The wedding of Sati Casanova and her Italian partner Stefano Tiozzo, or rather the official wedding registration, took place on October 4, 2017. A more magnificent celebration of the painting of the newlyweds, according to the singer herself, should take place in 3 stages.
Sati Casanova: biography
The young singer was born on October 2, 1982 in Kabardino-Balkaria into a large Muslim family. In addition to Sati, her parents had 3 more daughters. The future singer spent her entire childhood in her native village, where she studied. First at school, which she graduated with success, and then at the cultural school.
Sati's father always adhered to fairly strict moral rules, and when the young girl began performing in one of the restaurants in Nalchik, such behavior caused strong indignation in the family. After working as a singer for some time, young girl went to conquer Moscow.
Sati's finest hour
Arriving in the capital, young Casanova immediately submitted documents for pop-jazz vocals to the Academy of Music. The girl's training took place in absentia. That's why free time she devoted herself to working part-time in the music show “Voyage of Dreams.”
In 2001, the “Star Factory” project was launched, which helped Casanova to realize herself and gain popularity among millions of television viewers watching the lives of young musicians present on the TV show. Sati Casanova successfully passed the casting and became one of the participants in the project, which served as a springboard for the famous star in Russian show business.
The young singer proved herself at the “Star Factory”, demonstrating her talent and external beauty, and a year later the producer of the project, Igor Matvienko, took the young beauty into the “Factory” group, in which the girl performed for 8 years. But in 2010, Casanova announced her departure from the team. Since that time, the girl began to pursue a solo career.
Personal life
Until recently, the 35-year-old singer denied rumors about her upcoming wedding with an Italian. Sati Casanova explained her action by saying that she prefers to keep her personal life secret from outsiders, not giving journalists unnecessary topics to discuss.
However, in early August of this year, the popular singer, accompanied by a charming and slender brunette, was noticed at the entrance to the Wedding Palace at No. 4, which, by the way, is the only institution in the capital where citizens can register relationships with foreigners. The ex-soloist of the Factory group filled out documents indicating the imminent registration of marriage. From that moment on, information appeared in the media about the upcoming wedding of Sati Casanova , supported by facts.
According to the ex-soloist of the Factory group, she never thought that she would marry a foreigner. Because she assumed that such marriages were doomed - due to different mentalities, outlooks on life and the language barrier.
Love story of Sati and Stefano
As it turned out, the singer is really planning a wedding. Her future husband is a famous photographer in Italy, whose name is Stefano Tiozzo. As a rule, he specializes in photographing natural landscapes. However, not so long ago he boasted of a photograph of Sati against the backdrop of a blooming lavender floor. The girl, for her part, gave her beloved a return gift by filming her husband in a video clip called “Thank you.”
The young people met about a year ago. Their meeting took place at the wedding of Marina’s friend and Stefano’s brother, Cristiano. As Sati shared, just at that time she was disappointed in her relationship with a man, but, despite this, the young man was able to interest the girl.
When Sati met the Italian she liked for the second time, she discovered how unusually he looked at the world. After a while, the young people began to communicate using social networks, gradually getting to know each other from different sides. After numerous dates in real life, Stefano Tiozzo confessed his love to the famous artist and proposed marriage.
About a week ago, the famous singer celebrated her anniversary. On his chosen one’s 35th birthday, an Italian photographer flew to the Russian capital to congratulate the bride and sing her favorite song in Russian.
Wedding of Sati Casanova and Stefano Tiozzo
According to the young bride, the upcoming wedding should take place in three stages. After the painting in the capital's registry office, Sati Casanova's wedding (the girl's photo is presented in the article) should take place in Italy - the homeland of her husband, where the most magnificent celebration will take place. After which the newlyweds plan to go to Kabardino-Balkaria, where the girl also wants to arrange a festive wedding ceremony to the delight of her family and friends. Sati Casanova and her groom chose rings for the wedding from the famous jeweler Daria Petrova, preferring jewelry with a family monogram inside.
