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Yimika O. Sent on 10/29/2023It could only have been Victoria
From the first email with Victoria and her responsiveness I had hired her to plan our wedding before I even met her. From initial recommendations to providing budgets before we even met I knew we had found our planner. Victoria carried our wedding like it was her own. We had never been to Puglia before but through her we didn’t worry once. She knew EVERYTHING! Nothing phased her. On our venue walk through it was clear that she not only knew everyone on the grounds but they loved her. She is an extremely kind person. Our wedding was a dream and it was all because of her. Before I could worry about a scenario she had fixed it. Weather was too windy for fireworks she gave us bubbles and sparklers instead which was 1000% better. She manoeuvred a NIGERIAN family of main characters with my diva dad and still kept our wishes centre stage. She planned our ALTA MODA welcome party which was a fashion show and she got us a red carpet and worked with the venue on our budget. She will always hold a special place in my heart for all her hard work. You cannot have a better person in your corner. -
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Alyssa L. Sent on 10/30/2023The Most Incredible Wedding Planner
Victoria is an absolutely incredible wedding planner, and we feel like we won the jackpot by having her orchestrate our Italian wedding. From the very first moment we connected with Victoria, we knew she was the perfect choice for our special day. Over the course of a year, we collaborated closely with her to bring our dream wedding to life, and it's difficult to put into words just how thankful we are for having her by our side.
Victoria isn't just a wonderful person inside and out, but she poured her heart and soul into her work, making our wedding weekend a truly magical experience. In fact, the reality exceeded even our wildest dreams. She went above and beyond to ensure that our vision was realized while staying within our budget. Her dedication and expertise are unmatched, and she will forever hold a special place in our hearts. If you have the opportunity to work with her, you will NEVER regret it. -
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Rebecca Z. Sent on 11/15/2023The Biggest Thanks to Our Extraordinary Destination Wedding Planner
Planning a wedding is a huge task, but planning a destination wedding takes it to a whole new level. Fortunately, we had the incredible fortune of working with Victoria, and we can’t express enough gratitude for the flawless execution of our dream wedding.
When my husband and I decided on a wedding in Italy, we knew we needed someone with expertise, creativity, and dedication to turn our vision into reality. Victoria surpassed all expectations.
One of the many things that impressed us about Victoria was her meticulous attention to detail. Planning an event from miles away can be difficult, but Victoria left no stone unturned. Moreover, despite being miles and time zones away, Victoria’s prompt and thorough responses to our endless emails put us at ease. It was evident throughout the entire planning process that Victoria was committed to making our day as perfect as possible.
Between our welcome dinner, wedding day, and pool party, Victoria orchestrated every event with precision, allowing us to fully live in the moment without worrying about a single detail. The seamless flow of events, the stunning decor, and the overall atmosphere Victoria created made our wedding day truly magical, and one our guests absolutely loved.
Words seem almost inadequate to express our gratitude to Victoria. She is not just a planner, but also a confidant and friend. If you're considering a wedding in Italy and want a planner who will go above and beyond to make your dreams come true, look no further than Victoria. Thank you for making our dream wedding a reality. Your passion, dedication, and love has left a lasting impact on our hearts, and for that, we are forever grateful. -
Tara K. Sent on 08/12/2023
Organised, seamless and a pleasure to work with :)
Victoria - where do we start?! I am beyond thankful to have found Victoria. From the very beginning she made my partner and I feel at ease and from start to finish, everything was seamless, Victoria truly puts her all into everything she does and it really shows. She went beyond her role several times and we can’t thank her enough. We love you Victoria - thank you for everything! -
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Elisabeth U. Sent on 06/25/2023
The best wedding planner we could ever have dreamed of
Victoria is a special human being. If you are thinking of having a wedding in Puglia, there is no one better to help you than Victoria. She is experienced, kind, patient and clearly respected by all who work with her.
The level of organization and attention to detail was second to none and our wedding day came together so beautifully.
Her problem solving attitude meant that no issue was an actual issue, and both my husband and I felt relaxed knowing she had everything under control.
The day itself- wow. It is hard to put it into words but to summarize some feedback from our guests; the day was “like a movie”, “simply magical”, and “the best wedding we have ever been to!”.
