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Louise H. Sent on 09/11/2024Victoria is a MUST-HAVE for your wedding in Puglia!
Victoria truly organised a wedding beyond our dreams which wouldn't have been possible without her! From the start to finish Victoria was professional, yet personable and a pleasure to work with (we will really miss her now after our wedding as she was so lovely to work with!)
After knowing we wanted to get married in Puglia, we then of course has no idea where to start! We started working with Victoria who came highly recommended.
Victoria has a wealth of expertise, knowledge and recommendations covering everything from vendors to special touches for the day. Everything always felt under control and Victoria was always on hand to help out with all of our questions - big or small! Victoria is organised and has excellent communication. She was always contactable and responsive and she made the whole planning process so fun and stress free! Victoria's amazing connections even meant she managed to secure discounts from vendors and arranged a videographer at extremely late notice (1 week before after our personal family connection dropped out and Victoria had top videographer organised and contracted within a matter of hours).
On the wedding day, Victoria made everything so easy, stress-free and special! We even had guests who work on large-scale events in the UK comment with how amazing a planner she is.
We will forever be grateful for Victoria organising the best day of our lives!
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Tarryn M. Sent on 09/11/2024
The best money we spent towards our wedding!!!
When I first began planning our wedding in Italy, I wasn’t sure if hiring a wedding planner was necessary, but I can now confidently say it was the best investment we made! Our wedding wouldn’t have been nearly as extraordinary without Victoria by our side. She was always ten steps ahead, anticipating everything I needed. Her communication was seamless, and despite us being in Australia, she responded to my questions almost instantly.
Victoria flawlessly brought my vision to life, working with vendors to execute every detail beyond what I could have imagined. On the day of the wedding, I was truly blown away by how everything came together. I trusted her completely, and she exceeded all expectations.
Beyond her professionalism, Victoria is genuinely an incredible person. Her joy in making us happy was evident, and it made the entire experience even more special.
A few examples of how she went above and beyond (though there are countless others!):
* Just two days before the wedding, I realized I didn’t have vow books. We initially considered ordering some online, but Victoria could tell I wasn’t thrilled with the options. Instead, she offered to make them herself, and WOW—they were more stunning than anything I had seen, all created within a day!
* I also realized I didn’t have a guest book. Once again, within 24 hours, Victoria came up with the most beautiful concept. She found a book of Puglia, and guests used her Polaroid camera to take photos, adding their messages alongside. It’s now a cherished coffee table book that holds so many memories.
Victoria’s attention to detail was flawless, and I truly can’t recommend her highly enough. I'm actually sad the wedding is over because working with her was such a joy.
If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding planner, I hope this helps you make your decision. For us, it was hands down the best choice we made.
Thank you again, Victoria
Tarryn and Cassius
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Sam P. Sent on 07/22/2024Absolutely phenomenal wedding planner!
Words can’t describe how amazing Victoria is, even my guests are still talking about and how great she is whenever the wedding comes up! From our first conversation with her she has just been so kind, thoughtful, attentive, understanding, and that’s aside from the most hardworking person I’ve ever met.
Every single detail of our wedding was planned to perfection, even when my ideas were from a random picture on instagram, she sourced it, got a quote and made it happen for me!
As a self confessed person who needs to be in control, I never ever let anyone do things for me…until I met Victoria! I trusted her implicitly to make decisions, it became evident very quickly that she knew best and uses only the very best suppliers. She kept budget in mind with every decision and quote (which isn’t my strong point), always advocating for the best option, being honest and transparent.
Victoria was in contact with me constantly throughout, I never ever had to worry about her getting in touch which was one thing that made the stress of wedding planning much easier. Regular emails, texts, video calls, keeping me up to date with anything I needed to know and always responding with I needed something from her. We miss her already!
I can confidently say she is the best wedding planner I could ever have found, there’s not a single thing extra she could have done for us. My expectations were by far exceeded in all aspects of the wedding and planning process. Not only is she the most incredible wedding planner, she is the most beautiful person. Thank you for making our wedding a fairytale, not only for us but for our family and friends too. -
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Mia G. Sent on 07/24/2024Beyond anything I’d ever dreamed of!