At the festive ceremony, which will take place in the bride’s homeland, the young performer wants to wear outfits made in the national Circassian style. With such a request, the former soloist of “Factory” turned to a well-known designer in the Caucasus, Madina Saralp.
After the wedding, Sati Casanova and her husband are planning to go on a honeymoon. The couple chose classic version- The Maldives, where young people expect to go and relax for a couple of weeks.
Meeting Artur Shachnev
Before the wedding with the Italian photographer, the famous singer had a serious relationship with businessman Arthur Shachnev, which should have ended in a wedding. The young people met on September 12, 2013, when the singer gave a concert at the White Clouds club, where Shachnev spent his free time in the company of his friends.
Sati made an indelible impression on Arthur during her speech, after which the young businessman hastened to make himself known. At that time, the young man was interested in martial arts and had a solid business. He was known for such projects as “Peter Pan”, “Notre Dame de Paris”. And also because he created Russia’s first commercial symphony orchestra and opened the “From Dusk Till Dawn” club.
Wedding of Sati Casanova and Arthur Shachnev
The girl began dating Arthur and gradually began to understand that this was exactly the man with whom she had dreamed of living her whole life. Six months later, the couple announced to their loved ones that their wedding would take place in May 2014. Sati Casanova dreamed of a secluded registration that would take place somewhere on the island. After which the famous artist wanted to continue the holiday in her homeland in the company of close and dear people in accordance with all traditions and accepted customs.
However, on the eve of the upcoming event, the popular singer broke off her engagement with the businessman and announced a break in relations. The star did not provide a specific reason for the separation. The only thing is that she pointed out that Arthur is a wonderful person, but, alas, they will not make an ideal married couple, since they are not created for each other.
For more than a year, Sati Casanova did not comment on her personal life, she only hinted: yes, she met her beloved man, with whom she feels very good. But still, at the end of August 2017, I admitted in an interview that I would soon get married. Her chosen one is far from show business; he is Italian photographer Stefano Tiozzo. Lives in Turin, but travels a lot around the world. The lovers are planning to have three weddings: for friends, for the bride’s Caucasian relatives, and to organize an Italian celebration for the groom’s relatives.
And today, October 14, the first part of the celebration was held in the Caucasus - for the bride’s relatives. Judging by the video, all the singer’s relatives came to the celebration. And this wedding sang and danced from early morning. The groom, it seems, was even a little stunned by so much attention to his person. Yes, and what a “Caucasian custom” is, I felt for myself: national dishes, wine, dancing - the holiday went on non-stop. On the other hand, one can understand family. A famous daughter is getting married, isn't this a reason for big holiday in Fiagdon?! The most expensive restaurant, the most luxurious gifts, the most best toast- everything for Sati.
By the way, Stefano Tiozzo chose a traditional Kabardian costume for the Caucasian part of the wedding, matching the bride, who also wore a white national outfit with golden embroidery on the hem. She complemented the image of the ex-soloist of the Fabrika group with a national headdress.
By the way, the Italian groom had already become friends with the bride’s family and was warmly received by relatives. Casanova's parents are confident that their daughter will be happy with Stefano.
“He’s already talked to mom and dad both in person and on Skype – they really liked him. He teaches Russian especially for them - reads, translates with a dictionary. We are waiting for his family from Italy. We’ll show them Lezginka, treat them to local cuisine, and all the action will take place in the mountains, so that they can see the beauty of the mountains of Elbrus and Ossetia,” the star told about the celebration a little earlier.
Sati and Stefano met in Germany at a friends wedding. Casanova at that time was disappointed in love and did not pay attention to the sultry Italian. The future spouses examined each other after the wedding, at a dinner party. Lovers communicate mainly on English language, although Stefano is actively learning Russian.