My family, husband and I consider Victoria as part of our family now and we cannot thank her enough for everything. -
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Aigerim K. Sent on 07/21/2023No one else would have made my wedding so dreamy
We were so lucky to have found Victoria and have her work with us for the past year. Firstly, she is just an amazing, kind, dedicated and thoughtful person. She approached our wishes with such attention and was just a joy to speak with. Secondly, she is an incredible professional and very very deeply networked in Apulia. Puglia was not a location we knew much about but in our search we kept coming across weddings we really liked and all of them were 1) in Apulia 2) organised by Victoria, so it was a no brainer. In reality, our wedding turned out to be even better than we imagined. We laughed, we cried, we danced and Victoria was there every minute of every day making sure things happen to plan. She was the first one to arrive and last one to leave and always had a comforting and gentle presence about her (which calmed my nerves so much!!). The vendors she suggested were such an amazing time, every last one of them was exactly what she told us about them and they all have such high regard for Victoria. I fell in love with her as I am sure many before me have and many more will do. Victoria, thank you so much. -
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Jen W. Sent on 06/20/2023Victoria is in a league of her own
We knew from the very first call with Victoria that we wanted her to be a part of our wedding. Before we even signed the contract Victoria had shared budget plans, venue options, vendor options with us. It was clear Victoria was incredibly experienced, had an amazing network of brilliant suppliers, and could be fully trusted to make our dream wedding a reality. And there wasn't a day throughout our 18 months of planning where this was questioned.
I don't think we will ever meet someone who works as hard as Victoria. The level of communication we had throughout the planning was amazing - from regular check-in calls, whatsapp messages to answer quick questions, detailed emails sharing vendor information, to the final planning calls that took us through minute-by-minute arrangements for the 4 days of events Victoria helped us plan. Victoria takes the time to really understand your wedding vision, the atmosphere you want to create, what you value most and applies her years of experience to guide and advise you on who the best suppliers are, where money can be saved vs where it is worth splurging a little more to get exactly what you are after.
We visited the venue twice before our wedding day. Both times Victoria arranged a full agenda for us to see the venue, meet vendors, do food and wine tastings, makeup and hair trials ... the organisation is just on another level! Victoria is so incredibly busy, yet she makes you feel so important and is so dedicated to your every need.
And then when the planning was put into practice for the actual wedding day and pre and post events, it was flawless. Victoria helped us organise drinks for our guests on Thursday evening in Polignano a Mare, yoga and lunch on the Friday, a special family & bridal party meal on the Friday which included Victoria spending the afternoon hanging tea lights in the trees for us and helping to curate the perfect meal with our catering company, and then on the day the time keeping was impeccable. We did not have to worry about a single thing. It was a relaxing morning getting ready for the wedding, planned to make us feel at ease and not rushed. The ceremony area was more beautiful than we could have ever imagined, and everything just went to plan perfectly, with the most memorable and fun DJ/Sax in the evening (as recommended by Victoria!) And then on the Sunday we wake up and Victoria is already back at the venue and like magic has transformed the venue from wedding to pool party ready!
There really is no one like Victoria. She is kind, thoughtful, dedicated, honest, and so incredibly good at what she does. We will miss our regular communication and the excitement and joy she brought throughout the planning process, and of course on our wedding day. Victoria really is one of a kind and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her be a part of our wedding. -
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Megan R. Sent on 07/13/2023
The most amazing wedding planner we could have ever wished for !!
We had the privilege of working with Victoria, an extraordinary wedding planner, who orchestrated our unforgettable wedding this May in Puglia, Italy. From start to finish, she amazed us with her exceptional skills and dedication, transforming our vision into a reality. We cannot recommend Victoria enough for her exceptional work and the beautiful memories she helped create.
Our wedding took place at Masseria Potenti, and thanks to Victoria's expertise, our three day event surpassed our wildest dreams. The festivities began with a warm welcome dinner on Friday, followed by the main event on Saturday, and concluded with a pool party on Sunday. Each day was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed, providing our guests with an experience they will cherish forever.
Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate as we had hoped, and rain challenged some of our carefully arranged wedding plans. However, Victoria's calm demeanor and quick thinking ensured that our day remained magical despite the unexpected circumstances. She adapted quickly with the arrangements, ensuring a seamless flow and maintaining a positive atmosphere throughout. Her ability to handle challenges with grace and professionalism truly impressed us.
Victoria's dedication went beyond her professional role as a wedding planner. Throughout the entire planning process, she became a real friend and we shared many laughs together. Her genuine warmth, infectious sense of humor, and tireless work ethic made the journey even more enjoyable. We will always cherish the memories of our Zoom meetings, which made the planning experience not only stress-free but also incredibly fun.
It is undeniable that Victoria's passion for her work shines through in every aspect of her planning. Her attention to detail was amazing, and her ability to incorporate our ideas and preferences while adding her creative touch was truly remarkable. She transformed our vision into a breathtaking reality, weaving together elements of elegance, romance, and joy.
We are grateful beyond words for Victoria's dedication and expertise in creating our dream wedding. Her commitment and personal investment in our special day ensured that it exceeded our expectations in every way. From the smallest details to the grandest gestures, her incredible planning made our wedding truly more than we could have ever asked for, and we can’t thank her enough for that!
If you are seeking a wedding planner who is not only highly skilled but also genuinely cares about making your dreams come true, we couldn’t recommend Victoria more. She is an exceptional professional, a true friend, and someone we will forever be grateful to have met. We can’t wait to go back to visit her in Puglia soon!
Thank you for everything!
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Shom S. Sent on 10/18/2022The best in the business!!!
If you’re looking for a wedding planner in Puglia…LOOK NO FURTHER. Victoria is absolutely sensational and I cannot recommend her enough.
We are a UK based couple and we got married at Castello Monaci in October 2022. Victoria did the most incredible job and we (and our guests) had the absolute time of lives. She’s kind, hardworking, professional…the list goes on and on. She has multiple vendor contacts in the local area and we felt so supported throughout the entire process. Choosing Victoria to help us plan our wedding was the best decision EVER. -
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Teresa S. Sent on 10/08/2022Victoria is a superwoman and planned a wedding better than we could've dreamed it!
Victoria is truly the BEST wedding planner out there. Words can't express how happy and grateful my husband and I are to have gotten to work with Victoria to plan our wedding weekend. It could not have been a dreamier and more perfect wedding and it was all thanks to Victoria's hard work in the year leading up to it. From the big vision to the smallest details, Victoria truly has the best eye and such spectacular taste. We're still on cloud 9 after it all! If you have the opportunity to work with her, say YES right away! -
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Mer Sent on 09/21/2022World-class! Victoria is the best there is!
Impossible to put into words how truly incredible Victoria is. She goes above and beyond with every detail. Communication was always prompt and easy. Her taste is excellent we trusted her implicitly. There was zero stress leading up to the wedding day as we knew she was ready and organized well before. On the actual day everything went incredibly smooth and all of our wedding dreams, ideas and visions came true! Would recommend and highly encourage everyone to use her. Victoria is an incredible human and we hope to stay in touch with her in the years to come. 10/10 -
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Tem T. Sent on 09/28/2022Victoria represents the very pinnacle of her industry
Victoria, where do we start.
This lovely lady impressed us right from the get-go. We were introduced via Zoom during covid-19 to begin planning details for our wedding, which would eventually have to be deferred for another year. Originally we booked her as an on-the-day co-ordinator, but we soon realised she was a huge asset to the entire process, and would become absolutely key in the run up, and extended the terms.
Victoria’s experience shone through from day 1, all the way through to post-event. She made every effort to respond to our many questions, even in the midst of planning over 40 other weddings that season, of which many, like ours, were deferred due to the pandemic. We can’t even imagine the stress she would have navigated over the 2022 season, yet she still managed to shield us from it.
We were presented with the option to take a June date, which would have actually been preferable for us as we were hesitant about a wedding in the middle of Puglia’s hottest month. However Victoria was already booked on another wedding, and putting it simply, we could not fathom our special day without her at the helm.
She was instrumental in bringing our vision to life, and helped us navigate through limitations with the venue, using her extensive network of suppliers to execute. She was a champion for us throughout, which meant we were able to keep the zones we wanted for each event, and, though the venue limited our original decor vision, Victoria’s negotiating resulted in a gorgeous pampas aisle, hanging roses with two arrangements to flank. A beautiful set up.
