It was always a dream of ours to get married abroad and Italy was our chosen destination. We started surfing the net for potential reception venues and churches and the grandeur of the whole planning soon became apparent!

We came across a few wedding planning services, asked for quotes etc, but right from the word go one company stood out miles ahead of the rest....Wed In Rome. Although it was just an email, we could tell that this company was different from the rest...they cared about our wedding. It wasn't just another wedding. It was ours and it was just as important to Wed In Rome to get everything right, as it was to us. Pam and Sheila were extremely professional throughout the process yet there was a warmth and friendliness that made us feel completely at ease and we trusted them 100%.

We decided to take up the 'come and see' offer and it is the best thing we could have done! We were both quite nervous about meeting Sheila for the first time but as soon as she arrived at our hotel, she put us at ease and within no time we were all talking like old friends reunited. Sheila shared our enthusiasm and excitement and this was so reassuring for us. We had sent a comprehensive list of what we wanted and what we were looking for in terms of the style of reception venue. In the end, Sheila showed us round 4 venues which fitted the bill to the 'T' and then she threw in a 'wild card'. Once we returned home we had the hardest decisions to make but it was the wild card which won. We opted for a church wedding in Rome centre (the absolutely spectacular church of San Marco Evangalista al Campidoglio) and a reception outside of the centre overlooking the stunning Lago Albano. In fact the decision process was probably the most stressful part of our wedding. The rest was all taken care of by Sheila and Pam.

Nothing was too much for them and the speed at which they responded to our many emails was remarkable.

We had a group of 80 guests flying into Rome over a couple of days for the wedding. As we were staying out by Lago Albano, Sheila arranged transport for them from the airport and even came to pick up a large group of our guests who arrived late at night. Sheila also managed to retreive forgotten luggage from the shuttle bus without even batting an eyelid! Nothing was a problem for her and this was invaluable as we had nothing to stress over...all was taken care of for us.

Alongside Sheila on our wedding day was Pam's fantastic husband David. His company was enjoyed by all our guests and once again, David was more like a friend to everyone than a 'wedding planner'.

Sheila booked Danilo for our photographs and he was absolutely great. He kept us laughing yet was not intrusive at all and let us enjoy the time we had together away from the rest of the wedding party as we went round the spectacular sights of Rome having our wedding photos taken.

Working hard too was Benadetta, a fantastic young lady who escorted us during the day and kept us on track with our photos.

Before we knew it it was time to say goodbye to David and Sheila and it truly felt like we were saying goodbye to friends.

Our wedding was a day that we will never forget. It was more than we could have wished for. It was a brilliant experience for all of our guests too and we all have the hard working team at Wed In Rome to thank for that!

This is a company that is 100% professional, 100% friendly, 100% trustworthy and 100% worth every penny!!! If we were to do it all again, we wouldn’t waste time looking around. We would head straight to Wed In Rome, and enjoy every minute of the wedding build-up.

Thank you Wed In Rome from the bottom of our hearts. May your business continue to prosper and may you continue making couple's dreams a reality for many years to come!!!

Becca and Keith June 2010

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After having an amazing wedding in May 2010 we can honestly say that without Wed In Rome, none of it would have been possible. If you are considering getting married in Rome there really is nowhere else to go for the ultimate wedding planning experience. Both Sheila and Pam were extremely efficient and professional, constantly updating us on events and bookings, accommodating our every need and making sure we were nothing but happy with every element of the big day. Once in Rome – nothing was too much trouble for Sheila! She met us at the airport, showed us numerous venues, even taking us to a supermarket when we ran out of baby food! We felt totally looked after from the beginning of our experience to the very end ..and even beyond! We left a few belongings behind in church and Sheila kindly posted them back to England for us…outstanding service. We can only thank Wed in Rome from the bottom of our hearts for a truly exceptional day. Emma and Andy May 2010

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When we decided to get married in Rome, we browsed online for several hours looking at what different organisers had to offer, but as soon as we came across "Wed In Rome" we just knew this was for us! From day one, Pam dealt with all of our questions very swiftly and we were really confident that this would be the company to make our wedding plans come to life! It only took a little correspondence between Pam and ourselves before we paid our deposit and started to get really excited about organising a dream wedding in a beautiful location. We sent so many emails back and forth to Pam and to Sheila, asking for advice on the different restaurants in Rome, the venues for the ceremony, Wedding cakes, bouquets, photographs, etc .. and we always received prompt replies with detailed responses to help us make our choices without any doubts to ensure we got everything that we wanted for our special day. If we changed our minds on anything, there was never any indication or hint of either of these 2 wonderful ladies feeling put out to accommodate our wishes, which was fabulous and we felt in control the whole time, whilst the stress of the planning was left to them.

