Efffetti Wedding Planners and Events in Italy, Tuscany

Of all the wedding planners we corresponded with, Efffetti was the quickest to reply with the most comprehensive explanation of what was needed of us. It really felt like a 24-hr service, they were available ALL THE TIME. We could not have picked a more reliable and genuinely helpful coordinator. We never felt the stress that we surely brought upon them with all our drama; it was always always friendly, courteous, helpful, sincere... perfect!! We cannot thank them enough!!! They are and will always be highly recommended. Should be at the top of anyone's list even. Our trip to Italy would not have been as memorable without them. Special thank you to Francesca, who we absolutely adore!

Janelle and Bryan

My wife Nat and I would highly recommend Efffetti Wedding Planners for anyone considering getting married in Tuscany; we would especially recommend them for foreigners looking to marry there, like us. Francesca and Max seamlessly arranged the highly important legal and religious processes that need to be followed to allow us to be married legally in a catholic service, without us having to worry. The setting, accommodation, and all other guidance they suggested and provided us with was quite literally perfect for our needs, number of guests, and budget. One of the most important things to say about Efffetti, is that despite an extremely difficult and unforeseen external circumstance that occurred immediately before our wedding service, the Efffetti Team handled the situation masterfully and in the end our day turned out to be positively unforgettable as a result. We owe Francesca and Max a massive 'Thank You' for what they did for us, and we would unreservedly recommend their service to anyone.

After visiting Florence it was the only venue we could imagine for our wedding. We looked online and emailed four wedding planners that offered the service of arranging it. Of those, two never replied, one just sent a price list and Effetti replied asking what we wanted from our wedding and what they could do, showing an enthusiasm for our wedding which mirrored our own. From then on we didn’t even consider anyone else and thank goodness. Over the two years of planning, we had almost constant contact with Francesca and I have nothing but positives to say.
In the beginning there was only a loose idea of what we wanted and Francesca helped expand our vision with experience and knowledge. She always acknowledged and replied to emails, offering friendly practical advice.
About a year before the wedding, we returned to Florence and met Francesca and Massimilliano and went to see Residenza Casanuova (a 5* apartment) and Dei Frescobaldi (a specialist wine restaurant) which they recommended and wow to both! We also went to visit the Salla Rosso at Pallazzo Vecchio where the wedding would take place, and again…WOW! We never felt as if we were being railroaded into any of their suggestions, they were just what we had hoped for. That also goes for the hairdresser and photographer, both of whom were exceptionally good.
So that was the easy bit sorted. Where and when!
Over the next year we had to deal with Registrars in England and Italian bureaucracy needed dealing with as Italian paperwork is a joy to behold! All we can say is thank goodness for Francesca (and Max). Our involvement was essentially following her directions and sending what she asked for. Thanks to her knowledge and expertise it was made easy and stress-free for us, meaning we could concentrate on the logistics of arranging a wedding for around 40 people to attend 1000 miles away.
As the wedding neared, we didn’t have constant demands for money from the different parties. In fact we paid deposits about 6 months ahead and that was pretty much it until the wedding!! And as more questions occurred, Francesca just dealt with them and, about a month before, she sent us the itinerary for the wedding including prices and outstanding payments which were due on the day.
We had to be in Florence two days before the wedding to sign a declaration at the Town Hall. We met Francesca and again she just led us through it and translated everything so we were clear on what was going on. Apart from being totally efficient, she is a complete delight and we chatted for ages after about all sorts.
On the day of the wedding, Francesca was at the Residence early to supervise the hair, taxis, flowers, Photographer and the whole of the bride’s party whilst Massimilliano met the groom’s party at the restaurant so we could set up our favours and confirm last minute details with Francesco (the Head Waiter) who is an absolute star. He then supervised getting everyone in before the bride arrived. After the wedding, they sorted getting the guests into the restaurant for aperitifs whilst Rosa (the Photographer) marched the two of us round Florence for photographs to the cheers and clapping of hundreds of tourists. As embarrassing as that sounds, it’s something we will cherish as everyone was so kind and friendly. The Carousel was a particularly hilarious high point!!
Francesca and Massimilliano met us back at the restaurant and we went in for our meal which I’m not sure I have the words to describe. Francesco and his staff are amazing, the food simply out of this world and the way they suit the wine to each dish, utterly divine.
Francesca stayed until the end of the meal to ensure all was perfect. And it was.
There’s no getting away from the fact that you do have to pay for the service and I would tender a quote at this point. “A cynic knows the cost of everything and the value of nothing” Essentially, to us, the service Effetti provided was worth every penny as they made sure our special day was a complete dream. The only hiccup we had was the best man’s shoes!! (but that’s another story)
If you are considering getting married in Tuscany (and we recommend you do), contact Effetti.
There really is nothing else to say.

