Italy Travel Specialist
Free Destination Wedding Guide
Your Italy love story should feel exactly like what you imagine.
Here's what the brochures leave out.
Most travel agents who sell Italy weddings have never set foot in the country. Marjorie has been there many times over. This guide is what she learned.
Italy Travel Specialist
Fora Pro Advisor
Personal Italy Experience
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Your Italian dream wedding:
7 things every US couple needs to know before they book their wedding, engagement trip, or honeymoon in Italy.
Written by someone who has actually been there. Not once. Many times over.
Marjorie Dufek
Italy Travel Specialist · Fora Pro Advisor
Inside, you'll find out:
- The legal reality most couples discover too late. Civil versus symbolic ceremonies, what "legally recognized" actually means when you get home, and the paperwork timeline nobody warned you about.
- Why couples who start planning 12 to 18 months out end up with a completely different list of venue options than couples who wait, and what it actually costs to delay.
- The one question that sets your entire venue budget before you even start looking. Most travel agents never think to ask it.
- What it actually takes to coordinate 20 guests from different US cities to Italy, and why getting this right matters more than the flowers or the menu.
I"ve seen every mistake you're trying to avoid.
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Marjorie Dufek
Italy Travel Specialist · Fora Pro Advisor
Personal Italy experience, many times over
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Why this guide exists
Most couples spend months researching Italy and still get blindsided by these things
Years of personal experience in Italy reveals things you will not find in any brochure.
The questions couples wish someone had asked them before they started planning.
01
The legal reality
Italy's ceremony requirements for US couples are not what most people expect. Civil versus symbolic, paperwork timelines, and what "legally recognized" actually means when you get home.
02
The timing trap
The couples who get their dream venue are the ones who started 12 to 18 months out. The ones who wait find out the real cost of that decision. And it is not only money.
03
The guest problem
Getting 20 people to Italy from different US cities is a coordination project. Group travel blocks, logistics, and what your guests actually need before they'll commit to coming.
"I made every mistake you're trying to avoid.
This guide is what I wish someone had handed me on my first trip."
About Marjorie
Italy is one of my most favorite places. I can't wait to Show You The Amazing Experience that Awaits you.
I'm not a travel agent selling Italy from a catalog. I've traveled there personally, multiple times, including just a few months ago. I know the venues. I know the regional differences. I know the logistics that catch American couples off guard, and I know the questions you don't even know to ask yet.
Before I became a travel advisor, I spent my career as a global marketing director. Part of that career was launching the digital presence for Jack Daniel's worldwide. I know what it means to manage complexity across locations, partners, and a dozen moving pieces. A destination wedding in Italy requires exactly that kind of thinking.
I'm a Fora Pro Advisor, which means I have access to supplier relationships and resources most independent agents don't have. You work with me directly. Not an assistant. Not a call center.
Fora Pro Advisor
DWHSA Member
CLIA Certified
Italy Specialist
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Where in Italy
Some of the venues
I know personally.
These are not suggestions pulled from a list. These are properties I have researched, visited, or worked with directly. There is a difference.
custoza · verona
Villa Le Serbare
An 18th-century farmhouse nestled among the enchanting hills of Custoza’s white wine region. A rustic setting where history and beauty meet in perfect harmony. In every corner of the estate, you can feel the grandeur of the past and the timeless elegance that defines the great Italian
country residences.
verona
Villa Arvedi
A historic venue rich in elegance, set on a charming hilltop. A large Italian-style garden, meticulously designed in a geometric layout, overlooks a stunning valley. The stone walls and decorative elements inside the villa create an intimate and exclusive atmosphere.
Amalfi Coast · Ravello
Caruso, A Belmond Hotel
Set in an 11th-century palace above Ravello with sea views, terraced gardens, and an infinity pool. Ceremonies in the rose gardens or on panoramic terraces for a refined yet relaxed Italian wedding experience.
Lake Como
Passalacqua
An 18th-century villa turned intimate grand hotel overlooking Lake Como. Terraced gardens, frescoed salons, and the Hall of Mirrors create a setting of timeless romance and cinematic beauty.
Venice
Ca' di Dio
A reimagined 13th-century palazzo at the edge of the lagoon, blending Venetian heritage with modern elegance. Tranquil courtyards, light-filled pergolas, and a terrace overlooking the Arsenale for a refined wedding celebration.
Chianti · Tuscany
Borgo San Felice Resort
Set within a beautifully preserved medieval village surrounded by Chianti vineyards. Restored stone houses, a private chapel, and open-air courtyards for an elegant and authentic Tuscan wedding.
what clients say
Real people.
Real Experiences.
Marjorie arranged a trip to Club Med Turks and Caicos for our group of 44 friends in February 2026.
She set up a Zoom call so we could meet each other before the trip, organized two private dinners, a welcoming cocktail party, and a celebration for an anniversary and birthday inside our group.
My friends all commented on her organization, attention to detail, and quick response to questions. We have already booked our next trip with her, and more friends are joining.
Janice H.
Turks and Caicos
Marjorie's deep, firsthand knowledge of Italy shines through in everything she does.
Because she’s been there so many times, I implicitly trusted her with our itinerary and relied on her excellent recommendations.
Her foresight is unmatched. She knew exactly what we needed to keep in mind before departure and while traveling. Always quick to respond and calm under pressure, she handles every detail perfectly.
If you want a stress-free vacation curated by a true expert, this is who you hire. We had a blast and I cannot wait to go back...with Marjorie's help, of course!
Mary M
travel to Italy
Our recent trip to Venice, Milan and the Lake Como region was the most relaxed and enjoyably stress free we have ever experienced!
What a pleasure to not have to worry over every detail knowing they were already taken care of. Our advisor, Marjorie seemed to anticipate all our wants and needs.
Calm in the face of sudden schedule changes she was quick to problem solve and assure our continued comfort.
In one instance she negotiated with a restaurant owner to open a special section of his restaurant to accommodate our large group for dinner with just a few hours notice! Easily accessible and quick to respond, she allowed us to simply experience and enjoy!!
Alicia J.
travel to Venice, Milan, and Lake Como
Ms Dufek had to deal with MULTIPLE requests for changes, and did so without missing a beat! She also arranged for a tour guide and advised us on ground transportation options.
FANTASTIC experience using her services in Santiago!
Tom B.
travel to Santiago
Everything I know about planning an Italy wedding is in this guide.
It's yours.
If you're planning an Italy trip and you want to get it right, this is where you start.
Italy Travel Specialist · Fora Pro Advisor
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