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The very famous actor has chosen for his wedding, quite understandably, Italy and most specifically small town of Bracciano, overlooking the same lake.

He and his bride are staying in the very elegant hotel Hassler, only steps away from the Spanish steps and Villa Borghese and not far from the American Embassy in Rome. Indiscreet rumours say that the american consul was not invited to Tom’s roman wedding. Katie’s parents are said to stay in the St Regis near Piazza Repubblica in Rome which is also close by more budget accomodation. Later on yesterday night, Tom and Katie headed for dinner to the restaurant “Da Nino” in Via Borgognona, nearby our B&Bs Jonella and De Cappuccini. On their way to the restaurant, they had to stop longer than expected in a small street, a “vicolo” where a Smart was trying to park : Residents of the area took advantage of this opportunity to complain loudly about the inconvenience his venue was causing to the people living in the Centro Storico. On the other hand, photographers and paparazzis gained extra time to shot more pictures while the car was waiting to pass.

Many famous people of the show biz are attending the wedding in Bracciano in the Castello Odescalchi, and to name a few : Andrea Boccelli, Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and also Roberta Armani, the grand daughter of the great italian designer. The wedding is taking place in the afternoon and the small town of Bracciano, only half an hour away from central Rome has never seen so much police and guards of all sorts, all dressed in colorful uniforms for this unique occasion.

The city of Bracciano has created special culinary dishes for this event, such as “Mission Impossible Fettuccine” and “Last Samurai Filet” and most shops display the pictures of the future husband and wife, who are accompanied by their 3 children.

Although a special day is taking place, life for the residents go on almost as usual and in the morning, by the castle, old women sold their vegetables and children ran, shouted and cycled happily, despite the low skies.