Do you need to hire a Wedding Planner? Yes, you do!

It’s common knowledge that planning a Destination Wedding requires coordination, attention, patience and a lot of trust… Just like that!

If having a ceremony far far away from home can be a beautiful moment, on the other side the planning process preceding it can be very stressful and hard. Hence, hiring a trusted professional Wedding Planner can help make the planning process much easier and the time that separates you from your ‘Yes, I do’ will flow more smoothly.

Here, some reasons why hiring a local planner like me for your #destinationlove

Don’t worry, be happy!

A local planner like me can ease the stress by being able to have an answer for all your questions or doubts, always offering a professional opinion. Furthermore, you should keep in mind that your Wedding Planner will be a paramount help if you have to make hard decisions such as postponing your Wedding date or last minute changes

Your Point-Person

A real Destination Wedding Planner has behind her back years and years of experience, local connections, resources and relationships built over time. She can handle any problem and give you any suggestions you need. After all, the job of a planner is to ensure a flawless Destination Wedding and her suggestions will only be the best of the best.

Endless knowledge

A local Wedding Planner knows all the best attractions, restaurants, activities and accommodations of the area you choose. She will be able to give recommendations or help you decide where to book your guests’ stay, especially if you’re trying to coordinate a large group of people. Once you and your guests arrive, you won’t need to research where to go or what to do, because a real Planner will even be able to plan your Wedding Weekend with her local knowledge, amazing your guests.

Follow blindly!

This is easier said than done, but I suggest being flexible and open to any ideas and recommendations of your Destination Wedding Planner. You just need to pass her your idea of Wedding Ceremony and that’s it! The rest of the job will be done by your Wedding Planner, you have hired her for her expertise after all.

Save your Money!

You might be thinking that hiring a Destination Wedding Planner can be expensive, but there are many professional Wedding Planners who are pocket friendly and experts in their job. In addition, vendors may try to price their services higher if they know you’re coming from out of town… And that’s where your Destination Wedding Planner plays her role! Since she knows local vendors, she can save you from getting tricked by local vendors and save your money as well.

Legalities Are Taken Care of

Your Wedding Planner has deep knowledge of the legal process to register a Wedding as well as other legal formalities to make your Wedding legally accepted. The Wedding Planner you hire will take care of all legal formalities, registrations, document verifications and everything else related to it. Totally worry-free!

For these and many other reasons, I’m here to make your #destinationlove unforgettable!

Alessandra

When you’re in the planning process, you’ll probably get asked “What is your colour palette?” and are you going crazy about it? I knew it! Picking the ‘right’ hue and matching it with every details of your wedding day is definitely not a simple matter. The shades chosen will shape the most of your wedding decisions, like flowers or bridesmaid dresses. It will become a sort of guideline.

First things first, you should get inspired by your venue and the general setting of your wedding ceremony. Your venue absolutely need to work with your colours, hence, use it and its surroundings to come up with your shades and your colour-code will highlight what you love the most about your venue. In addition to this, you should think seasonally to bring out your shades, just like you do with your clothes! Take inspiration from the season you’re getting married and set the personal vibe you want to have on your special day: romantic, nostalgic, festive and so on. And… don’t overthink it, I’ll show you some of the coolest colour-combos.

Lavender, Sage & Dusty

Best played with: spring or autumn season weddings.

Tips for pulling it off: this light pastel palette perfectly fits with a sophisticated open-air reception. Inebriate your guests’ senses with the scent of lavender incorporating it into your welcome cocktail and placecards along with other aromatic herbs and eucalyptus.

Navy, Cerulean, Yellow & Pearl

Best played with: summer destination weddings.

Tips for pulling it off: if you’re celebrating your day on a terrace sea-view get inspired by this seafaring colour-combo. Navy and cerulean tones will fully match with the sea…and the yellow will give that bright Italian touch. Thus, you can lean on white blooms placing navy and yellow details everywhere, like table-setting and favors.

Ivory & Antique Gold

Best played with: formal weddings.

Tips for pulling it off: What could be more romantic than a timeless wedding palette? Outfit your tables with a chic blanket of cream tablecloths and arrange garlands of greenery and ivory flowers for an elegant and romantic atmosphere. White candles and golden candlesticks are the ideal! In short it’s your call…you’ll see colours you already love in a new way!

Alessandra

Enchanting sceneries, luxury private villas, breathtaking views, romantic boat cruises… just a little of the Amalfi Coast’s charm that has captivated engaged couples to tie-the-knot even a thousand miles away from home.

Are you thinking of taking off and getting married in Italy? Are you looking for the right tips? Well, don’t panic! Here are my 7 #destinationlove top-tips:

1. Pick your venue

Suggestive terraces overlooking the sea or private villas: where you will say ‘ Yes, I do ’ is clearly the key of a destination wedding – not just a location, but the place where you and your guests will feel at home – which means that you might think about some entertainment activities they could do on their own for the day before and the day after around the Amalfi Coast too! So hilarious! Enjoy!

2. Save the date

Doubtless, another key thing is to set the date. Planning a destination wedding on the Amalfi Coast takes the right timing! In Italy, generally, people tend to get married during peak season – from May to September – hence, considering the favorable weather conditions, you should set the date and book your dream venue as soon as possible in order to have a better chance to find it available. On the flip side, if you’re going for a destination elopement, the off season is the best – from October to March – for a more intimate ceremony to enjoy to the fullest the unique atmosphere of the Amalfi Coast.

3. Give your guests a Heads-up

One of the main destination wedding tips is: send out the save-the-date-cards well in advance – 10 or 8 months before – Your dearest will be thrilled to share your special day with you, basically, you are giving them the opportunity to ‘switch off’ and take a holiday, but don’t forget that there are a lot of logistics details to arrange. Be sure to give your guests all necessary information in time.

4. The more the merrier or not?

This one can be tricky! It’s totally on you and on how long or short you want your guest list to be. Keep in mind that a destination wedding is a trip experience. Then, I suggest you surround yourselves with your nearest & dearest!

5. Have a pre-wedding trip

Planning a wedding in Italy when you’re far-far away can be a tough issue. Once on board, I’ll make sure to guarantee you a memorable Italian wedding experience! Anyway, after having preliminary meetings, I could not recommend you enough to take the opportunity to land in Italy and meet in person. Moreover, you can have a look-see at the venue, have a rehearsal dinner and plan a trial with a local hairdressing and make-up artist for the bride – they tend to be full.

6. Kind of ceremony

What kind of ceremony would you like? A traditional religious ceremony, a civil outdoor rite or a fascinating symbolic ceremony… Regardless of your choice, you need to start the procedure to get the necessary documentation, naturally with my support.

7. Have fun & Not-Planning

Tying the knot out-of-country can be really complicated and it’s easy to freak out when start the planning process. By the way, take time just for the two of you and don’t stress you out anymore! All you have to do is relying on your professional planner and having the most stress-free experience ever.

Think outside the box! I’ll be your toolbox to make your #destinationlove as flawless as it can be from the get-to… your call!