La Serenata is a very real and highly regarded wedding tradition especially in the south of Italy.

It is thought to have originated as a public way for the groom to be to show his love and affection for the bride to be.

With the help from both families, the groom is able to start planning.

The brides family keeps her busy and occupied so she is unaware of the group gathering below her window.

Meanwhile the grooms family assist with gathering instruments, musicians, friends and family to watch.

The song sung on the day was "Come to me" by The Goo Goo Dolls which is Niamh's favourite band.