On the evening of April 11, 2025, the ancient walls of Relais Histò in Taranto lit up with artistry, elegance, and international spirit for Histò Dream 2025, a dazzling event that celebrated the finest in the global wedding and events industry.
Set against the timeless beauty of the Basilica at Relais Histò, this extraordinary gala was masterfully curated by world-renowned event planner Diana Da Ros, in collaboration with the legendary Michael Cerbelli from New York and Giovanni Colomba, the visionary General Manager and owner of Relais Histò.
The event brought together a global community of wedding professionals, creatives, and tastemakers for an unforgettable night infused with Apulian charm and excellence.
A night of immersive celebration
Histò Dream 2025 was far more than a gala; it was a multi-sensory journey into the heart of Apulia’s culture. From evocative art performances curated by SiteArt Events to the spellbinding lighting design by Paulicelli, every detail contributed to a uniquely immersive experience. Floral masterpieces by Zaurino Fiori and Donato Chiriatti adorned the venue, turning it into a dreamscape of colours and textures. At the same time, Film Factory Films and photographer Michael Zennaro captured every magical moment with cinematic precision. Guests savoured the flavours of Apulia with a gourmet dinner that showcased the region’s rich food and wine heritage, elevated by partners such as Varvaglione1921 and L’Aragonese Gin.
Honouring excellence in the industry
One of the evening’s highlights was the awards ceremony celebrating top talents in the wedding and events sector.
The nominated professionals were:
Photography:
- Pasquale Cuorvo
- Andrey Nastasenko
- Michael Zennaro
- Giulia Marangi
Videography:
- Ivan Rubino Capricreators
- Filmfactory films
- Enzo De Marino
- Gabriele Emiliano
Wedding Stationery:
- Beautiful Letters
- Loveday Monza
- Stampa la Natura
Wedding cake
- Irene Cake Design
- La Gioia pasticceria Taranto
Flower design:
- Donato Chiriatti
- Michele Zaurino
This year’s winners included:
- 🏆 Best Cake Design – @irenecakedesign
- 🏆 Best Photography – @michael_zennaro
- 🏆 Best Video – Tie between @filmfactoryfilms and @capricreators
- 🏆 Best Floral Design – @donatochiriatti
- 🏆 Best Wedding Stationery – @lovedaymonza
Special thanks to all the partners and collaborators who helped make this dream possible: Relais Histò, Puglia In Wedding Tourism, AssoWedding, FG Eventi, Provinciali Service, Varvaglione1921, L’Aragonese Gin, Loveday Monza for the beautiful graphics and stationery, M’amanonmama, and the entire backstage team.
An international affair
Among the international guests were prominent figures such as Frieha Altaf from Pakistan, Ghada Blanco from Lebanon, Michael Cerbelli from New York, Agnes Edith from Poland, Verena Kindermann from Austria, Ezia Modafferi and Luna Di Vanna from Rome, Cecilia Trabattoni from Argentina, Cecilia Lukaszewsky from Mexico, Margarite Karamitanis from Canada, Jesse Reing from New York, and many other industry professionals, giving the event a truly global reach. This further cemented Puglia’s role as a top-tier destination in the international destination wedding scene.
A jewel of Puglia
Histò Dream 2025 served as the crowning evening of the Puglia In Wedding Tourism Fam Trip, an international promotional initiative perfectly managed by AssoWedding, designed to showcase Puglia as a premier destination for luxury weddings and events.
As the night drew to a close, one thing was clear: Histò Dream 2025 was an extraordinary event, a declaration of love for the art of celebration, for the cultural richness of Southern Italy, and for the passion-driven professionals who craft unforgettable experiences for couples around the World.
Photo by Michael Zennaro
Article edited by Diana Da Ros