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.
Photo: Beige + Wine
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
Worldwide, professional planners usually charge 10%+ of your budget. In Italy, fees can be lower—but lower doesn’t always mean better. Cheaper rates can signal less professional service, hidden commissions, a reduced list of vendors who pay the planner (not all do), or a team spread too thin. At La Lista, we’ve calculated what it costs to run a proper planning business: if full planning is under €5,000, you’re not getting a full-service professional.
Full-service planner: €6,000+ with commission, €12,000+ without.
Always check commission policies before booking so you can compare planners fairly across different pricing models.
Photo: Pinewood Weddings
Styling: Alessandra Beltramo Events + Angie Flowers Studio
Music
Live musicians: €500–€2,500 (average €1,500) – think pianist, cellist, harpist. Jazz trios or quartets sit at the higher end of this range.
Bands (including marching bands, e.g., in Puglia): €5,000–€30,000 (average €12,000–€15,000)
Additional costs may apply if the band is travelling from another part of Italy or internationally: travel, per diems, sound and lighting rental.
Bands can also have riders—be prepared! Most bands travel on the day, but travelling the day before can add extra costs.
Photo: Cin Cin Studio
Florist
Flowers: €5,000–€30,000 (average €8,000–€12,000)
Florals are a big investment, and costs vary far beyond a florist’s skill or experience. Key factors include:
Quantity and scale of production
Choice of flowers (seasonal vs flown in)
Ratio of flowers to foliage in installations
Florist’s travel and team size
Time spent on site
The florals pictured are from a ceremony set up at a 2025 summer wedding, priced at €4k.
Photo: Benjamin Wheeler
Planner: Wiskow + White
Florals: Nunzia Florist
Hair + Makeup
Full bridal party: €1,500–€6,000 (average €2,500)
The size of your bridal party affects how many artists you’ll need, which can also influence travel costs. Don’t forget to factor in trials and touch-ups.
Photo: Beige + Wine
Transport
Guest buses: €800–€1,000 per bus
Vintage car: €500–€3,000
Costs depend on the number of journeys, pick-ups, and whether the roads allow a large coach or require smaller minibuses.
Keep this in mind when booking your venue!
Photo: Alix Gould
Celebrant
Celebrant: €600–€3,000 (average €900)
Plus travel costs if overseas.
Photo: Matt Godkin
Lighting
Lighting: How long’s a piece of string?! €2,000–€20,000 (average around €4,000)
Basic installations for an 80-person dinner space typically cost €1,000–€3,000, depending on the type of lights. For larger setups, including uplighting and projections, add several thousand to your budget.
Photo: Rebecca Marie Weddings
Stationery
Save the dates: €0 (digital) – €2,000. Average for bespoke, 65 invites: €900
Invites: €500–€3,000. Average for bespoke, 65 invites: €1,000
Wedding website hosting: from €150/year if you don’t go with a free option
Photo: Beige + Wine
Drapery + Decor
Drapery: This is a core skill—hire an expert. Draping one wall costs around €2,000; over a dinner space, expect €5,000.
Rentals: Plates, tablecloths, napkins
Bespoke options: €120 per tablecloth, €15 per napkin plus €15 for embroidery. Personalised local welcome gifts cost €5–€15 each, while complete welcome bags—even basic—start at around €30 per bag.
Photo: Nicole Plett
Drapery: Mia Sylvia
The vendors you choose make all the difference. The right ones are true professionals who genuinely care about your celebration and will go the extra mile when it counts. That’s why our Directory is different.
Every vendor listed has been personally vetted by our planning team. We only recommend people we actively work with or would happily work with ourselves. No paid placements, just trusted talent, proven experience, and vendors you can rely on to deliver. Find your dream team today.
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