Soon after we arrived in Rome, Sheila met us at our rented apartment with a lovely bottle of bubbly for us as a gift, and to introduce herself and go through the plans for our wedding day, and instantly we felt like we'd known her for a long time. She was warm, friendly, full of sparkle and good advice, and helped to put us at ease, leaving the preparations to her, whilst we enjoyed the whole experience of the run up to the big day.

We were married at the Sala Rossa in the Campidoglio on 11th April and WOW what a magical day it all was! Sheila and Pam arrived early that morning to bring my beautiful bouquet round along with my husband’s button hole, these were both perfect and were made completely as I had requested, and were even better than the emailed pictures I had sent as a guide. I could not have chosen a better bouquet if I had gone to the florist myself! Everyone commented on how beautiful it looked. Ricardo was our driver for the day and he was absolutely amazing. He kept me calm in the car, spoke brilliant English and made lots of jokes with us to settle our nerves on the way to the ceremony. We forgot the bouquet and had to go back to get it which did not faze Ricardo one bit! He drove us back to fetch it, and we still arrived at the Sala Rossa in good time!

Sheila kept me calm whilst we waited to enter the Sala Rossa, and she was by my side right up until I walked down the aisle with my dad. She was a great support and I am so pleased she played a part in my special day, because I trusted her, enjoyed her company and felt at ease with her nearby, Ii felt confident that all was well. She was more like a friend to us rather than a wedding planner.

The ceremony was beautiful, and everything we had hoped for, even though it was over with quite quickly. We had hired Danilo to be our photographer for the day and he was amazing. He was great fun, never intrusive, and captured some beautiful moments of our special day for us to keep forever. We had photos at the Forum, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, each location being perfect and we have treasured memories standing in our wedding outfits as Man and Wife for the first time in such a beautiful city. Having the photos taken was a great experience for us as we were alone, able to take in our new status as newly weds, standing at landmarks that took your breath away, and having our huge smiles and embraces caught on camera by the wonderful Danilo.

Our guests were on a coach with Pam’s husband David who was so funny and entertaining, all of our guests loved him! They all said how he had made the day even more special for them as he made jokes with them and took them to many famous sights in Rome while our photos were taken. Once we arrived back at our apartment, we had a few more photographs as we cut the cake and a glass of bubbly, and then it was time for the "Wed In Rome" group to leave. We actually felt a little sad to say our goodbyes.

When we got our disc from Danilo almost a week after our ceremony, we were amazed to discover he had taken over 900 pictures of our wedding, and they were stunning! We felt so very lucky to have had him as our photographer and would highly recommend him to anybody who would like amazing photos to capture special memories. Everybody that has seen our pictures all say that they look very professional and are beautiful. We are so glad we had Danilo!

For anyone looking at getting married in Rome, we would recommend this company 100% and promise you will not be disappointed in any way with the service they provide. They take care of everything, nothing is ever too much trouble, and you are in control of everything you want to achieve for your special day, along with their help to finalise the details. You sit back and enjoy the whole process whilst Pam and Sheila do all the hard work.

These ladies are worth their weight in gold and we will always smile when we remember them and what they both did for us. We had a fairytale wedding in the most beautiful city in the world and without "Wed In Rome" it would never have happened.

I hope you all continue for many years to come and thrive! You make dreams come true and we both want to thank you immensely.

Michelle and Michael April 2010

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When we decided to get married in Rome, Greg and I contacted a couple of companies to get an idea of what was available. It soon became clear that Wed in Rome were by far the best company to deal with. They responded to our initial emails extremely quickly and presented a number of options, complete with detailed prices, something that nobody else properly provided. We took up the offer of meeting Sheila in Rome to see some churches and reception venues and were immediately impressed with how well Sheila understood what we were looking for. At the end of our trip to Rome we had decided on a church, reception venue and photographer. Sheila's local knowledge and experience meant that we were able to make these decisions quickly. Leading up to the wedding, Sheila and Pam were always very prompt and efficient in responding to our many emails and were never put out when we changed our minds over various things. We always had complete confidence that they had everything under control and it took the stress out of the planning for us. On the day, all of their hard work paid off with everything running very smoothly for ourselves and our 75 guests. Every detail had been taken care of, the table decorations at the reception, the organist and soloist, the flowers, everything was just as we wanted it and we had a fantastic day.

