital energy of red with the relaxing charge of blue. Mauve color is usually associated with maternal love, the search for a sweet and sophisticated femininity, inner peace and timeless elegance.
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2020 Wedding Trends

27/02/2020

Let's talk about 2020 trends again.
1) Green light to the imperial table, with or without tablecloth. Perfect for elegant and country settings. Perfect with Chiavarine chairs.


2) The trend of flowers and lighting remains: combinations of candles, vintage bulbs, candelabra, micro-lights that create a magical atmosphere.Let yourself be advised by Rosy for the perfect combination of lights and flowers.


3) In 2020 a curiosity about the banquet the islands with the various products are re-proposed: that of cheese, the island of salami, that of fried foo   Leggi tutto...

Wedding Cake 2020

17/02/2020

At the end

Or as the Anglo-Saxons say "last but not least" we would like to say two things about the wedding cake. There are wedding cakes that are popular. Many couples bring their drawings and photos to our pastry shop inside Albatros Catering and blindly rely on the savoir faire of our pastry chefs: Valeria, Giulia and Massimo Pascucci

Here are the most popular cakes:
Flower cake: the floral cake with chantilly cream and sponge cake, covered with rich floral decorations. Sumptuous, baroque, very showy. Appreciated by guests, it enriches the symbol   Leggi tutto...

Natural

28/01/2020

Simplicity and delicacy in the country style. The trend for 2020 continues to recreate the most natural atmosphere possible. Many wildflowers, wooden accessories, no plastic, candles tablecloths in raw natural fabric such as linen or jute, vases and recycling containers.
Everything harmonizes perfectly with country locations such as our Podere Pendolino or the hundreds of structures scattered throughout the Tuscan countryside. If the reception is outdoors the natural effect is amplified by the landscape: view of vineyards, olive groves, yellow hills with mature wheat etc.
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Eco Wedding

09/01/2020

Eco wedding

Want to spend a few lines to tell you about a deeply felt 2020 wedding trend: sustainability in marriage.

Some couples start right from the paper: the traditional one is replaced by recycled paper both for the invitations and for the tableau.
There is even sowable paper, to be planted after use ... ..
Digital participations are even earlier.

Vegetarian and vegan menus increase regardless of specific dietary needs. It is a question of wanting carbon free menus, useful for reducing greenhouse gases.

We at Albatros are very s   Leggi tutto...

5 must trends of marriages 2020

06/12/2019

5 must trends of marriages 2020

Green: a reference to nature, with sustainable installations.
The materials in use, green, branches, plant wood cartons. And flowers of course
Naturalness and simplicity even in the bridal look: hairstyles, dress, accessories must look as natural as possible so as to give that touch of spontaneity. Ditto for the make-up: it is there but not seen
The photo reportage is inspired by this trend: the spouses mix among the guests in order to capture shots as natural as possible
Sustainability. The philosophy is to   Leggi tutto...

Magnificent

29/10/2019

Once again we want to talk about the cakes produced by Albatros Catering. Many pastry experts have had the opportunity to admire and taste the wonderful creations of our Pastry Laboratory. Many ask us if we buy cakes from the outside given the skill, professionalism and creative richness of the confectionery creations proposed in our parties. We proudly reiterate that Albatros catering has inside a highly specialized pastry laboratory.

For years our chef Massimo Pascucci has been leading the talented pastry chefs Valeria and Giulia in the creation of perfect arc   Leggi tutto...

Winter Wedding

17/10/2019

We are setting up numerous choreographies with the bride and groom for the winter wedding.
Our manager Rosy, is finding around ideas, materials, anything that can be inspired by the season, the menu and obviously the taste of couples.

In winter we tend to revive warm materials such as gold, silver, red, crystals, snow white….
And again painted branches, frames and slightly Christmas fabrics, strings that know so much about echoes.
In October and early November you can also dare with the orange that recalls the pumpkin and the autumnal foliage so dear to our phot   Leggi tutto...

Wedding in Autumn

30/09/2019

Three reason to choose autumn for wedding:

The first: by choosing an outdoor location, you will be surrounded by the foliage. Golden meadows, trees with yellow and red leaves ... in the first months of autumn nature turns into magic. Green gives way to warm tones that make a unique atmosphere of color contrasts.
The second reason to decide to get married in October in Tuscany? There is no better season for a menu based on Km 0 products. In this period you can expect menus based on mushrooms and even fresh truffles.



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The Italian table

09/09/2019

The Italian table has a particular aspect that everyone envies us.
First of all, for us Italians, conviviality is a religion that becomes a must for wedding parties.
The so-called Italian table has been reproduced in almost all the marriages for foreigners that we have celebrated. Still in great demand in our local holidays: birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc.
Perfect for large locations, it is well suited to any type of outdoor environment.
From some it was considered, especially in the past, slightly less refined than the round tables, but now it is very youth   Leggi tutto...

Divine wedding

21/08/2019

The ingredients of a wedding in the vineyard

A few days remain to celebrate it among managing clusters. In fact, in Tuscany the time of September harvest is approaching, which often, at least for the reds, affects the month of October.

Here is our proposal:
Location cellar with a minimum of receptivity: professional catering will provided to the kitchen and banquet.
Perfect photo shoot thanks to the light that filters through the vineyards: the effect is guaranteed.
Buffet aperitif among the barrels, in the cool of the aging cellar.
Equipment bet   Leggi tutto...

Golden Iuta

16/08/2019

We discover jute as a natural textile fiber such as linen and hemp, which has long been synonymous with naturalness and country style even in weddings.

The textile material is obtained from the stem of the plant that can reach up to 4 meters.

It is known that 85% of the world jute production is concentrated in the Ganges delta.

Rough, tenacious, very resistant fabric, with shiny and golden reflections so as to also call it gold fiber.

Always used in packaging of agricultural goods, given its transpiration capacity and resistance, today we find   Leggi tutto...

If it rains

08/08/2019

And in case of rain?

