Having a wedding in Italy will be an awesome and memorable event for your friends and family, though it can be discouraging and frustrating if not properly planned. It would definitely be a waste of your time and money. Getting the service of a wedding planner to take care of your Italian wedding can ease up all your worries but keep in mind that it will cost a fortune as well. When having a small ceremony, it is best to consider that you plan your own Amalfi Coast wedding.
I have chosen to get married in Positano, Italy and it all happened in 2006. I decided not to hire a planner for my wedding and did the entire task by myself. It was a bit tiring and overwhelming at first but with some research done on how to get married in Italy, I sorted it all out and did it all well with ease. I made the reservations for my guests, accommodations, transportation and all the arrangements for the florist, musicians and the wedding reception. I also did the necessary legal paperwork for the wedding.
These are the tips on how to plan your own Amalfi Coast wedding:
1. Contact the Positano Commune (Town Hall): Verify if the desired date for your wedding is available. If you think that a wedding planner can do this easily for the reason that they speak Italian, you don't have to worry because they can communicate well in English. Don't forget to confirm the rate of the wedding according to the wedding date chosen. For the financially conscious couples, consider having your wedding celebration during weekdays as prices may triple on weekends. Please be guided that you can only contact Positano Commune through email. If possible, save every details of the mails for future perusal in case of any inconsistency in the date, time and cost.
2. Inquire for the necessary papers needed from your local Italian Embassy: Contact your local Italian embassy in your area if there is one. This may depend on the state you are located. Know all the paper works that are needed and set an appointment for your appearance that is required for the Atto Notorio. This should call for two or four witnesses. A wedding planner can't do so much about this task even if you did hire one.
3. Complete your Guest List: You should know the exact number of attending friends and families. You may be able to avail a much lower rate for the hotel reservation and reception by doing this. If you are expecting only a few guests, consider a nice, romantic, candle lit dinner in one of the few fabulous beach front restaurants in Positano. Having a large number of guests, you might choose a formal setting in a stunning location in Positano. Save all the email and information for the reservations you've made for future perusal.
4: Make a Mini-Destination Guide: Your guests are flying overseas to watch you and your significant other exchange vows, but they may also be making plans to use this trip as a vacation either before or after your wedding. It's a great idea to provide a Amalfi Coast destination guide that includes great websites to get airfare deals and hotels in close proximity to your hotel or Amalfi wedding venue. Also include Amalfi Coast restaurants, local sight seeing advice and transportation information. This may sound daunting, but most of this can be found on the internet or you can purchase one online guide and distribute it to all of your guests.
5. Go for Local Businesses: One of the difficult tasks that an Amalfi Coast wedding planner should deal is to set all the arrangements for the photographer, musicians, stylist, florist and finding a good host for the event. Bothered about not having quality service? Don't worry because you can choose from a lot of local businesses in the Amalfi Coast that offer great wedding services. Those small details shouldn't be a problem for you as you can make all the necessary bookings six months ahead. You can verify the arrangements in three months or a month before the wedding date. Also, plan a much earlier flight for you to ensure that paper works are all done and that you can have ample time to set the confirmation personally.
An Amalfi Coast wedding shouldn't be stressful and expensive in order for you to have a perfect and the most beautiful wedding. The important key to make this dream wedding possible is to be patient, well organized and most importantly, planing should be done ahead of time.
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