We would recommend Wed in Rome to anyone looking to getting married in Italy, we really didn't expect such a professional and personal service and will always be grateful to Pam and Sheila for making our wedding in Rome so special.

Kate and Greg October 2009

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Firstly, we just want to say a huge huge thank you to you, Barbara and Tony for helping to make our wedding day one of the most memorable days of our lives. It was truly an amazing and special day for all three of us and your assistance with Holly was greatly appreciated. Throughout the whole day and in fact the previous months, your attention to our needs was second to none. We both felt completely comfortable with all of the arrangements you had made for us and we knew from very early on we were in safe hands! Your professionalism stood out but yet you were very personal which we both feel made all the difference. It was such a pleasure to have met you and to have let you look after our wedding day. We were so happy with all of the services provided on the day. Everybody was so understanding and professional which was greatly appreciated. Honestly, we can not thank you all enough. Elaine and Colm October 2009

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On behalf of Robin and myself I would like to sincerely thank both you and Pam for organising everything - we think you did a truly wonderful job- we were absolutely delighted with how everything went. We all really enjoyed the choice of restaurant - they could not do enough for us. Geraldine and Robin September 2009

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From the moment we found Wed in Rome we knew they were the ones for us! We felt reassured that there was a representative in both Rome and the UK and the initial response we received from Pam after our first enquiry was extremely prompt and gave us the exact details were needed to start out with. We loved the idea of the 'come and see' offer and took this up in Sept ember 2008, 12 months before our wedding was due to take place. It was fantastic to put a face to the name and meet with Sheila after organising the initial details of the wedding via email and phone. We could not have been happier with the 'come and see' visit; any worries about an overseas wedding were completely dispelled by Sheila and we felt so comfortable in the hands of both herself, Pam and the entire WiR team.

The following months of preparation were handled exceptionally well and any requests or amendments were dealt with seamlessly with the utmost care and attention given at all times. We were always made to feel as though we were the only couple getting married with WiR in September 2009!

When our wedding day arrived it was absolutely perfect and we really cannot express how amazing the experience was from start to finish. Every detail was taken care of and we were both completely relaxed throughout the entire day. Ourselves, family and friends all commented on how Wed in Rome handled the day. Everyone who attended our Wed in Rome wedding are now left with many wonderful memories to treasure for years to come.

We love looking back at our wedding photos and reliving our magical day and now we're looking forward to returning to Rome in September 2010 to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary in the city that will be eternally special to us both.

We wouldn't hesitate in the slightest to recommend Wed-in-Rome to our family and friends should any of them decide to follow in our footsteps and marry in Italy in the future. We thank Sheila and Pam and all of our WiR friends from the bottom of our hearts for making it possible for us to live the day we dreamt about since getting engaged.

Nina and David September 2009

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We really don’t know where to begin thanking you for making our wedding day so magical. We never thought for one moment that we could feel this way and it’s all down to you and the wonderfully professional, yet personal, way in which you organised everything for us. We felt confident right from our first discussions with you and Pam and were very impressed with the extremely professional, efficient and caring way in which you helped us decide on our wedding day needs. The day we spent in Rome with you looking at wedding venues and areas for photographs was invaluable. Our confidence in you was rewarded tenfold from the moment we arrived in Rome and were greeted by Ricardo who made us feel like very special people. His professional, yet friendly, ways and knowledge of the city were like a breath of fresh air. We were beginning to feel that our wedding was being arranged by wedding professionals who are dear friends.

We had decided to have a small wedding in Rome because we wanted a personal, fuss free day where Roger and I could make our vows and reaffirm our commitment to each other in a way we felt we couldn’t in a civil service in the UK. You fulfilled – no exceeded - all of our expectations – our wedding day was magical – from the moment you delivered my bouquet and flowers to the hotel (and fitted them to the lapels and handbags) to the time we arrived back at our hotel. At our time of life we never thought our wedding would make us feel like teenagers again but it did – and we still feel that way.

As with the first part of the day our celebratory meal at the Ristorante l’Archeologia was superb. From the moment we arrived the food and service were excellent and exceeded all expectations. Even the drive back to the hotel after our meal was excellent – Ricardo chose a route where we could see ‘the sights’ floodlit – it was wonderful and even though he wasn’t feeling very well he still remained very cheerful.