Dear ones, we are struggling with the end of summer, sometimes a little dancer for the time.
What to say, the summer storms have sometimes devastated our lands, not to mention the wedding locations.
What do we recommend?
Basically, choose a location with outdoor and indoor solutions. Outdoor wedding is ok, the ceremony too but you have to have an alternative to decide last minute.

Alternatively, we always offer the rental of beautiful and comfortable marquees, to be used in case of rain.
We as catering, we take the responsibi   Leggi tutto...

Breakfast

24/07/2019

Our foreign guests willingly request an international breakfast based on cheeses and cold cuts. It is a pleasure to satisfy them with our products from local suppliers. This type of breakfast coincides with our Italian style aperitif, country style. Tasty salami such as salami and ham, pecorino cheese or other cheeses. A reinforced breakfast that allows you to go on for many hours ... and prepare for long excursions in our beautiful Tuscany.

Simply Tuscany

02/07/2019

Often in the organization of a wedding, we look for the care of every detail, in the smallest details, which is absolutely right for other things. But it can happen that taken by the thousand decisions on the details, we lose sight of the fundamental impact of the scenography environment. Think for example of our locations in the countryside. In summer they really give the best of Tuscany, much sought after and loved by our foreign guests. Scents, colors, endless green, sounds, panoramas, light, etc. Perhaps we, precisely because we live there, tend to take the environmental impact for g   Leggi tutto...

Candles lights

25/06/2019

There is no marriage without candles.
They create a fairytale atmosphere, enrich the environment with a natural touch: light.
Light is a symbol of rebirth, of phrases whispered of love words, of stories and dreams. At Albatros we have a visceral passion for candles. Don't believe it?

What foreigners like of Tuscany

13/06/2019

For at least a decade, Tuscany has been one of the most popular international wedding destinations.
What the Italians left with a bit of contempt in the 1980s became a destination of merit: the countryside.
Here's what really makes our welcome guests from abroad happy:

1) Natural landscapes: hills, poppies, vineyards, cypresses, sunflowers, vineyards.
2) An authentic restaurant kitchen like that of Podere Pendolino and Albatros Ristorazione: traditional recipes, local raw materials, selection of products and quality suppliers,
3) Authentic Tuscan hospitali   Leggi tutto...

OPEN BAR FAQ

07/06/2019

The Open Bar represents an essential moment in the wedding party.
When does the service start?

The open bar starts after the wedding cake cuts along with the dancing party

Can drinks be chosen?

Of course, the main drinks will be selected together. certainly, to facilitate the service it will be better to define a list of 10 cocktails for example, to choose from. The cafeteria service often combined with the end of the party continues.

Is it fair to serve drinks throughout the party?

No. It is ce   Leggi tutto...

Wedding travel

28/05/2019

There is a theme in your weddings that never goes out of style: the theme of travel.

Yes, because many people met on vacation, they then traveled beautifully together, the journey remains a concrete dream so that for many it has replaced the wedding list. In fact almost all couples today already live together therefore they do not need many objects. For many, the journey coincides with marriage. Think of those who make weddings abroad: they move with a hundred friends and occupy entire structures for 3-7 days. A party after another. Or to the Italian couples who return to the   Leggi tutto...

Where Albatros works

23/05/2019

Our customers know that the headquarters of Albatros Ristorazione is in Monte san Savino in the province of Arezzo. Here is also our restaurant, Podere Pendolino, so loved by the people of Chiana and by many travelers. Over time, our work area has extended beyond the province of Arezzo. In fact, every year we organise events in the provinces of Siena, Grosseto, Florence and Perugia. In fact, there are many requests coming to our office. Yes we transfer our catering service also outside Arezzo. Logistics obviously always has its weight: the distance in kilometers, the accessibility of the   Leggi tutto...

Graceful Daisy

30/04/2019

The daisy in marriage? Well yes. It has that touch of naive naturalness that is so fashionable both in a vintage wedding and in a country setting.
His name Bellis Perennis derives from the Latin Bellus such as graceful.
In English it is said Daisy, it is the abbreviation of "day's eye" literally in the eye of the day, for the ability to reopen in the morning.

Some good reasons to use the daisy for your wedding choreography.

1) It symbolizes innocence, modesty and sentimental union
2) It is a simple flower but also refined
3) It can be   Leggi tutto...

Albatros Wedding Cake

11/04/2019

Dear friends, today we are talking about the Albatros catering pastry shop.
We would like to remind you that our catering service boasts expert pastry chefs who are able to prepare fabulous wedding cakes and very rich dessert buffets.
In fact, by choosing our service, you don't have to go to outside cake shops for the wedding cake, sometimes really expensive.
Our pastry chefs have great experience, they are able to create incredible decorations, inspired by your desires, drawings and photographs. Hours and hours in the laboratory where we find our Giulia and Valeria coord   Leggi tutto...

Hand made wedding

28/03/2019

In general, 2019 summer weddings will look and feel more personalized and natural.
So welcome ideas for food- and drink-related favors like  artisan olive oils, typical wine mignon bottle, custom sauces, little marmalade,  and special spice blends,.

More couples are mixing and matching attire and decor elements for their weddings, so the end result is "less polished."

Lace in classic wedding

25/03/2019

Lace, a classic that never goes out of fashion. Albatros Catering and catering proposes it again in the romantic table.
Lace is very much loved by our manager, Rosy; it can be inserted in romantic, elegant traditional contexts. It is suitable for young people as for more mature couples, the important thing is to opt for a classic table style.

Felice come una Pasqua

07/03/2019

Happy as an Easter

So why not get married in Easter time?

In former times it was absolutely forbidden to marry in Lent, a time of penitence and fasting. Today The church provides for greater openness in this sense, if necessary. the important thing is that the celebration has the character of maximum sobriety.

We do not recommend it; marriage is a day of joy, the realization of a dream to be shared with relatives and friends in joy.
Therefore, it is not nice to have restrictions. Being able to choose much more beautiful is the time from Easter onwards,    Leggi tutto...