“For now we will live in two countries.” Stefano says this: “My work does not tie me to any particular place. I can go anywhere in the world from Moscow just like from Italy. And for you it is important to be in Russia, here is your career and your life." I don’t know Italian, I don’t know how to drive - without this it will be very difficult for me in Italy. We need to prepare. Therefore, for the first time we will live here in Russia. I I understand what Stefano sacrifices, leaving his friends and his hobbies, but he is ready to do it,” she said about her plans for the future family life singer.
In the Italian region of Piedmont, somewhere between Switzerland and France, there is a small picturesque region of the Langhe, framed by the Tanaro River. Here, among the vineyards, ancient castles and monasteries, small cozy towns and villages are lost. The air in Langhe smells of Barolo and Barbaresco wine, precious white truffles and truly Piedmontese desserts - tiramisu and panna cotta. It is not surprising that it was here that Casanova and Tiozzo decided to have their big Italian wedding.
We spoke with the newlyweds immediately upon arrival in Moscow, or rather, an hour after their plane landed at Sheremetyevo.
Do you mind if we chat and cook dinner at the same time? - asked Sati Casanova on Skype. - The water has boiled, let's cook the pasta. It's almost 12 am, and we have pasta. A real Italian family. (Laughs.)
We congratulate you from the bottom of our hearts! How did everything go?
Thank you very much! It was a super day for us. On the one hand, there is great joy and fun, on the other - a huge burden and stress. The celebration in Italy was the final step of our big wedding marathon. The first celebration took place in Moscow with close friends, the second was personal, just for the two of us... The third ceremony was in the Caucasus, and now the fourth took place in Italy.
Tiozzo and Casanova - read the couple's love story
Stefano woke up at 6 am to go pick up all the bridesmaids and the makeup artist, and I could sleep longer and not fuss. Thanks to this I was in a wonderful mood. And I, cheerful and well-rested, went downstairs only at 8 am, where my sleepy girlfriends and Stefano were waiting for me. (Smiles.)
So you weren't nervous before the wedding?
I was absolutely calm and confident. Half an hour before the celebration, we had a small impromptu wedding ceremony, led by Stefano’s brother Cristiano. He portrayed the mayor of the city and said the following words: “By the power given to me by this region, I declare you husband and wife.” We came up with this ritual for the sake of our large Italian family and friends. In Italy, the wedding takes place in a Catholic church, which could not happen in our case, since I was born into a Muslim family, and Stefano into a Catholic one. Respecting each other and not wanting to upset our relatives, we came to this compromise.
The morning before the wedding. For the ceremony, Sati chose a dress with lace and complemented the look with an Axenoff Jewelery tiara and Jimmy Choo sandals, which were given to her by Wedding by Mercury. “They were very comfortable and matched my outfit perfectly.”
“Stefano personally selected the place for our wedding in Italy - he wanted it to symbolize exactly the region where he was born and raised - this is Turin and its surroundings,” says Casanova
Who prepared the celebration?
We had a wedding agent, but I did almost everything myself. In Italy, it is customary for the bride to prepare for the wedding. It is she who chooses the color of the tablecloths, flowers, wine, menu and cake, but because of work, Sati could not be in Italy all the time, so I took over everything.
And on our wedding day, Stefano didn’t sit down for a minute. He ran around, checked and controlled everything. And I, along with my family, ruined his entire carefully planned plan with my leisurely behavior. We started everything three hours late! Instead of starting the photo shoot at 12 noon, we entered the frame at 3 pm. There was very little time left before the ceremony began, and it was still cold, so we quickly took a few photos and ran away. It was clear how upset the photographer was, and Stefano became even more familiar with the peculiarities of our mentality: remember the jokes about Caucasian punctuality? If you tell a mountaineer to arrive at 12, he will arrive in the evening at best. (Laughs.)
Did it really take you that long to get ready?
