Destination Wedding Guides: Italy & Spain

After ten years and 350-odd weddings, I’ve noticed couples ask me the same things on our first call: where to get married, what it really costs, and how the day should flow. These guides are my answers, written for couples from the US, Canada and the UK planning a wedding in Italy or Spain.

Fair warning: I care more about timing and light than about napkin colors. Pick the right place, plan the day around the sun, and most of the rest falls into place.

Find your guide

Tuscany: venues near Florence · wedding planners · do you need a planner?
Puglia: 20 best venues · trulli venues · wedding planners · florists
Amalfi Coast: Positano venues · Sorrento venues
Italian Lakes: affordable Lake Como · Lake Garda venues
Barcelona & Catalonia: venues near Barcelona · Costa Brava · Sitges · Xalet del Nin · Mas Torroella
Planning & costs: 10 Italy planning mistakes · photographer cost in Italy · second shooter · film vs digital · hiring from Canada

Planning a destination wedding from abroad

Planning from another country means picking a venue you may only see once and working with vendors who speak another language. Each article here answers a question couples ask me on our first call, with honest opinions and no fluff.

My quickest tips: book popular venues 12 to 18 months ahead, sort out the legal paperwork early (the US Embassy in Italy marriage page is a good start), and plan your day around the light.

See how it all comes together in my real weddings, or get in touch if you’re planning your own.