The Fish in marriage

19/02/2019

The fish in marriage is very important and we would also say prestigious. The banquet is enriched for numerous reasons
1) Albatros Catering selects its suppliers that for years for both catering and the well-known restaurant Podere Pendolino provide fresh raw material from the most fishy seas
2) The savoir faire of our cooks expresse delicious recipes both for the table service and for the aperitif buffet
3) An aperitif with a corner dedicated to fish is highly recommended for the freshness and lightness of the recipe, which is well suited to an appetizer which will follo   Leggi tutto...

Chocolate cascade with fresh fruit

29/01/2019

The cascade of chocolate with fresh fruit is one of these elements that symbolizes the gastronomic luxury, which inevitably embellishes the reception.

A bit like caviar, oysters, truffles: chocolate in this version and married with fruit are synonymous with luxury.

We can embellish your reception offering guests a spectacular view and a feast for the palate.

Do you like the idea?

Logistics

24/01/2019

Outdoor ceremonies for this spring summer. The reception outside is certainly the most popular. No matter how lavish the location is, the important thing is that it is natural. Vast meadows, terraced hills, gardens, farmyards, etc. Albatros Ristorazione is able to set up its own kitchens almost everywhere. We are honest. Impervious places, without water, difficult to manage.Of course, logistics must be well designed and our staff has a specific preparation in addition to many years of experience.

How much can logistics   Leggi tutto...

Qquality, quantity and price

08/01/2019

Dear friends Happy New Year to all.

After the holidays, we resume the intense work of planning events. And we also take a few minutes to reread the customer emails of thanks.
We  really appreciate your sensitivity.

We would like to focus on a detail that often recurs in your emails: "rich, abundant and excellent attention to the budget”.

From the 90s, we began to see the refined gastronomic event as a careful exhibition of food, focused more on presentation than on supply in itself. The latter has shrunk to the minimum terms, referring a little    Leggi tutto...

Truffle in the reception

11/12/2018

1) The Truffle is a territorial product, perfect for the Sienese and Aretine lands with a high truffle vocation. In the era in which the wedding ceremony must be at km0, this product guarantees originality, freshness and competitive prices.


2) The sumptuous marriage like the one of 2019, tendentially baroque, goes well with such an important product


3) Truffles are synonymous with luxury itself: therefore your guests will feel honored if we put something really chic in the service.


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White Christmas Wedding

28/11/2018

For a wedding outside the box, choose the Christmas theme and dive into the warm atmosphere of Christmas for a white Christmas with flakes.

You can opt for a comfortable and familiar atmosphere with warm tones of red and gold, to warm the hearts and eyes of the guests!

Otherwise you can play with the white and cooler tones typical of an elegant White Christmas in the mountains. The darkness can be illuminated by a cascade of lights, torches, lanterns and candles of all shapes and sizes. A triumph of lights for a sparkling and super chic ceremony!

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Italian menu

07/11/2018

We speak Italian also abroad. Yes indeed, our menu is very popular with foreigners who choose Tuscany to celebrate their wedding party.
We can confirm that the soul of the kitchen in weddings throughout the 2019 season will be the territorial recipe. Simplicity, goodness of raw materials, maybe a little revisitation but without internationalizing the menu: it must remain absolutely autochthonous. For us at Albatros Ristorazione this is a confirmation of what we have always believed and preached.

Villa Fontarronco

30/10/2018

Villa Fontarronco

The wedding in the villa remains a must for the next year.

The villa is synonymous with elegance, prestige, history, park, etc.

 Albatros is pleased to introduce you to Villa Fontarronco, in the Montagnano, Valdichiana area.

The Villa has large gardens, both in front of the main complex and behind.

Typical architecture is the perfect setting for receptions and outdoor ceremonies.    Leggi tutto...

Candle light

16/10/2018

A truly unique way to enjoy your wedding cake ceremony , is to incorporate a candle lighting ceremony as part of your wedding service. Lighting candles, creates a fairly tales atmosphere and symbolises the magic moment of the union of the couple. 

Fall Weddings

04/10/2018

The charm of autumn weddings

Autumn leaves, forest colors: intense red, brown, violet. The uncertain weather invites you to light the candles or the fireplace. Nature offers a natural inspiration for settings. Summer sunflowers will give way to pumpkins, olive branches, vine or fig leaves.

In autumn it is easier to find the desired free structure: which becomes almost a nightmare in July and August.

Venue managers are often more likely to give discounts for autumn weddings.
Your guests will be happy not to have to endure the torrid or sultry heat of   Leggi tutto...

Handmade Wedding

25/09/2018

A great desire to do is what you need for a Handmade wedding. Oh yeah. we are talking about a trend for 2019. Hurry up to collect ideas, suggestions, materials to create your handmade items. With a handmade wedding, the low cost is guaranteed.
The craft becomes again very important to create original tableau de mariage, bomboniere, personalized portraits of the couple, place card, guestbook etc.
Let yourselves be guided by our Rosy, responsible for the wedding choreographies of Albatros: she will surprise you with original, refined ideas accessible to everyone.

Barroque Wedding

19/09/2018

For 2019, in particular, the wedding trends move towards a ceremony in Baroque style, suitable for those who love elegance a bit 'extravagant. The Barroque Wedding, this is the technical name used by experts, provides for the organization of a lavish event that, contrary to what is thought, is not completely vulgar or excessive.

The gold color will therefore be the undisputed protagonist in every area:

For the wedding dresses,  the tattoo style will be repeated,

The brides 2019 will wellcome their guests with a style that is amazing without, however, b   Leggi tutto...

Vintage

04/09/2018

The vintage that never gets bored.
Oh yes, the vintage decorations are still trendy in weddings. But where to find vintage accessories? Almost everywhere: old markets, second-hand shops, old cellars. Some small advice. If you decide to include vintage items, even the wedding, the wedding dress, the mise en place must have that touch. Do not mix too old with modern: it could result in the confusion of styles at the expense of elegance.

Vintage

20/08/2018

The wedding world is made up of fashions and returns. For this we use the vintage word, to remember what is recovered or imitated by the past. Colors, objects of furniture, dress styles, mise en place. Any detail taken from past eras is called vintage.

