George Clooney talks about his Italian wedding to Amal Alamuddin

and his bride

will tie the knot

. The actor and his fiancée attended a black-tie charity gala in Florence on Sunday, and as he accepted an award for his humanitarian efforts, George

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, whom I will be

, in

, of all places," said George, as he accepted an award.The star's tribute has caused some confusion. While there are reports that he'd revealed the location for the wedding, it is thought he was actually speaking about the city where he first met Amal, long considered to be one of the world's

. It's believed that the couple have chosen another Italian location close to their hearts for their nuptials –

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George was honoured at the event with an inaugural Andrea Bocelli Humanitarian award. Proud Amal looked stunning in a strapless black Dolce and Gabbana gown as she supported the star.It is thought that Amal will walk down the aisle in an

; last week the beautiful British lawyer and her mother Baria

.The September wedding will come one month after

of his close friends, and fellow Hollywood superstars,

and

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