In-depth knowledge and expertise of the local wedding planner

If you live on the other side of the world, planning a Tuscany destination wedding could become quite a vexing task. You don’t know the geography of the place well, don’t have any experience with local vendors and don’t really understand the language nor the tipping culture and typical fees. A local wedding planner will:

• better understand which Italian wedding venue is perfect for your celebration; 
• find several local vendors and identify the right ones;
• have perfect knowledge of the local trends and traditions and help you incorporate them (or not) in your special day.

Long-standing relationships with local vendors

It’s not only about knowing different florists, DJs, catering services and more. It’s about a long and fruitful relationship with them. Local wedding planners have already worked with vendors in the area and will help you enlist the perfect team to make your dreams come true. With years of expertise, a good local wedding planner can secure:

• better wedding packages for her couples;
• seamless communication between different parties, considering they share the same language and know each other;
• reliable backups for any problem, delay or issues that could arise.

Legal and logistic assistance to foreign couples

A destination wedding surely seems like a magical dream come true. However, if you want everything to go smoothly, you need trusted partners. Someone to know and consider legal documents, the validity of your union in different countries and every little detail about logistics and hands-on management. A local wedding planner has everything you need in this department.

• Permit and legal requirements for your destination wedding, to be held in a church, a town hall or any other location.
• Assistance with obtaining a marriage license, especially in specific situations. For instance, a same-sex wedding in Italy has a different legal validity than one celebrated in the US.
• Day-of wedding coordination that will consider little details otherwise unknown to the wedding couple: from traffic conditions to town festivals which could derange your plans.

A local wedding coordinator for a budget-friendly special day

Locals will know when and where to celebrate the wedding in order to cut costs in every aspect of your special day. From guests’ accommodations to reception and entertainment, trust in a local wedding coordinator. They will know the best places to eat on a budget, which panoramic viewpoints don’t charge for romantic photos, which time of the year is the best one to get married in Tuscany depending on the mood you want. Both cost-effective and experienced, a local wedding planner will help you find the right solution to any of your needs and understand how to solve minor problems on site. Also, remember that if you choose a non-local wedding coordinator, you will need to pay a major fee and pay for their flight and accommodation too. 

How to find a local wedding planner

When looking for local wedding planners, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information on the internet. Try to clear your mind and focus on the most important things about your wedding. Do you want a religious rite? Better to find someone who knows and understands different cultures. Thinking about a symbolic wedding? Look for photos, portfolios and reviews. Other couples who had the same reservations as you have already found their local wedding planner. In order to better acquaint yourselves with the professionals, book a consultation. This can be done in person or online, and will give you a sense of the local wedding planner’s abilities and personality. Inquire about their local vendors network, ask which locations they have already worked at, specify your preferences and needs and see if they are the right fit.

So, are there any cons to local wedding planners?

Usually there aren’t. You can trust people with extensive expertise and a deep understanding of the place, the culture and the locations. A local wedding coordinator or planner will also cost less because they probably have their office on site and don’t need to fly or travel everytime they need to consult with local vendors. Don’t worry about the physical distance: with online services and constant communication, you will feel as if your wedding planner is right beside you. And they will be when the time to say I do finally comes.