Recently, a great return was that of lace. Certainly the desire to relive the past can be seen in the receptions organized in old farms where you can breathe the authentic air of old-fashioned country customs. A little dusted off, called country chic, winking at the Provencal style. Provence is the first    Leggi tutto...

Simple Cooking Class

31/07/2018

More and more Italians and especially foreigners who like to spend time on their holidays with mini cooking classes.

Sometimes it happens to us at Podere Pendolino.

A mini cooking class, responds to the essential curiosity on our table. The most beloved cries and of course you want to repeat once at home are as follows.

1) Pasta: how to prepare traditional Tuscan pasta

2) Ragù: bett   Leggi tutto...

Perfumes

09/07/2018

The beauty of simplicity.

Sometimes simplicity is the ideal solution for a small event.

Here are the ingredients: the beautiful Tuscan countryside, an old farm with the typical aia, a large fig tree to create shade and perfumes, a ventilated hill like that of our Podere Pendolino.

Sunshine party

02/07/2018

By now it is customary to get married in the afternoon. Civil and religious celebrations usually take place before 16.00, to then continue with the usual photos.

As a result, the  party begins in the evening. Around 18.00 you can start with a rich buffet aperitif: the occasion allows guests to deepen their mutual knowledge and certainly a nice glass and appetizing snacks help.

At this point of the party the sitting dinner, served by the waiters, sled at sunset. How wonderful to see the last rays    Leggi tutto...

Truffle in your wedding

20/06/2018

More and more couples require truffles in marriage.

They represent a luxury of flavors and aromas.

It does not take much to enrich a first or to garnish a second.

The important thing is the absolute freshness and the quality of the product: Albatros boasts serious and select suppliers in the years able to provide the excellent autumn White Truffle, the fresh marzolino as well as the bold summer scorzone. Truffles all year round or almost on the tables of your fine banquets.

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Villa Fontarronco venue

14/06/2018

Like any catering, we work with a certain advance on the choice of location and wedding service.
Precisely in these hours we meet many couples eager to find a location catering service included.
It is with pleasure, therefore, that we want to remind you of our splendid Villa Fontarronco.
That's why couples like it:
1) It is a historic Villa of the Valdichiana from Arezzo, elegant taste with many choreographic notes that remind us of our "Chianina" story
2) A large outdoor park allows the creation of large outdoor receptions
3) The Villa, at night,   Leggi tutto...

Outdoor Ceremony

06/06/2018

The outdoor ceremony is a must for this summer. Weather permitting, but we are positive and we hope so much sun.

It comes from America, but now the outdoor ritual is our heritage. Very usable for civil marriages and perfect for the symbolic one. Unpredictable for the religious ceremony of course.

Albatros Catering offers couples their experience in the choice of gazebo, seating arrangement, the celebrant's table, arches, etc.

Beef or fish?

31/05/2018

Fish menu: Will your guests like it too?
While we definitely believe that you should choose your wedding menu following your personal taste,   you are going to invest a great budget   feeding all your guests, too. By choosing dishes that most of them will like, like beef o fish dishes, you’ll be sure everybody will have as good a time as you do. For this reason, it can be good to avoid some stronger flavours or more fatty dishes.
Fish choice is natural in a Italian wedding: we got the fantastic mediterranea see so our products are certainly fresh.
It’s also worth as   Leggi tutto...

Sunflowers, ,mon amour

22/05/2018

Many couples, Italian and foreign, choose sunflowers for the reception.
What to say, it is a flower of warm, summer temperatures, perfect for outdoor ceremonies.
There are those who put it in the crown of the groom. Definitely suitable for wedding favors or as a placeholder.
Moreover, an advantage of sunflowers is that they easily combine with each color.
Perfect in the bride's bouquet, obviously combined with other flowers.

We therefore recommend choosing this flower for summer ceremonies. It is difficult to find them out of season if not at very high cost   Leggi tutto...

Wedding Flowers

17/05/2018

Part of our catering work is the flower decoration of the table. In particular, centrepieces are placed on the table of guests, on the table of the couple and in service tables, for example for the spectacular buffet aperitif that Albatros organises in the reception.
The head of wedding choreography is our Rosy Cartocci, a great expert in trends.

For years Rosy chooses flowers with couples who rely on her for advice on the type and budget, essential in a marriage.
Recall that the choice of the flower, must be inspired by the theme of marriage, the bride's dress, the   Leggi tutto...

Sunset Dinner

04/05/2018

The sunset dinner, during the marriage has now become an element much appreciated by couples. It is very elegant.
Actually, this fashion has been inspired by couples of foreigners, often coming from cold, sun-drenched countries. What we consider fresh, ventilated, is an idyllic climate for them. Nothing is more satisfying and a sunset in the Tuscan hills: foreigners know it well since they have chosen us for years.

Why the Tableau

18/04/2018

Is the Tableau essential?

The tableau has been in use in Italy for about ten years, approximately.
Curiosity and attractiveness at the beginning, then became fundamental over the years.
In fact, in table service, where a good allocation of seats is essential for a successful lunch, the tableau is an irreplaceable element to avoid confusion at the last moment.

We already know that the guest list is often a source of stress. Relatives, friends, colleagues, happily coupled or separated: new relationships, old frictions. It is today's society, enlarged, beaut   Leggi tutto...

Magic Lanterns

12/04/2018

The lanterns are adorable during the day or in the evening, suitable for all styles of weddings. You can hang them from trees or ceilings; use them on windowsills and steps, walls, accesses and centerpieces. They seem to create a fairytale effect at night. They have a double use: both as decoration and as lighting.

Albatros Ristorazione will support you in the specific project of decoration with lanterns based on the theme of marriage, location, budget. We will help you in the combination of colors and we will offer you a step-by-step guide to set up the lanterns. We have expe   Leggi tutto...

