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Brenda BabcockCelebrations is an experienced wedding and event planning company based out of Rome, Italy that serves couples all over Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Puglia, and beyond. They were founded in 2004 by Brenda Babcock, the former Vice President of Vera Wang, and specialize in destination wedding planning. They pride themselves on their taste, design aesthetic, and ability to organize and execute flawless events. Brenda Babcock Celebrations looks forward to helping you create a luxury wedding that exceeds your expectations.

Services Offered
This full-service event planning company will work with you one-on-one to turn your dreams into a reality. They only take on a limited number of weddings per year, in order to give you the time and attention you deserve. Brenda will personally plan and attend every wedding from start to finish. Her goal is for you to be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy your special day. She and her team will take care of every detail, and act as your Italian liaison. They offer full planning services for both religious and non-religious weddings, as well as civil unions, cultural events, and destination weddings. Their services include, but are not limited to:

  • Babysitters
  • Coordinate with vendors
  • Favors
  • Fireworks
  • Hair and makeup
  • Music and entertainment
  • Printed materials
  • Vendor referrals
  • Welcome bags

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$12,000

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?

Full Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Brenda Babcock Celebrations

Steve
Steve Sent on 10/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the Best

Brenda Babcock is the best at her job in the world. It is that simple. If you want a wedding that every guest will tell you is the greatest event they have ever and will ever attend, seek out Brenda Babcock. She exceeded our expectations across the board.

Her guidance on venue, vendors, musicians, food, decor, events, childcare, transportation, everything was spot on.

Our wedding took place in Tuscany over 3 days with 80 guests and Brenda had every detail planned out down to the minute - or in the case of the fireworks - down to the second.

Covid created challenges and Brenda rose to quickly conquer each one. During the wedding, onsite, Brenda addressed issues in the background that we weren’t even aware of until after the fact. We were able to relax and enjoy our time celebrating.

Brenda’s attention to detail on the budget was excellent.

I am writing this weeks removed from the wedding and every conversation I have with someone who attended our wedding begins with a litany of compliments - not just the first conversation with that person, but the second, and the third post wedding.

Enough cannot be said about the quality of service Brenda provides.

I went back to read the other reviews Brenda has received and reading them now after our wedding, I see that our experience was completely representative of Brenda’s other weddings.

To execute at such a high level so consistently is extremely valuable.

Your wedding will be one of the most important events of your life. Entrust it to Brenda Babcock.
Bobbie
Bobbie Sent on 10/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Tuscany Wedding Experience

Our three day wedding weekend in Tuscany was truly beyond anything we could have imagined. In the weeks after the wedding so many of our guests have sent us messages and the word that seems to appear in every one is “magical”. The whole weekend from start to finish was something otherworldly – so incredibly beautiful, delightful, warm and, there really is no other word, just magical. Every event was flawlessly designed and executed by Brenda Babcock and her team with incredible attention to detail. Their recommendations for musicians and all other vendors were spot on. Honestly, we couldn’t be happier, it was the best weekend of our lives. At least 15 guests (including some of my parent’s friends) have told us that it was the best weekend of their lives! We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Italia Celebrations team for their hard work on this event and for their guidance throughout the year. The beauty and love that radiated from our wedding weekend will be providing an afterglow for some time, and it will provide memories we will hold on to for the rest of our lives. Thank you for making it all happen, we are truly grateful.
M
Maggie Sent on 02/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brenda is the best!

It's tough to know where to start when describing how amazing Brenda is -- we could write a whole novel on the topic! Brenda worked with us to bring to life everything we could have imagined for our wedding and so much more (all while being very respectful of our budget). She is responsive, detail-oriented, has an amazing eye for detail and design, and truly cares about every aspect of the wedding.

It amazed us how Brenda was constantly thinking about how to create the best possible experience for us and our guests. Her deep relationships with vendors meant she was able to secure the best-of-the-best for us and was able to provide helpful insights when we were deciding between vendors. She worked with all of these vendors flawlessly to create a breathtaking, meaningful, and fun experience.

Brenda not only has our immense respect, but also that of our parents, family and friends. We hosted a dinner for our friends six months after our wedding and everyone was still reminiscing about how amazing Brenda is (there was even a toast to her).

Brenda started out as our wedding planner, but she's now a lifetime friend. We can't wait for her to plan an anniversary party for us in a few years!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Calligraphy by Angela Calligraphy by Angela Wedding Invitations

I recommend the services of Italia Celebrations to make your Wedding Day a one-of-a-kind event that will be remembered and cherished by you and all your guests for years to come. ~~ Angela www.calligraphybyangela.com 214 957 2155 Dallas Calligrapher

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