We did not resort to the services of Italian makeup artists and brought my artist to the wedding. She cooked all the bridesmaids and me, so it took quite a long time. A few minutes before going out, like a true bride, I began to get nervous and asked me to change my color and hairstyle differently. (Laughs.) We were seriously behind schedule, and I became even more worried, and there was such a bustle around - everyone was buzzing, crowding and rushing. Then I thought: if they ever ask me for advice on how to look great on your wedding day, I will say: you need to lock yourself in the quietest and most comfortable room with your stylist and makeup artist, listen to mantras or Chopin in the background and not let anyone in.
The official wedding of Sati and Stefano took place in Moscow in September this year. And in Italy, a small impromptu ceremony was held, led by Stefano's brother, Cristiano. Portraying the mayor of the city, he declared Sati and Stefano husband and wife to general applause. For the ceremony the bride wore fluffy dress, which she picked up at the Vanilla wedding salon
How did your parents feel amid all this wedding fuss?
They arrived an hour before the ceremony, so they didn’t feel all the excitement. (Smiles.) And before that we had a great time with Stefano’s parents, who organized leisure time for them - they showed Turin and other attractions of the region. Every evening we dined at Stefano's house, where his mother treated us to delicious Italian dishes.
(In Russian.) My mother is a real hero, she cooked for 20 people every day!
The table was laden with appetizers, hot dishes and desserts, and she kept chirping: “Does this taste good to you? Shall I put this in?” (Smiles.) That's why my parents felt at home.
According to Tiozzo, everything took place in such a natural and relaxed atmosphere that no one even noticed the photographer. “We didn’t pose, and everything that happened around was reminiscent of a funny plot of a film that could be called “My Big Italian Wedding”
Perhaps in this way Italians are similar to Caucasians?
I think Stefano’s mother, Lorenza, would give all Caucasian housewives a run for their money. (Smiles.) In fact, I was very lucky that I met such a wonderful family on my way, who accepted me and my parents so wonderfully. All five days that we spent in Italy, we talked tirelessly. Thanks to the fact that my sister Madina knows Italian perfectly, and my father Stefano knows English, we did not have any translation difficulties. We discussed everything: politics, religion, culture. I remember one very touching moment. One evening, Stefano’s father suggested we go into the hall, where they have a piano, so that Cristiano, my husband’s older brother, would play something for us. And when he started playing, everyone froze. The children didn’t even move for 15 minutes. After Christiano finished playing, my father came up to him, hugged him and said: “In your music I feel God and his love.” It's amazing how close our families have become.
Tell us more about the place where your wedding took place? It looks like an old estate with vineyards.
This is a small boutique hotel Antico Podere Tota Virginia in Piedmont, in the Langhe region, on the territory of a huge vineyard, which is on the UNESCO Heritage List. Some of the most expensive wines in the world are produced there. Stefano chose the place for the celebration; he had about ten options. And he really wanted this place to symbolize exactly the region where he was born and raised. He visited, examined, sent me photographs and videos, and consulted. In the end, there were two options left: this vineyard and a luxurious castle - with columns, stairs, rich history and a Michelin-starred restaurant. But we didn’t want a pretentious wedding, first of all it was warm family celebration, so we chose the vineyard.
Sati, you chose very well Wedding Dress. It fit harmoniously into the setting and landscapes.
I matched it to the tiara that designer Pyotr Aksenov gave me a few months before the wedding. It is from his latest collection dedicated to Russian ballet. The tiara depicts two swans looking at each other. In search of a dress, I visited dozens of wedding salons in Moscow, but could not find anything I liked. The measurements were lush, fitted, light and heavy - trimmed with beads, lace and rhinestones, but everything was by the way. And when I was already tired and, one might say, desperate, my friend Amina came to the rescue. She pointed to a dress that I didn't notice at first. I put it on and my eye lit up: it was exactly the outfit I had dreamed of! It was slightly adjusted to my figure - the image turned out to be something between a bride, a princess and a ballerina. (Smiles.)