The dinner was absolutely magical, with hanging tea lights, beautifully laced tambourines, personalised with guest names, and the limoncello in bottles, which she procured for us both for our guest welcome hampers and the speeches. When we needed a photographer last minute for our welcome BBQ, she found one at moments notice. And her precision with timings on the day was a miracle, as she seamlessly navigated the rain, with the aid of walk talkies and assistant, pushing back our ceremony by 30 minutes.
In fact, her timing was so impeccable, that a double rainbow shone from the sky, as I walked down the aisle. Some would call that magic. We call it Victoria ;)
Victoria is a planner, friend, she is THE queen of organisation and towers at the very pinnacle of her industry. We will miss our regular calls and the excitement that she helped to build for us, in the run up to our special day.
We feel entirely privileged that Victoria took us on board, and will be singing her praises for years to come!
Victoria, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
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Jen O. Sent on 10/12/2022
She's the one for you!
We recently had Victoria help plan our wedding in the south of Italy! We are based in the UK. It was at times a very stressful planning a wedding abroad with the pandemic and a host of other moving pieces!
With so many changes, emotions and details to consider it was a huge task. Victoria was with us every step of the way, she even officiated our special day :)
She was responsive, hard working, honest, open and at the end of the day a friend to my partner and I in this journey.
She see's the human level of a wedding and worked super hard to assure we were happy! In the end not even thunderstorms could ruin the special day Victoria helped plan with us.
Puglia is a dream place to get married and Victoria can assure you make the very most of it.
We cannot recommend Victoria highly enough. It's a huge day, don't make the mistake of choosing the wring planner, choose Victoria! -
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Cassie N. Sent on 08/16/2022Victoria must be the best wedding planner in the world...
Far beyond the wedding industry, Victoria is without doubt the best ‘supplier/service provider’ we have ever worked with, she is quite simply at the top of her game. If there was a nobel prize for wedding planning, she would have one!
If you are reading this and even considering booking her, you are very lucky to have found her – she is honestly worth her weight in gold, and we guarantee it will be the best decision you make for your wedding!
I’ve taken a while to write this review because it’s honestly so difficult to convey in writing quite how amazing and special this woman is.
Within a few months of working with Victoria we immediately became uncomfortable referring to her as our wedding planner as she has always been so much more than this to us. She made every element of planning our wedding (& events - all 6 of them!) seamless and fun and we always looked forward to our calls and our trips to Italy to meet her.
Victoria is a beautiful person inside and out and there are not enough adjectives to describe her: passionate, kind, protective, professional, patient, bright, enthusiastic, expert, tenacious, hardworking, resilient, diligent, methodical, calming, gracious, empathetic, a problem solver, an absolute perfectionist, witty, humorous…the list is endless!
To say she goes above and beyond in everything she does is an understatement. There is no vision too wild and no problem too big and she continually strikes the perfect balance of executing all your hopes & aspirations within the framework you provide.
Her knowledge and black book of suppliers is second to none and every person, place, and thing she recommended was as faultless and immaculate as the last. All the events themselves where meticulously organised and executed like a military operation, watching her and her amazing assistant coordinating everything over walkie talkies was quite amazing and she clearly commands the respect of all the suppliers, vendors, venue staff etc in the area who all trust her implicitly and work together as your ultimate dream team! It was at that moment that we realised what an absolute privilege it was to have met Victoria and witnessed what she does firsthand.
It's important to add that having painted this picture, Victoria also takes no sh*t! So, you are always in the safest hands and no supplier is going to get away with messing you around on rates or service etc! She has an implicit sense of justice and expects everyone to be treated fairly and only works with good people – a sentiment we greatly appreciated, and which shone through.
She moved our entire wedding twice due to Covid and didn’t even bat an eyelid, so during what should have been a stressful time we always felt completely in control and supported. Victoria, worked tirelessly to ensure we kept all our suppliers or in unavoidable cases found a suitable replacement. Of course, Covid caused a huge backlog of weddings, resulting in Victoria having a crazy 2022 and barely sleeping – despite this she still always made us feel like her priority and her only couple despite this not being further from the truth.
