Getting married in Italy is a dream for many, I mean, who wouldn’t love that? Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with delicious food and pleasant weather to boot. But here’s the question on everyone’s mind – how much does it cost to get married in Italy? To be honest, it’s difficult to answer because every wedding is unique and there are so many factors that determine the cost, like the location, season, number of guests, and how many days of events, to name a few. But fear not, my little friend, I’ve got a super simple hack that will blow your mind! COMMON MISTAKES CO ..read more

What do you need to know about beauty, hair, and make-up for your wedding in Italy? With 13+ years of experience in weddings, I have seen lots of brides and I have some valuable insights about the best practices and the things to avoid.  If you wanted to read about the best hairstyle or makeup for your wedding day, that’s not what this post is about. The styles depend on the wedding type and location and on your personal taste. It’s like perfume, only you know what will make your eyes shine on your special day. What I can tell you is how to handle this part of the wedding organizatio ..read more

What do you need to know when it comes to your guests during a destination wedding in Italy? As I always say to the couples I work with, the weddings people most remember are the ones where every detail was carefully thought of and where they felt taken care of. How to deal with your guests during every phase of a destination wedding and what to consider? Here is what you need to know. The number of guests On average about 30% of invitees won’t attend a destination wedding. So, if you want to celebrate your wedding day with 100 people, consider inviting 130. Knowing how many guests will actual ..read more

In the first post about the destination wedding in Italy timeline I told you about all the things that need to be done before the wedding ceremony. In this post, I would like to tell you more about the wedding day itself. It is impossible to give a detailed timeline of the wedding day for several reasons. First of all, it is different for couples who choose a religious, symbolic or civil ceremony, as well as for those who have accommodation at the same location where the wedding reception will be held and those who need transportation to get there. It also depends if you want to make a wedding ..read more

I have received a question on Instagram about how the invitation to a destination wedding should be. What should it contain? How soon should you send it and what is the best wording for it? Here is everything you need to know about invitations for a destination wedding in Italy.   Save the date Since you are not having a regular one-day city wedding ceremony, I always recommend sending a “save the date” note first. Your guests will have to prepare for traveling and not everyone will be able to do so.  Having this kind of note 9-10 months before the wedding is a great idea to underst ..read more

Congratulations, you said yes! The next step after celebrating the news with your friends is usually frantically looking for inspirational photos on Pinterest. You save mood boards, you change colors, and you usually leave the website days later, even more confused, with so many ideas to order in your head. As I said in my post about wedding design, creating a decoration and design concept for a wedding day requires responsibility and knowledge. First of all, take into consideration that you will find beautiful professional photos with amazing close-up you will fell in love with on Pinte ..read more

A few weeks ago I wrote about the types of bars you can have at your wedding reception. Many of you asked me about the most famous Italian cocktails for the wedding bar. Italy has a long bartender tradition, world-famous standards, and barman schools. Italians love to spend a good evening chatting with their friends or family in front of a good drink. No wonder many world-famous cocktails were born in this “dolce vita” country. Here are the most famous Italian cocktails used on weddings! 1. Aperol Spritz Spritz is an Italian alcoholic aperitif, first created in Venice. It is a must in many nig ..read more

Couples who choose a destination wedding are usually adventurers, unconventional people who prefer a maybe smaller but surely unique and memorable wedding ceremony in the country of their dreams. They stand out from the crowd and do things their way.  If you dream about Italy, my advice is to spend at least 3 nights here, so your wedding vibes don’t only last a day, you can have a few days of relaxation and spend more time with your favorite people while enjoying traditional authentic Italy.   Welcome dinner for your destination wedding in Italy I always recommend organizing a welcom ..read more

The wedding ceremony is the amazing moment when two loving souls get united with a religious, symbolic or civil rite starting their life together and uniting the two families. As a wedding planner with 13+ years of experience, I know that some awkward moments that happen during the wedding ceremony, where no one knows what to do, can become the blind spots of your otherwise perfect wedding day. This is what a couple organizing a destination wedding in Italy must know to avoid those awkward moments. 1. Think about the music Music is a very important part of every wedding ceremony. It should re ..read more

When it comes to your unique wedding day, food and drinks are a very important part of it, especially if you opt for a destination wedding in Italy – land of genuine food and incredible wines. I already spoke about catering and wines, today I would like to give you some insight about how the wedding bar works in Italy and what advice I usually give to the couples who choose me as their wedding planner and designer. It may sound easy but there are some important things about the wedding bar you should know.   Wedding bar types in Italy There are usually two formulas for the wedding bar in ..read more