We cannot thank Victoria enough from the bottom of our hearts - I've attempted to write this a few times and keep bursting into tears about how unbelievably grateful I am.
Victoria was absolutely incredible from start to finish and we absolutely could not have done it without her.
Everyone who was there has said it was the best wedding they have been to (including their own), anyone who wasn't there but has seen the content has said it looked unbelievable.
I am still in shock it all happened and went as well as it did. But of course it did because Victoria is the best in the game.
It was everything I ever dreamed of and way beyond what I could have imagined!
I would recommend Victoria to anyone getting married in Puglia ❤️
Thank you again Victoria! Can't find enough words to really express our gratitude but just know we are the happiest people in the world and that is down to you.
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Ava D. Sent on 07/02/2024The best wedding planner ever!!
Victoria was a dream to work with. She is sooo thorough and professional!! She’s happy to adjust and doesn’t ever make you feel like you’re annoying for changing your mind. She has the best vendor recommendations that are suitable to what you’re looking for and negotiated the best rates in my best interest. I’m so sooo happy we found her online, without her the wedding would be completely different. She’s probably the best wedding planner one could ask for. -
Beth K. Sent on 06/22/2024
The absolute best wedding planner out there!
We cannot thank Victoria enough for the impeccable service, professionalism, organisation and for making our whole wedding stress free and seamless as possible! We felt like we got to know Victoria over the past 18 months and she became like a friend, I’ll really miss chatting to her every day!!
We cannot recommend her enough, she is the most reliable and organised planner out there! Wish we could do it all again, thank you for making our wedding day dreams come true! -
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Chloe L. Sent on 06/11/2024Dream it - she does her magic
We had the most incredible experience working with Victoria as our wedding planner for our dream wedding in Puglia. From start to finish, she was exceptionally professional, attending to every detail with care and precision. Her expertise and dedication turned our vision into a reality, creating a day that exceeded all our expectations. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect celebration. Thank you, Victoria, for making our wedding day truly unforgettable. Search no further ... everyone needs a Victoria in their life. -
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Kerry P. Sent on 07/01/2024Words cannot describe how amazing Victoria is - you made our dreams come true!
Words cannot accurately describe how amazing Victoria is. We could not have possibly asked for or imagined a better wedding planner.
We had never attended other weddings, so we entered the planning process with no reference or idea of what we needed to plan for or prepare. Victoria's patience and attention to detail is unparalleled. She walked us through each step of the process in detail, providing options and guiding us through decisions along the way.
As we were planning from Canada, and were not able to travel to visit our wedding venue and taste the food, Victoria helped us coordinate with the chef and the venue owner to give us as much information and customizability to give us peace of mind that everything would be perfect - and it was! Victoria came with recommendations of vendors to work with for every aspect, from florists, photographers, bar catering, and vintage car rentals, to tableware rentals, musicians, and fireworks. Each vendor was phenomenal and a joy to work with.
From the beginning, Victoria has been extremely responsive, detailed, and organized. Her planning documents and communication with all parties kept us from being stressed about the planning! However, we were even more blown away by her during our three-day wedding event. We cannot speak to how much she did behind the scenes, because she shielded us from the minute details, coordinated every activity to perfection, and allowed us to be guests of honour rather than hosts. I know that there was more happening than we will ever be able to guess, and we are extremely grateful for everything Victoria was doing behind the scenes so that we could enjoy the day.
Planning our wedding with Victoria is a memory we will cherish. Her support and guidance throughout the process was invaluable. Her confidence and calmness in tackling challenges, accommodating last-minute crazy requests (sorry!), and relationship with our wonderful vendors made our dream wedding possible. We quite literally shared our vision, and Victoria took care of the rest and executed it to perfection. All of our guests are still raving about it weeks later!
Victoria is above all else, a wonderful human being. We ordered snacks for welcome bags that did not arrive on time. Not only did she curate replacement snacks the morning of our guests' arrival, but when the original order did arrive, Victoria had the wonderful idea of donating the food to local families and children.
