What an Italian wedding will cost in 2027
The only guide you’ll ever need, straight from the planners making Italian weddings happen right now.
The Italian wedding world is full of oddities. No two venues have the same rules or prices, and no two vendors have the same style or rate. We love the originality and authenticity this brings, but it does make budgeting for a wedding a challenge. We know how tricky it can be, which is why we’re bringing you the 2027 guide. We’re on the ground every day planning weddings, and these are real costs from working across Italy with a huge range of vendors and venues.
The variables are many: region, location (proximity to a city), venue size, star rating or interiors, popularity, services included… the list goes on.
Prices have remained fairly stable from 2026 into 2027. The main rises are across the more practical and logistical aspects that are often overlooked at the point of booking a venue, so watch out, think transport, tents, sound and lighting. Flowers have also been hit. Prices are changing due to the cost of production: even the simplest weddings are becoming more produced. We want smooth guest flow, seamless transitions, no mic drops or late buses and that comes with a cost. Add in rising wages and petrol, and we get why vendors need to charge more.
But when you’re planning, you need to know the costs upfront. Simple steps:
Work out your ideal total budget. Do you have £50k, £100k, £200k?
How many guests will you have, and how many events are you planning?
Download the FREE budget template, browse La Lista, and fill it in with the real prices we publish for vendors and styles you relate to.
Step back and assess—can you actually afford the wedding you want?
Create a budget you can trust.
One that won’t spill over or limit your vision. Join the Club and get Lucy 24/7—budget guidance, bespoke recommendations (she knows everyone and is literally obsessed with all things Italian weddings), and a sense check on every move.
Venue
As a guide, we can split venue costs into day, 3 day rental and additional fees.
Venue day rental: €6,000-€35,000 (average €12,000)
Venue 3 nights: Range from 3000-35000 per night (average €8000-€15,000 per night)
Venue Fee: Some venues don’t charge event fees, while others apply them to every event. These typically range from €2,000–€15,000 and apply to three-night rentals. A few venues charge per space, ie. around €1,500 for the garden, but this usually only happens when the base rental fee is very low.
LL Tip: Look our for security, kitchen fees, porterage and any other mandatory costs.
Venue: Tonnara di Scopello
Photo: Matt Godkin
Food + Drink
Catering for 80 guests: €180–€220 per person, excluding the bar
Bar for 80 guests (3–4 hrs): €30–€50 per person, or a flat rental of €3,500 for 3 hours
Pre/post-event catering: €45–€150 per person (average €70), depending on menu choice, from pizza to grill, buffet to sit-down and whether furniture and crockery are included
Prices per person can vary with guest numbers; larger parties may reduce the per-person cost.
Photo: Esme Film + Photography
Content
Photographer: €3,000–€20,000 (average €6,000)
Videographer: €3,000–€20,000 (average €6,000)
Content creator: €2,000–€6,000 (average €3,000)
To keep costs down, some couples opt for a photo/video duo. Others on lower budgets swap video for a content creator.
LL Tip: If you want a lifelong film that ages well, go with a videographer. If you want coverage of every moment plus instant content, a content creator is the way to go. If budget allows, do it all. You won’t regret it.
Find your dream team in our Directory—trusted vendors hand-picked for style, experience, and attitude.
Photo: Alex Gaidashev Photography
Planner
Full service planner - 6,000+ euro (average 12,000 euro)
Photo: Planner Elisabetta White
Music
Live musicians - 500-2500 euro (average 1500 euro)
Band - 5000-30,000 (average 12,000 euro)
What will push up the price will be transport for the band / musician, including flights if you are flying them internationally.
Photo: Jack Stocker
Florist
Florist - 5000-30,000 euro (average 10,000 - 12,000 euro
There is a huge caveat with florals and the following must be considered:
Arrangement style
Quantity & number of spaces designed
Specific flowers (seasonal vs flown in)
Florist’s travel
Florist time on the day (do they need to move arrangements, therefore staying longer)
Photo: Florist Criluflower Wedding Design
Hair & Makeup
Full bridal party - 1500-5000 euro (average is 2500 euro)
The number of your bridal party will affect how many artists required. Touch-ups and length of work required + factor in additional spend for a trial.
Photo: HMUA Gillian Hoban
Transport
Guest buses - 800-1000 euro per bus hired
Vintage car - 500-3000 euro
Prices are affected by the number of journeys, how many pick ups are required and the roads affect whether a big coach can be booked vs smaller minibuses.
Photo: Faye Wilde
Lighting
2000-20,000 euro (average is around 4000 euro)
Photo: Sam Docker
Remember your vendor team should support you in all of these decisions. They are pros and only want the best for you and your celebration. We know the best vendors who will go the extra mile for you. Find your A team now.
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