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On Hitched.co.uk since 2025

Last update: March 2026

Paola Lapi Luxury Events is a boutique wedding planning studio specializing in refined destination weddings in Sicily for international couples.

We design and manage bespoke, multi-day wedding celebrations for couples seeking an elegant, authentic Italian experience, thoughtfully curated and completely stress-free.

From the iconic views of Taormina to the timeless charm of Noto and the Aeolian Islands, each wedding is designed to reflect the beauty, culture, and atmosphere of Sicily while creating a memorable experience for every guest.

We specialize in supporting couples planning their wedding from abroad, guiding them through every step of the process — from venue selection and design concept to vendor coordination and guest logistics — ensuring a seamless and well-organized journey from start to finish.

Our approach combines refined aesthetics with a structured and detail-oriented planning process, allowing our couples to feel confident, supported, and fully present throughout their wedding experience.

Couples often describe our work as flawless, attentive, and stress-free, appreciating our ability to manage even the most complex events with care and precision.

From intimate gatherings to multi-day celebrations with international guests, each wedding is thoughtfully designed to reflect the couple’s vision while embracing the timeless beauty of Sicily.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Size of weddings/events you organise:

Fewer than 100 guests
Between 100 and 300 guests
Between 300 and 500 guests
More than 500 guests

Services you offer:

Ceremonies
Venues
Technical equipment (sound, lighting, audiovisual...)
Wedding favours
Decoration
Stationery
Wedding invitations
Gift list
Music and entertainment
Car rental
Honeymoon
Wedding photography and video
Guest styling
Styling for the couple
Hair and makeup
Wedding coordinator
Hen/stag parties
Caterers

What kind of ceremonies do you offer?

Civil partnership
Religious
Overseas
Open-air
Symbolic
Themed
Eco-friendly
Humanist

Do you organise non-Christian religion weddings?

Yes

What type of weddings are you specialised in?

I specialise in refined destination weddings in Sicily for international couples, creating elegant, personalised and seamlessly organised multi-day celebrations in unique and authentic Italian setting

How do you work?

I guide couples through a clear and structured planning process, from concept to wedding day, managing design, vendors and logistics, ensuring a seamless experience for those planning from abroad

What are the forms of payment?

Payments can be made via bank transfer. A structured payment plan is provided, with an initial deposit required to secure the booking and the balance divided into scheduled instalments
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Do you have any questions?

Reviews for Destination Wedding Planner Taormina & Sicily

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Fernando Sent on 19/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding planer 5 star!

Paola helped us have the most amazing event and keep within our budget. She took care of every detail and made things work taking a load ofnour backs and taking full responsability for everything. She is the one to call if you trully want a magic day!
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Catalina Sent on 04/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

100% Recommended!!

Paola was absolutely incredible from start to finish! She made my cousin’s wedding in Greece feel like a true dream, everything was perfectly organized, elegant, and full of beautiful details. Her sense of style, calm energy, and attention to every little thing made all the difference.

What impressed me the most was how smoothly everything flowed on the wedding day. She handled every situation with a smile and made sure the couple and all of us guests, could just enjoy every moment without worrying about anything.

Paola has a real talent for creating magical, stress-free celebrations that feel personal and full of love. I couldn’t recommend her more!
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Patricia Sent on 04/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Wedding/ event planner

We just came back from Greece where our friends celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, an event planned by Paola. It was not just the celebration renewing their vows but a 3 day event, including rehearsal dinner & party, catamaran party the next day and ceremony and party the last day. This event brought people form all over and Paola worked very hard to arrange from transportation, to food allergies, to hotel accommodations, to EVERYTHING.

The event was FLAWLESS and when such a big event happens without a hiccup that is when you know you have the BEST EVENT PLANNER.

She made everything go smoothly, we all had a blast and enjoyed our time in Mykonos thanks to her excellent planning skills.
I highly recommend her to anyone thinking on doing a big scale event.

She not only is the best on what she does but she is the kindest and nicest person that you can encounter.

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July Sent on 04/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Paola is great!!!

I was invited to an event where Paola was the wedding planner, and it was truly a wonderful experience. You could see her care and attention in every detail —everything was perfect— and she was also attentive to every guest, especially those of us who traveled from afar, making sure everything went smoothly.
Her dedication, warmth, and professionalism make me highly recommend her. If I ever need to organize an event, I would definitely choose her again.

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Fui invitada a un evento en el que Paola fue la wedding planner, y realmente fue una experiencia maravillosa. No solo se notó su cuidado en cada detalle —todo salió perfecto—, sino que también estuvo pendiente de cada invitado, especialmente de quienes viajamos desde lejos, asegurándose de que todo fluyera sin inconvenientes. Su dedicación, calidez y profesionalismo hacen que la recomiende con total confianza. Si algún día necesito organizar un evento, sin duda lo haría con ella.
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Ioanna Sent on 23/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Positive, hardworking and an amazing planner !

Such a great experience working with this amazing planner! Super helpful and professional throughout.
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Ewelina Sent on 29/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Support & Expertise

I highly recommend working with Paola! Even though we didn't plan the whole wedding together and only consulted on a few things, she was always available, answered all my questions, and even supported me mentally during a stressful moment. She's warm, engaged, and you can really tell that wedding planning is her passion. Thank you so much, Paola
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Celine Sent on 21/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Planner

An unforgettable experience thanks to a truly professional wedding planner! Every detail was handled with care, style, and genuine passion. We felt supported and understood every step of the way. Highly recommended!
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Paola Lapi
Paola Lapi
Destination Wedding Planner in Sicily

Paola Lapi is a destination wedding planner based in Taormina, Sicily, specialising in bespoke weddings for international couples who wish to celebrate their wedding in Italy.
Born and raised in Taormina, she has an in-depth knowledge of Sicily’s most beautiful venues, from historic villas and private estates to iconic seaside locations. Her strong connection to the territory allows her to design weddings that feel both refined and authentic, inspired by the unique atmosphere of the island.
After studying Event Management at a renowned business school, Paola gained international experience living between Milan and Paris, where she collaborated with industry professionals and developed a distinctive approach that combines creativity, organisation, and attention to detail.
Her background also includes experience with Four Seasons, where she refined her standards of service, discretion, and excellence — essential elements when working with international clients.
Paola offers a highly personalised planning experience, guiding each couple through every step of the process with care, clarity, and precision. From concept design to full coordination, she creates elegant and timeless celebrations that reflect each couple’s vision while ensuring a seamless and enjoyable planning journey.
For Paola, every wedding is a unique story, expressed through thoughtful details, meaningful moments, and a genuine connection to the beauty of Sicily.

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messina, taormina 98100 Sicily (Sicily)

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