Sati's sisters and close friends from Nalchik flew to the wedding
Sati was extremely beautiful. True, in the middle of the evening she decided to change this dress to another. Apparently, when the outfit was sewn in, it was made a little tight. Plus, Sati was nervous before the ceremony... I remember she came up to me and said: “I can’t breathe.” She felt bad. And we ran to change clothes.
Fortunately, among the guests was my friend Svetlana, who developed a unique method of relaxing massage. In just ten minutes she was able to bring me to my senses, and we returned to the guests.
As people who have played four weddings, can you say what is most important in this celebration?
So that your parents are happy, approve of your union and be there for you on this wonderful day. This is very important for future family relationships. After all, from time immemorial, children have asked for blessings from their parents. And when my family left Italy, my mother and father told me: “Please respect Stefano’s family, be patient, wise, attentive, a good wife. They are wonderful people.” And for me the words of my parents are most important.
In the middle of the evening, Sati put on her second wedding dress and performed her song “Thank You” to the accompaniment of
Stefano
The celebrations are over, you can finally relax and devote time only to yourself.
Yes, we are going on a honeymoon to the Maldives, and then we are going to live in Moscow, since I have work here, and Stefano, due to his profession, is not tied to any country. But we want to find the opportunity to live in Italy for at least a few months a year - after all, when it’s cold and cloudy here, there’s sun and delicious food.
I love rain and snow, but in Russia this period lasts for months. I don’t understand how you can live for so long without sunlight? Therefore, from time to time I am going to take my beloved to Italy - to recharge with our gentle Turin sun.
Russian show business star Sati Casanova spoke in an interview with StarHit about the ceremony they organized in honor of the wedding in the bride’s homeland, North Ossetia.
Sati Casanova and Stefano Tiozzo gave their first joint interview after marriage, in which they shared with StarHit their plans for the future and their impressions of meeting each other’s parents.
A week ago, Sati and her lover, Italian photographer Stefano Tiozzo, got married. Having signed in one of the Moscow registry offices, they went to the Caucasus to arrange a holiday for their loved ones.
- Half of the celebrations are over, the Italian part remains. Have you exhaled?
Sati Casanova: In the Caucasus, everything was quite modest. My team and I were in charge of the organization. Stefano trusted completely. I was amazed by the hospitality of the hotel in North Ossetia, the owner of which is my friend Tamerlan. This is a magical place in the mountains where we, our families, spent three days.
- What moment do you remember?
Sati Casanova: Two toasts touched me, I cried. First from my husband's brother - Christiano. And at the end my dad said. Everyone was crying. I realize how difficult it was for my loved ones to know that I was marrying a person of a different culture. The father uttered a deep thought that we are all under God, and that it is only His will whether there will be a union of two souls or not. That now I belong to my Italian family, and their customs, traditions and laws for me should become as dear and indisputable as the customs of the Circassian people.
- You met at a holiday in Germany. At what point did you realize that this was love?
Stefano Tiozzo: Four months passed after the first meeting at the wedding of brother Christiano and Sati’s friend Marina. When we saw each other again, we felt that something was happening. A series of correspondence, calls, Skype followed...
Sati Casanova: When I arrived at that celebration, the ceremony had already begun. I went into the tent, but didn’t know that the bride’s relatives and friends were sitting on the left, and the groom’s side on the right. Automatically sat down in front of Stefano’s mom and dad. She, embarrassed, asked me to move so as not to block the view. And on the left everyone was waving - they say, come here! There were many signs. Stefano, a skeptic by nature, began to have dreams. Everything indicated that we should be together.
- What is your ideal man? Does your husband look like the prince from your childhood dreams?
Sati Casanova: Once upon a time there were pictures: dark-haired, successful, generous. But there are no templates left for a long time. My mistake in the past was precisely that I made everyone fit the stencil. Now I'm just sure that I met the best man. I admire the purity of his heart and optimism.
Stefano Tiozzo: And I was lucky to find the most beautiful girl in the world! Tender, sincere, strong, but at the same time childishly spontaneous.
