Monday, September 26, 2011

Five Ideas For Planning Your Dream Amalfi Coast Wedding

By Kimberly Murgatroyd


By you choosing to get married in Italy, you will provide you and your guests with a memorable experience that they will never forget. However, choosing to get married in Italy can also be very daunting and making mistakes can cost you time and money. You may be thinking about hiring an Amalfi Coast wedding planner to handle all of your Italian wedding needs. Of course, having a wedding planner in Italy can definitely take the pressure off of you, but it can also be very expensive. If you are planning on having a small wedding in Italy, you may want to consider becoming your own wedding planner.

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 my tips on how to be your own Amalfi Coast wedding planner: 1: Contact the Positano Commune via email: Make an email to Positano Commune which is the Town Hall and confirm if the date you've chosen for your wedding day is available. If you're thinking that having a planner to this task may be easier since they are Italians, don't be worried by this detail because they can also speak English. Make sure and verify the cost in relation to the wedding date preferred. Prices may triple during the weekends. For the budget conscious couples, you might consider celebrating your wedding on weekdays. Don't forget to contact the office through email only. If possible, save all the details for your reference in case of any inconsistencies on the fee, time and date.

2. Make contact with your local Italian Embassy: You have to contact your local Italian embassy if there is any, which depends on the state you are currently living in. Inquire on all necessary paper works and set an appointment for your personal appearance for the Atto Notorio which needs two to four witnesses. A wedding planner won't be able to help you with this requirement even if you 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.

Tip 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.

Having an Amalfi Coast wedding doesn't have to be outrageously expensive or stressful. Organization, patience and planning in advance are the keys to being your own wedding planner!




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