Wedding in Cortina - wedding planner - Northern Italy

Why book?

WeddinginCortina creates refined, deeply personal destination weddings in the Italian Dolomites for couples who value beauty, authenticity and an exceptional sense of place. Founded by Viviana Verzi Reatti, 15 years ago, the studio combines local expertise, international experience and a highly personalised approach to planning and design. From iconic mountain settings to intimate celebrations surrounded by the dramatic landscape of the Dolomites, every wedding is thoughtfully curated around the couple, their story and the experience they want to share with their guests. With a trusted network of local vendors and an in-depth knowledge of the destination, Viviana guides international couples through every stage of the planning process, transforming the complexity of getting married abroad into a seamless and beautifully considered experience. The result is never a copy of someone else’s wedding, but a celebration that feels unmistakably yours — elegant, meaningful and naturally connected to one of Italy’s most extraordinary destinations.

Reviewed by Junebug Weddings

Q&A

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How did you get your start in the wedding industry?

2014

Couples hire you because…

Couples trust WeddinginCortina because they are not simply hiring a wedding planner — they are choosing someone who truly knows the Dolomites. With years of experience planning destination weddings in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Viviana offers something that cannot be found in a guidebook: deep local knowledge, trusted relationships with the best professionals in the area, and a clear understanding of what works — and what doesn’t — when planning a wedding in the mountains. International couples also value having one dedicated person by their side from the first conversation to the wedding day. Someone who listens, anticipates challenges, manages the details and gives clear, realistic advice throughout the entire process. Every wedding is approached individually, with no standard formulas or copy-and-paste solutions. The goal is to create a celebration that reflects the couple while making the most of this extraordinary destination.

What is your communication style?

By whatsapp, email, video call

Describe the personalities of the couples you get along best with.

I connect best with couples who are curious, open-minded and genuinely excited about creating an experience that feels personal to them. They usually appreciate thoughtful design, beautiful details and a strong sense of place, but they also understand that the best weddings are not about perfection — they are about atmosphere, emotion and the people they are sharing the day with. I especially enjoy working with couples who trust the process, value honest advice and see their planner as a true partner. They are decisive without being rigid, sophisticated without being overly formal, and happy to embrace the unexpected moments that often make a destination wedding unforgettable. Most of all, they want their wedding to feel like them not like something they have seen a hundred times before.

How did you get your start in the wedding industry?

My journey into the wedding industry began long before I started planning weddings. I come from the worlds of design, cinema and large-scale events, environments that taught me how to think visually, manage complex productions and pay attention to every detail that shapes an experience. Over time, I realized that weddings brought together everything I loved most about those worlds: storytelling, atmosphere, design, logistics and human connection. That naturally led me to destination weddings in Cortina d’Ampezzo and the Dolomites, where I could combine my creative background with deep local knowledge and a highly personal approach. Today, I see every wedding almost like a production with its own narrative, rhythm and visual identity but always centered on the couple and on creating something that feels completely authentic to them.

What is your specialty or personal style?

I would describe my personality as calm, intuitive and very detail-oriented. I am naturally organized and decisive, but I also believe in listening carefully and understanding what really matters to each couple. I bring a strong creative eye from my background in design, cinema and large-scale events, while staying practical, grounded and focused on making the entire experience feel effortless for my clients. I am warm but straightforward, and I value trust, honesty and clear communication. I like couples to feel supported, understood and completely confident that someone is always looking at the bigger picture and the smallest details.

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