Florence offers a rare combination of city grandeur and Tuscan countryside within easy reach of each other.
The best planners here are long established, design led and fluent in the permits a historic venue demands.
May, June, September and early October are the prize months. High summer is fierce and the city is crowded.
Florence has a deep bench of experienced planners, many founded more than a decade ago and rooted in the city itself. They handle venue access, design, vendor coordination and the legal paperwork that a foreign wedding in Italy requires. The strongest seasons are late spring and early autumn. Book a year ahead for the finest villas and the warmest light.
Studios rooted in Florence.
We favour planners with a long Florence and Tuscany track record, a strong design eye and a calm command of Italian wedding logistics. Tell us your date and guest count and we will introduce the team that suits your taste.
Weddings in Tuscany
Founded in 2002 by Chiara Sernesi, who was born and raised in Florence, this is one of the most established names in the region. The team has designed and coordinated hundreds of destination weddings across Tuscany and Italy for international couples. Local roots and a long history make them a reassuring choice for a Florence wedding that touches historic venues and city permits.
The Tuscan Wedding
An award winning luxury planning team with well over a decade of experience and a strong presence in Florence. They guide couples from the first meeting through to the day itself, with deep knowledge of villas, castles and city palazzi. A good fit for couples who want polished design and experienced hands on a larger celebration.
Olivia Sodi
A Florence based luxury event studio working since 2013 across Italy for international clients who want refined, design led celebrations. Their strength is a considered aesthetic and a tailored approach, which suits couples whose priority is a distinctive look rather than a template.
Floe Weddings
A boutique planner crafting destination weddings across Tuscany since 2013. To keep their attention undivided they take on a limited number of weddings each year, with the lead planner present at every meeting, site visit and tasting. Ideal for couples who value a close, personal relationship through the whole process.
Florence pairs two very different settings. The city itself offers Renaissance palazzi, cloisters and rooftop terraces with the Duomo as a backdrop, which suits a grand, urban celebration. Within a short drive the Chianti hills and the wider Tuscan countryside open up, with villas, castles and estates among vineyards and olive groves. Many couples combine the two, with a city ceremony and a countryside reception, and a good planner will balance the travel time so guests are never shuttling for hours.
For the legal side, foreign couples can marry legally in Italy, including a civil ceremony at a town hall, but it requires advance paperwork and precise timing. Many couples instead complete the legal marriage at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Florence, which frees the choice of setting entirely. Whichever route you choose, raise it at the first conversation so the planner can build the timeline and documents around it.
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Florence planning, answered.
When is the best time to marry in Florence?
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Late spring and early autumn, so May, June, September and early October, give the warmest light without the punishing heat of July and August, when the city is also at its most crowded. Book a year ahead for the best villas and dates.
Should we marry in the city or the Tuscan countryside?
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Both work beautifully and many couples combine them. The city suits a grand, formal mood with Renaissance architecture, while the countryside offers villas and estates with space and privacy. A planner will help you weigh guest travel time against the setting you want.
Can foreign couples marry legally in Florence?
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Yes, a legal civil marriage in Italy is possible but involves advance documents and careful timing. Many couples complete the legal step at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Florence. Decide early so the paperwork and schedule are built correctly.
Do we need a planner based in Florence?
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A planner with genuine Florence and Tuscany roots is a real advantage. Local relationships unlock the best venues, smooth the permits for historic sites and give you reliable suppliers, which matters far more on a destination wedding than it does at home.
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