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[SlightlyBonkers]

Hi ladies,I got the following from a wedding planner I saw good reviews about on the internet. Might help some of ye in budgetting if you are planning a wedding in Italy! Its good to share!

To get married with Catholic ceremony is sufficient that one of you is Catholic. As you don't live in Sorrento we regret to inform you that it is not possible to have Catholic ceremony celebrated in Sorrento.

You can get married with a Catholic ceremony on the Amalfi Coast. Our suggestion is Positano

Catholic ceremonies in Positano can be celebrated in - S. Maria Assunta Church or S. Caterina Chapel. Please see some photos on our web-site.

Estimates:

Catholic Ceremony with concordato - Positano
Assistance with paperwork (Consular fee, duty stamps, Town Hall fee)
Lodging all the paperwork with the Italian appropriate authorities
Interpreter and wedding coordinator to translate and assist the bride and the groom.
Assistance with preparations
Bouquet for the bride, buttonhole for the groom with mixed season flowers.
Regular email correspondence with your personal coordinator
Meeting with the your personal coordinator and the Priest before the ceremony
The price is Euro 850,00 vat included + Contribution for the Church Euro 500,00 to be paid directly to the Church

Flower Arrangement
- Two amphora with mixed season flowers composition, 1 composition on the altar and bunches on the pews Euro 630,00
- One composition on the altar Euro 80,00
- Posy for the bridesmaid Euro 40,00
- Basket of loose Euro 30,00
- Buttonhole Euro 6,00 each
- Corsage Euro 12,00 each

Beauty
- Hair styling at the hotel with trial at shop Euro 250,00
- Make-up at the hotel with trial at shop Euro 220,00

Music performance during the Service
- Organist Euro 180,00
- Organist and Soprano voice Euro 300,00
- Organist and Violinist Euro 310,00
- Organist and Chorus Euro 470,00

Basic Photo Service (to be delivered 2-3 days after the wedding)
- Photo service 60 - 70 photos 20 x 25 with small leather album price is Euro 590,00
- Extra 10 photo B/W Euro 140,00
- Photo service on CD without print (about 100 shots) Euro 450,00
- Video service on DVD Euro 390,00

Deluxe Photo service with leather album and leather bag (to be delivered 2 months after the wedding)
(in your hotel room before the Ceremony, during the Civil Ceremony, Aperitif and cut of the cake)

Classic Service :
40 photos 36x36 Euro 2.100,00 vat excluded
50 photos 36x36 Euro 2.200,00 vat excluded
Book:
30 sheets Euro 2.200,00 vat excluded
40 sheets Euro 2.400,00 vat excluded
50 sheets Euro 2.600,00 vat excluded

Shipment cost by Express courrier excluded

CD without print :
400 shots - unedited files Euro 1.600,00 vat excluded
250 shots - edited files Euro 1.900,00 vat excluded

Transfer for bride and groom - Positano Hotel to the Church and back

- Transfer for bride and groom with a Mercedes CLK 200 cabrio Euro 320,00
- Transfer for bride and groom with a Mercedes Euro 190,00

The above prices are VAT excluded (20%)

For each service you book and after regular payment, you will receive a legal invoice.

Wedding reception : you can see the photos in our web site www.dreamweddingsinitaly.com

[Ido]

Hi Slightlybonkers,

Thanks for posting that, good to have something to compare to. Have you found that photographers are much more expensive in Italy than in Ireland? We have found a fantastic photographer, now granted his photo's have been published in a number of fashion and other magazines and her has won various prizes and even done celebrity weddings, but his starting price is €3,600. But he appears to be fantastic. I can't being myself to pay that amount of money even though we will be saving loads elsewhere, but now that I know Ican't afford him.....I really really want him I got another quote from another guy starting at €1,800. Here in Ireland I've seen people getting quotes starting between €500-€800.

[daisyfairy]

Hey,
Thanks a million for this!!! Great to get something concrete.... think I've been looking at same wedding planners, got a brochure from them about positano but no prices! Great to know!! Photographers are sooooo expensive!! really hoping to find something cheaper!!!

[lady-in-waiting]

Hi,

I couldnt read this post without replying.
I was at a wedding near Postiano a few weeks ago, in a small holiday village called Santa Maria de Castellabate.
As I got my hair & makeup done in the hotel by a local lady for an amazing price of 40euro, I asked the bride how much her hair & makeup was. She replied that Hair and make up for bride, 2 bridesmaid & the 2 mothers, including trials was 250euro - that is half the price of the above !!
the hair & make up for the bridal party was simple & natural but perfect none the less !!
just wanted to let you know !! sometimes it pays to question prices !!
Good luck !

[WK]

Oh that is very handy. I am currently tearing my hair trying to fing a venue for 15 people for a wkd that does not cost the price of a wedding back here for 200 people. Thought we could be luxurious for a small group. Getting very disheartened. If it helps with photographer I was at a wedding in france recently and they brought an Irish photographer out for the wkd it would prob work out the same and at least you could chat before hand....

[BlushingItalianbride]

Hi
I too am getting married in Italy this summer and having read your post I have to say I think your planner maybe working on mark ups and commission. These costs seem to me to be much higher than what I am paying in 2012 and you were married in 2009! For example I am paying 280 euro for 2 strings and that includes tax it means that they are asking for 310.00 plus 20% so 372.00 euro. Hair and make up they are asking 470 euro plus 20% so 576 euro where as I am paying 400 euro for my hair and make up, trial and my 2 bridesmaids and my mothers hair.

I know it is hard when trying to find an honest planner but I asked for direct contact with a few suppliers and venues to make sure my planner honestly does not work on commission or places mark ups on costs. I might be paying more for her basic services but looking at the prices you posted I am saving in so many areas and don't feel that I am a being taken for a ride. I would insist on paying suppliers directly in to their bank account and seeing receipts with P.Iva directly from the supplier. My planner is also Irish/British and is turning in to a good friend, I am enjoying planning my wedding! Good luck ladies and remember not everyone is dishonest!

[LilLadyBug]

Hiya Blushing Italian Bride,

I'm getting married in Sorrento/Positano next summer and I haven't hired a planner. I was wondering if you would share your vendors/info with me? I'm having trouble with photography too. For 4/5 hours of photos they're looking 2100 euro! I'm looking into bringing a photographer with me and paying travel costs etc.

For makeup alone, I've been quoted 305 euro for a trial and then makeup on the morning for me and one bridesmaid.

Where are you having your reception? You haven't long to go!