A civil ceremony (or religious ceremony at extra charge) is organised in the beautiful Tuscan city of Lucca. The reception is held at Stella Polar a fantastic restaurant on Luccas main square, Piazza Nepoleone. 

Place 

Lucca, in the central Italian region of Tuscany, is one of Italy's less flashy destinations. Favoured by the quieter kind of foreign visitor, Lucca is often whispered of as a secret gem; an alternative to the high-season tourist madness of Florence, or Rome. A town still encircled by its wall, it is full of pastry shops and bicycles.

Luccaâ??s tradition has been one of sturdy independence rather than flamboyance. In fact, the town boasts no famous showpieces, and therefore no crowds of tourists or rows of souvenir shops.

Shoppers looking for smart boutiques should head for the Via Gallitassi; while more laid-back tourists will appreciate the coffee/tea shops and little places selling local wines and cheeses on Via Paulino. Both are on the western side of town but you will come upon them anyway as you explore the historic streets.

Concerts take place in the bigger piazzas during the summer, not necessarily Puccini and not all classical

Hotel ~ Palazzo Alexander

The building, which dates from the 12th century, housed a girls boarding school in the 1800's. An elegant, charming residence in the heart of Lucca's historic city center.
Known today as the Palazzo Alexander, the residence encompasses four floors of rooms and apartments, all with modern, private bathrooms - some with whirlpool baths.
In addition, all rooms feature satellite television, telephones, hairdryers and computer hook-ups. The décor of the residence reflects the noble Lucchese style with the use of antique wood floors in all the bedrooms and fine marble and other local stones in the bathrooms, lobby and common rooms.
The entrance hall, breakfast room, bar and lobby are tastefully decorated with fine fixtures and upholstery in elegant pastel hues.

Breakfast, a buffet of fresh, local products, is presented in harmonious style and elegance with services of fine silver, crystal and porcelain. A special selection of Tuscan wines allows our guests to combine the delightful atmosphere of the residence with other great pleasures of this noble region.