Is it difficult to get married in Venice?
Not with our help. Organizing a wedding abroad can be tricky, so we
will take care of you from the beginning, first by dealing with all
the paperwork involved in getting married in Italy, then by selecting
the best providers for all the services you will need. Only our thorough
knowledge of Venice and its suppliers will ensure that you will get
what you want at the best possible rates.
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Why get married with
The Venice Wedding Planner?
Because we are a small company that, unlike big tour operators and
travel agencies, specializes only in weddings. This means that we do
not offer packages, but are able to offer our clients a bespoke service
with a wide range of ceremony options, so that no two weddings will
be the same. Moreover, we are based in Venice and this makes it easier
for us to check the quality of each service personally.
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How do we work with
you from our country?
Mainly by e-mail or fax. Though we enjoy very much talking by phone,
we think that all details and decisions are better done in writing.
Best of all would be to meet personally to outline the wedding you
have in mind, but even if you can't, don't worry! We will coordinate
effectively and quickly by e-mail and telephone alone.
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How far in advance
should we book our wedding?
One year is a reasonable advance for a big wedding, for a small civil
ceremony just three or four months are fine. Remember though that weekends
are booked well over a year in advance, so it is easier to find space
during the rest of the week. The busiest periods are May, June and
September so you might consider getting married at an unusual time
of the year, then you are sure to find the most convenient rates for
hotels and flights!
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How do you charge for
services?
If few services are needed, we charge per hour
or per service. For a complete à la
carte service we charge from 10% to 20% of
the total
expenses, depending on the size of the wedding.
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Do you take complete
control of the planning?
We can take as much control as you wish. Even if you just want paperwork
assistance, or only have to organize the reception, we are there to
help. On the other hand if you want to be involved in every detail
of the planning, you will be able to do so.
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Do you accept commission/referral
fees from vendors?
No, we do not. Other wedding planners accept commissions from suppliers.
This distorts choices. We offer our clients only the best without any
vested interest getting in the way. Our only aim is to provide you
the best service compatible with your budget.
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Can we have our own
choice of vows?
In a civil ceremony, yes. Although the official wedding formula required
by the Italian law has to be prononunced, you can then add your own
vows, usually when you exchange rings.You can also add a personal touch
to the ceremony having friends or family reading something of your
choice, or making short speeches. The only requirement is that the
ceremony does not last more than 25/30 minutes.
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Do we have to have a bridesmaid and a best
man?
No, but you must provide two persons, to be present at your marriage
to act as witnesses.
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How do I get my wedding dress there safely?
If you are flying, you can usually make arrangements with your
airline in advance. First-class cabins have large "coat closets" that
can be used for bridal gown storage. If your plane does not have
a first-class
area, it is highly recommended that you package the dress in a
large box and ship it to your destination in advance, carefully
packed
in
tissue to hold its shape. Regardless of the method you choose,
we have a stylist at your disposal, should your wedding dress
need last-minute
retouches or ironing.
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I have never been
in Venice. Should I get married there anyway?
Yes, definitely. But even if you have been there already, it is very
important that you tell us from the start how familiar you are with
the city. Venice is a very different place from any other place you've
visited, and has many peculiarities that is better to know in advance.
If you have never been there, we will provide valuable information
about logistics, and how things work in general.
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