Distinctive Italy Weddings Reviews
90 Reviews
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4.9
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Recommended by 99% of couples
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Anastasia I. Getting married on 07/22/2023Professional, knowledgeable, responsive
We absolutely loved working with Rosanna and her team. They offered a free consultation to understand our needs first, worked with our venues of choice to obtain more information and find the right solution for us. Rosanna and team were responsive, extremely knowledgeable, and helped us estimate total budgets for various wedding venues to help us make the right choice. I would definitely recommend Distinctive Italy Weddings for large and logistically complex events, as they are extremely professional and have the ability to guide and advise, and anticipate any issues that may come up and help resolve those proactively. A huge thanks to the team for supporting us! AnastasiaDistinctive Italy Weddings's reply:
Thank you Anastasia and Sylvain for such a lovely review, we were so very happy to be able to assist you and enjoyed working with you! -
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Ashton M. Married on 10/09/2021DIW was amazing!
We absolutely loved our experience with DIW! We had to postpone our wedding due to Covid (we live in the US). They worked with us to move everything to the new date. Everything was perfect! Stefania made sure everything met our expectations.-
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Distinctive Italy Weddings's reply:
Thank you Ashton! You were troopers throughout all of the ups and downs of Covid and never gave up! We are so happy that your wedding day was what you hoped for. Thank you for choosing us to plan it! -
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Mandy M. Married on 09/30/20215 Stars All Around!
Distinctive Italy was so incredible with planning our wedding in Amalfi. We’re from California and I was worried about how planning would go from such a distance, and even more so during COVID times. Rosanna, Stefania, and the whole team were wonderful throughout the whole process – very communicative and full of suggestions and tips to make everything go smoothly.
The actual day was so, so beautiful. They talked me down when thunderstorms looked like we would get rained out, tracked down some accessories we thought were lost, and generally just made sure everything went off without a hitch.
Absolutely 5 stars across the board - I was worried about doing everything remotely but really couldn't be happier with the outcome. All of their vendors were fantastic. I can’t say enough good things.
xoxoDistinctive Italy Weddings's reply:
Grazie, grazie Mandy! It was a delight to meet you in Amalfi. We are soooo happy you had a memorable day! I absolutely adored your flowers. Thank you for letting us be a part of your celebration. It was truly an honor. All our best from Rosanna and Stefania! -
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Marina B. Married on 07/19/2021
DIW planned the wedding of our dreams!
DIW helped make the wedding of our dreams come true!! We truly had the most perfect day & it would not have happened without the help of Mariana, our planner at DIW. She was so responsive & so helpful. Everything was so beautiful and all the vendors they reccomended were A++. They did not hold back on making sure it was a dream!Distinctive Italy Weddings's reply:
Thank you so much Marina! So kind of you to take the time to write such a lovely review. Mariana loved working with you and all the vendors said you were wonderful and so kind! We are glad they delivered A++ service! That is our goal every time!
Wishing you and Evan a very happy life together! -
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Sharmila L. Married on 09/21/2019
They took care of everything!
DIW team, I cannot thank you enough for making our destination wedding a dream come true!
My partner and I have very busy jobs, so we needed a planner who was able to communicate with us easily and quickly. Someone who was going to take care of everything.. and these guys exceeded our expectations. My friends kept telling me I was the least stressed bride they’ve ever seen!
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Freena C. Married on 08/25/2019
Professional Dream Deliverers
Distinctive Italy Weddings made sure we had the most dreamy, perfect wedding weekend. My husband and I had 2 ceremonies and 5 events in addition to those ceremonies, and each one was stunning. We could not have had a better weekend and we could not have done it without DIW.-
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Alexandra B. Married on 07/25/2019Above and beyond
I can't even begin to put into words how phenomenal, professional, and amazing the team at Distinctive Italy Weddings is!!! From beginning to end Stefania made the entire process seamless and easy! At times I even forgot I was planning a wedding she was that good. Look no further...I would highly recommend Distinctive Italy Weddings to whoever wants to get married in Italy! The wedding was a dream come true and every detail was superb. My husband and I, and our family and friends can't stop raving over how beautiful and perfect the day was. We certainly will never forget it!! We can't thank Stefania enough for making all of our dreams come true. -
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Francesca D. Married on 07/09/2019A total pleasure!
