Getting Married in Italy While Living Abroad: An Elegant Return to Your Roots
For those who’ve moved away, Italy is not just a place — it’s a memory, a feeling. And when it’s time to say “I do,” the desire to return home, to celebrate among family, olive trees, vineyards and ancient towns, becomes a calling from the heart.
But how do you plan it all from afar, without stress?
How can you live your dream Italian wedding without compromising on elegance, precision, or the bespoke care you’ve come to expect abroad?
A tailor-made Italian wedding, just for you
I’m Giulia Barabani, wedding planner and designer.
For over a decade, I’ve worked with international couples who choose Italy as the backdrop for their most meaningful day.
And I know how important it is — especially for Italians living abroad — that everything speaks your language: emotionally, culturally, and quite literally.
My role is exactly that: to make you feel at home, no matter where you are in the world.
And to ensure your wedding in Italy is organized with international standards, but with that soulful Italian touch you’re longing for.
Getting married in your home region… or in the one you love?
This is one of the first questions couples ask themselves when they start imagining their Italian wedding: Should we return to the village we grew up in, or choose a region we’ve fallen in love with later in life?
Some couples dream of going back to their roots — saying their vows in the family church, surrounded by childhood friends and familiar faces.
Others wish to share a different kind of Italy with their guests: something more poetic, quiet, authentic — filled with whispered landscapes and emotional details.
Umbria, for example, is becoming a favorite among couples who want an Italy that’s discreet and elegant — far from tourist clichés, yet full of timeless beauty: stone villages, soft hills, refined venues where every moment feels like a story unfolding.
Whatever your choice — roots or romance — my job is to turn that land into the perfect stage for your love story.
Why choose Italy for your wedding if you live abroad?
To reconnect with your roots and share a piece of your story with the people you love
To offer your guests a one-of-a-kind experience in a beautiful, authentic and welcoming setting
Because certain sunsets, flavors, and emotions only exist here
I know what worries you…
You left Italy — and you don’t want to return to a stereotypical version of it.
Here’s what many Italians abroad fear when they begin planning their wedding here:
Cliché concepts and décor: lemons from Capri, medieval castles stuffed with fake antique furniture in Umbria and Tuscany, baroque overload in Rome (even where it doesn’t belong)
Being treated like just another tourist — with no emotional connection to what you’re celebrating
Falling into the usual traps: overused venues, standard menus, vendors who replicate the same wedding day after day
My mission?
To defend your vision and bring your story to life.
Every detail is chosen with intention.
Every space is selected because it speaks to you, not because it “works for everyone”.
Every element is crafted to elevate your personal idea of a wedding.
And why choose me?
Because I don’t offer weddings that “always work”.
I create experiences that only work for you.
My Signature Approach
I’m here to listen, to interpret, and to protect your vision — even (and especially) when you’re far away.
The result?
A wedding that feels deeply yours — and nothing like anything you’ve seen before.
A precise yet flexible method: online consultations, continuous collaboration, customized planning for couples abroad
Remote-friendly organization: I handle everything, wherever you are, using tested tools and digital platforms
Authentic, never-repetitive design: no shortcuts, no clichés — each project is a one-of-a-kind story
True experience: off-the-beaten-path venues, top-quality vendors, unforgettable details
A curated network of excellence: professionals who speak your language — even emotionally — and understand real elegance
Flexibility and precision: international availability, fast replies, online calls, and a team used to working across time zones
A constant yet discreet presence: I organize, coordinate, guide — but the final word is always yours, with the peace of mind of being understood and supported
“We decided to hire a wedding planner because we live abroad, and organizing everything from a distance would have been hard. But looking back, we realize that without Giulia, our wedding wouldn’t have been perfect in every detail. She followed us with professionalism and great sensitivity — even helping us fulfill our dream of getting married in our family church. We will forever remember the magic of that day.
— Elisa e Dylan”
Because every wedding I design has just one purpose:
To make every couple feel at home — even from afar.
How to get started?
Write to me and share your idea — even if it’s just a dream for now.
Whether you live in London, Paris, Zurich, New York or Dubai, we can meet online to explore how to turn your return to Italy into an unforgettable experience.
Because your wedding can be the most beautiful journey — Back home, or to a place you’ve come to love.
📍 Based in Umbria, I work across Tuscany and all of Italy
📞 WhatsApp Business: +39 339 3506422
If you’re dreaming of an elegant Italian wedding — planned with heart and precision —
get in touch. Let’s begin this journey together.
I’m here,
Giulia
Destination Expert Wedding Planner in Umbria