A Dream Wedding in Tuscany Made Possible by Martina and The Tuscan Wedding Team
As a bride-to-be frong Hong Kong who had only attended four weddings before and was completely unsure about what I wanted in terms of venue, color palette, or style, I reached out to over 20 wedding planners across France and Italy at the very start of my planning journey. Among them, Martina from The Tuscan Wedding stood out remarkably. She was the only planner who truly cared, genuinely understood my vision (even when I didn’t fully know it myself), and sincerely wanted to help me create the perfect day. We instantly connected, and her passion and insight were key reasons why I ultimately chose Tuscany as my wedding destination—and Villa Valentini Bonaparte as our venue. Her role in shaping this decision was absolutely pivotal.
Patient Guidance Over 15 Months of Planning
Over the course of 15 months, Martina patiently guided me through venue selections. As a perfectionist with a keen eye for detail, I was quite indecisive and needed reassurance. After six months of back-and-forth and visiting virtually multiple venues in Tuscany, I found myself feeling disappointed and overwhelmed. I decided to fly over to Tuscany for a site visit. It was then that Martina confidently suggested revisiting Villa Valentini Bonaparte—the very first venue I had seen but initially overlooked. Trusting her intuition, I gave it another chance, and the moment I stepped through the gates, I fell in love - the villa is so gorgeous way beyond the photos on site. That visit was a turning point.
From that moment on, the planning process became incredibly smooth. Martina met me in person and, with her sharp understanding of my tastes and preferences, quickly curated the perfect selection of vendors—balancing style, budget, personality, and availability flawlessly.
A Dynamic Duo: Martina and Federico
Federico, another integral member of The Tuscan Wedding team, was equally amazing. He supported me throughout the entire process, expertly communicating my wishes and helping coordinate edits and improvements with vendors. Martina and Federico worked seamlessly as a team, keeping everything on track and moving forward. Thanks to their combined efforts, I went from feeling anxious and overwhelmed to calm, confident, and genuinely excited about the wedding.
The amount of detail they managed—from room assignments, transportation, and stationery to color palettes, flower types, music playlists, and even a Plan B (thankfully, it didn’t rain on the big day despite the storm from 6–9 a.m.! I was crying at 7 a.m., and thank you, Martina, for mentally supporting me)—was unimaginable. They handled everything smoothly on the wedding day, so I didn’t have to worry about a thing.
Unwavering Support on the Big Day
On the wedding day itself, the Tuscan Wedding team’s support was nothing short of extraordinary. They felt like family—always there to shield me from stress, manage communication between guests and vendors, and ensure every detail was flawlessly executed. Martina was like a caring “big sister” (or “mom,” though she’s far too young!) who constantly checked in to make sure I was mentally and physically ready for the big day.
Beyond Expectations: A Stunning Celebration
What truly surprised me was how the wedding turned out to be even more stunning and beautiful than I had ever imagined. The flowers, lighting, food, live band, and music were all exquisite. The level of support was incredible—around 30 staff from various vendors worked together to create a luxurious and seamless experience for our intimate gathering of 70 guests.
I feel like the luckiest bride in the world. Everything aligned perfectly and exceeded all my expectations. My husband, who is usually quite indifferent to aesthetics and material things, kept telling me how happy he was and how beautiful the wedding looked. He shared that many guests and family members complimented him, saying, “Your wife did such a great job.” As a wife, this was one of the most meaningful compliments I could receive after exchanging our vows. Having a successful, beautiful wedding that made my husband, family, and guests so happy feels like the very first great accomplishment in our marriage—before all the wonderful things still to come.
Heartfelt Thanks
None of this would have been possible without Martina, Federico, and the entire Tuscan Wedding team. Their patience, dedication, and expertise were invaluable every step of the way. Martina and Federico have amazing connections with the top notch vendors in Tuscany and I can feel those vendors are giving the best of them for us because of them. If you’re considering a wedding in Tuscany—or anywhere in Italy or France—I wholeheartedly recommend The Tuscan Wedding. They don’t just plan weddings; they create unforgettable experiences filled with love, beauty, and joy.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our dream wedding a reality!
Grazie Mille,
Erinn and Mike
Working with Martina and Federico was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding at Villa Cetinale in Tuscany. We hosted a 3-day celebration, and they brought it to life with a level of professionalism, creativity, and care that exceeded all expectations.
As someone who is very particular about details, I was blown away by how beautifully they translated my vision into reality—every element was flawless, thoughtful, and elevated. They didn’t just plan our wedding—they curated an unforgettable experience.
Martina and Federico ran the show seamlessly from start to finish. Guests kept asking, “How is this running so smoothly?” and I could only point to them. They truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect—not just for us, but for every single guest.
If you’re planning a wedding in Italy and want a dream team who will make the process enjoyable and execute it flawlessly, look no further. They are magic.
Martina, Federico & the entire team at The Tuscan Wedding were nothing short of miracle workers for us! From the very first conversation to the final moment of our wedding day, they overexceeded every expectation and turned our dream into a breathtaking reality. Their expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to our vision made the planning process not only stress-free but actually enjoyable!!