We could not recommend her enough times. If you are planning a wedding, there is simply no other choice than to work with Victoria. She will make your dreams come true as she did for us. -
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Kimberley S. Sent on 06/06/2024
A Seamless (& Stunning!) Experience from Start to Finish!
Victoria was absolutely wonderful to work with, she took the time to understand our vision for our wedding day and worked hard to ensure that it was everything we dreamed of - and it absolutely was!
Victoria is so knowledgeable and well connected with some of the best vendors around, both locally and internationally, to ensure that they are the perfect fit for what you are looking for in terms of style, theme and budget.
Victoria's attention to detail is also second to none, from planning every single element and timings of the day, to the perfect positioning of the decor, flower arrangements and so many other little details, the the normal person would never usually think of! All of our guests commented on how seamless the day was and are still talking about what an amazing experience it was.
Victoria also helped out with our welcome drinks event and pizza party, the day after the wedding, even though she was not obliged to do so. She was absolutely brilliant, and we cannot thank her enough all her hard work in helping us to achieve what can only be described as the best day of our lives!
I'd highly recommend her services to anyone who is looking to get married in Puglia - She's the absolute best! Thank you so so much, Victoria!! -
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Kyle M. Sent on 06/17/2024If you want your wedding dreams to become a reality in Puglia, you NEED to work with Victoria. Full stop.
My fiancé and I got engaged in December 2022. I spent two weeks traveling throughout Puglia in 2019 and knew I wanted to get married there. I spent a month and a half researching venues and vendors online and on Instagram, but the vendors/venues I reached out to were taking about a week or so to get back to me.
I knew I needed a planner in the area that I could trust to execute my vision while planning from Los Angeles. I interviewed two local planners I found on Instagram, and the second was Victoria. From our first Zoom interaction, I was immediately drawn to her personality: she has a calming presence, a natural whit, and exudes confidence. I mentioned two locations I was interested in, and she noted that one had more of the local Apulian charm than the other, which is what I gathered before asking. When I told her I was having trouble reaching the owner, she texted him and got a response within minutes.
All our calls for the next year and a half were like this, and I trusted her implicitly. She recommended vendors to me and facilitated/joined each call with each vendor. If I selected a vendor that was not one, she recommended, she would set up the meeting and treat the call the same, but ultimately, I went with the vendors she recommended because I could tell they understood my vision the best. Victoria has an eye for quality that is unmatched. She listens and makes sure she understands your vision, then speaks to vendors and asks for details as though she were in your shoes. She made me feel so supported, we were a team.
I graduated business school in 2021, and I can tell you right now Victoria created some of the best Excel spreadsheets I have ever seen: the wedding task list was color coordinated, with a timeline for each item down to “purchase wedding shoes”. The level of detail for these was extraordinary, as is everything Victoria does, to be honest. I was in awe of her work ethic, but beyond that, we grew very close. I looked forward to our calls and we would connect about pretty much everything, especially our love of dogs. When I was getting stressed in the months before the wedding, we had calls just so she could assure me and calm me down – she is so much more than a wedding planner, it is hard to put into words.
Our wedding venue was Masseria Torre Coccaro; we had the welcome dinner at Coccaro Beach Club and booked exclusive use of Masseria Don Luigi for our bridal parties and families for all three days. Each of the three days took place at a different location and guests were staying at 4 different locations. The planning was complex, but Victoria handled it seamlessly. From transportation, to managing all the vendors and venues, she somehow makes It look easy when it is anything but. She gets things done and with an attention to detail I have never witnessed before.
My then fiancé and I went to Puglia a week before the wedding to see all the locations and do the tastings/trials. Of course, Victoria planned the three days seamlessly and joined us at every appointment. Upon first meeting her, it was like meeting an old friend, she has a beautiful aura and zest for life that is rare. That day she drove me 2 hours (an hour there and back) to Lecce for my makeup trial. It was a pleasure to spend time together, again, it was like hanging with a friend!