Cool Open Bars

04/04/2018

Cool Open Bar, always trendy for a pleasant stop to taste and sight.
Our typical open bar should include the basics,  beer ,  wine,   and some basic liquors such as whiskey, bourbon, vodka, rum, gin, scotch. Our Open bar can be simple or more complicated with crafted cocktails.
Among the most requested cocktails?
Rum & coke, Gin & Toni, Mojito, Spritz, Gin Martini, Vodka ... ..
We tend to advise our couples to select a dozen or so cocktails for the guests, in order to make the work better organised. This is especially important for foreigners, who tend to be b   Leggi tutto...

Spontaneous effect

28/03/2018

Green location. In the new year the green of plants and nature will be the favorite backgrounds for a less artificial marriage. Not only. The green mood will also be the chosen to create simpler and more tailor-made bouquets. Ultimately, the 2019 wedding trends recommend us the simplicity and freshness of the "spontaneous effect" in the realization of the floral decorations chosen to set up this important day.

5 good reason to get married in Italy

19/03/2018

Italy is one of the most enchanting destination Wedding in the world for its lakes, coasts, monuments and historical location. Whether couples search for a  traditional wedding or an  unconventional event, Italy offers the ideal settings for all needs and wishes.

A trip to Italy is not just for the wedding but it is a fantastic holiday itself. So your guests will appreciate very much you wedding tour.

Tuscany is famous for its rolling hills, the ancient walled cities, leaning tower, vineyards and agriturismo (rustic farmhouse): the mild weather allows organising wed   Leggi tutto...

When to choose a catering?

15/03/2018

When to choose a catering?
Dear friends, we come to a fundamental question. The choice of Catering is very linked to the date. The classic summer weekends are very, very popular. And that's why they get first.

For this reason we always recommend a year and a half in advance, to be sure. In fact, three elements are binding between them: location, catering, ceremony. It is not always easy to have them combined.
For autumn and winter weddings there is a little more availability: sometimes you can also have discounts.

Blu indaco

12/03/2018

Indigo blue still very much requested.

An amazing color, bright, the indigo blue as the Anglo-Saxons call it. A vibrant color to be dosed with elegance due to the dominant effect it brings. Ask Rosy some photos with this choreography. The elegance with which it was dosed will surprise you.

Italian style Wedding

06/03/2018

A perfect wedding scenario in Italian style? Here we are:
1)choose the relevant location, linked to the belpaese, such as traditional reception rooms and locations overlooking scenic urban landscapes of historic cities or countryside, as well as our fantastic sea, beloved throughout the world.
2)In Italian culture, extreme importance is given to the dinner (or dinner) of the wedding reception that can easily arrive at about fifteen courses that are structured in appetizers composed of purely Italian specialties such as olives, cold cuts, cheeses, pickled vegetables and shellfi   Leggi tutto...

2019 Boho-chic Wedding

22/02/2018

So many colors and patterns in our gypsy wedding. Yes, the 2019 proposes a false neglected style, hippie, which we have called in the past boho-chic.

In a naturalistic location like Podere Pendolino or in the numerous country locations that surround us, this bohemian style is very suitable. The wedding will be less classic and traditional, but closer to a cheerful village party.

Kind of Receptions

05/02/2018

Types of reception

Couples ask us for the receptions of 2019
Young, coupled, divorced who still believe in conjugal love: we have all sorts of them, not to mention the numerous foreigners who contact us.

A brief explanation of the type of reception provided by Albatros Ristorazione

Dinner seat:

The most traditional, linked to our parents' past. Formal, elegant, complete dinner from first to second. The buffet desserts and the wedding cake are later. A tableau is useful.

Buffet:
Certainly more informal, structured with table   Leggi tutto...

Night snacks

22/01/2018

Night snacks

Even if your wedding guests will be very satisfied after this delicious dinner you have planned for them, there is still plenty to drink and dance. And it can produce another appetite!

Our wedding menus now include a rich buffet dessert until late at night. We see the guests willingly approaching our table desserts: there are finger food or desserts, in small and delicious portions: they literally snapped up. Others even require pasta or pizza late at night. We can evaluate it together with the spouses, especially if we have many hours of Open Bar.
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Gazebo 2018

11/01/2018

Some good reasons to insert a gazebo in the wedding choreography

The gazebo is an intimate corner, a dream.
It can be adorned with tulle, coloured ribbons, flowers and lanterns on the feet.
Couples can use it to celebrate their symbolic ceremony, or as a special corner for their most romantic photos. The gazebo undoubtedly offers a corner of intimacy.
Moreover, always inside the gazebo,  it can be used for the important moment of the couple's kisses exchange or the cutting of the cake. The moment of the cake cutting will be increasingly enhanced in this 2018.Leggi tutto...

Look Wedding 2018

04/01/2018

Another year, another trends for 2018.

1)A return to classic wedding

2)We are seeing classic florals, formal mise en place with a hint of sparkle. So a strong presence of elegant wedding in 2018.

3)Wellcome to “woodsy” look.
Many wooden details in your country wedding: invitation, table numbers, seating card, chairs and tables.This includes a lot of greenery in the florals and green as the wedding’s main color.

4)ok to Photo booth concept

5)Color is back n a big way. No more total white but colourful arrangement

Opena air Wedding

18/12/2017

Wedding in the open air

The locations of a wedding  makes the difference in 2018. The trend will be that of outdoor ceremonies but also banquets, where nature will be the protagonist. A few decorations that will only serve to enhance the natural beauty of the places, to make the atmosphere even more romantic and welcoming.

Gray in the wedding

11/12/2017

Gray is an elegant color and suitable for many styles, perfect for decorating your wedding and easy to combine with other shades. Sober and neutral, it is ideal for the fabrics of the reception, for the look of newlyweds and guests or to create original centerpieces. Gray can turn towards silver, for a precious and chic style, to adapt to a vintage style, or to a more minimalist mood.Even the table service, with plates, cutlery and glasses, can have touches of gray or silver, for a minimal and very elegant style.

Christma Wedding

24/11/2017

Marrying in the winter is very beautiful, because the time, itself, is loaded with a magical atmosphere.
The climate is familiar, Christmas is basically the family feast.
Why not take advantage of the family reunion, someone come from far away, to celebrate the birth of a new family together?

It is all permissible for what is the typical Christmas atmosphere.