Throughout the months leading up to our wedding, they handled every detail with flawless precision. They were always on time for our scheduled calls, ensuring that nothing slipped through the cracks despite the distance and time difference with us living in Houston, TX. They connected us with the absolute best vendors for our venue, florals, band, DJ—you name it, they made it happen. And the style of the band and DJ matched our taste PERFECTLY! They even found us the most perfect photographer, someone who captured our day exactly as we imagined.
Their thoughtful approach went beyond the basics. During the wedding, they made sure every little detail was in place—even arranging for a plate of appetizers just for me while my sister was helping bustle my dress!
They also came up with the brilliant idea of incorporating a cooking show into our welcome party, making the whole experience feel uniquely Italian and unforgettable. It was those little things that made each event feel so special.
One of the most unforgettable touches they organized was the creation of an Italian market-style setup for our guest gifts. They curated an incredible selection of authentic Italian goodies—olive oil, pesto, limoncello, pasta sauce, and fresh pasta—beautifully displayed as if it were a local market. It was such a charming, immersive experience for our guests, allowing them to take a little piece of Italy home. This thoughtful detail truly captured the spirit of the location and added an extra layer of warmth and authenticity to our celebration. It was just one of many ways our planners went above and beyond to make our wedding truly unforgettable.
When unexpected rain threatened our day, they didn’t miss a beat. They had a contingency plan ready and sat down with us to walk through every detail of the backup arrangements. Their calm, prepared demeanor reassured us entirely, and we knew we were in the best hands. And of course it all worked out PERFECT, despite the rain!
Above all, they listened. If we wanted to highlight or incorporate something special, they embraced it with open arms, weaving our wishes seamlessly into their already brilliant design.
To anyone considering a wedding in Italy, I cannot recommend Martina, Federico & The Tuscan Wedding team highly enough. They made the months leading up to the wedding and the three days of celebration in Italy not only stress-free but utterly magical. They are the reason our wedding was the most incredible day of our lives, and we will be forever grateful for their dedication, creativity, and passion. If you’re dreaming of an Italian wedding, look no further—these planners are truly the best of the best!!!
In the most simplest terms, The Tuscan Wedding made all of our wedding dreams come true. Martina and Federico were the two most detail oriented, helpful, kind and visionary wedding planners that made every single thing possible for us.
Planning a wedding abroad is no easy feat, especially when our work schedules were so crazy as both of us work in and out of the hospital. Martina and Federico, were so accommodating with the time difference and making sure that they could fit us in at the times we were available, despite having other events to plan throughout their week.
We had a clear vision on what we wanted our wedding to look and feel like. And somehow, Martina and Federico basically said “copy and paste” from what we had in mind and recreated it, detail per detail for each event. Each event (we had 5 for our wedding), had decor that looked like our Pinterest dreams. It truly felt like they listened and heard everything we said, and executed it to perfection. We were in awe walking into our events.
Not only that, but the day of coordination was carried out so diligently and in such an organized manner. It is always difficult to stay on time during weddings, especially when there are so many events. However- they kept us on track! They coordinated with all of our guests, the vendors and us, to make sure everything went smoothly and without any hiccups. Even when there were small issues along the way, Martina and Federico handled everything so that we didn’t feel any stress on the day of. For instance, it was predicted o rain throughout the entirety of our wedding. Rather than scrambling last minute, they set everything in place so that each of our Plan B options looked and felt even more beautiful than our original options. With them, we felt taken care of, safe and secure.
Words cannot describe how grateful we are for their time, hard work and dedication to making our wedding one of the most memorable days of our lives. Our guests still won’t stop talking about the wedding and the once in a lifetime experience they were given. Martine and Federico are both such genuine people, and we for sure have made friends for life. We recommend them to anyone and everyone who wants to get married in Italy- they are our fairy godparents!!!!
Choosing “The Tuscan Wedding” was one of the best decisions that we made throughout our entire wedding process! From the beginning, they made fantastic recommendations for vendors and were highly responsive to all our needs. The team was not only professional, but kind and accommodating, adjusting to our timelines and requests with ease. On the wedding day, they were impressively organized, allowing us to enjoy every moment without worry! Thanks to their meticulous planning and support, we had a magical wedding day in Tuscany filled with lifelong memories. We couldn't have asked for a better experience—10/10 without a doubt!
Daniela & the entire Tuscan Wedding team are the best! From the very beginning, throughout numerous phone calls, zoom meetings, in person meetings, tastings, floral presentations etc… down to the wire on the day of, day after & beyond… Daniela and her team has been so attentive & accommodating. They are easy to communicate with and have connections to amazing suppliers throughout Tuscany. They will work with you every step of the way to make sure you are happy with every detail & nothing is missed! Our wedding weekend was more than we could have ever expected or dreamed up. Every single detail was so well executed and curated and this team did not miss a beat! Everyone was professional & so welcoming and made us both feel so comfortable throughout the entire weekend. We have received nothing but nonstop compliments from guests that this was the most curated, well executed, and FUN wedding they have attended and we owe it to The Tuscan Wedding!