Myself and my husband live in London but we always imagined a destination wedding in gorgeous Tuscany after having made so many wonderful memories there together. Even though my husband, James, spoke Italian, it was absolutely the right call to hire DIW as our wedding planners, opting for the full package.
Stefania was our planner and she was absolutely brilliant throughout the process. From the beginning she listened carefully to our vision and our preferences and from this, she was able to curate a wedding that exceeded our high expectations -from the perfect venue, to the caterers, to the florist, the the band etc etc!
For anyone else who is a control freak (like me), be rest assured that the level of involvement you prefer in your wedding is entirely possible. Stefania did all of the hard work and all we had to do was choose from a few carefully selected vendors who met our budget and other requirements. As a result, the planning process was collaborative, stress-free and so much fun. Without Stefania and DIW's expertise, there is no way we would have had such a positive experience if we had to source and secure vendors ourselves. I would highly recommend using DIW as your wedding planner. Stefania was responsive, trustworthy, efficient and her enthusiasm in helping us create our dream wedding really shone through. Thank you!-
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Distinctive Italy Weddings's reply:
Thank you so much Francesca for your kind review! We are so happy that your wedding planning experience was such a positive one and that you enjoyed working with our Stefania! Thank you for taking the time to share with others your experience with DIW. Wishing you both a wonderful life together! Rosanna and the Team -
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Jonathan M. Married on 06/08/2019Tuscany Wedding
Planning a wedding for anyone will be stressful, however everyone that helped us from Distinctive Italy Weddings was absolutely. They planned everything out with amazing detail, communication was effortless and the experience that they had was invaluable.
They truly helped make our wedding to be the most amazing day and soo much more than we ever hoped for!Distinctive Italy Weddings's reply:
Thank you Jonathan for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
We are delighted that you had a stress-free wedding! Most of all thank you for choosing us to plan your celebration.
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Thomas M. Married on 05/06/2019Loved working with DIW
DIW were amazing to work with, very knowledgeable, extremely helpful and worked so hard to help us plan our day, It was absolutely perfect and full of little personal touches that they suggested and helped us organiseDistinctive Italy Weddings's reply:
It was a pleasure to plan your wedding Thomas and Evelyn! Such a gracious couple throughout the entire planning process.
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Benjamin B. Married on 03/10/2019Perfect, Highly recommended without reservation!
We highly recommend Distinctive Italy Weddings for your wedding experience! Sarah and her team were second to none in helping plan our big day. Everything went perfectly and our guests have been raving about the wedding ever since our big day! Honestly, if you are planning a wedding abroad an experienced local wedding planner is a MUST! We could not have done it without them. They were very creative, helpful, timely, nice, and had a great attitude. There services were helpful in scouting/finding our venue, coordinating all the vendors and contracts prior to the wedding, as well as helping us on the actual wedding day/welcome dinner!Distinctive Italy Weddings's reply:
Thank you so much Benjamin for taking the time to share your experience with Distinctive Italy! We are delighted that you had a perfect wedding day and planning experience! Grazie! -
Justin Married on 09/30/2018Raffaela and Rosanna - From the bottom of our hearts, please accept our sincerest thanks! You exceeded our expectations and made the process so smooth and stress free.
We were watching the flower arrangements being put together and the tea lights being hung with care as wood logs passed by for the altar. It was like this beautifully organized and choreographed dance that we watched unfold with awe. Everyone we know has said it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to, and that’s a phenomenal compliment considering some of these guests are in their 60’s. You have set the bar so high for any wedding we attend that I can only imagine my beautiful wife and I whispering into each other’s ears saying “well it sure doesn’t top our wedding”! (And I’m sooo fine with that :)). From the sitar and tabla players setting the stage during our Hindu ceremony, to the jazz band serenading us with the Girl from Ipanema during ravioli appetizers, we continued to float through each night like our feet never touched the surface. Your vendors, such as the photographer and videographer had such personalities that they made us shine in moments of embarrassment or anxiety. They were patient with us and asked us what we wanted, but directed us when we needed structure. We could not have asked for more in Villa Oliviero. It’s quintessential backdrop of Positano and our colorful procession up its steep stairs; we have too many sensational moments to memorialize.
We are indebted to you for making our most special day more than we could have ever imagined.
