I'm not your typical bride: glittery-eyed, with dreams of a big, glamorous wedding. Parties aren't my thing and ogling crowds freak me out. I have no qualms with traditional, dreamy weddings, but that isn't in the cards for me. Vegas is more my style. And a Las Vegas wedding is what my husband, Tim, and I had.

Perhaps you feel the Italian heritage in your wedding, or perhaps you are simply looking for a unifying theme to make your wedding special. No matter how much Italian tradition you decide to incorporate into your own wedding, the elements you do use are sure to give your special day an adequate dose of festivity.