No Aperitif, no wedding

09/11/2017

Italian aperitif is so rich; it is the first dish served at the tables, can be a single course or a mix of different food. Depending on the season appetizers may include bruschette, mushrooms, shrimp cocktail, ham and melon, smoked salmon or grilled seafood.
Hors d’Oeuvres are usually served during the welcome cocktail: usually people speak about ceremony and know each others. Aperitifs are left on tables or passed around to guests on trays by waiters. They can include simple salted bites like olives, crisps and nuts, or include some old cheese like Parmesan Cheese, mozzarellas and   Leggi tutto...

Spritz, most popular italian aperitif

26/10/2017

According to a research at the Wine Observatory, Spritz is the most popular aperitif of Italians. It is consumed especially in bars, restaurants, wine bars and parties. On a sample of 1,700 respondents, which shows that Spritz is 84 percent of the favorite beverage for aperitifs. Prosecco follows (63%) even with meals, Pinot Grigio and Franciacorta. Resist the lovers of the Chianti. Among youngs, wine is associated with the aperitif and youngs prefer the glass to the bottle. 46% of respondents who drink wine are between the ages of 18 and 35. 35% of out-of-home wine consumers are between   Leggi tutto...

Symbology in marriage.

19/10/2017

Symbology in marriage.

Fresh fruit is not only fashionable but enriches your feast of symbolic meanings.

Figs are a symbol of prosperity. They were considered a sacred fruit by the Romans, a symbol of fertility and life. They also represent an erotic symbol. Generally, it gives a positive meaning to that dream: the figs indicate that there will be a better change in the fate of the dreamer.

In Scripture, the Vine is a symbol of well-being, fertility, blessing; The wine is also connected to it, a symbol of joy, a wedding party, an alliance. Vine is a plan   Leggi tutto...

Ceremony

16/10/2017

The most striking location for a wedding is nature: a park, a Renaissance garden, a beach of the sea, a forest.
As long as it is outdoors, the ceremony seduces the naturalness of the atmosphere.
The natural choreography awakens feelings of peace and serenity.
Flowers, simple dry leaves, green lashes and sand.

Turquoise color for 2018

05/10/2017

Color 2018, there is already some anticipation.

For wedding in summer months, turquoise palettes will revert to tropical and Caribbean atmospheres.
It is directly related to communication, creativity: The dolphin symbolizes the turquoise because it expresses freedom, playfulness in the ocean, the place we came from.

Confetti 2018

29/09/2017

The confetti is a must to the Italian Wedding.
Here's trends for 2018

1) The Millennials love the minimal look, inspired by simple elegance. White is the color that most meets this taste. Takes place of the 2016 Harlequin confetti

2) Wealth of tastes. Most loved: Chocolate, Tiramisu, Cappuccino, Pistaccio ......
3) Ok the fruit, perfect Sicilian and Neapolitan tradition of cedar, lemon, cherry, tangerine and so on.

Gazebo

21/09/2017

Gazebo for outdoor ceremony.

It never goes out of fashion, but is always reinvented in new styles: wrought-iron square gazebo, flower bow, tulle-covered structure and flowers.

It can be sumptuous or minimal.
The essential thing is that it is present, as an element that enriches and creates a delightful picture at a poetic moment such as ceremony.

Be clear: the gazebo as in the picture, they do not offer shelter from the sun or from the water. They are purely decorative. But they make a difference.

Candlesticks in wedding

13/09/2017

Our couples love candlesticks on the wedding table.
Sometimes it is chosen for the only table of couples; or for all tables.
The candelabrum in the wedding gives a touch of refined elegance, adds wealth to the romantic table. It is not suitable for a country style unless there are rusty iron wrought iron candlesticks.
They are decorations that are hired and usually have an important cost. Remember, however, that the centerpiece should not prevent a serene and easy dialogue between the guests. That's why we prefer the decorations to the base, to leave space for candle   Leggi tutto...

Beer in the wedding

29/08/2017

Are you organizing your wedding and want to give a touch country, easy?
Do you love hops and its main derivative, beer?

No problem, beer is welcome in your wedding, of course, presented at the right time and in a certain style.

For example, keep it cool in an original way so that guests can use it freely.
Better during aperitif, on hot summer days. Possibly not during dinner served, for example with great tuscan menu.
Many foreigners want to have it in the table, even with a menu combined with the great Tuscan wines. Patience, we have to support it a   Leggi tutto...

Guest Book

25/08/2017

The guest book is increasingly loved.
Just take a moment to fill it with phrases, jokes, wishes, thoughts ..... the couple will appreciate it especially in time, browsing it with friends to remember that beautiful shared moment. Many enrich him with the photos of the wedding,  done in moments of cheerfulness, maybe a little drunk.
The Guest Book is more and more welcome in modern weddings.

Professional Barman: Why?

21/08/2017

The professional Barman, for a complete open bar service, is increasingly a must.

The goal is to have a private party, business, and even more a perfectly successful marriage.

The barman accompanies guests during the most loved time of the party:  dancing time.

The bartender will prepare a cocktail list based on the wishes of the bridal couple.
They will select all their ingredients for them:  Albatros Ristorazione service always selects the best liqueur brands for a top bar service.

It is a show to admire the work of a professional barma   Leggi tutto...

Shabby Chic Wedding

08/08/2017

We've been talking for years; there must be a reason.

It's simple: shabby chic wedding is not fashionable, but it's reinventing continually, blending in with our rustic style, Tuscan in particular.

Let's talk about choreography, for example.

Natural colors that recall the environment, better with some ecological reference.
The flowers, furnishings generally have to be fairly simple and comfortable, but not scruffy.
There are antique cards, hand-made tulle or handmade bombs, pastel-colored flowers.
So much straw and wicker for tables and ga   Leggi tutto...

The Orange in the wedding

24/07/2017

Born from the union of red and yellow, orange symbolizes wisdom, understanding, as well as ambition and vitality. This color, thanks to its vibrant tonality, is usually chosen by the bridal weddings that are celebrated in summer.