I was worried that planning a wedding abroad in a country where I don't speak the language would be stressful and complicated. But I cannot believe how stress-free and easy Francesca and Massimiliano made every step of the process. They are AMAZING! We are Americans who married in Italy in a Catholic- legally recognized ceremony -so there was a lot paperwork but the process was made so easy. We had help at every turn. We are so grateful for all that they did for us! I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful the entire trip and event were. Every time we had a question or concern, they were readily available and responded quickly. They are wonderful people and they are extremely organized planners. Every detail was taken care of and executed with finesse. We will truly be forever thankful to have met them and worked with them!
-Michelle + Spence

Andrew and I had the most amazing wedding. It's quite daunting to book a wedding abroad without knowing the area so it was geat to have an expert who could help and advise without us seeing things. it was especailly lovely to have someone who was genuinly interested in the wedding too rather than just selling us extras! We felt completely confident in Francesca to recommend and book our wedding for us. We were extremely pleased with the church - it was beautiful. We had visited about 8 months before our wedding day to check out the accomodation and reception venue however we hadnt visited the church. When i first started to plan the wedding, i was overwhelmed with choice of location etc. I told Efffetti what we wanted and they came back with a selection of places tailored to what we wanted to help make our decision a lot easier. Their expertise in arranging a catholic weddnig was also brilliant. I would certainly recommend them to anyone and we couldnt have done it without them. Thank you so much Francesca and Massimiliano - you were brilliant! xx

Dear Francesca and Massimiliano, we can't thank you enough for all of your help with our wedding in Lucca, we couldn't believe how smoothly everything went, it was perfect. You do get a bit nervous when you're trying to organise the most important day in your life especially when you are not in the same country and are handing the responsibility over to someone else, but we had nothing to worry about. When we met you we felt totally relaxed that everything seemed organised just how we wanted it. You had looked after everything we had requested and also things we had forgotten about. We want to also thank you so much for sorting out our marriage certificates and for sending us the photos you took. The hairdresser you booked was also amazing. If we ever know of anyone who is wanting to get married in Italy we would recommend you to them in an instant. Thank you again for making our day truly amazing it wouldn't have been the same without your help. Love Justine & Dean xx

Flawlessly organised, and genuinely lovely people: Francesca and Max not only made sure that our wedding day ran smoothly and wonderfully, but they were an absolute joy to get to know. It was like old friends arranging your wedding day. We recommend them whole-heartedly and absolutely to anyone who wants to make sure their day is truly special.

Francescan and Massimiliano are wonderful to partner with to plan and organize the details of your wedding. I was very apprehensive selecting a wedding planner via the internet but after careful consideration and reference checking, I felt comfortable most with Francesca. Honestly, Effetti won our business since they were so responsive and sincerely appeared to be committed to knowing us as a couple and wanting to give us exactly what we asked for and made sure they researched options to give us good options and cost estimates.

After meeting them both, we feel like we make life long friends. Thank you both Francesca and Massimiliano!

Thank you so much for your help and making our day so very special.

Your friends Ruth and Will Herold

This wedding planner went above and beyond. She not only helped me choose the most beautiful venue for my special day, she also added a few small personal touches that really helped to make the day the most magical day of my life. Thank you so much for helping me have the wedding of my dreams.

Once we had decided we wanted to get married in Tuscany I did a lot of research into cost etc, and was a bit daunted by how many wedding planners wanted to organise a huge wedding, reception and even your accomodation, which obviously created a massive bill! There were very few who seemed to be interested in just organising a small ceremony and reception, until I found Francesca! From the first time we spoke I knew she would do exactly what we wanted, it made no difference that what we wanted was tiny, and give it the same attention as she would have done a huge wedding!

In reality she surpassed all of our expectations, she was available at all times to answer any (sometimes extremely silly!) questions we had, and never treated us as though we were being a pain in the rear! As a result we had the most amazing time in Tuscany, and our wedding day was the best day of both our lives. Francesca and Max were both so supportive and we feel as though we have made friends over and above it being a service that they provided.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Francesca and Efffetti wholeheartedly, no matter how big or small your wedding is you will be treated as though you are their only client.

We got married earlier this year in a wonderful small town in Tuscany. A last minute change of plans meant we didn't have much time to get it organised. We didn't know if it was going to be possible at such short notice but I found the best wedding planner ever, that made the whole wedding and planning so simple and so special. Efffetti were very quick to respond to my request and I could not recommend them highly enough. Even though our wedding was a small affair they never once made us feel as if it were less important to them. If anything we felt more looked after. Every detail had been thought through and we were so well looked after when we arrived in Italy, from being taken to the hairdresser to finding a tailor for a last minute suit adjustment on the actual wedding day! It was such a perfect day for us, and it was all thanks to Efffetti and their kindness and professionalism.

I spent lots of time researching online and through email potential wedding planning services. I was going at hiring a planner "blind" as that I had no contacts to rely on for recommendations. I was at a point of frustration with other companies not responding to requests, or if I did get a reply, not considering my budget.
However, when I found Francesca, I felt immediately at ease. She was nothing but warm, friendly, understanding of my vision and budget. Most importantly, she was accessible. This was so important given I am in Canada, speak no Italian, and had time change considerations. Nor have I been to the country! I needn't have feared, for Francesca was so flexible with skype emails, not to mention prompt responses to my emails, and to update me on progress before I would even have a chance to ask!
My wedding experience was amazing, more then I could have dreamed of. She did wonders with flowers, transportation, translating, coordinating- everything! Everyone who attended continues to rave about both Francesca and Max, and I feel the same way!

Should anyone require more detailed information about the ceremony or services I used, please contact contact me via Efffetti!
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They really made our day fabulous! Tuscany is amazing but we could not do it without our angel Francesca! Thanks thanks thanks

We used Efffetti for our young style non conventional destination wedding in Tuscany. They were great, and submitted us great new ideas. They were absolutely fantastic and made the whole thing stress-free, which is what we expected from a WP. I absolutely recommend them

I've been working with Francesca and Massimiliano in the last two years,I can say that we share the same spirit in taking care of the couples, we like to work hard behind the scenes with a big smile on our face! Francesca has a fresh and light approach on organizing things and every event she is in flows with joy and elegance.