We are very aware Sheila that none of this would have happened so smoothly and efficiently without you – you were wonderful and we hope that we can meet again one day – perhaps on our first wedding anniversary – back in Rome.

Once again sincere thanks to you and everyone at Wed-in-Rome for a magical wedding day.

Ann and Roger September 2009

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Just a quick note to say thank you for making our wedding day so special, it really was a dream come true! The meal at Hotel Raphael was incredible and the view was breathtaking!

Thank you for making the organisation of the wedding so easy, people always told me that getting married was stressful but I have to say I didn't find it to be that way.

The service you provided myself and John was outstanding and we felt we were able to contact you at any time with any query! Regardless of how small! Your replies were always prompt and detailed so that on the day we had no surprises!

Once again thank so much for arranging the wedding of our dreams!

Lauren and John September 2009

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Thank you! Thank you! Thanks to Pam, Sheila, Ricardo & Marco!!! We can't thank you enough! I have meant before now to send you an email or a card via post. Things have been absolutely hectic sense we got back but we had such a wonderful time in Rome and Wed-In-Rome helped make our trip such a special event. Everyone that has seen the pictures have just loved them. They well exceeded our expectations. Please tell Marco thank you for getting us the pictures so soon; they were so beautiful. You made the process absolutely seamless for us and we appreciated all of your hard work.

Stacy and Tim September 2009

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When Joe and I decided that we wanted to get married in Rome we knew that it wasn’t going to be an easy task to find an English speaking company that was reliable. We narrowed our search down to three potential companies, one being Wed-In-Rome, the other two identified on the net. We dismissed the other two originations very quickly as we didn’t get the personal service or speed of attention which Wed-In-Rome gave us. Our responses from Pam on the original requests were speedy and very personal, far from an automated response we had previously experienced. We arranged to meet Sheila in Rome after a few months where she picked us up from our hotel and took us to two potential wedding ceremony and reception venues. From the previous correspondence Sheila knew roughly what we wanted and the two options were exactly the sorts of venues we were looking for. Sheila was very professional in her approach and was really helpful in assisting us in our decision making; Sheila’s local knowledge put us at ease in making our decisions. During the months leading up to the wedding Pam and Sheila both provided swift responses to questions and queries which we had either about the day itself or potential changes to plan. We always knew what we were paying for and what was included so there were never any surprises.

We had our hearts set on a 4th July 2009 wedding at the Piazza Campidoglio and the reception at the L’Archeologia restaurant with 45 guests. During the morning of the wedding day up until the reception Sheila and the rest of the Wed-In-Rome team ensured the whole day went smoothly and we had the most fantastic day. What worked particularly well was having David on the coach with the guests transporting them from the ceremony to the reception, all the guests commented on David’s excellent commentary on the local area as they made their journey.

We couldn’t recommend Wed-In-Rome highly enough; if we could get married again we wouldn’t think twice in contacting Pam, Sheila and the rest of the team.

Laura and Joe July 2009

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We would both just like to thank you so much for everything that you did for us. The day was exactly how we imagined - relaxed and stress free. In the months leading up to the wedding everyone was asking us if we were all organised, and every time we replied 'absolutely' as there was very little for us to do. We were able to focus on what was important instead of getting swept up in a wedding frenzy. Obviously all of the hard work was done by you and we very much appreciate that. Emma and Kevin April 2009

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The service provided by Wed-in-Rome was 1st class right from our initial contact. We were sceptical at first about using an internet company but straight away it was clear that we had nothing to worry about. Whatever we asked for was never a problem and we would urge all couples to take advantage of the ‘come and see’ offer. We had an amazing time in Rome with Sheila; she took us to look at the church we had chosen and then various different restaurants to have our reception and even different hotels. We found planning our wedding with Sheila and Pam totally stress free, we put all our trust in them and it was like having friends on board to sort everything out, we had a party when we got home and that was more stressful than the wedding day!! Emails were answered straight away and nothing was too much for them, if they couldn’t do something straight away we would still have an email and our minds put at rest that it was being dealt with. We got married in May at the Santa Costanza church and had a meal after at the L’Archeologia Restaurant and the day was absolutely perfect in every way. We booked our Mum’s, sisters and bridesmaids in to have their hair done at the same time as me and it was just our little party in the salon. We were all pampered and treated like royalty! Massimo was amazing and I nearly cried when I saw my hair, a few of us also had our make up and nails done. Marco the photographer and his assistant came to the hotel to take photos of us getting ready, photos leaving the hotel and then he got to the church to take shots of us arriving, he has taken some truly spectacular photos that we shall treasure forever. I also need to mention the staff at the restaurant especially Roberto who couldn’t do enough for us and the food was amazing!

