Athena Calderone, a New York-based interior designer, celebrated her 50th birthday and 25th wedding anniversary with a romantic nine-day trip to Italy alongside her husband, Victor. The celebration kicked off with a vow renewal ceremony in a 13th-century church in Umbria, surrounded by family and closest friends. The festivities proceeded in Rome, where they hosted a lavish party for 50 guests at the boutique hotel Palazzo Talìa, featuring unique décor and sumptuous dining experiences. Each location and meal was carefully chosen to reflect both history and creativity, making it a memorable occasion.
"That city holds this rich historic legacy, and I feel like our love does too," Calderone says.
"Our vow-renewal ceremony took place within the villa's 13th-century church."
"There was a real coming together of past and present"-which helped unleash her creativity in dreaming up the kind of celebration she wanted to have.
"They've never once done a buyout," Calderone says.
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