{"id":1278,"date":"2026-06-09T12:27:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T10:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/martaippolito.wulpilab.eu\/?p=1278"},"modified":"2026-06-11T09:50:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T07:50:01","slug":"how-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/martaippolito.wulpilab.eu\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/how-much\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a wedding in Italy cost?\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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How much does a wedding in Italy cost?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The Venue: the \"box\" where everything begins<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We can say this without hesitation: a well-fed guest is a happy guest.For the wedding day, a complete menu including an aperitif, a seated dinner, and a final dessert buffet generally starts at around \u20ac150 per person. For a simpler welcome dinner\u2014such as a pizza party or an informal barbecue\u2014the cost can start at around \u20ac50 per person, and the same goes for the farewell brunch. For a three-day event with 60 guests, we can estimate an average investment of around \u20ac15,000. However, keep in mind that any upgrades, extras, and additional services will impact the total.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Catering: one of the most decisive elements<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The venue is the container of your dream. It is what defines the atmosphere, style, and budget. A charming venue, preferably with some rooms for you and part of your guests, can range anywhere between \u20ac6,000 and \u20ac30,000.This wide range depends on several factors: exclusivity, the time of year, the minimum number of nights required, the prestige of the property, and the geographical location. It is also crucial to evaluate what is not<\/em> included. Some venues do not have an equipped kitchen or a \"Plan B\" in case of bad weather, which leads to additional costs that are essential to know right from the start.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Technical production and Plan B<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Not all properties have adequate indoor spaces in case of bad weather. If it becomes necessary to install a marquee or tent, the cost starts at approximately \u20ac3,000.Similarly, if there is no professional kitchen on-site, a mobile kitchen setup for the catering team must be factored in. These are crucial technical aspects that are often not communicated clearly upfront, but concretely impact the final budget.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Open bar and Wedding cake<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The open bar, depending on the selection and the quality of the spirits, can start at around \u20ac20 per person. The wedding cake has an average cost of about \u20ac15 per person, which varies based on design and complexity. This price usually includes delivery and setup.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Decor and Florals<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Furniture, mise en place<\/em>, scenery, and decorative details are what make your wedding truly unique.Many venues do not provide customized furniture, meaning a dedicated budget is required. For a cohesive and polished design, you should look at a starting point of roughly \u20ac6,000. Flowers play a central role in the visual impact of the event. Guests usually remember three main things: the food, the flowers, and the music.A basic floral project, including rentals, accessories, and logistics, generally starts at around \u20ac5,000.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Music and Light design<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Many venues, especially outdoors, can be poorly lit at night. A professional audio and lighting service is therefore essential. The cost depends on the size of the spaces and the number of artists involved, but for a basic event with proper ambient lighting, a musician for the ceremony, and a DJ for the party, the budget starts at around \u20ac6,000.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Photographer and Videographer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

In ten or twenty years, along with your memories, what will remain are the images. A professional photographer capable of storytelling your day with sensitivity is an investment that should never be undervalued. A videographer is a personal choice, but more and more couples are choosing to include one.For both services, rates starting at around \u20ac2,500 each are a realistic baseline, which can increase depending on the reputation and style of the chosen professionals.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Stationery and Graphic design<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Save the dates, invitations, wedding website, and the day-of stationery: paper and print details complete the overall experience. For a complete, custom graphic suite, the cost starts at around \u20ac1,500.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Guest transport and Logistics<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

If the venue cannot accommodate all your guests, it is necessary to arrange a shuttle service between the hotels and the event locations. The cost varies based on the region and the number of guests, but it usually starts at around \u20ac2,000.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The role of the Wedding Planner<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The wedding planner is the invisible director who makes everything you see\u2014and everything you don\u2019t see\u2014possible. She accompanies the couple from the initial phase to the very end of the event, managing the budget, vendors, logistics, unexpected challenges, and on-site coordination.She is the figure who protects your interests, translates your vision into a tangible project, and allows you to experience this journey with peace of mind. The professional fee generally starts at \u20ac5,000, depending on the complexity of the event.Always beware of excessively low fees: in the wedding industry, a price that is too low often corresponds to a lack of experience or an unstructured management style.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

How much should you budget in total?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

For a wedding of about 60 people, structured over three days, with a medium-to-high level of customization, you can expect a realistic starting investment between \u20ac55,000 and \u20ac60,000<\/strong>.Naturally, the budget can grow depending on the destination, the prestige of the venue, and the chosen design.Understanding the costs does not mean reducing your dream to mere numbers. It means looking at it with awareness, planning with transparency, and building an event completely free of surprises.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How much does a wedding in Italy cost? The Venue: the “box” where everything begins We can say this without hesitation: a well-fed guest is a happy guest.For the wedding day, a complete menu including an aperitif, a seated dinner, and a final dessert buffet generally starts at around \u20ac150 per person. For a simpler […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1464,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1278","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-journal"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/martaippolito.wulpilab.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/martaippolito.wulpilab.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/martaippolito.wulpilab.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/martaippolito.wulpilab.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/martaippolito.wulpilab.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1278"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/martaippolito.wulpilab.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1278\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1500,"href":"https:\/\/martaippolito.wulpilab.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1278\/revisions\/1500"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/martaippolito.wulpilab.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1464"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/martaippolito.wulpilab.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1278"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/martaippolito.wulpilab.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1278"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/martaippolito.wulpilab.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}