Fast forward to the three days of the wedding, Victoria was there for every moment, ensuring every guest got onto the last call for the shuttles. Then the wedding day – did I mention Victoria officiated us?! That’s right, not only is she a planner but prior she was a professional officiant and is fluent in over 5 languages. We filled out a questionnaire which she incorporated into her speech. She asked if we had edits, but I am telling you no edits were needed. She captured us perfectly and all the guests were in tears. Many said it was the best wedding speech they had ever witnessed.
During the wedding day, Victoria was always there, when someone stepped on my bustle, she was there to fix it. When I wanted to move the dances earlier in the evening, she made it happen. She understands and caters to your needs in a way that feels effortless but requires a ton of effort and skill.
I will be honest, I cried when saying goodbye to Victoria on the last day of festivities. She is so much more than a wedding planner. If you hire Victoria for your wedding, she will be your confidant, your biggest supporter, and most of all your friend during all the mundane stresses a wedding brings. She makes everything fun.
I feel so lucky to have found her and can say with certainty my wedding would not have been as magical as it was without her. Do yourself a favor and hire Victoria for the most important day of your life. You will regret it if you do not.
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Suzy M. Sent on 07/28/2024It was easy, even if we were working from across the globe.
Our wedding was perfect, it was because we had Victoria.
Planning my wedding was a breeze, I honestly enjoyed the process. Working from across the globe, speaking only in hours that is workable in Italian and Philippine time, I initially thought it was all stress and headache. I was very fortunate that that wasn’t the case at all, a great wedding planner is all you need.
Victoria is a professional, she would guide you with the schedules, documents, payables, and all the administrative work that brides and grooms would most likely forget.
She has good taste. It’s important your wedding planner understands your vision very well because she is aware of what works and what doesn’t. She gives great suggestions, I ask her opinion, and I personally think venue set-up is her forte.
She would go the extra mile for her brides (as long as it’s nothing too much or impossible to ask). Our limoncello set-up, the welcome dinner set-up, would not be possible without her suggestions.
More than her capability to be organized, be on time with her deliverables, her overall professionalism and good taste, what is most important is her personality. Do not let the strong physique fool you, she is a marshmallow, a kind, dog-loving sweetheart and we are so lucky to have worked with her. She is tough when she needs to be (like processing wedding papers!) She gets the work done, finds solutions to problems (like the erratic weather) and won’t make her brides feel stressed in the process. She. Is. amazing. -
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Yimika O. Sent on 10/29/2023It could only have been Victoria
From the first email with Victoria and her responsiveness I had hired her to plan our wedding before I even met her. From initial recommendations to providing budgets before we even met I knew we had found our planner. Victoria carried our wedding like it was her own. We had never been to Puglia before but through her we didn’t worry once. She knew EVERYTHING! Nothing phased her. On our venue walk through it was clear that she not only knew everyone on the grounds but they loved her. She is an extremely kind person. Our wedding was a dream and it was all because of her. Before I could worry about a scenario she had fixed it. Weather was too windy for fireworks she gave us bubbles and sparklers instead which was 1000% better. She manoeuvred a NIGERIAN family of main characters with my diva dad and still kept our wishes centre stage. She planned our ALTA MODA welcome party which was a fashion show and she got us a red carpet and worked with the venue on our budget. She will always hold a special place in my heart for all her hard work. You cannot have a better person in your corner. -
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Alyssa L. Sent on 10/30/2023The Most Incredible Wedding Planner
Victoria is an absolutely incredible wedding planner, and we feel like we won the jackpot by having her orchestrate our Italian wedding. From the very first moment we connected with Victoria, we knew she was the perfect choice for our special day. Over the course of a year, we collaborated closely with her to bring our dream wedding to life, and it's difficult to put into words just how thankful we are for having her by our side.
