Having a wedding in Italy is just as dreamy as it sounds. There is something special about gathering your closest people with the desire to have a totally experiential celebration in a heavenly place like Italy. In these types of weddings, the quality matters rather than the quantity. And the best part about them is that they can last up to several days, even extending to a honeymoon in Italy. 

But when it comes to planning one, things can become tricky. Watch out for these common wedding mistakes and ensure yourself a smooth journey towards your happily ever after.

You don’t hire a destination wedding planner.

The first and the biggest mistake couples usually make when planning a wedding in Italy is they think they can handle everything themselves. They put the whole burden on their shoulders, overwhelming themselves with obligations they can’t manage, tasks they can’t accomplish, and stress they don’t really need right now when the most important thing in their lives is about to happen. That negative energy is unwanted and will cause needless fights between the partners. Our advice is to leave all the hard work to the professionals who have been there and done that. So, a destination wedding planner is a must!

You forget about the legal requirements.

If you’re having a wedding in Italy, ensure you review all the legal requirements and confirm that it can be held there. Let’s not forget about all the paperwork that needs to be prepared for the civil ceremony like ID proof, birth certificates, etc. Religious ceremonies require additional documentation so be aware to research before the big day and have time to prepare everything. Don’t kill the magic of a wedding in Italy over some tedious legal paperwork and come prepared.

You send invitations too close to the wedding date.

Another wedding mishap couples often make is they forget to inform their guests about the whole agenda on time. Remember that all invitees will need time to prepare as this is not a regular celebration. It is a minimum two-day trip that they have to plan, book flight tickets, find accommodation (if the soon-to-be-married couple has not previously organized that), inform their employers, and manage all commitments for those two days. Not to mention, you must find a fabulous outfit as you’re having a wedding in Italy.

You don’t adjust the budget well.

It’s no secret that a wedding in Italy can be quite splurgy. It is very tempting to hire that extra dessert service with a stack of Italian dolces even though you already have a candy bar planned. But with good organization and budget adjustment, everything can be accomplished. Every desire can become a reality as long as you make a list of priorities and give greater importance to the things you consider most indispensable to cover. Balance your budget by giving up the elements that won’t make a difference to the wedding and prioritizing the ones that will make the celebration unique and unforgettable.

You don’t start planning on time.

Although it is known that this stage is to enjoy and not to over-stress, it is also not advisable to relax too much and want to start planning your wedding in Italy when there is little time left. If you do that, you run the risk of not finding a dress, and the best suppliers and the desired venue are no longer available. And all the gigantic stress that comes with it will lead to unnecessary arguments with your partner, which you certainly want to avoid before the big day. 

The ideal would be to start the planning about a year before the wedding date. We know that this whole planning process can be overwhelming and since you don’t even know where to start, we recommend you go back to point one of the posts and book your destination wedding planner as soon as possible as it will be a real lifesaver.

Now that you know all the traps that may trick you in the destination wedding planning process, it’s time to start preparing for the most beautiful journey of your life.

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