- Sati, Stefano probably didn’t manage to win you over right away?
Sati Casanova: The beloved did not have to do this in the usual sense of “flowers and candy.” I was first captivated by my talent and vision of the world. When I looked at his photographs, I got goosebumps. Then I fell in love with him as a man. And I realized how broad his views on life were. I felt cramped and stuffy with others because of all sorts of prohibitions. I limited myself, and I met the same ones.
- Did your parents approve of your choice?
Stefano Tiozzo: Even at my brother’s wedding, my mother stood and chirped, looking at Sati: “How beautiful!” When six months later I announced to my parents that I had serious relationship with this girl, they were shocked and delighted. Mom asked: “How can I communicate with her? After all, Satisha doesn’t know Italian, and I don’t know Russian or English!”
Sati Casanova: For now we communicate through Stefano. But I give myself a year and a half to master the language of my loved one and learn to drive a car. I met my parents two months ago. It felt like we had been family for a long time. Mom is still a little worried that I might go abroad. Like, we see each other so little anyway. I reassure you: planes fly from there just as often.
- What country do you plan to live in?
Sati Casanova: For now in Russia. And go to Stefano’s parents, his relatives. The fact that my husband is ready to move to Moscow for my sake is a heroic act. I know what he is giving up - the friends he is close to, the world he is used to being in. I am immensely grateful to him for this.
Stefano Tiozzo: I am delighted with your country, especially with the cold! Despite being a southerner, I love frosts. As a traveler, I specialize in countries such as Iceland, Finland, and Norway. I spend the winter months there on expeditions. I visited Russia several years ago, traveled along the Trans-Siberian Railway - from Moscow to Irkutsk by train. I made films and took photographs.
Sati Casanova: And now I introduced my husband to my native Caucasus.
Stefano Tiozzo: It's amazing here. I also dream of going to Kamchatka. We have a lot of travel ahead of us. I want my beloved to accompany me.
Sati Casanova: I will try! And you will go on tour with me when you have the opportunity.
Sati Casanova: Of course. When I can get angry, he is calm and cool. And vice versa. Recently there was an incident on the set. On the sleeve of the jacket the husband was wearing in the shot, there was a price tag left - large and noticeable. He sat in the studio for three hours and only discovered it at the very end. Stefano was furious. Fair enough, I think. This is neglect. He himself takes everything with great responsibility... Wedding troubles are actually also a hellish test. When I started to have a nervous tic, he just had to come up and say a couple of phrases, and I was already laughing.
- Now Sati will also have to master Italian cuisine?
Sati Casanova: I'm going to. My husband loves pasta, pizza, pesto - especially the way his mother makes it. And everything I cook.
Stefano Tiozzo: As long as you don't overdo it with spices. I love potatoes and buckwheat with mushrooms. From Caucasian cuisine I liked lobio and pkhali.
- Is Russian culture close to you?
Stefano Tiozzo: I listen to Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky and old Russian songs, especially military ones - “Earring with Malaya Bronnaya”, “Blue Handkerchief”. I know little about poets and writers, but I intend to correct that.
Sati Casanova: I will help - because now we are family!
The banquet took place in an expensive restaurant. The bride was in a modest national dress - a white dress with golden embroidery on the hem. A dark headdress completed the look.
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The Italian groom also tried on Kabardian National Costume. Stefano honors the traditions of the Sati family, so they do not have problems on this basis.
The celebration was attended mainly by friends and relatives of Casanova. The newlyweds have not yet announced whether the wedding will be celebrated in Italy. Although earlier there was information that the celebration would take place in Tiozzo’s homeland, and that the singer had prepared four outfits for the wedding.
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As the site wrote, Sati and Stefano met in Germany at a friends wedding. Casanova at that time was disappointed in love and did not pay attention to the sultry Italian. The future spouses examined each other after the wedding, at a dinner party. The lovers communicate mainly in English, although Stefano has already begun to learn Russian.