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Ana L. Married on 09/01/2018
Distinctive Italy Weddings Does Not Disappoint!
Choosing a planner for one of the most important days of your lives isn’t easy, but Distinctive Italy Weddings did not disappoint! From the very first day, Rosanna was incredibly understanding of our needs, especially considering our somewhat short timeline for the wedding we wanted. She immediately connected us with Stefania who helped us quickly find a wedding venue that was available and that held over 120 guests for the wedding reception and all accommodations. Castello di Gargonza was a dream location for us and all our guests and we couldn’t thank Stefania and the Distinctive Italy Wedding team for helping us find it!
When it came to planning, Stefania was knowledgeable, attentive to details and extremely responsive. She always had a solution for our sometimes-outlandish requests and handled any roadblocks we came across with extreme professionalism and grace. For example, we were originally bringing a florist over to Italy from New York to handle all of the event design/florals. A few weeks before the wedding, our florist fell through. Within a few days, Stefania had a backup plan in place and our florals ended up being some of the most beautiful arrangements we have ever seen! We continue to get compliments about them to this day. I’ve always been told that planning a wedding isn’t easy, but Stefania ensured we were at ease throughout the entire process.
When we arrived in Italy for our wedding weekend, we knew we were in good hands with Stefania which allowed us to relax and enjoy the time with our family and friends instead of worrying about the details. Even when it poured on our wedding day, Stefania calmly walked us through all of our plan-B options and ensured a seamless event for us and all of our guests!
We can’t thank Stefania and the DIW team for all their hard work. From our welcome dinner, to the pool party and the wedding itself, each day could not have been more of a success! Thank you for making our dreams come true.-
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Distinctive Italy Weddings's reply:
Stefania and the DIW team were truly honored to bring to life your wedding vision and we are thrilled that you have happy memories of your Tuscany celebration. It was a delight to plan this event - thank you for trusting us with such an important day! -
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Krista Married on 08/18/2018My (now!) husband and I worked with Sarah and Rosanna to plan our picture perfect wedding in Greve in Chianti, Florence, Italy this August. Our expectations were far exceeded. We are so grateful to Sarah and the rest of Distinctive Italy Weddings for making the planning of a destination wedding as easy as possible. From venue sourcing, to choosing flowers, music, food, and all the other small details, they were on top of it all! I was a little nervous not being able to hand pick certain details like flowers, but we were able to send pictures of what we wanted and a mood board was created. The day of the wedding, everything was EXACTLY as we picked and wanted! From the colors, to the table design, it was perfect! We chose a Catholic Church ceremony and ran into some issues with gathering paperwork, and Sarah was on top of it directly connecting to the diocese and staying in touch with us. She made us calm and was so supportive. The day of our wedding my husband and I were able to focus on ourselves and our families, getting ready, and enjoying the entire day because Sarah was there from start to finish ensuring the vendors were setting up properly and everything was on point. If you are planning on having a wedding in Italy, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND DISTINCTIVE ITALY WEDDINGS!
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Distinctive Italy Weddings's reply:
Thank you Kirsta!
We want every Distinctive Italy wedding to be magical. Sarah is thrilled that you and Patrick had a memorable stress free day with your loved ones! That is what we strive for! -
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Martine Married on 07/22/2018
Firstly thanks for organising such a magical day for us! It was truly outstanding - we loved everything from the venue, to the flowers, to the food and the extra little touches like the caricaturist and Gelato cart that Stefania suggested, which really made the wedding extra special. Our celebrant Rosa was amazing, as were our photographer and hairdresser (especially doing 5 very excited flower girls!!). Villa Eliana was truly spectacular and so accommodating to our needs - all our guests have taken away memories they will treasure forever. Many people commented that the food was the best they had at any wedding and the cheeseboard and late night pizza were a hit! The music was truly special - the quarter was lovely and the band really really stole the show!
And finally, a very, very special thanks to Stefania for keeping me organised and on track and being so wonderful on the day. We really couldn’t have wished for more!Distinctive Italy Weddings's reply:
After 2 years of careful planning we could not be more thrilled to read that Martine and Steven had the wedding they hoped and dreamed for in beautiful Sorrento! Stefania was honored to be part of the planning process. Thank you for choosing us to plan your wedding! -
