Welcome to my page!
My name is Carolina, I am an Italian wedding planner living in the UK helping British couples planning their dream Italian wedding.
Originally from Rome (with an all Italian family) I moved to the UK 13 years ago, firstly making a career in the performing arts in London and then settling in the countryside in Cambridgeshire on a small holding where I live with my husband, our chickens and a large vegetable garden.
I found my passion for wedding planning whilst planning my own in the Roman countryside, and decided to pursue it as a career!
My goal is to provide all the services from translation, planning, venue negotiations and most importantly catering that couples from the UK will need when choosing a wedding in Italy.
The ethos behind the business is to use only ecologically responsible venues and to ensure that local farmers and producers benefit from each big day by providing organic foods and locally produced wines! The preservation of both the beautiful Italian landscape and local customs and farming techniques will ensure that many future generations can enjoy the complete experience that is an Italian wedding.
I want to help demonstrate that using an approach focused on natural, fresh and ecologically responsible elements, you can achieve a dream wedding that you and your friends and families will remember forever!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I really need a wedding planner?
This is something I get asked a lot, (and I will try my best not to be biased here!): The truth is, it depends on you as a couple. Some people thrive on organising and are overjoyed to be planning their own wedding: others may have an overall idea of what they want, but would like a helping hand with the details.Wedding planning can be intense, and – let’s be honest – it isn’t always fun or easy for the bridal couple the whole way through. I am open and flexible in my approach, and will be led by you as to how much involvement you would like from me. Whatever you choose, my aim is to give you the freedom to really ENJOY the whole process of planning your wedding, without having every decision weighing on your shoulders in the run-up to, and during, your incredible day. I also offer my services up to and including the day of your wedding, so that the only nerves you will be feeling are the excited kind for the monumental step you are about to take as a couple! If I am there you won’t need to worry about the light fading before you’ve had your dream photos, the speeches taking twice as long as planned, or, even worse, a vendor being late – this is where I will quietly and efficiently step in to get things back on track, often without you even realising there has been anything to worry about!
Why would a destination wedding planner be necessary?
Consider all the usual purchases, details, negotiations and information needed to plan a wedding – then multiply them by a language barrier, a different culture and foreign currency! All of the planning and tasks you need to do are amplified when organising a destination wedding. I can’t emphasise enough how much of a relief it will be to have someone born and raised in Italy to speak to your vendors, to negotiate for you, and to take care of the bureaucracy.A great wedding planner will become your best friend, personal assistant, travel agent and more. They will take care of the somewhat less glamorous elements of your plans, whilst you decide how much or how little you would like to organise yourself. They will guide you when you are insecure, and they will ALWAYS be on your side.
Why should I get married in Italy?
In my opinion there are three main reasons to choose to have your special day in Italy:- Gorgeous Weather- Delicious Food- Value for moneyLet’s not kid ourselves: the weather is one of the biggest factors people consider when choosing a wedding abroad, and with a Mediterranean location like Italy you can be (almost) certain it’s going to be glorious! What is better than having your wedding on a sunny summer day in the countryside, with olive groves in the distance and the smell of freshly picked wild flowers?! Maybe the addition of a succulent fresh tomato and basil tagliatelle… Which brings me nicely on to the food. I am a proud Italian, and this means I do firmly believe Italian food is the best in the world. Not only you will have the freshest, tastiest wedding meal you have ever had, but the service will be impeccable because that’s what we do best. The whole point is that Italian people have food in their blood: they just want you to eat and have a good time, and that is what you will have: A fun, tasty, beautiful time! And you will have that for 20% less than it would cost you for an equivalent wedding in the UK. Weddings in Italy are simply cheaper than England, and what you do pay for will end up being extremely good value for money!
Can you legally get married in Italy?
You certainly can. The three options when getting married in Italy are:- Religious Ceremony- Civil Ceremony- Symbolic CeremonyMany Italians get married in Catholic churches, which is also possible for foreign couples if you are both Catholic. If you are of a different religion but still would like to have a religious ceremony, it is possible – however, you are likely to need a civil ceremony elsewhere first.You can also get legally married with a civil ceremony in a Town Hall. Traditionally Italian couples go to the Town Hall in the morning, then the whole party travel to the chosen location for the wedding breakfast. There are also a few selected wedding venues in Italy that are licensed to hold a civil ceremony, so it is a possibility if this is very important to you.Many foreign couples choose a Symbolic Ceremony. That means they will get legally married in a civil ceremony in the UK, and then hold a non-binding ceremony in Italy. This is a good choice if you want to have the ceremony in the same place as your wedding breakfast and party afterwards. You will also be able to personalise the ceremony and tailor it to your needs.
How much does it cost to hire your services?
For a complete planning package I charge a fixed fee of £1500 for a wedding budget up to £12,500 and then 12% of money spent over this amount. For a bespoke package, on the day coordination and extra services I like to quote based on the needs!
Services you offer
- Complete planning package - Bespoke planning - On-the-day coordination - Extra events surrounding your big day - Please visit my website to learn more about my services!
Do you organise gay weddings?
Absolutely!
What are the forms of payment?
A deposit will be required at the time of booking, then the full amount two weeks before the event. I will issue invoices and payment can be done via bank transfer.
2 Reviews for Your Italian Wedding Planner
Recommended by 100% of couples
Anonymous
Wedding in 2020
We are a few months into our Italian wedding planning and Carolina has already been worth her weight in gold! Even though our vendors and contacts all speak excellent English, we have really seen the benefit of having Carolina available to ask our questions with exactly the nuances we need - there is no risk of miscommunication. She responds very quickly to any contact and is never too busy to talk things through. I have to say I have every confidence in Carolina and I find her a an invaluable source of knowledge and reassurance!
Sent on 08/06/2019
Dan and Fiona
Anonymous
Tuscan Dream
What a wonderful service Your Italian Wedding Planner has provided! From day one Carolina was available to talk through all our issues and concerns, and the wedding itself ran like clockwork. It's almost worth getting married again just to relieve the experience!
Sent on 08/06/2019
Fede & Luigi
