How to Plan a True Italian Wedding

How to Plan a True Italian Wedding: Tradition, Style & Timeless Romance

An Italian wedding is more than just a ceremony: it’s an experience filled with deep emotion, family, beauty, and unforgettable food. Whether you're Italian or simply dreaming of the elegance and charm of Italy, planning an “Italian-style” wedding means celebrating love with authenticity, passion, and refined simplicity.

The Venue.

In Italy, the setting is everything. From Tuscan villas and medieval towns in Umbria, to seaside terraces on the Amalfi Coast or rustic farms in Puglia, the location should reflect the couple’s personality and set the mood.

I suggest choosing places rich in history and natural beauty, your guests will be enchanted. There are also fewer famous places for unforgettable experiences… My mission is to find hidden pearls for you!

The Ceremony: Sacred or Symbolic

Many couples in Italy opt for a religious ceremony, often Catholic, but civil and symbolic outdoor ceremonies are increasingly popular. If you decide on an outdoor civil ceremony, you must verify with the municipality.

The Food: Italian Culinary Art

One of the most iconic aspects of an Italian wedding is the feast. It begins with an elaborate aperitivo, followed by multiple regional courses, excellent local wines, and finishes with desserts and espresso.

And of course, the cake-cutting moment often takes place outdoors, under fairy lights or fireworks.

Style in the Details

Italian weddings shine through natural elegance: seasonal flowers, soft colors, and materials like linen, wood, and ceramics. Every detail is intentional yet never overdone.

For example, handmade wedding favors, like local olive oil, honey, or sugared almonds (“confetti”), add a personal, Italian touch.

I can help you with these details. Each Italian region is unique, and I can create your artisanal wedding!

Music…

After dinner, the party comes alive with live bands or DJs. In some regions, folk dances or traditional music add extra flavor.

Timeless Traditions to Keep or Reinvent

Throwing rice at the end of the ceremony
The bridal veil and walking in with the father
Toasts with Prosecco or Spumante
The confetti table (not candy, Italian sugared almonds!)

You can choose which traditions to honour or reimagine in your way.

Planning an Italian-style wedding means combining thoughtful details with heartfelt warmth. It’s a celebration where every smile, bite of food, and song tells a story of love, lived and shared with joy.

A unique experience in Italian style!