What an Italian wedding will cost in 2026
The million dollar question! The honest answer is with each wedding so unique and each region so different, wedding prices range drastically. However, if you are deciding whether to go down an Italian wedding route - we can tell you this: prices are quite stable for 2025/26, thank goodness!
For all vendors, there are a huge range of factors which will significantly alter pricing, including the fee model they are using (flat fee, %age, commission), the scope of your wedding, their experience and skills.
Never wonder how much you should be paying for vendors
Exclusive to The Club access The Pricing Guide - designed by planners just for you. It breaks down the cost of every vendor, across each region of Italy; plus, bonus advice you need to know when making these important decisions.
Venue
As a guide, we can split venue costs into day, 3 day rental and their additional fee.
Venue day rental - 6,000-30,000 euro (average 12,000 euro)
Venue 3 nights - 8,000-70,000 euro (average 25,000 euro)
Venue fee - 2000-5000 euro
Sicilian Venue Tenuta Savoca
Food & Drink
Catering for 80 guests: @ 200 euro pp, excluding bar
Bar for 80 guests (3-4 hrs) @ 50 euro pp
Pre/post event catering - 60-150 euro pp (average 70 euro)
Price per person will range depending on the number of guests. i.e. increasing guest number might bring the price per person down.
Photo: SUEGRAPHY
Photo + Video
Photographer - 3000-20,000 euro (average 6000 euro)
Videographer - 3000-20,000 euro (average 7000 euro)
If you are trying to keep costs down, consider a photo/video duo. Find your dream team from our Directory of trusted vendors.
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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