More Than One Day

When guests travel a long distance, it makes sense to create opportunities to spend more time together.

The wedding day itself can pass surprisingly quickly. Between the ceremony, photographs, dinner and celebrations, there isn't always much time for meaningful conversations with everyone.

A wedding weekend gives couples the chance to enjoy their guests in a more relaxed way.

It also allows different moments to have different personalities. The welcome gathering might be informal and spontaneous, while the wedding day can feel more refined and ceremonial.

The idea isn't to extend the wedding simply for the sake of it. It's to create more opportunities to connect.

We think the best welcome events feel genuinely welcoming, rather than like another formal reception.

Guests may have spent hours travelling, so an easy atmosphere is often the right starting point.

A traditional Italian dinner, a pizza evening or an informal aperitivo can introduce everyone to the destination while giving guests a chance to meet before the wedding.

The setting, menu and timing should reflect the atmosphere the couple wants.

It's also important to remember that the welcome event has its own practical requirements: catering, staffing, furniture, lighting, access and transportation may all need to be organised.

Even when the mood is informal, the planning behind it should be carefully considered.

By giving each event a clear purpose.

If the welcome evening is relaxed and informal, the wedding day can offer a completely different experience, both visually and emotionally.

This doesn't mean every event needs an elaborate design or an entirely new setting.

Sometimes the contrast comes from the style of service, the atmosphere, the food or simply the time of day.

A casual gathering with shared food creates a very different feeling from a seated wedding dinner.

What matters is that the events complement each other instead of competing for attention.

Making everything feel effortless for the couple and their guests while coordinating the different activities behind the scenes.

A multi-day celebration involves several schedules: guests arriving, suppliers setting up, transportation between properties and venue spaces being prepared for different functions.

It's important to leave enough time between events.

For example, if the same outdoor area is being used for a welcome dinner and the following day's ceremony, the transformation needs to be realistically planned.

Supplier access, setup requirements, cleaning and furniture changes all affect the schedule.

Good planning should create breathing room, not fill every available hour.

Extremely important.

A venue might offer accommodation for some guests but not everyone. If other guests are staying in nearby towns or separate villas, transportation becomes part of the overall experience.

Distances in the Tuscan countryside can be deceptive. A property may appear close on a map while requiring a longer journey along smaller roads.

We consider where guests will stay, how they will reach each event and how they will return safely afterwards.

This becomes even more important for evening celebrations, when guests may not want to drive.

A well-organised transfer plan is often one of the details that makes the weekend much more comfortable for everyone.

Not necessarily.

A brunch, poolside lunch or informal farewell gathering can be a lovely way to finish the celebrations, but it should suit the couple's priorities and budget.

For some guests, the morning after the wedding may be their departure day. Others might prefer free time to explore Tuscany.

We believe a successful wedding weekend doesn't require a packed itinerary.

Sometimes allowing guests the freedom to enjoy the destination at their own pace is just as thoughtful as organising another event.

Additional events naturally introduce additional costs, but the total depends on how they are organised.

A welcome evening doesn't need to have the same level of formality, staffing or design as the wedding reception.

However, it's important to account for all the services involved rather than looking only at the food and drinks.

Venue rental conditions, extra nights of accommodation, catering, equipment, lighting, supplier schedules and transfers can influence the overall budget.

Planning the full weekend from the beginning helps couples decide where they want to invest and where a simpler approach makes more sense.

The aim is to create a coherent experience, not three separate weddings.

For us, it's the balance between meaningful moments and the freedom to enjoy them.

Guests should feel welcomed and comfortable. The couple should have time to celebrate rather than constantly think about what happens next.

And each event should feel connected to the couple, the destination and the people sharing the experience.

A wedding weekend isn't necessarily about doing more.

It's about making the time together count.