Candle ligths

12/07/2017

5 reasons to put the candles in the centerpiece of the wedding table:

1) they light up the table
2) it make the mise en place more precious
3) enrich the table of magic, fairy tale, especially in evening dinners in ancient locations, often with small windows and frescoed walls, so little enlighted
4) candles are definitely fashionable: you can not celebrate a wedding without them
5) Contrary to the tall and bulky centerpiece, the candles enrich the atmosphere without hindering guest speaches during dinner

Green water color

03/07/2017

Green water color

It is a very popular color in marriage because it is well-matched with white.
Green water is a Mediterranean color, perfect for marriages to the sea.
Its brighter declination is blue tiffany. Do you remember it?
It was very fashionable three or four years ago: American origin, it was inspired by the boxes of famous jewelery that became famous in Audrey Hapburn's film, "Breakfast at Tiffany's", in which, among other things,  born the fashion of the black tube robe .

May be the blue Tiffany is a bit demodé, but the green water w   Leggi tutto...

For the love of sugar

27/06/2017

The great recipes of Italian pastries, continuous research in our laboratories, attention to fashion and trends has prompted our company to further strengthen its internal bakery workshop.

There is no cake or sweet buffet which our pastry chef can not repeat.

Our secrets?

     People specialized for years in the processing of creams, pastries, cupcakes etc.
     Customer listening: Every detail can be personalized.
     Traditions and recipes handed down jealously
     Cooking technologies that together with savoir faire allow real sculptu   Leggi tutto...

The cut of the wedding cake

19/06/2017

Cutting the wedding cake is definitely along with the wedding ceremony, the moment of utmost emotion of a wedding.
All guests turn to the bride and groom to share the joy of the moment.
The modern wedding cake has its origins in the nineteenth century: white to remember virgin purity. Symbol of wealth, because it is covered with white sugar still very expensive for the time. The name, "royal icing", seems to be due to the immense Queen Victoria's white wedding cake: almost three meters in diameter for 140 kilograms. Along with Queen Victoria, she has to use the white    Leggi tutto...

Lace on the Banquet

07/06/2017

Lace in marriage is a timeless fashion. There is no tendency to overcome it with the details loved by brides. Not only in the wedding dress but also in the banquet. Our responsible wedding choreographer, Rosy, loves the lace in particular and often portrays it in her own tables. The lace dones traditional elegance, romance, refinement. However lace does not accept compromises: either you love or hate it.

Summer 2017 for wedding

29/05/2017

What is IN in the marriage of 2017
We love to remember that happiness deriving from true love is the main ingredient.

We tell you the MUST of the 2017 wedding:

1. Great attention to the colors of nature environment, uncontaminated landscapes, seedlings everywhere: Eco Wedding is very trendy.
2. The aperitif is always the most loved by the Italians, better if by the pool with the various islands of taste spread around.
Chefs everywhere, making the reception a real cooking show
Informal does not mean picnic. Even the most modern couples se   Leggi tutto...

A fairy tale wedding

16/05/2017

The ingredients for a fairy tale wedding.

The location: it certainly helps, best if immersed in the countryside, in lonely loneliness, not contaminated with lights or noises
A beautiful outdoor lighting, capable of enhancing the environment
Precious interior rooms, perhaps with frescoes and charming furnishings
Candlelight: You can not create a fairy-tale wedding without candles.
Specially romantic angles to create magical moments

True love makes every wedding a fairy tale

Vintage Marriage

28/04/2017

Wedding as fashion is made of returns.

Vintage does not get away on the most beautiful day, indeed!

Furnishings, equipment, flowers everything that is retro is very requested.

Rosy, the Choreography Manager of Albatros Catering is always looking for materials, objects, and accessories that can create the atmosphere of the old times so demanded.

Wedding Greenery

06/04/2017

Bright light green greenery that makes  immediately spring: very requested in our wedding.  It is technically a shade yellow - green that gives strength and renews. We like to arrenge mise en place, bouquet flowers, tableclothes, with greenery nuances

If it's raining

03/04/2017

The choice of location is always a highly debated issue. Albatros Catering, believes that the trend in 2017 confirms the search for an outdoor location: large terraces, garden, parks, ancient courtyards, front of house, pool. The important thing is to carry out part of the Outdoor reception. The recent springs and especially summers in Tuscany was characterized by unexpected rainfall, sudden rain storms that can ruin any party. That requires, in the choice of location the following requirements: covered inner space, preferably double or very large capable of accommodating the various mo   Leggi tutto...

Italian Toast

01/03/2017

The Italian bubbles, in 2016, showed a gratifying 23% of exported bottles.
The French are enthusiastic consumers of toast Made in Italy: Stable the Arrival in Italy of French Champagne.
In Italy, every bottle of champagne uncorked, we have over 6 of Italian sparkling wine exported across the Alps.
The reasons? We have exceptional quality sparkling wines, with an unbeatable value for money.

The main customers of Italian Bubbles? Great Britain, USA and France that's incredible.

Flower DesignerThe choice of flowers in your centerpieces is crucial to the visual effect on the entire banquet. It 'important to know the tastes of the couple, their color of the heart, the style of the event and the setting. They 'also important to the

21/02/2017

The choice of flowers in your centerpieces is crucial to the visual effect on the entire banquet. It 'important to know the tastes of the couple, their color of the heart, the style of the event and the setting.
They 'also important to the season: not all flowers are available "always" less than significant costs due to imports, mainly from Holland.

Our Flower Designer for floral centerpieces is Rosy. For those not familiar is the wife of Patrick Cartocci, our owner with Claudio Bracelets.
For years Rosy studies the most original choreography, visiting old    Leggi tutto...

Wedding Trends 2017

01/02/2017

Wedding trends 2017

For Albatros, there is a strong interest for outdoor weddings. Much attention to detail, with rich buffet appetizers and a dinner / lunch placée.

Elegance is a must: picnics with bbq are best suited for welcome receptions, the day before the event for guests who come from far away or after wedding parties. Perfect a very nice pizza party to greet the distant relatives, the day after the event.

