That feeling when you finally have a glass of prosecco in hand, the late-spring warmth on your shoulders, and your loved ones all in the same place…that’s the feeling only the first night of your wedding weekend in Italy can give you. It’s your welcome party, the...
Arguably one of the most exciting parts of planning your destination wedding is the moment the plans start to be unveiled to your guests for the first time. Elegante by Michelle J offers full service wedding planning (for couples of all faiths, with a specialism in...
Italy’s tourist hotspots are, of course, popular for a reason - they’re usually the places that make us fall in love with the country in the first place, and introduce us to the beautiful essence of the place. If you’re planning a wedding in Italy, though, they’re...
As a destination wedding planner with over a decade of experience planning celebrations in Europe, I often hear the assumption that a destination wedding costs less than a UK or US based wedding. I want to properly address the question ‘how much do destination...
Planning a wedding in Italy from the UK might sound like a daunting and overwhelming task, or it might sound like the most exciting thing you could possibly do. To tell the truth, it’s likely to be both! Many couples embark on the wedding planning process full of...
As our reputation for planning incredible destination weddings in Italy has grown, so too has Team Elegante’s love for the boundlessly charming region of Tuscany. Couples seeking a destination that delivers on lush landscapes, fabulous food and Italy’s signature...
Italy is a country well known for its breathtaking lake vistas, with the famous duo Como and Garda in the north dominating the destination wedding scene. However, when Natasha and Marc were describing their Jewish destination wedding vision to me, I knew we had to...
On a beautiful Italian summer’s day earlier this year, nine members of Team Elegante sit at a small, rustic restaurant in the quiet town of Fiesole. They tuck into heaped plates of homemade pasta and the street echoes with their laughter and shared stories. Walking...
When planning your wedding, having the right suppliers can be the difference between being absolutely blown away and feeling pockets of stress throughout the day. This is especially important for destination weddings, and is just one of the many reasons couples often...
The Elegante by Michelle J team have been no strangers to Tuscany this year, and the 4-day extravaganza celebration we delivered in June was one of our highlights. Taylor and Matt’s stylish luxury wedding in Tuscany was held at the historic Palagina La Dimora, holding...