Being driven around Rome in our beautiful vintage triumph was also incredible, people were waving and taking photos of us, we felt like celebrities!! And while we went to a few locations for our photos our guests went on a guided tour of Rome with David and our guests tell us that David was brilliant. Many of our guests said that ours was the best wedding they have ever been to.

We can not put into words how grateful we are to the Wed-in-Rome team but especially to Sheila, who was there in Rome to sort everything out for us, you have a special quality and your attention to detail is second to none. Thank you for making our wedding day the most remarkable, unforgettable day of our lives.

Hayley and Gerard May 2009

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It had always been Katherine’s dream to get married in Rome. However, having chosen Rome as the wedding location, after a little bit of research we quickly found out that this would be a daunting task to organise, and felt that some help would be necessary. We used the internet to look for wedding planners, and found Wed-in-Rome amongst others. We decided to take advantage of their free come and look visit offer, and were met at the airport by Sheila, who was very friendly and professional from the outset.

During this visit Sheila took us to several churches and reception venues. We wanted a small wedding party (9 guests + ourselves) and we settled on a lovely little chapel, San Tommaso in Formis, not too far from the Colosseum, as the church. We also chose the L’Olimpo rooftop restaurant at the Hotel Bernini Bristol with its magnificent views across Rome as the reception venue.

In the weeks and months prior to the wedding, Sheila and Pam were a big help helping to organise almost every aspect of our wedding, from the legal side of things to the booking of flowers and the wedding car. We had numerous conversations both on the telephone and through e-mail and Sheila and Pam were invaluable throughout.

When the big day finally arrived, it was Katherine’s dream come true. We had a wonderful soloist, accompanied by a talented violinist and church organist, which together with the church helped create a joyous occasion. Our English-speaking priest, Father Albert, made us feel very relaxed and conducted a beautiful mass. After the ceremony, we were able to have photographs in the beautiful park and gardens adjacent to the church, before being taken in our wedding car, a classic Jaguar Mk II, for further pictures by the Colisseum and the Pantheon. Being driven in the back of this car around the streets of Rome attracted a lot of attention - it was great feeling famous for a short while. The ambience, quality of the service and the food at the reception venue helped to complete a fabulous day that was enjoyed by all.

This day could not have turned out the way it did without the efforts of Sheila and the Wed-in-Rome team, and Katherine would like to give special thanks to Bernadetta for helping her with her dress and ensuring she didn’t get wet when it rained. We would also like to mention the photographer, Simone, who made us feel relaxed, and we now have a set of wonderful photographs to remind us of our special day in Rome.

Katherine and Craig October 2008

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We could not have been happier with the service provided by Sheila, Pam and David from Wed-in-Rome. From the first time we met Sheila to the end of our wonderful wedding day the service was first class all the way. The assistance given was responsive, personal and above all extremely professional - even when we were faced with the horror of a booking falling through 6 weeks before the wedding (not, we hasten to add, the fault of Wed-in-Rome!), Sheila and Pam remained calm and found us an alternative venue at short notice that we actually preferred to our original choice. The wedding day itself could not have run any more smoothly - it was a completely stress free experience and we always felt that we were in the safest hands. Thank you again for the superb service - we would not hesitate to recommend you. Amanda and Ed September 2008

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I can not thank the two of you enough for all you have done to make our wedding day so extraordinary. It all began 9 months ago when my then fiancée and I decided to get married in Italy. What a dream wedding it would be, but where do we start. Being from and living in the United States we were clueless. So my search on the internet began. I researched where I wanted to get married and found the Castle Odescalchi in Bracciano, Italy would be perfect. If it was good enough for Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, it would be good enough for us. Then my search for the perfect wedding planner began. I emailed 5 different wedding planners and the only ones who could get us the Castle Odescalchi were Sheila and Pam; I was literally jumping up and down with excitement. And the special date we requested, 8-8-08, was not easy to get because it is a lucky day as well. You both put my worried mind at ease. I emailed you both every day and I would always get a prompt response within 24 hours. Every detail for that day was attended to and no matter what I requested you both went above and beyond my expectations to fulfill my every wish. It truly took 10 months to plan our wedding, and you both communicated with me every day to organize this special event. The most difficult part of the whole experience was that I completely relied on your judgment for planning such a special event and you carried out each and every desire I asked for. Thanks again so much for everything, I will never forget the wonderful friendship we have made through this whole experience. Alicia and Mike August 2008

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I just want to say a HUGE THANKS for everything you did for us. We had the most amazing wedding day - it was absolutely perfect.

