A Planning Service by Italian Venues
The Compass
For couples doing an Italian wedding themselves — but not alone.
Why the Compass Exists
You Don't Need a Full Planner. You Need the Right Help at the Right Time.
Most couples planning an Italian wedding don't need someone managing every detail for 18 months. They need specific, expert help at specific moments — finding the right venue, building a supplier team, having someone on the ground on the day.
The Compass is two one-shot services, each designed for a different stage of planning. Buy one or both. No retainers. No percentage fees. Just clear deliverables from people who do this every day.
The Services
One for Each Stage
Each service is standalone. Buy what you need, when you need it.
Compass Venue
The venue match. We learn your brief, search 294 curated venues, and deliver your shortlist with a bespoke budget.
€750
- 45-minute milestone call
- Curated venue shortlist — 4–6 venues
- Bespoke wedding budget for your top venue
- Venue contract review — risks flagged
- Introduction emails to your top venues
- Delivered within 14 days
Couples just starting out who need to narrow Italy down.
Compass Vendors
Your supplier dream team. We match you to photographers, florists, music, beauty and celebrants — and make the introductions directly.
€500
- 30-minute milestone call
- Curated supplier shortlist — 3–5 names across 5–6 categories
- Direct introduction emails to your top picks
- Sample contracts and questions to ask
- Regional pricing benchmarks
- Delivered within 10 days
Couples with their venue locked who need a supplier dream team.
The Destination Wedding Manual
Before you spend $50,000 on the wedding, spend $49 avoiding the expensive planning mistakes.
$49
The step-by-step guide to marrying abroad
The
Destination
Wedding
Manual
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Lauren Portia Events × ItalianVenues.com
Written by a 5.0-rated destination wedding planner
100+ weddings · 10 years · Italy & beyond
- The step-by-step system for marrying abroad
- 17 chapters from the ItalianVenues team and a 5.0-rated destination wedding planner
- 72-page PDF · Instant download · 30-day refund guarantee
Couples planning every detail themselves who want the complete system behind them.
The Process
How It Works
Choose Your Service
Venue, Vendors — or both. Pay a one-time fee, no percentages or retainers.
Your Milestone Call
We dive into your wedding details — your brief, your budget, your questions. This is where the work begins.
We Deliver
Your shortlist, introductions, or coordinator match — delivered within the stated timeframe. Clear, complete, actionable.
Is This You?
The Compass Is Built For Couples Who…
Are planning their Italian wedding from abroad and want expert help at specific stages
Need a curated venue shortlist — not a Google search through 300 options
Want vetted supplier recommendations with direct introductions, not just names
Need someone Italian-speaking on the ground on their wedding day
Don't want or need a full planner, but know they'd benefit from targeted support
Value clear deliverables and fixed fees over open-ended retainers
Need More?
Looking for Full Wedding Planning?
If you want someone to manage every detail from venue selection through to the last dance, we offer bespoke full-service Italian wedding planning for couples who want everything taken care of.
Questions
Common Questions
How is this different from hiring a wedding planner?
A full planner manages everything — suppliers, logistics, coordination — and typically charges €5,000–€20,000+ or a percentage of your budget. The Compass gives you targeted expert help at specific stages, with clear deliverables and fixed fees. You stay in control; we deliver what you need, when you need it.
Can I buy more than one service?
Absolutely. Many couples buy Compass Venue first, then add Vendors once they've locked their venue. Each service stands alone, but they're designed to work together.
When should I book Compass Venue?
As early as possible — ideally 12–18 months before your wedding date. The best venues book 12+ months ahead, especially for peak season (May–October). We deliver within 14 days of your milestone call.
What regions do you cover?
All of Italy. Our strongest networks are in Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Puglia, Rome, Umbria, and Sicily — but we have trusted contacts in every region.
Ready to Get Your Bearings?
Choose your service and start today — every engagement begins with a proper milestone call, so you are never buying blind.
Choose Your Service