Victoria isn't just a wonderful person inside and out, but she poured her heart and soul into her work, making our wedding weekend a truly magical experience. In fact, the reality exceeded even our wildest dreams. She went above and beyond to ensure that our vision was realized while staying within our budget. Her dedication and expertise are unmatched, and she will forever hold a special place in our hearts. If you have the opportunity to work with her, you will NEVER regret it. -
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Rebecca Z. Sent on 11/15/2023The Biggest Thanks to Our Extraordinary Destination Wedding Planner
Planning a wedding is a huge task, but planning a destination wedding takes it to a whole new level. Fortunately, we had the incredible fortune of working with Victoria, and we can’t express enough gratitude for the flawless execution of our dream wedding.
When my husband and I decided on a wedding in Italy, we knew we needed someone with expertise, creativity, and dedication to turn our vision into reality. Victoria surpassed all expectations.
One of the many things that impressed us about Victoria was her meticulous attention to detail. Planning an event from miles away can be difficult, but Victoria left no stone unturned. Moreover, despite being miles and time zones away, Victoria’s prompt and thorough responses to our endless emails put us at ease. It was evident throughout the entire planning process that Victoria was committed to making our day as perfect as possible.
Between our welcome dinner, wedding day, and pool party, Victoria orchestrated every event with precision, allowing us to fully live in the moment without worrying about a single detail. The seamless flow of events, the stunning decor, and the overall atmosphere Victoria created made our wedding day truly magical, and one our guests absolutely loved.
Words seem almost inadequate to express our gratitude to Victoria. She is not just a planner, but also a confidant and friend. If you're considering a wedding in Italy and want a planner who will go above and beyond to make your dreams come true, look no further than Victoria. Thank you for making our dream wedding a reality. Your passion, dedication, and love has left a lasting impact on our hearts, and for that, we are forever grateful. -
Tara K. Sent on 08/12/2023
Organised, seamless and a pleasure to work with :)
Victoria - where do we start?! I am beyond thankful to have found Victoria. From the very beginning she made my partner and I feel at ease and from start to finish, everything was seamless, Victoria truly puts her all into everything she does and it really shows. She went beyond her role several times and we can’t thank her enough. We love you Victoria - thank you for everything! -
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Elisabeth U. Sent on 06/25/2023
The best wedding planner we could ever have dreamed of
Victoria is a special human being. If you are thinking of having a wedding in Puglia, there is no one better to help you than Victoria. She is experienced, kind, patient and clearly respected by all who work with her.
The level of organization and attention to detail was second to none and our wedding day came together so beautifully.
Her problem solving attitude meant that no issue was an actual issue, and both my husband and I felt relaxed knowing she had everything under control.
The day itself- wow. It is hard to put it into words but to summarize some feedback from our guests; the day was “like a movie”, “simply magical”, and “the best wedding we have ever been to!”.
My family, husband and I consider Victoria as part of our family now and we cannot thank her enough for everything. -
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Aigerim K. Sent on 07/21/2023No one else would have made my wedding so dreamy
We were so lucky to have found Victoria and have her work with us for the past year. Firstly, she is just an amazing, kind, dedicated and thoughtful person. She approached our wishes with such attention and was just a joy to speak with. Secondly, she is an incredible professional and very very deeply networked in Apulia. Puglia was not a location we knew much about but in our search we kept coming across weddings we really liked and all of them were 1) in Apulia 2) organised by Victoria, so it was a no brainer. In reality, our wedding turned out to be even better than we imagined. We laughed, we cried, we danced and Victoria was there every minute of every day making sure things happen to plan. She was the first one to arrive and last one to leave and always had a comforting and gentle presence about her (which calmed my nerves so much!!). The vendors she suggested were such an amazing time, every last one of them was exactly what she told us about them and they all have such high regard for Victoria. I fell in love with her as I am sure many before me have and many more will do. Victoria, thank you so much. -
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Jen W. Sent on 06/20/2023Victoria is in a league of her own
We knew from the very first call with Victoria that we wanted her to be a part of our wedding. Before we even signed the contract Victoria had shared budget plans, venue options, vendor options with us. It was clear Victoria was incredibly experienced, had an amazing network of brilliant suppliers, and could be fully trusted to make our dream wedding a reality. And there wasn't a day throughout our 18 months of planning where this was questioned.
