His passion for weddings was born at home, when he closely followed the conjugal love of his parents, Laura & Paulo. This love, solid as a fortress, made them move to another country in search of a better future for their children. The change happened when Suellen was only 14 years old, she was in her early teens having to get to know a new country, a new culture and language, in addition to having to face the challenge of completing her studies abroad.
This is how her love for love stories began, for traveling the world and getting to know other cultures that allowed her to see a thousand different shades of life and appreciate each one of them. All these factors have influenced many of her events, she has brought this vision to her destination wedding planner work.
An eternal bride, Suellen lives the reality of a dream with her Prince Nicholas, who fills her life with joy, love and music. They live with their families in northern Italy.
When Suellen is not planning weddings, you can find her playing with her 3 beautiful nieces Ambra, Giulia and Clara and cooking dinner at home for her husband Nicholas while he plays the violin in the living room. She loves Sunday family lunches and traveling.
An existence filled with love, which she finds full satisfaction and fulfillment in helping others to celebrate this very noble feeling that fills her life.
Destination wedding planner & designer
Dreamer, visionary and passionate about life.
“Celebrating love has become much more than a profession, it’s part of who I am. Knowing the bride and groom, their stories, their dreams and desires and being able to provide them with the experience of an unforgettable day through an authentic celebration, uniting the two cultures in a special place, is the fuel that motivates me every day.” – Suellen
Born in Vitória, an island city in southeastern Brazil, she began her career in 2012 as a destination wedding planner in Italy. Over the past 22 years, Italy has become her home, shaping her approach to luxury wedding planning in Italy.
A dreamer, visionary, and deeply connected to aesthetics, Suellen creates destination weddings in Italy that blend romance, elegance, and cultural depth. Her work which she often describes as true works of art is defined by what truly matters: the couple’s experience, the harmony of details, and a lasting emotional and cultural value.
In 2020, she was recognized by the Italian Wedding Awards as Best destination wedding planner in Veneto, and became a national finalist in 2021.
Since 2013, her work has been featured in leading publications across Italy, Brazil, the United States, and Canada, including White Sposa, Marieé Weddings, Wedluxe, Southern Bride, Constance Zahn, Colher de Chá, Sposi Magazine, and Vogue Brasil.
As she often says, celebrating love goes beyond her profession it is part of who she is
Teamwork is the foundation of our success in luxury wedding planning in Italy.
Our team is composed of experienced professionals and individuals genuinely passionate about what they do. An international group with diverse backgrounds, languages, and complementary expertise, ensuring seamless communication throughout every stage of a destination wedding in Italy.
We are based in Italy and have an intimate knowledge of the country, its Italian villas, and its culture allowing our clients to experience the true essence of la dolce vita.
Proudly the first and only Brazilian wedding planner certified by the FAC and accredited in the professional wedding planner registry with “Seal” n° 7 throughout Italy in 2016 at national level.
In 2021 she obtains her second certification by UNITER at Italian and European level. Thanks to the accredited certification of wedding planner, according to the reference practice, the professional can demonstrate their skills at an international level, not based on a self-referential declaration, but through certification issued by an independent and impartial body.
These two important certifications were issued by ACCREDIA. This is the body designated by the Italian government to certify the competence, independence and impartiality of bodies and laboratories in the sector; Accredia also verifies the conformity of products and services, in accordance with regulations.
Each European country has its own accreditation body, which operates in accordance with the provisions of Regulation EC 765/2008 and the international standard ISO / IEC 17011.
As the super partes authority, the Accreditation Body guarantees the reliability of the services provided by the accredited bodies and laboratories and performs a service of public interest.
The future bride and groom, therefore, when hiring a certified and accredited wedding planner, will be able to count on a competent professional, in terms of knowledge, skills, responsibility and autonomy.
Graduated in International Hotel Management in Venice and in Destination Wedding planner&Event Management in Rome, Suellen has aligned creativity with her dynamism, characteristics that she employs in the field of events planning. In her formative path, Suellen was able to count on a range of participations with professors of the caliber of Massimo Sgrelli (former head of the ceremonial department of the State and Presidency), Daniela Anessi and Tiziana Lucioli.
She also attended the Wedding Moodboard Scenographic Design course in Milan, with professors Roberta Mari, graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Brera, Rossella Manganelli, a calligrapher specialized in the study of the subtle point, and Marta Merlini wedding planner and author of the blog “il salottino delle spose ” in Vanity Fair magazine. Thanks to this course, she implemented her knowledge and experience in the part of wedding designer.
In 2019, she was invited as a TESTIMONIAL EXPERT WEDDING PLANNER to the largest Italian bridal fashion fair, Sì Sposa Italia, during Milano Bridal Week, alongside the most renowned names in the Italian wedding industry.
Suellen is also a speaker; among others, at Wedx Italy, Destination Wedding Lab, along with big names like Roberto Cohen and Manoela Cesar. In Rio de Janeiro, at Love Destination Class and in São Paulo, with Patrícia Esteves at Brazil Wedding Week.
She teaches the Elopement Wedding course at Accademia Degli Eventi, school training courses in Wedding & Events Management in Rome together with Tiziana Lucioli.
