It’s been a while since I last attended a wedding, and it’s always a magical experience. This in particular had me even more involved, as it was my dear friend from childhood getting married – Stelvio – to his beautiful Ilena.
![Stelvio and Ilena Stelvio and Ilena](https://salvoventura.com/wp-content/gallery/2011-09-03-stelvio-and-ilenas-wedding/blogexport_dsc_9034.jpg)
Stelvio and Ilena
It all happened last September, in a precious church of our hometown back in Sicily, and it was great to meet his whole family and many other friends in such a setting.
![Getting ready for the newlyweds Getting ready for the newlyweds](https://salvoventura.com/wp-content/gallery/2011-09-03-stelvio-and-ilenas-wedding/blogexport_dsc_8894.jpg)
Getting ready for the newlyweds
It was an extremely short trip for me, but I am very happy to have brought back some pictures that will always remind me of that special day.
![Peeking onto the couple Peeking onto the couple](https://salvoventura.com/wp-content/gallery/2011-09-03-stelvio-and-ilenas-wedding/blogexport_dsc_9002.jpg)
Peeking onto the couple
Wishing all the best to my dear friends, here come some more pictures from that day.