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With over 2500 weddings expertly curated all over Italy, Distinctive Italy Weddings is a team of five wedding planning experts who specialize in remarkable, luxurious and unforgettable weddings in Italy.

Since 1997, Distinctive Italy has created unique relationships with clients, making sure that every wedding in Italy is completely personalized to the couple. Boasting a long list of wedding venues in Italy’s most sought-after locations, including Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Puglia and Sicily (and everywhere in between), the team offers limitless possibilities.

The multinational and multilingual team have over 41 years of experience collectively, designing dream weddings in Italy of every size, ceremony type and style.

Services Offered

Distinctive Italy covers everything from rehearsal and welcome dinner, ceremony, and reception. We organize religious and non-religious ceremonies for civil, cultural, eco-friendly, and destination weddings. Offering full and partial planning services that include budget analysis, event design, and timeline creation.

Design and Styling

Creativity is definitely not lacking anywhere in the Distinctive Italy team. Our designers work closely with the couple to understand exactly what style and details they want.

Whether you have a Pinterest board full of ideas, starting from scratch, or if you want rustic-chic or full out luxury and glam, one glance at the Distinctive Italy blog or Instagram can attest that they deliver!

Ceremony

Civil, Symbolic, Catholic, Protestant, Hindu, and Jewish ceremonies are just some of their specialties. With experience in many different types of wedding ceremonies, everything including music, decor, venue, and celebrant will be completely tailored to your special day.

Food and Wine

Distinctive Italy works closely with world renowned catering services to create custom wedding menus. Everything from traditional Italian cuisine, to fusion, to customized menus, with an Italian wine list expertly paired to match.

Concierge service

To ensure that your wedding in Italy runs seamlessly, Distinctive Italy Weddings has exclusive wedding concierge services, such as managing hotel group bookings, guest transfers, booking a special venue for your welcome dinner and other important details for a seamless celebration. Our wedding concierge service eliminates all the hassle of getting married in Italy.

Entertainment

This team knows exactly how to take your wedding to the next level by including impressive entertainment and lavish details.

Whether it is fireworks, or traditional folk dancers; spectacle and sparkle are their specialty.

Paperwork Assistance

Possibly the most intimidating task, one of Distinctive Italy’s key services is the expert assistance in dealing with the paperwork, so that you don't have to.

They have experience in handling the legalities of weddings in Italy for couples from all over the world.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

6
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Reviews of Distinctive Italy Weddings

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
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Distinctive Italy Weddings (DIW) is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services. The team, including wedding planners like Rosanna, Jacopo, Simona, and Stefania, are praised for their expertise, organization, and professionalism. They go above and beyond to create personalized and unforgettable experiences, curating every aspect of the weddings from venues to vendors. The couples appreciate the seamless execution of their weddings, the helpfulness of the team, and the high-quality services provided by trusted vendors. DIW is described as a dream team that made their wedding dreams come true.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Distinctive Italy Weddings (DIW) is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services. The team, including wedding planners like Rosanna, Jacopo, Simona, and Stefania, are praised for their expertise, organization, and professionalism. They go above and beyond to create personalized and unforgettable experiences, curating every aspect of the weddings from venues to vendors. The couples appreciate the seamless execution of their weddings, the helpfulness of the team, and the high-quality services provided by trusted vendors. DIW is described as a dream team that made their wedding dreams come true.

Robert
Robert E. Sent on 04/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wow! Thank you!

WOW! Words cannot describe how incredibly grateful
we are for you and your team for the most exceptional
wedding planning experience and most incredible wedding week. From the very beginning, over one year ago, your professionalism, organizational skills,
promptness, impeccable taste, flexibility, accommodations, warm-heartedness, kindness, patience, and overall excellence made us feel so well cared for, stress-free, and at ease. Excellence and trust are in the details, and we couldn’t have been more impressed and reassured by your outstanding attentiveness to all aspects of our week.
Leora
Leora L. Sent on 04/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional!

WOW! Words cannot describe how incredibly grateful we were for Mariana and the entire Distinctive Italy Weddings (DIW) staff. Your team coordinated the most exceptional wedding planning experience and most incredible wedding week. From the very beginning, over one year ago, your professionalism, organizational skills, promptness, impeccable taste, flexibility, accommodations, warm-heartedness, kindness, patience, and overall excellence made us feel so well cared for, stress-free, and at ease. Excellence and trust are in the details, and we couldn’t have been more impressed and reassured by your outstanding attentiveness to all aspects of our week. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for creating an unforgettable, timeless, and extraordinary experience! We are so incredibly thankful!! Without any hesitation, we would 1000000% recommend Mariana and DIW to anyone!!!
Chelsea
Chelsea V. Sent on 11/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

DIW will make your Italian wedding dreams come true!

Mariana from Distinctive Italy Weddings is an absolute gem when it comes to wedding planning. Her expertise, attention to detail, and passion for creating unforgettable Italian weddings are truly remarkable. From the moment we contacted her, Mariana's professionalism and warmth made us feel like we were in the best hands.

Mariana has an extensive knowledge of Italy's most stunning locations and venues, and she effortlessly transformed our vision into a breathtaking reality. Her ability to curate every aspect of our special day, from the elegant floral arrangements to the delectable cuisine, was simply outstanding.

Throughout the planning process, Mariana's communication and responsiveness were exceptional. She kept us updated, addressed our concerns, and offered invaluable suggestions. Her dedication to making our wedding day perfect was evident in every decision she made.

At each of our wedding events and especially on the wedding day itself, Mariana's coordination and execution were flawless. She ensured that every detail was taken care of, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy the celebration with our loved ones. The day was a seamless, magical experience, and we have Mariana to thank for that.

If you dream of an Italian wedding that surpasses all expectations, Mariana and Distinctive Italy Weddings are the team you need. Their commitment to creating a personalized, unforgettable experience is second to none. We are forever grateful for Mariana and the DIW team for helping us to create the most beautiful memories for our special day.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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If you are looking for a professional exclusive wedding planning services for your destination event in Italy, "Distinctive Italy Weddings" will help you to make your marriage memorable! The professionalism, the passion and the remarkable planning skills are just few of the features of the team and success is always guaranteed! Highly recommended !

Musica Evento Musica Evento Wedding Bands

I had the pleasure to work with Raffaela from Distinctive Italy Weddings and I can say that she's one of the most experienced and reliable professionals I've ever met in the business. She's also the kindest and most respectful person, all qualities that should not be taken for granted nowadays. I can't wait for our next adventure together: thank you Raffaela, thank you Distinctive Italy Weddings!

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