For couples who wish to share their special day with a select group of family and friends, our Intimate Weddings offer the perfect solution. With guest lists, that is around 40 people, we help you create a wedding that’s intimate yet full of joy. Whether it’s an elegant ceremony in the heart of Rome, a romantic celebration in Greece or a chic gathering on the French Riviera, we curate each element of your wedding to reflect your style and story. Our team will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring flawless execution and a celebration that’s as relaxed and memorable as it is beautiful.
An elopement with La Contesse is designed for couples who desire a private wedding experience. With only the two of you or a maximum of 5 guests, our elopement services focus on simplicity and elegance. You’ll exchange vows in some of the world’s most breathtaking locations—whether that’s a secluded beach in Greece, a historical vineyard in Tuscany, or a chic rooftop in Paris. We believe that the most beautiful moments are often the simplest, which is why every detail of your elopement will be tailored to create a meaningful, unforgettable experience.
Every one-of-a-kind experience is driven by your uniqueness. Let us tell a story of a journey told in a layering of memories.
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La Contesse wedding planning & design process feel effortless, authentic, and truly personal, while delivering stunning, heartfelt celebrations in breathtaking destinations.
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We root for your love, go crazy for your dream day, and make the impossible possible—because your wedding should be as unique as you are.
Let’s Create a Wedding That’s Uniquely Yours
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Full Planning & Design Production
Venue & Location Sourcing
Floral Design & Décor
Vendor Coordination
Timeline & Budget Management
On-the-Day Coordination
Bespoke Catering
Hair & Makeup Professionals
Photography & Videography
Entertainment
Transportation
Guest Concierge & Gifting
Pre & Post-Wedding events
Honeymoon Planning
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A Personalized Connection: Every couple’s story is at the heart of the planning process. At La Contesse, we design experiences, not just weddings. We limit the number of weddings we take on each year, ensuring each couple receives our full attention. Your wedding will be carefully tailored to your vision and budget, with every detail managed for a seamless experience.
Cultural Expertise: With extensive knowledge of the destinations we serve, La Contesse offers authentic, immersive wedding experiences. We’ve built relationships with trusted vendors in these regions, allowing us to design unique events that blend local culture with luxury. We spot potential challenges early on, saving you time and stress.
Seamless Planning: We specialize in creating stress-free weddings that stay within budget. From on-site coordination to vendor management, we’ve handled every detail, so you don’t have to. With years of experience in the destination wedding industry, we anticipate issues before they arise, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Thoughtful Design: Each wedding with La Contesse is a bespoke creation. Our design approach is rooted in blending your unique style with practical solutions, ensuring every detail is perfectly aligned with your vision. We focus on creating experiences that resonate with meaning, elevating your wedding into a celebration that feels as personal as it does stunning.
A Joyful Journey: Wedding planning should be fun, not overwhelming. Planning your wedding should be a joyous experience. At La Contesse, we handle the logistics and coordination, allowing you to enjoy every moment. Our hands-on approach ensures smooth communication and a seamless process, making your wedding journey as memorable as the big day itself.
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the planning
Destination Experiences
Beyond the Wedding Day
With La Contesse, your wedding isn’t just a day—it’s an experience you and your guests will treasure forever. Imagine arriving in a breathtaking destination, where every moment is thoughtfully planned to reflect your story. From a welcome dinner under the Tuscan stars that sets the tone for an unforgettable celebration, to heartfelt vows exchanged on a cliffside in Santorini, to a joyful farewell brunch in a sunlit Moroccan riad—every moment feels effortlessly magical.
Your guests won’t just attend your wedding; they’ll be part of an extraordinary journey. They’ll savor local cuisine, explore beautiful new locations, and feel the warmth of an experience designed with their joy in mind. Whether it’s a weekend retreat filled with laughter and connection or a series of intimate events woven together, every detail is crafted to create memories that will be shared and cherished for years to come.
And when the celebration ends, your adventure together can continue with a tailored honeymoon experience. Whether it’s sailing the turquoise waters of Greece, indulging in vineyard tours in Portugal, or wandering the cobblestone streets of a quiet French village, I’ll help you begin your marriage with the same beauty and joy that defined your wedding day.
Welcome Dinner Coordination
Farewell Brunch
Activity Planning for Guests
Honeymoon Planning
Personalized Itineraries
Luxury Accommodations
Special Experiences for Two
Group Excursions
Cultural Immersion
Luxury Transport Services
Concierge Services
Coordination for Activities
Support
We follow your love wherever it may take us!
For intimate weddings, we offer on-site coordination to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day, no matter the location.
For elopements, whether we travel depends on the size and complexity of the event. However, we’ll always provide a dedicated on-the-day coordinator to ensure everything goes perfectly, wherever you choose to say "I do."
Elopements are often more intimate and streamlined, meaning they typically require less time to plan. 6 to 9 months in advance is usually enough time to secure the location, photographer, and celebrant. The beauty of an elopement is its flexibility.
On the other hand, if you're planning a larger destination wedding with multiple guests, a more detailed timeline is needed. It's recommended to start planning 12 to 18 months in advance. This allows time to: secure your venue and vendors, coordinate guest travel and accommodations and design the experience.
In either case, the sooner you begin the planning process, the more options and flexibility you’ll have.
The cost of a wedding can vary significantly based on several factors, including the destination, time of year, guest count, and your vision for the day. For a destination wedding, prices can range widely depending on the location, the type of vendors, and the experience you want to create.
For elopements, the cost is typically around €8,000. However, the final cost depends on your choices—such as the location, additional services (like photography, transport, and florals), and whether you want a more luxurious or intimate experience.
In the end, the cost of your wedding or elopement will be shaped by your unique vision and the elements you wish to include, which is why we always work with you to create a personalized, budget-friendly plan that brings your dreams to life.
Because our team operates in various destinations, we have often encountered so many challenges for the couples that what to get married legally abroad. This is due to the local regulations of each country.
The only location where we can take care of the legal documentations is in Greece, where our legal team will take care of the paperwork, and recognizes as well LGTBQ weddings.
Usually, our amazing couples do the legal wedding in their home country, and choose a celebrant for their destination wedding where they perform their Symbolic Ceremony.
Venue coordinators focus on the logistics of the venue itself—ensuring the space is set up and the event runs smoothly within the venue. A wedding planner, on the other hand, coordinates everything, from vendor management and timeline creation to overall design and on-the-day coordination.
You can check our blog to get more insight on the different planner roles.