She participates in the best networking events in Italy and Brazil, such as Wim-Toscana, Destination Wedding Lab in Rio and Portugal, Btm Puglia, Buy Tuscany (in many of them as the only Brazilian reference) among others.
Suellen is an active member of the first association of event organizers in Italy, in Rome.
On June 21, 2022, at the invitation of the association president and favorable vote of the members, she was chosen to participate in the UNi working table, representing AIOM, to write history and leave her legacy; the regulation of the wedding planner profession in Italy. The only Brazilian present in this entourage to regulate wedding planners throughout Italy.
Teamwork is the foundation of our success in luxury wedding planning in Italy.
Our team is composed of experienced professionals and individuals genuinely passionate about what they do. An international group with diverse backgrounds, languages, and complementary expertise, ensuring seamless communication throughout every stage of a destination wedding in Italy.
We are based in Italy and have an intimate knowledge of the country, its Italian villas, and its culture allowing our clients to experience the true essence of la dolce vita.
Suellen Fernandes weddings & celebrations was born to unite the country of origin of the bride and groom with the country of destination of the wedding, and thus celebrate love in “Bel Paese”.
Specialized in destination weddings since 2012 with expertise, commitment and lots of love, Suellen Fernandes weddings & celebrations is a seal of quality for weddings in Italy.
With Suellen, celebration goes far beyond an event: it becomes a true, memorable and unique experience. Everything, always, with the typical charm of savoir faire made in Italy.
The bride and groom’s story is important to do everything well the way they want and create a seal of trust between us, which becomes essential to guarantee the excellence of our work.
Therefore, if you love our work and are interested in our services, you only need to contact us through the contact us section of this site. If you prefer, write to us by DM from Instagram, by email, or WhatsApp, so we book a VIRTUAL COFFEE. This is the first step!
We want you to tell us in detail about your dream event so we can help you put together your perfect vision.
You said yes! We will then make our relationship official with a contract and a deposit payment. The bride and groom receive a “Planning Process” that defines our way of working, establishing in detail the processes, times and procedures.
In addition, in the “Letter of BENVENUTI”, the bride and groom will have access to an online management software, where we will share online appointments, expense control, budgets, contracts, files and guest list.
With everything organized and planned, you can relax and enjoy your event. Everything you dreamed of for your special day will finally be brought to life. Suellen Fernandes w&c will accompany you throughout the day of the event for constant support, so you can rest easy knowing that everything is working perfectly and your guests are happy. You can trust us and enjoy the most memorable day of your life.
Co-founder, Financial Manager and Violinist
Suellen’s right-hand man at work and prince in life. Appreciated for his great patience, reliability, people-centeredness and problem-solving skills. A violinist by passion, he enchants newlyweds and guests with the sweet sound of the violin with expertise.
Graduated in Accounting in Treviso and Theology at the Instituto Di Formazione Evangélica e Documentazione in Padua, Nicholas is a true leader who supports the team in every possible way for the success of the event.
“It is in this spirit, with my passion for group work, music, numbers and especially happy endings that working with the SF w&c team is perfect for me.”
Features: Gentle, problem-solving, methodical.
Language skills: 3 languages (Italian, Portuguese and Spanish)
Hobby: driving and traveling with Su
Favorite color: black
Book: Bible
Movies/series: Matrix,Superman, Batman and Spiderman
VIRTUAL & CONCIERGE ASSISTANT
Thais’ energy fascinates couples as she patiently works on planning their weddings for several months. Her mantra has always been “un passo alla volta”, that is, one step at a time.
To say that Thais is just a virtual assistant for SF w&c is an understatement: she is our hiking schedule, trip planner, and more. She spent most of her life in Italy, graduated as a Tourist Expert in the city of Treviso.
“I love sharing my knowledge and experience with our clients and helping them realize their dream wedding here in Italy”
Characteristics: Friendly, well-organized, pragmatic and positive
Language skills: 5 languages (Italian, Portuguese, English, Spanish and French)
Hobby: Studying God, health and well-being and traveling
Favorite color: orange
Movie/series: Grey’s Anatomy
Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and the Bible.
Mother of the beautiful Giulia&Clara
JUNIOR WEDDING PLANNER
Graduated in Dental Assistant, combining managerial skills, technical knowledge, she is a highly communicative person, empathetic and capable of transmitting confidence and security to clients, but also having an innate predisposition for interpersonal relationships. In addition to being a sister and friend, Criziellen is Suellen’s anchor during the events. Indispensable at every moment.
“I have learned over the years how fundamental relationships are in developing and delivering an emotional experience.”
Characteristics: Affectionate, empathetic, sunny and tireless.
Language skills: 2 languages (Italian and Portuguese)
Hobby: helping curly women take care of their curls
Favorite color: pink
Movie/series: Un sogno per domani
Mother of little Ambra
Translator&Staffer
From an early age, Catherine was fascinated by cultural diversity and foreign languages.
Her training, based mainly on linguistic studies, led her to travel and cultivate her curiosities.
“I have always had a natural interest in people and am passionate about different cultures. Being part of the SF w&c team I can get in touch with couples from all over the world, it’s fascinating.”
Hobby: singing
Favorite color: turquoise blue
Movie/series: Le page della nostra vita
Little Noah’s mother