For ages Paul and I had been trying to decide where would be right for us to 'tie the knot'. After a weekend trip to Rome last November I couldn't stop thinking of how it would be the most perfect place to marry but probably not possible. I found numerous websites and sent 3 companies an email. Thankfully, one of those was to you. You replied with the most honest and informative email and I new instantly that you were going to make a dream into reality. Throughout the 6 months leading up to our wedding you guided us, provided us with whatever information we needed and made us feel completely at ease. When Sheila met us the day before our wedding, within minutes I felt like we were with an old friend. So friendly, and completely professional she made us feel so relaxed. We (along with our family and friends) were completely blown away on our wedding day - it was everything and more than I could have ever imagined - I still cant believe it.

Kelly and Paul July 2008

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You may sometimes wonder why you hire a wedding planner. Notwithstanding the fact that we could not have negotiated the Italian legal process without help, how would we have found such wonderful hair stylists and make-up artist, a brilliant young photographer, highly professional translator and, in Ricardo, surely the best driver in Rome?
The real proof though came on the day. Many others on this website have mentioned the professionalism of Wed-in-Rome but every time, absolutely every time we turned to look for something, it had already been done. We can't tell you how well we, and our guests, were looked after by the WiR team, apart from to say that on a day that is supposed to be perfect, everything was.

That's the reason why you should hire these people.

Luan and Richard June 2008

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I have always loved Rome and took Dave on a short weekend break; he fell in love with it too. When he proposed I knew I had to get married in Rome, I contacted you and you talked us through all the options and venues. We had only 6 months until the June wedding date we’d chosen anyway but that wasn’t a problem. We came out in the February for a long weekend and met up with you. We talked about venues, flowers, everything. We chose the Villa Lais for the ceremony. We came out for a week, 5 days before the wedding, to get all the paperwork sorted, it was the easiest thing in the world, an absolute pleasure, and the day went without a hitch, you chose an amazing restaurant for our reception and they made our party feel like the only party there. We’ve returned on our anniversary and went to the same restaurant, still just as amazing!! Our Wedding was a day to remember for us and all our family & friends. Grazie Mille Gemma & Dave June 2008

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From the initial contact with Wed In Rome the service has been way beyond our expectations. We wanted to get married in a foreign country from the outset and the initial proposal of Hong Kong was proving just too difficult to pull off, but as it turns out it could not have worked out any better. Every aspect of our wedding was dealt with by yourselves with the utmost professionalism and thoroughness. I must say Sheila your attention to detail is what really reassured us that we were in safe hands. From the initial meeting there was never a moment of doubt that we would have any problems – and well we knew even if any problems were encountered that you would be able to deal with them! I would recommend, as you did to us, to any future couples to continue to push for the initial visit prior to the wedding, not only to choose the venues etc but also to meet you as that was the real benefit from the visit. From that point on any arranging could be done with the re-assurance that you knew exactly what you were doing and also what we wanted.

The visit did enable us to choose the reception venue and L’archeologia could not have been ANY better. It cannot be praised highly enough, the food was all fab, the staff (esp. Roberto I think his name was) were brilliant and the whole night was a real pleasure. The iPod was a great facility and again there was not one aspect which could be faulted.

I could go through the whole process of every aspect of the day, but there is little need as you know how it all went, but we wanted to say that every person you used to help make our day special were brilliant, the nail people, the hairdressers, the staff at the reception, the church, Lynne, Father Bill, the limo driver and obviously Simone.
The photo’s are a real joy to look at and capture the day brilliantly, we will enjoy looking at those for years and years and again we appreciate all his efforts throughout the day.

All of our guests commented on how brilliant the day was and thought that you guys were all brilliant too. They enjoyed the tour David gave them on the bus and were just amazed with how efficient you were in making sure the day operated smoothly.

