8 Reasons to Choose a Wedding Planner for Getting Married in Rome

Getting Married in Rome

From the moment your significant other popped THAT question, you might have been dreaming about saying your vows on a beautiful beach or atop a hill. While there is no denying that having your wedding at a romantic destination is very appealing, the thought of planning an overseas wedding can be a little overwhelming.

When you travel to another country for such a big event, you are going to need everything in the right place. You may have helped someone plan their wedding for a day or spent hours online looking at different ideas for your wedding, but that doesn’t make you a professional.

From hiring a vendor in the area to figuring out where your guests will stay, places for sight-seeing, and planning activities, there is so much to do. That’s why hiring a wedding planner is a must when you are getting married in a different country.

Without a doubt, Rome is one of the most romantic cities in the world, and it is the dream of every bride to have her wedding at one of the most popular venues in Rome. If your lifelong dream of getting married in Rome is being fulfilled, here are eight reasons why you should go for an expert wedding planner to make things even more dream-like.

 

#1 They Know What Works

From the seating arrangements and deciding the menu to how your guests should enter and exit the venue, a wedding planner has gone through it several times and can advise you on what’s best for you.

The less work you have to do, the more time you will have to enjoy your wedding. If you’re jumping from one location to another, you may find yourself overwhelmed with a lot of options. Your wedding planner can narrow down the best options for you so that it’s easier for you to choose from the best food, the best DJ, or the best floral arrangement.

 

#2 They Have a Lot of Connections

Planning a wedding is not an easy task. Flowers, decorations, breathtaking place settings, the food, the cocktail bar and the perfect lighting require a lot of work. A good wedding planner will place experts in all of these fields at your disposal so that you get the wedding that you have always envisioned.

However, before selecting a wedding planner, make sure to check their portfolio and confirm that they have the right connections in the right places to get you everything that you need.

 

#3 They Can Find the Perfect Location and Time to Use It

As I said before, Rome is the most popular wedding destination in Europe, and that can make things a bit difficult. Where there is no shortage of beautiful venues in Rome, they can get a bit crowded during peak wedding season. If you are doing everything on your own, you may get confused when it comes to choosing a location.

A good wedding planner will advise you on the best venue, as well as when to visit the places for your photoshoot. Spots like Villa Borghese park, Spanish Steps, Castel S. Angelo, and others are amazingly beautiful, but just like venues, they tend to be overflown by multiple couples.

Choose in advance the ones that appeal to you most from this list of Top 10 Spots for Wedding Photos in Rome and ask your planner when they are the least crowded.

 

#4 They Can Save You Money

Planning a wedding already comes with its fair share of unknown territory, and when you are going for a destination wedding, you have to face the extra tension of dealing with local vendors.

By investing in a good wedding planner, you can save a lot of money in the long term. He will create a realistic budget beforehand, and most wedding planners go for the same vendors who can get you discounts on a lot of things. They know how to cut costs and will negotiate on your behalf.

 

#5 They Save You a Lot of Time

Let’s say that you have all the skills required to arrange a destination wedding, but will you have the time to set everything in motion? On top of getting married, you would have to make and follow up on appointments, visit the vendors, and notice every detail.

Hiring a professional to do this job for you will free up a lot of time so that you can enjoy Rome, make memories with your loved ones and entertain your guests.

 

#6 They Know the Locale

A Rome based wedding planner will serve as your personal guide for recommendations and reviews. Your wedding planner will make a schedule that checks off everything you must do in your free time, so you don’t have to waste your precious time finding the best restaurants or a famous travel spot.

Weddings in Rome are very traditional with most ceremonies held in the morning around 11. The reception includes lunch lasting for 5-6 hours, and if the bride and the groom want a party, there is music at the end.

While foreign couples can bring their own traditions, it’s useful to understand how weddings work in Rome to make sure that you aren’t doing anything that might seem odd or disrespectful to local customs.

 

#7 They Deal With All the Paperwork

Wedding season comes with its fair share of stress. When you are dealing with so many things at a time, it can get a bit messier. A wedding planner not only plans your wedding but he is also responsible for dealing with the paperwork involved in an overseas wedding.

He has knowledge of the legal process to register a wedding and other legal formalities to get your marriage accepted. He will also help you prepare the required documents and get you special permits for certain locations so that your only concern is reading the vows to your significant other.

 

#8 They Can Help You Finalize the Date

Nobody wants their wedding to be delayed due to weather. Where most people go for summer weddings to avoid a downpour, the warmer months in Rome can get a bit hot. A good wedding planner will help you deal with the weather changes and on top of that advise you on the best dates to hold the biggest function of your lifetime.

About the Author:

Theresa Gibson has been blogging about weddings since her college years. Wedding has always been her favorite topic to write about because she believes it is one of the most precious moments in our lives. Theresa's articles have been published on hundreds of reputable wedding-related blogs and publications across the world. Currently Theresa holds a position of a director of editorial content and editor-in-chief at Top10WeddingVendors.com, a leading go-to vendor guide for brides across North America.