Decision made, date set, location chosen: deep breath, drumroll … It’s time to start planning the wedding.

In our experience, a wedding takes about a year to organise, but might even take 2 years. At Valle di Badia, we already have weddings booked for 2019!

Of course, planning a wedding is not a full-time job but if done carefully, it helps avoid any last-minute hitches that could spoil your special day. This is exactly why we have wedding planners. They make sure everything will be perfect on the day. They are like creative guardian angels helping you plan every detail for the wedding of your dreams without any of the stress.

If you haven’t chosen a wedding planner yet or if you’re so creative and organised you want to do your own planning, use our checklist on wedding decorations, hire items and arrangements for the perfect ceremony and wedding reception.
Print it out and take it on holiday with you, using the time for yourself to think about your wedding theme and start picking the how you need to plan it.

Happy holidays!

The Ceremony

•  Welcome: decorations to welcome the bride.
  •    Wedding Ceremony Booklets.
  •    Instructions (seating arrangements and rites).
  •    Confetti (or rice, following the Italian custom.
  •    Decorations for tables and chairs.
  •    Nave setting.
  •    Decorations and celebration flowers outside the church.
  •    Decorations and celebration flowers for the alter.
  •    Decorations and celebration flowers for the main alter.
  •    Celebration Backdrop (for ceremonies “al fresco”).
  •    Boxes for rings.

Reception

•  Guestbook.
  •    Small table for the guestbook.
  •    Photo booth and props.
  •    Instructions for the guestbook and/or photo booth and props.
  •    Arrangements for the Wedding Tableau.
  •    Small table or similar for the escort card.
  •    Wedding favor packages.
  •    Sweets and small gifts.
  •    Open bar (lighting, drink list, instructions).
  •    Lounge area.
  •    Decorations for the wedding cake.
  •    Lighting.

At the table

•  Place cards.
  •    Table cards.
  •    Menu
  •    Centrepiece Flower arrangements.
  •    Candles.
  •    Napkins and Napkin rings.
  •    Decorations for the chairs (especially for the bride).
  •    Children’s Entertainment.
  •    Wedding favors.