How to virtually plan your Wedding Day!

For the majority of Future Brides, looking for the flawless bridal dress is the most dreamed moment of the whole wedding planning. As is usual, countless brides-to-be dream about their bridal dress for a very long time!

If you’ve planned to get married during the next season and you’re literally dying to try your dress on, browsing magazines and websites looking for your own style, I’m gonna give you my top-tips to jump into your search really ready for!

Research, research, research

Ball gown, a-line or mermaid?! First and foremost, you should have thought about what kind of dress you want, browse magazines and websites, set your Pinterest board up in order to collect your ideas and show it once in the showroom. The more details, the better!

Schedule different appointments

Once you have a clear idea of what you want, it’s time to schedule appointments! In case, you have specific designers or stylist in mind, find out which showrooms have their bridal collections. The day you first try on a bridal dress, it has to be a stressless one…Doubtless, the best day to try your potential bridal dress is Saturday. Go for it!

Less is more

Just like in the movies, the Bride tends to bring her team of maids or family members. Wait! Less is more when it comes to the most important choice of your life. I suggest to invite your dearest just to your last fitting and surprise them revealing your choice!

Don’t’ forget your Venue

Where and when are you getting married? Your Venue is the key thing and it will be helpful in your search. If you will be having an open-air ceremony on the beach or in a garden, you should avoid ball gowns with long trains…they would be ruined after your first steps. If you’re exchanging your vows in an elegant Cathedral, you should avoid short or backless dresses.

Try on everything

Even if you already have your style set, make sure you give other styles a go at your first appointment. You may be surprised by what you find!

Wear a light makeup

You’re going to try on expensive wedding dresses in ivory, white, champagne… Wear a minimal makeup in order to have a natural and candid look…just as you will be on that special day!

Say your YES out loud

Don’t be surprised if you find your dress at the first stroke! Trying on hundreds of dresses will not make your choice easier, usually it just complicates things. Hence, if you find the bridal dress you love the most, go with it and say your YES out loud!

Have fun

The choice of your bridal dress will be one of the best moment of your life. You’ll surely be the center of attention because you’re…the bride-to-be. Have fun!

For this and for many other important moments… I’ll stand by you for your #destinationlove

Let 2021 be the happy one!
Alessandra

Among all the arrangements of your big day, planning a sit-down wedding reception plays a defining role in the entire atmosphere of your wedding-party!

Why? Your guests will spend most of their time sitting at the table. That’s why, nothing of your table details can be left to chance! Everything must be perfect!

Do you want to know what will give to your reception table a never-before-seen-style?

Hence, you can’t absolutely miss this table styling tips:

– Make it “SO ME!”

First things first, you should set-up your wedding-vision, because it will totally rule the style of your reception table. Your table styling should mix & match your personality with all the elements of your wedding day, from the flower design to the stationery.

Thus, your day will go smoothly without false notes, in every single moment. Don’t forget: your special day is supposed to tell something about you and your concept of love!

– Pick your color palette

You may tend to think that picking your color palette is an easy-peasy choice, but it’s not like that at all! Generally, people think just about the ‘bridal-white’ as an iconic wedding color related to pure romance and love, but why stop there? Don’t pick banally! Let’s incorporate seasonally hues and on-trend tones in each decorative details that will ‘pop’ your party-table!

And… don’t forget: your color palette should also match with your groom!

– Play with shapes

No matter if your reception table will be a squared table or a classic circular one, what really matters is playing with shapes and giving to your table-look depth and dimension. Hence, incorporating different heights and creating layers on your table will add more harmony and lush! You don’t want your table setting to be flat! From centrepieces to glassware, a creative table styling can really set the scene of your wedding dinner. Just a little note: don’t overload your table, your guests need to talk and look one another!

– Take blooms to your table

You can’t think about your table-design without thinking about flowers too! Blooms are a must-have to give a wow-look to your tables! Classic peaches roses, modern white buds and eucalyptus or sprawling centrepieces including ranunculus, berries and variegated foliage or even lush garlands of white flowers, greenery and lemons are just some of the endless-combos to dress your table up! You just have to choose!

– Light your table up

Chandeliers are a timeless complement for any wedding dinner and if you are looking for a classy and delicate touch… candles are the best way to turn your reception table into a light-filled show! When the golden hour comes, lots of candles will surprisingly work with the twinkle of silver cutlery and crystal glassware creating an eye-catching atmosphere for your guests! Let’s shine!

– Never forget placecards

On each napkins place a namecard with your guests’ names. You’re the star of the day, but don’t forget to make your guests feel important too thanking them for their presence! You can combine fonts, shades and style with your centrepieces for a cohesive look on your table!

If you’re curious to discover additional tips to bring creativity and know-how to your #destinationlove… Here I am!

In Southern Italy, a wedding isn’t just a union of two people—it’s the joyous fusion of families, traditions, and deeply rooted cultural rituals. Particularly in the Amalfi and Cilento regions, weddings are steeped in folklore and family involvement, where every detail, from the food to the final blessing, is an expression of heritage and love

Family Comes First

Family plays a central role in Southern Italian weddings. It’s common for multiple generations to be involved in the planning and execution of the event. Nonna (the grandmother) is often seen as the guardian of tradition, and her blessing carries profound emotional weight. Her role might include helping to prepare symbolic dishes, offering heartfelt advice, or even gifting a treasured family heirloom to the bride.

Homemade Confetti: A Sweet Tradition

Confetti in Italy doesn’t mean colorful paper—it refers to sugar-coated almonds, a symbol of the bittersweet nature of marriage. In the South, it’s not unusual for families to make their own confetti, especially in small towns and villages. The almonds are carefully packaged in delicate tulle and tied with ribbon, often in odd numbers to represent indivisibility and good luck.

The Power of Food and Community

Food is the heart of any Italian celebration, and weddings are no exception. In the Amalfi and Cilento regions, wedding menus reflect local abundance and traditions. Dishes may include handmade pasta, fresh seafood, slow-cooked meats, and family recipes passed down through generations. Often, the women of the family come together days before the wedding to prepare traditional sweets like struffoli, mostaccioli, or cannoli.

It’s also common to have a pre-wedding dinner known as "la serenata," where the groom serenades the bride and both families enjoy a casual meal together. This moment strengthens the familial bond and honors the community aspect of marriage.

Symbolic Gestures and Blessings

Beyond the visible celebrations, Southern Italian weddings are full of symbolic gestures. A bride might wear a red ribbon under her dress to ward off the "malocchio" (evil eye), or carry a small image of a saint for protection. Before the ceremony, it’s traditional for the parents and grandparents to give a blessing, sometimes accompanied by a prayer or a kiss on the forehead—a moment filled with love, hope, and history.

A Celebration of Culture and Continuity

These rituals and traditions are not just charming—they're meaningful. They connect the present to the past, creating a bridge between generations. For couples choosing to marry in Southern Italy, embracing these customs can turn a beautiful wedding into a truly unforgettable cultural experience.

As a wedding planner deeply rooted in the Amalfi and Cilento regions, I help couples weave these heartfelt traditions into their celebrations in a way that feels authentic, respectful, and utterly enchanting. 

Ready to bring some Southern Italian magic to your big day? Let’s make it happen.