We have witnessed the notorious photos. A huge balcony over Lake Como or a fancy hotel in the very center of Rome. These are beautiful places yet very busy. What should you desire otherwise? Think of a silent olive grove in Puglia, a hidden garden in some small hilltop town that passes unknown to most tourists.
The trick to a wedding that is the one of your dreams is to find a hidden gem. It is the process of leaving the masses behind to seek a place that is soulful. But where do you discover these hidden places when you are miles apart?
We are your wedding planners and we would like to demonstrate how to discover that magic. This is a basic guide on how to select a venue that is just as special as your love story.
Look Beyond the Famous Names
As one considers Italy, most people will mention the same three or four cities. Those are beautiful places, but twenty regions make Italy, and none of them is like the other.
In order to discover a hidden gem, one should look at the regions adjacent to the well-known ones. But consider not the heart of Tuscany, but the still hills of Umbria. Rather than that busy coast, seek a country villa, a Masseria or farm-house. These locations are usually more secluded and a lot more natural in planning your wedding.
Think About the “Vibe” First
Discuss your desired mood of the day before you see photos. Would you like it to seem like a large family meal under the stars? Or would you like an elegant party in an exclusive villa?
The hidden gem wedding venue is normally unique due to its nature. It can be an ancient wine estate or a reconstructed castle. Planning becomes very easy when the venue suits your personality. This does not seem like a checklist and more like a dream come true.
Consider the Logistics (The Human Way)
The idea of a concealed site is appealing, however, in reality, such venues must accommodate your guests. Being a wedding planner, we do all of the “blah stuff” to make sure that you don’t have to worry about it.
Is there a hotel close by for your family? Will the road leading up to the venue be easy to drive? The true beauty of a hidden gem is that it seems concealed while at the same time is easily accessible. When planning a wedding, it is about the balance between a “secret” location and having an easy time getting there to be with all of your loved ones.
Look for “Natural” Beauty
And many secret Italian spots skip flashy decor entirely. Ancient stone walls – sometimes cracked, sometimes smooth – tell their own story. Blooming jasmine spills over doorways in summer heat. A sunset view of rolling hills can stretch for miles. You don’t need a big budget to feel romantic. The place already has beauty built into its bones. Just bring your guests and sit quietly. Let the light move through the space like it’s meant to. There’s no need to plan every detail.
Trust Local Knowledge
Locating a hidden gem using just a search engine can be challenging. Large-scale,or effective advertising isn’t used by most of these wonderful locations as they use word-of-mouth referrals or connections in their local area.
Having an experienced wedding planner is instrumental in assisting you to discover these places. We scour through Italy’s remote countryside looking for those special intimate magical places. We personally visit the properties and speak with the owners. The emphasis of Mr and Mrs Wedding in Italy is to give you access to locations that you won’t find in the typical tourist guidebook.
Start Your Journey
Among all the wedding planning decisions, selecting the venue is probably the most significant one. The vibe for the rest of your wedding plans is decided by the location. A hidden gem is a wedding that has the qualities of being intimate, personal, and memorable, while also consisting of a slightly mysterious element. There are so many wonderful places in Italy waiting to be uncovered.
On one hand it may be a married couple’s getaway, while on the other hand it may be a very quiet and small garden by the beach. A perfect spot can only be one of the two options. Besides these two examples, a better location can be found that is more suitable. We quite understand your desire to get married in the location that suits you best.
We Mr and Mrs Wedding in Italy can be the place where you can learn how we make your Italian wedding dream come true. So let us look for your hidden gem, shall we?