Rachel and Mark May 2008

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We were overwhelmed with how you made our day. Despite actually only meeting Sheila and Lee for a matter of hours before the day and Pam and David on the day itself it felt as though we had known each of you for an absolute age and you were quite simply part of the family. As we reconstructed the day over and over the one thing which we kept returning to was how you were at the absolute forefront of every aspect of our day whilst being firmly in the background - ever-present yet utterly unobtrusive. You made us feel truly spoiled and we cannot thank you enough. We believe we managed to achieve a fun and informal day for one and all in the most idyllic surroundings. The Villa Lais was exactly as you said - perfect for a small and intimate ceremony. The Hotel de Russie - worth every penny! Please tell Marinella that from the moment we stepped off the plane to the time we were dropped back at the airport we were made to feel very special. The Hotel is quite simply beautiful. My brother and his wife are already making arrangements to stay there next year to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary! Susan and Gregg April 2008

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After getting engaged on New Years Eve of 2007 we decided that we wanted to do something different for our wedding and getting married abroad seeming like a great idea. We didn't want to go anywhere that was too far away or expensive for friends or family to attend and started thinking of Rome as a possible location.

After a quick search on an internet search engine we found 'Wed-in-Rome' and sent off an enquiry form. We quickly received a reply and it seemed a wedding with all our requirements and within budget was possible. We then decided to take a weekend break in Rome which allowed us to see the fabulous city for ourselves and also meet up with Sheila to explore the possibilities for the ceremony and reception. This 'Come and See' visit was really worthwhile and was absolutely no pressure or sales pitches and exploring various churches and reception venues within would have been enjoyable even if we were in Rome as just tourists and not planning a wedding.

Over the next 14 months we liaised with Sheila and Pam on a regular basis to plan our big day. We were able to change various arrangements as we went along - which is great for indecisive brides! Then finally on April 5th 2008 we had our big day. We had chosen a small chapel San Tommaso in Formis, fairly near the Coliseum, with a courtyard to the front and lovely park behind which was great for photos with the 23 family and friends who travelled with us to Italy. Both the church and the ceremony itself were beautiful. Our English speaking priest was also arranged by Wed-in-Rome and from the flowers to the music from the organist and violinist -everything surpassed our expectations.

While our guests were whisked off to the reception venue we went off for photos at the Coliseum and Trevi fountain which was a surreal experience and gave some really unique wedding photos. We then went on to Ristorante Archeologia for our rustic Italian wedding feast and celebration with family and friends and again everything from the food to the music was more than we could have wished for.

We would whole heartedly recommend Wed-in-Rome. Rome is a wonderful place to get married and Wed-in Rome make the whole process of getting married abroad easy and stress free. They offer a personal but professional service from start to finish and we would recommend their service to anyone wishing to get married in this wonderful city.

We now have the perfect excuse to return to Rome for our anniversaries - we just wish we could get married every year - to each other of course!

Geraldine and Phil April 2008

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... just a little note to say a really BIG thank you for the most wonderful wedding I was ever at! It was simply perfect. The quality of the restaurant in the amount of food and drink and service was 'generosity' and 'the customer is always right'. Sheila was superb. Thank you for a most memorable and well organised event! The reaction of all who were there is the same. Elizabeth and Barry March 2008

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We are just coming back down to earth after having such a fabulous time in Rome.
When we initially thought about getting married in Rome it all seemed rather daunting, what with the distance involved and the paperwork being all in Italian. We cannot thank you enough for making it so easy for us, for listening to what we asked for and ensuring that everything ran smoothly and efficiently on the day. The wedding was absolutely wonderful. The service you provide is just as you described it; personal but very professional. We hope that everyone will return to Rome in 2012 for our 1st proper anniversary!!!! Perhaps we will meet you again then.

Anne and Mick February 2008

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We really had a wonderful day from beginning to end and are indebted to you and Pam for making the day so personal and special and everything run so smoothly. John and Sarah also enjoyed meeting you and sharing our day. We too loved the open top drive thru the streets I just wish we'd captured some on video!
I'm wriitng this email with Roman Holiday in the background and remembering our time in such a beautiful city

Thank you again for making our Wedding Day totally unforgettable.

Catherine and Andrew October 2007

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Now that we are back home and getting settled we can look back with pleasure at our brilliant and truly memorable wedding. Given the perspective of nearly 3 months we have come to realise what a very professional you did. Even I was never seriously stressed!

Thank you! You and Pam did a wonderful job and we will always be grateful for all that you did for us and the many happy memories that you made possible. Memories that we and the family can enjoy for the rest of our lives.

Having decided to to get married in our 70s we thought that a quiet wedding with just the family was required. Perhaps in Derby, Gretna Green even?

No we decided on Rome. This was because we got to hear about Wed-in-Rome. They were brilliant, everything went like clockwork, there as no stress or hassle, nothing was too much trouble. It will be a wedding that we will remember for all the right reasons for the rest of our lives. Even superb weather was provided.