The marriages with relatives who come from far places: it can be itself a  mini holiday. It’s nice to offer them the different reception partie   Leggi tutto...

Wedding Cake

11/01/2017

The cutting of the wedding cake is an event within the event. At the end of the dinner, the couple with the guests usually it move to a different area, dedicated exclusively to this special moment. Music, equipment, choreography, photo shoot, lights, everything is designed to make this special “cut” an unforgettable moment.

Crucial then not go wrong in choosing the wedding cake.

Albatros Catering has its own in-house pastry laboratory: so nothing surprises. We follow the customer step by step drawing inspiration from designs provided by clients, ensuring the same hi   Leggi tutto...

Fish Aperitif

16/12/2016

Fish appetizers for a cocktail with perfumes of summer. Albatros Ristorazione Catering offers a rich selection of recipes for happy hour modern, tastyful, colorful. Finger Food, the food mignon, which enriches the creativity of your wedding table.
In Albatros wedding menu, we have a wide selection of buffet trays, collected in spectacular angles: The table of the butchery, the cheese corner, the  white corner (cream cheese) the table of the fried and the angle of the fish, of course. The corner is served with fresh fish, tasty tidbits style finger food, seafood salads, fried fish an   Leggi tutto...

Imperial Style Table

06/12/2016

Imperial Style Table is more and more loved by Italians and foreigners. Famously used for elegant weddings, today the  Imperial Style Table is also increasingly required in rural environments such as our beautiful Podere Pendolino.
This style reminds some marriages of the past in which they did not know the round table: rural people and bourgeois came together at long tables, the legendary Horseshoe table.

Italian Marriage

08/11/2016

Il Matrimonio all'Italiana

We are Italian and we pride at least as concerns the world of marriage. It 'well known that many people take the   Italian  Marriage as an example.
Let's see in detail:
The Marriage Italian Style is made up of many people.
The food is the main thing to welcome guests from all over.

Ceremony, is normally religious: Our churces are the most beautiful in the world.

The preparation of an Italian wedding takes a long time: catering, ceremony lo   Leggi tutto...

Wedding planning

20/10/2016

We start the planning for the next summer events. Our manager wedding Rosy, goes about selecting new suppliers, materials, researching trends for new combinations. Accommodate all the couples you know it's hard, but this is the challenge of catering as our many years of experience.

Let the party begin

26/09/2016

Let the party begin
Open bar wedding enriched with delicious pastries angles: served in the bar.
After dinner must take place in a sheltered corner, usually candlelit
 Okay the edge swimming pools, where we played previously the appetizer of marriage. A great Open Bar Wedding requires a great professional in the liquor desk: training, sophisticated techniques, knowledge of classic cocktails but also the most modern. The open bar of Albatros basic usually has a rich selection of bitters and digestives, beloved limoncello, grappa, a list of cocktails and spumante for the bride   Leggi tutto...

For the love of honey

18/08/2016

Our catering is deeply rooted in the Tuscan countryside, so we love all our typical products. Honey is one of these. For years, we serve on the boards of our customers to Podere Pendolino, the restaurant headquarters of our company. Honey is never lacking in cheese buffet, for example.

It's possible, upon request, order and serve in your buffet receptions the comb honey or bee bread. It contains all precious hive products; honey, pollen, propolis.

The imperial table

21/07/2016

The imperial table

The imperial table is very much required in scene of important weddings. It 's really fashionable, and beloved by foreigners attracted much by American influence. And it is perfect for location and elegant atmosphere,  both for the country chic style.

Our Stylist, Rosy will find with you the perfect mise en place.

Italia Sole Cuore Amore

22/06/2016

According to some data collected by Federturismo on data JFC & Tourism Management Italy it is the favorite destination in the world for wedding tourism and records an average annual growth estimated at + 10%.
About 8% of the tourists who visit our country do it to get married, celebrate anniversaries or honeymoons; just think that in 2014 were 6,724 weddings of foreigners celebrated in Italy, showing a growth of 42% over the previous year.
These are very important data that confirm the Italian ability to attract, enchant and welcome people from all over the world even to sa   Leggi tutto...

Chiavari Chairs

11/04/2016

Chiavari chair, also called chiavarina, was created in 1807 dall'ebanista Chiavari Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi (called "Campanino" because it came from a family of bell ringers).
It was the reworking of some of the French Empire style chairs models. The chiavarina was very successful from the start and was praised by people such as Carlo Alberto of Savoy, by Napoleon and by the sculptor Antonio Canova.

It was the star of the famous wedding of Jackie Onassis and JFK.

Wedding Fairs

04/02/2016

Winter Wedding Fairs, what an experience

How to choose a good catering

13/01/2016

How to choose a good catering

We are Italians: the most vivid memory of a wedding is the bride's dress and how we have eaten.
Can you get married almost everywhere: villas, cottages, home gardens, on the beach and in the mountains. The important thing is to choose a Catering that can handle the logistical problems of transport and the cuisine perfectly.
Not just a good menu to set up the perfect party. Just because we work in various locations, it is critical to organize banquets, tensile structures everywhere.
Relying on Catering  known by close friend or fami   Leggi tutto...

Colors 2016 for modern bride

22/12/2015

We  suggest our couples  fashion colors  in the year to come.

Surely the peach, sunny color that recalls the summer.

The green apple, even for the wedding dresses.

The pink in all its vibrant colors.

Modernity and joy on your table.

The Christmas Table

02/12/2015

The Christmas Table

We are in December, and our catering Albatros Catering is engaged in the preparation of numerous business dinners, cocktails of Christmas greetings, dinners and lunches with friends. The Christmas Table is an art and must certainly remember the colors of the Christmas season: our designer table and mise en place is Rosy, always engaged in the search for materials and decorations of all kinds. Gold, red, silver: these are the traditional colors that must have The Christmas Table. Candles are a must in all tables but especially in The Christmas Table. Get married i   Leggi tutto...

Renaissance style

09/10/2015

Renaissance Style is perfect for elegant location, rich of history like pur prestijous Villa Fontarronco.
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