From a teenager arriving alone in Italy to becoming a reference in luxury destination weddings, this is the story behind the woman, the vision and the purpose.
Planning weddings in Italy wasn’t always the goal. But creating unforgettable moments, filled with meaning and beauty? That has been with me since childhood.
The beginning of a journey with heart
I moved to Italy in 2001 as a teenager. I didn’t know the language, I didn’t have connections. But I had a deep conviction that something greater was starting.
Before the titles, I was a daughter, a dreamer, someone who organized family parties with charm, curiosity and love.
Later, while helping a friend choose a dress in London, I tried on a suit and told myself: “One day I will be an entrepreneur.” That moment of self-discovery never left me.
Faith, family and foundations
I work alongside my husband Nicholas. We raise our two children with the same values that guide my work: excellence, faith, and intentionality.
We speak three languages at home. We travel, cook together, compose lullabies for our children, and live the kind of love I believe in bringing to each celebration.
My greatest project is my family.
Beliefs that shape my method
- Marriage is an alliance, not a trend.
- Luxury is not about extravagance, it’s about emotion and presence.
- A wedding must reflect who you are, not who others expect you to be.
- Aesthetics matter. But beauty alone doesn’t move people.
What I deliver is not decoration. It’s emotion turned into experience.
The professional behind the planner
✔ Over 12 years of experience in luxury destination weddings in Italy and Brazil.
✔ Graduate of the top events school in Rome (later became a guest professor).
✔ Creator of the first Elopement Wedding course in Italian.
✔ Mentor to international wedding planners across Europe and Latin America.
✔ Featured in Vogue, Style Me Pretty, WedLuxe and more.
✔ Speaker in international events and recognized contributor to the regulation of the Wedding Planner profession in Italy.
✔ Curator of details that go beyond aesthetics from scent to sound.
I choose each project with intention. I cry at ceremonies. I walk every aisle with the couple in heart.
If you value structure, beauty, and truth in your wedding experience, I would be honored to guide you through this unforgettable chapter.
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