I don't think we will ever meet someone who works as hard as Victoria. The level of communication we had throughout the planning was amazing - from regular check-in calls, whatsapp messages to answer quick questions, detailed emails sharing vendor information, to the final planning calls that took us through minute-by-minute arrangements for the 4 days of events Victoria helped us plan. Victoria takes the time to really understand your wedding vision, the atmosphere you want to create, what you value most and applies her years of experience to guide and advise you on who the best suppliers are, where money can be saved vs where it is worth splurging a little more to get exactly what you are after.
We visited the venue twice before our wedding day. Both times Victoria arranged a full agenda for us to see the venue, meet vendors, do food and wine tastings, makeup and hair trials ... the organisation is just on another level! Victoria is so incredibly busy, yet she makes you feel so important and is so dedicated to your every need.
And then when the planning was put into practice for the actual wedding day and pre and post events, it was flawless. Victoria helped us organise drinks for our guests on Thursday evening in Polignano a Mare, yoga and lunch on the Friday, a special family & bridal party meal on the Friday which included Victoria spending the afternoon hanging tea lights in the trees for us and helping to curate the perfect meal with our catering company, and then on the day the time keeping was impeccable. We did not have to worry about a single thing. It was a relaxing morning getting ready for the wedding, planned to make us feel at ease and not rushed. The ceremony area was more beautiful than we could have ever imagined, and everything just went to plan perfectly, with the most memorable and fun DJ/Sax in the evening (as recommended by Victoria!) And then on the Sunday we wake up and Victoria is already back at the venue and like magic has transformed the venue from wedding to pool party ready!
There really is no one like Victoria. She is kind, thoughtful, dedicated, honest, and so incredibly good at what she does. We will miss our regular communication and the excitement and joy she brought throughout the planning process, and of course on our wedding day. Victoria really is one of a kind and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her be a part of our wedding. -
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Megan R. Sent on 07/13/2023
The most amazing wedding planner we could have ever wished for !!
We had the privilege of working with Victoria, an extraordinary wedding planner, who orchestrated our unforgettable wedding this May in Puglia, Italy. From start to finish, she amazed us with her exceptional skills and dedication, transforming our vision into a reality. We cannot recommend Victoria enough for her exceptional work and the beautiful memories she helped create.
Our wedding took place at Masseria Potenti, and thanks to Victoria's expertise, our three day event surpassed our wildest dreams. The festivities began with a warm welcome dinner on Friday, followed by the main event on Saturday, and concluded with a pool party on Sunday. Each day was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed, providing our guests with an experience they will cherish forever.
Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate as we had hoped, and rain challenged some of our carefully arranged wedding plans. However, Victoria's calm demeanor and quick thinking ensured that our day remained magical despite the unexpected circumstances. She adapted quickly with the arrangements, ensuring a seamless flow and maintaining a positive atmosphere throughout. Her ability to handle challenges with grace and professionalism truly impressed us.
Victoria's dedication went beyond her professional role as a wedding planner. Throughout the entire planning process, she became a real friend and we shared many laughs together. Her genuine warmth, infectious sense of humor, and tireless work ethic made the journey even more enjoyable. We will always cherish the memories of our Zoom meetings, which made the planning experience not only stress-free but also incredibly fun.
It is undeniable that Victoria's passion for her work shines through in every aspect of her planning. Her attention to detail was amazing, and her ability to incorporate our ideas and preferences while adding her creative touch was truly remarkable. She transformed our vision into a breathtaking reality, weaving together elements of elegance, romance, and joy.
We are grateful beyond words for Victoria's dedication and expertise in creating our dream wedding. Her commitment and personal investment in our special day ensured that it exceeded our expectations in every way. From the smallest details to the grandest gestures, her incredible planning made our wedding truly more than we could have ever asked for, and we can’t thank her enough for that!
If you are seeking a wedding planner who is not only highly skilled but also genuinely cares about making your dreams come true, we couldn’t recommend Victoria more. She is an exceptional professional, a true friend, and someone we will forever be grateful to have met. We can’t wait to go back to visit her in Puglia soon!
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