fatamadrina

Italian Wedding Planner

Elope
to Italy.

Eloping to Italy

elopement with fatamadrina bouquet ph. Infraordinario

The core of your wedding is the two of you and an elopement is the quintessential celebration of that. This planning service balances the logistical arrangements and the paperwork requirements of the wedding, with the creative direction involved in setting up the most meaningful and memorable celebration of your life.
It’s ideal if you’re jealous of your privacy and if you want to focus on each other, sharing this precious moment with no one else than your spouse.

We keep reliving many moments from that day […] it was wonderful. I think the preliminary questions [Barbara] asked us made all the difference, [she] learned to know us, and [she] managed to custom design a party perfect for us. At the same time, we had the best time and we had a chance of living in the moment far more than we could have done, if we’d planned it ourselves.
M&L, Padoa
ML elopement Padoa

To ensure you have the most romantic elopement, a great planner will:

begin with you in mind
  • closely listen to your story, then run an in-depth analysis of what they heard and of your answers to a detailed client questionnaire
  • set up a project management platform and a shared planning environment to keep you updated of the process at all times – this works perfectly even with the smallest weddings
  • meet with you either in person and/or via Skype/Google Hangout an average of 5 times – this is usually sufficient for elopements, but they will create a timetable of actual meetings and check-ins just for you
  • be available via email all the times you need them to, to lend you their consultation, advice and support throughout the planning
reflect your personalities in a unique wedding project
  • research exclusive locations and venues to find that unique magical spot, fit to host your wedding celebration – they will take you around a site inspection trip so that you can feel for yourself which location resonates the most with your story. And if you cannot come to Italy they will do the recon for you and provide videos and pictures as well as their full analysis charts of each venue
    research and book your civil, religious or non-denominational celebrant, as well as interpreters and translators if needed for your ceremony – they will also assist you and liaise with all parties involved to script your very own heartfelt ceremony
  • advise and assist you with all the paperwork needed for a legally valid ceremony (religious or civil)
  • design and develop your wedding day vision, based on a detailed questionnaire and our conversations, making sure your own vision and identities are faithfully represented in your wedding
  • research all the talented creative professionals you will need to execute your fabulous elopement, selecting them among those who are especially specialized in carefully crafting intimate projects. An extensive and ever-expanding database will list anything we might need, including banqueting companies, sommeliers, bartenders, stationery designers, quality printers, web designers, florists and decor designers, cake designers, pastry chefs, photographers, videographers, singers, bands, DJs, entertainment acts, lighting experts, hair stylists, make up artists, vintage and regular rental companies, et al
remove any obstacles between you and bliss
  • serve as a personal liaison between you and all the vendors and suppliers involved in the project, working closely to coordinate their work throughout pre-production and production – they will collect estimate, translate proposals and contracts when needed, offer you guidance in reviewing proposals, assist you with contract negotiations, book appointments, etc.
  • create and manage a personalized timeline of your special day
  • assist you from your arrival in Italy, then be present on site from installation to disassembling, making sure everything goes as you dreamed of
  • set up and style all the personalized and personal items you should decide to incorporate in your ceremony and reception decor to make it even more yours
  • pack and return all your personal items used at the wedding (they will quote any lodging and shipment fees in advance)

In addition to the basic service, they can also:

  • arrange for concierge services, security and PR services
  • handle payments
  • book accommodations and transfers, and managing public transportation transfers via a travel agent’s
  • plan your Italian honeymoon in liaise with a travel agent’s and arrange for one of a kind opportunities (including private museum visits, exclusive hotel stays and spa treatments, private dinners for two cooked by Michelin-starred chefs and anything that can make your stay unforgettable)

C+L wedding outdoor ceremony

When?
Contact a planner up to 3 months in advance. For Saturdays weddings, June to September, please note that most venues and photographers are usually booked 12 months in advance.
How much?
Depending on planners service fees can start at 3,000 euro, VAT included, travel expenses not included – please note that travel and accommodation are usually billed to you at cost. After a preliminary free consultation the planner will issue a fixed fee proposal listing travel and accommodation costs.
JUST ELOPE

fatamadrina is no longer active.

Destination wedding planner based in Modena, Italy, until 2016.