Words cannot express our gratitude to Victoria for creating the most magical wedding (and supporting events) which surpassed anything we could have ever dreamt of.
Having spent many years tirelessly assisting our guests they were all so excited to meet the ‘infamous’ Victoria and were not disappointed! They loved her nearly as much as we do, and we lost count of how many guests remarked it was the best wedding they had even been to – and very clearly a true testament to her!
We are deeply indebted to her for everything she has done for us, and we know she will be in our lives forever as part of our extended family.
Victoria, we love you and we can’t wait for you to come to London!
Cassie & Max Easton!
(& Henry 🐶)
xxxxx
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Bianca Sent on 10/27/2022
Don’t even think about choosing another wedding planner!!!
Words can’t describe the love, attention, kindness, dedication and care that Victoria gave to our wedding. Our big day was delayed by two years and Victoria went above and beyond during that time, dedicating so many extra hours to phone calls, rescheduling, and site visits, outside of what the contract said she needed to do. I am beyond grateful for Victoria’s support during that tough time!
Not a single detail was missed on our wedding day. I don’t understand how but it seemed like Victoria was in 50 places at once. Every time I needed her, she was there, with emergency safety pins or the best hug in the world at the ready. Don’t let her kindness, sweet disposition and sense of humour fool you though: she runs a tight ship and will ensure that everything runs smoothly and on time, which was quite a feat with my family and friends! How I made it to the church on time still confounds me.
Planning an overseas wedding is a huge undertaking and I was so lucky to have had Victoria by my side. I literally couldn’t have done it without her. Her roster of vendors is very considered - every single one that was hired for our three day celebration did such a phenomenal job. Victoria is such a warm, calming force and I felt at ease knowing she was there on our wedding day.
Run, don’t walk, to the booking form for Victoria. My friends and family are still raving about her and you will be too. I wish I could give her more stars - she is literally THE BEST!!!
I’ll miss the regular wedding-related interactions with Victoria but we will definitely be staying in touch as I can’t imagine not having her in my life! -
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Kaamila Q. Sent on 02/10/2023Our spirit animal ❤️
Victoria is everything you want in a wedding planner organised, connected, communicative, understanding, knowledgeable and efficient. Most importantly she becomes a confidant and someone you can trust which is ultimately so important for a destination wedding. She is kind, supportive and ultimately a queen. Oli and I affectionately referred to her as my wedding spirit animal because of her approach that suited us so well. She very quickly absorbs the information she needs in the few early calls you have with each other and picks up your aesthetic and vibe immediately. A whole 2 years from when we reached out to her to start planning till our eventual day, despite all the negatives COVID could bring, she was the drive behind keeping our wedding dreams alive.
Both Oli and I just loved all her recommendations and ideas, based on inspirations we have her, and really felt we were able to trust her 1000% in making our dream wedding a reality. The biggest thing that stands out to us was that on the day of the wedding we didn't worry or think about anything, everything was handled by Victoria and her team, we got to experience our day fully in the moment and that is priceless. She planned 3 events for us and as is the case with international weddings, sometimes things don't go to plan e.g. lost luggage, delays, and of course the one and only rainstorm in Puglia, but Victoria made everything run smoothly, calmly and stunningly! We simply cannot recommend her enough, she literally thought of everything, gave us a blueprint to work towards and made every decision making moment exciting and fun. She played a huge part in making our day special. She was our officiant for our civil ceremony and it really meant the world to us! we are eternally grateful to have had her as our wedding planner. Thank you Victoria, we love you! Xxxx -
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Georgina C. Sent on 06/19/2022Unbelievable
There are wedding planners and then there's Victoria. From start to finish, Victoria was absolutely amazing and led us through to our most perfect wedding.
What is impressive about Victoria is that she has not only stuck with us through two cancelled wedding dates (due to covid), but she will have had many other clients with the same issue and this has resulted in her having an unimaginably busy wedding season. But no matter how busy she is, she always makes sure that the job is done to perfection.
If you are planning a wedding and need a planner, rest assured that Victoria is an incredibly hard worker & an expert at what she does.
Thank you Victoria.
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