Hi hive! Missed you all! I’ve been a little busy, getting married and all…and it was really awesome. I’ll wait until I get our pictures to spill any details, but I am SO excited to tell you all about it.
In the meantime, I thought I’d tell you a bit about our little Italian honeymoon. We left for Rome the Monday after our wedding…
My blingy wedding nails and new initials!
First of many celebratory drinks. Confession: we asked our flight attendant to take this as a way to tell her we were on our honeymoon just in case we got any free stuff. No dice.
Our travel schedule was a little less than be desired (DC > NYC > Amsterdam > Rome), but our room was great and ready when we got there.
Rome! A view from the Forum
Normally for a trip like this, we would have some semblance of an itinerary before we went—or at least have glanced at a travel book or two. We were too busy before we left, and I felt lucky that we had a hotel! Our first day was spent attempting to get on Italian time (read: napping), walking around our little neighborhood, and game-planning our trip.
Our rough schedule every day was this: wake up, cappuccino & breakfast, some sort of sightseeing for a few hours (usually with a museum), late lunch, wander slowly back to our hotel, veg and nap, then out for a late long dinner. Let me tell you…this is no shabby way to spend a day.
The Forum and Colosseum
The first day we dedicated to ancient Rome. We visited the Forum (so cool!), the Colosseum, and Capitoline Museum.
Constantine. Recognizable for art history majors!
Wolfman pointed out that we came to an appropriate city—after all, Romulus and Remus, who founded Rome, were raised by wolves.
Showing off his newest accessory
We also paused a lot for drinks.
Day two was dedicated to Catholic Rome. We went to St. Peter’s and the Vatican museums—one of the highlights of the trip for me. I couldn’t believe the sheer volume of stuff they had.
School of Athens
We joked that our visit must have caused quite a stir because a day later, the Pope quit.
That night we had one of the best meals, including this monster pear and gorgonzola ravioli:
Seriously guys. I gained five pounds.
Day Three, we visited the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps.
Our four nights went by really fast, so I was really glad we had a whole other city to explore…
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Beautiful pictures! Congratulations on your marriage! May I ask, who makes your sunglasses?! They’re adorable!
@MidnightSun: thank you! we got a sweet new camera for our wedding and youll see the photo quality vastly improved over my sad iphone pics…
glasses! so i have been lusting over ray ban’s clubmasters FOREVER but didn’t want to splurge on them just yet…so i bought these knock offs on amazon for 12 bucks…FOR TWO PAIR. and they look exactly the same. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009RG6LBK/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Great photos! Looks like you had a wonderful time! I’ve always wanted to see Rome.
You really look like an Emma, Mrs G.W.!
Also, I laughed at your free stuff comment, I’m such a fiend for anything free 
Loving your roman holiday! And now I’m craving me some yummy raviolis, thanks a lot! 
BTW Rome is like #1 on my travel destination bucket list, but we decided to opt for a nice, relaxing, beach honeymoon instead because I would have felt guilty sleeping in and napping when there is so much to see!
Congrats, you two look so happy! Rome looks amazzzzing. I think your itinerary sounds perfect! Perfect combo of relaxing, sight seeing, food, and drink! Can’t wait to see more about the trip (as I live vicariously through you…)
I completely echo @Miss Squirrel‘s comment: this looks amazing and like a dream honeymoon. Congrats to the Gray Wolves!
I love the “School of Athens”! This brings back so many great memories of Rome. I’m glad you guys had a more relaxed schedule. When we went, we were non-stop, and it was a little too overwhelming.
amazing, brings back so many memories of our trip there, what a fantastic honeymoon you had!
Soooooooooooooooooooooooo jealous!!
Looks like you had an amazing time.
Ahh Rome looks amazing! I’d love to go, not on my honeymoon but someday 
Love the pics! Congratulations!! Love your sparkly Mrs. nails too!
This looks incredible! I want to go to Rome so badly, but mr p has already been, so it’s going to be a while. I can’t wait to see more!
Ahhhhahahaha that line about the pope quitting. Hilarious.
Looks fabulous, but I can’t wait to hear the rest!
Yay another history honeymoon! I love it! You guys look liked you had so much fun. Congratulations on your marriage and I can’t wait to find out more about the big day!!
Glad you enjoyed! Can’t wait to hear more! I thought for sure you would have got a little something from your flight attendant
We were thinking Rome for our honeymoon. After reading your post, I definitely want to do further research. Thanks for sharing!
I was there for my honeymoon 6 mths ago. I loved seeing your photos and reliving it all!
I went to room at the beginning of college on a study abroad trip. Absolutely loved it. You couldn’t pick a better place for a honeymoon!
Mrs. Gray Wolf, Washington DC Age and Occupation: 26, Business Development Executive Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Research Scientist Engagement Date: November 11, 2011 Wedding Date: February 2013 Venue: Whittemore House About Me: I'm an ultra-organized, pun-loving, list-making, cheese-enthusiast bride-to-be. Although my day job is in cubicle land, I'm happiest in the modern art wing of a museum, having recently earned my Masters in Museum Studies. Shortly after a chance meeting five years ago, I moved in with Wolfman and haven't looked back since. We love music, movies, TV, and all things pop culture; we have an unspoken competition to be the first to share the latest YouTube sensation or indie song. Together, we've filled quite a few pages in our passports, but also love quiet nights in with a Game of Thrones marathon and our French Bulldog, Tonks (Harry Potter, anyone?). I'm planning a small, cozy winter wedding---think mercury glass and candle light---in the heart of DC. Our venue is a historic home with a lot of political charm, but needs a bit of work to be wedding-ready.
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