5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNER
If you’re inviting guests to travel across the world for your wedding, you may be planning more than one event. Since you’ll be planning your wedding in a foreign country, you want to have a great relationship with your team. We’ll share our top 5 must-haves for in a destination wedding planner so that your day goes off without a hitch.
5 Things to Look For in a Destination Wedding Planner:
Client testimonials speak for themselves. You want to make sure you’re partnering with a planner you can trust.
Does their portfolio match your preferences?
Take a peek through the events by the wedding planner to make sure it looks like a good fit. This serves two purposes. It may inspire ideas for your own wedding, and it will also help ensure that the style matches yours. Also, does the planner specialize in specific locations that interest you? What size of weddings do they usually work with? Do they look more simple and intimate, or extravagant? At Savvy, we specialize in luxury weddings and events in Italy. This includes Tuscany, Lake Como, Amalfi, and Portofino. Check out Savvy’s portfolio here.
Ask yourself if the planner specializes in certain styles of wedding that appeal to you.
Partner with a local expert
It may seem obvious to partner with an experienced planner who lives in your destination. There's a ton of of information online, but nothing can replace local experience. The wedding planner will also have knowledge about unique laws and protocols. In Italy, there are special requirements to get married in a church. As well as required music licenses for your events. Not being aware of these requirements may cause unnecessary frustration and delay planning. In a worst case scenario, you risk getting your event shut down all together.
Savvy Event Studio is based in Florence, Italy. We have a decade of experience planning luxury events throughout Italy. Our team guides you through budgeting, logistics, recommendations for guests, and cultural know-how. Not to mention, we have close relationships with some of best vendors in Italy. Based on your preferences and needs, we recommend optimal venues for your events. This also includes which months to consider for ideal weather. Plus, we love sharing our favorite hidden gems to visit, tour, eat and drink with you and your guests. When you partner with us, we set you up for an unforgettable and stress-free wedding in Italy.
Savvy Event Studio specializes in luxury weddings in Italy, including Lake Como.
Check out what past clients are saying
Client testimonials speak for themselves. You want to make sure you’re partnering with a planner you can trust. What do past couples say about their experience? Explore Google Reviews and ensure that your destination wedding planner has rave feedback. After all, you’ll be partnering with your wedding planner for at least a year, depending on your timeline. Reviews can give you a sense of what to expect, and what other couples valued the most during planning. See what clients have to say about working with us!
A planner with experience in your destination is key for a successful event.
Communication is key
Close communication and your relationship with your team is critical. Consider how responsive they are when it comes to returning emails, texts and phone calls. How you feel after speaking with them? Do you feel energized, at ease, and looking forward to planning? Do they answer your questions in a way that doesn’t leave you second-guessing yourself?
At Savvy, close communication is essential for us. We enjoy connecting with couples via regular planning calls, email, and WhatsApp. Our clients appreciate the peace of mind from being in close contact with our team.
Personality is everything
Now you’ve gotten a first impression of your planner. Do you enjoy their personality and the team you’ll be working with? Do you have a good vibe and can see yourself being in close contact with them over the course of each phase of planning? Since you’ll be partnering together for the year to come, it’s vital to make sure you get along and enjoy them as a person.
It may seem obvious that you want to enjoy your wedding planner as a person. This dynamic ensures that you feel comfortable telling them what you like and don’t like. Plus, communication throughout your planning process with go a lot more smoothly.
We love sharing our favorite hidden gems for an authentic experience in Italy.
The bottom line: Choosing the right destination wedding planner
There are lots of choices out there for destination wedding planners. Knowing which qualities to look for can help you find a trusted partner and provide peace of mind. At Savvy Event Studio, our relationships with our clients is everything. We’ve created close-knit trusted partnerships here in Italy over the last decade. Our wish is to share these wonderful connections with you to create your dream wedding. If you’re interested in learning more about working with us, contact us today and we’ll be in touch soon.