We also managed to throw a coin in the fountain so we will be going back!

John and Audrey August 2007

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We cannot thank you enough for all you did for us on our wedding day. The day actually turned out to be more wonderful than I ever expected it could be. My guests have all said how spectacular the day was and how it’s the best wedding they have ever been to. The whole thing was stress free due to everything being done for us by you which makes the whole thing seem more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend your service to anyone thinking of getting married in Rome.

Jennifer and Andrew September 2007

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We would like to thank you all for your hard work, support and professionalism throughout both the planning and day of our wedding. They say a wedding day is the one day you will remember forever, and we certainly agree that with your help ours certainly was a fantastic, wonderful and definitely a memorable one for us.

Our family and friends would also like to express their sincere thanks for aiding us in the preparations in making the day and our stay in the wonderful city of Rome so perfect.

When we had the initial idea to marry in Rome (January 2006), we thought it would be a difficult task, however finding Wed-in-Rome was the answer to all our questions. Your responses were always prompt and precise, and we felt totally at ease dealing with you all. When visiting Rome in September 2006 to research our dream we had yet to definitely decide to marry here, however upon meeting Sheila with her experience and knowledge she helped to make the decision so much easier. We knew that Rome was the city we wished to marry, and that we would use Wed-In-Rome as our Wedding Planner. From this time everything was organised to perfection. We would definitely recommend Wed-In-Rome.

A mention for David. We hadn't had any dealings with him until a few days before our wedding day. Thanks to both him and Sheila for making everything run so smoothly on the day, we can appreciate it must be stressful getting everything to come together.

A special thanks to Pam for all of her hard work and commitment for making our dream come true.

A special thanks also to Sheila for all of her hard work and commitment over there in Rome.

Could you please pass on our thanks to the photographer and his sister Linda, (the photos are excellent!), the driver Ricardo and staff for transporting us around on the day, and to Sergio the interpreter for his easy to understand translations!!

Rachael and Nathan July 2007

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From the start of our wedding search, we found Wed in Rome quite early on and really from the off-set they were so helpful and professional. We had a long engagement, which meant that we had a long time to think about our special day and to plan it. Sheila and Pam were nothing short of amazing with this!! We met Sheila on 3 occasions, all times her efficient manner shone through - she was full of suggestions and enthusiasm for us and always gave us her opinions on our ideas. On the actual day, the whole team were amazing - they ran the day like a tight ship! All our guests had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed their day, from the hotel, the photographer right through to our fantastic band and meal. Thank you all for a day that no one will forget and it will remain in our hearts forever.

Elaine and Paul June 2007

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We could not be more pleased with the excellent service provided by Sheila when arranging our wedding. Nothing was too much trouble and her attention to detail was superb. We married in Villa Lais which I would highly recommend to any small wedding party, the atmosphere was fantastic and we were made to feel very special. If you ever have a worry about booking a wedding over the internet (which is basically what we did) you have absolutely nothing to worry about with this company who totally exceeded our expectations.

Garry and Margaret June 2007

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Let me explain why we chose Wed in Rome:-
We both searched the internet for all the companies that organised weddings in Italy. We then whittled the list down and e-mailed 3 companies. 2 of these responded within a couple of days (including Wed in Rome) and the 3rd responded (an appallingly late) 4 weeks after our query. It was then a matter of which company made us feel that they were interested in tailoring our wedding to our personal requirements rather than being a package holiday. The responses from Pam & you were always reassuringly quick and informative. It was not long before we informed the other company that we would no longer need their help and chose you! Having someone in the UK and in Italy as points of contact is a real bonus and comfort for bride & groom. For you personally Shelia, it was like talking to a friend. You have a gift of putting people at ease and very quick to build relationships (my Mum thought you were lovely too!). Thank you so much for making our wedding such a perfect experience that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. I would definitely recommend you to anyone wishing to marry in Rome.

Sue and Paul – December 2006

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We were married in Rome in December 2006. Sheila and Pam (and the extended “Wed-In-Rome” family) have been outstanding in the services they offered. They were proactive, diligent, friendly, professional and thoroughly a joy to work with. We travelled to Rome prior to our wedding and Wed-In-Rome provided us with a full itinerary where we looked at churches, florists, reception venues, hair dressers, photographers, tried the various cuisines etc (they covered every eventuality!). Their experience is first-class and they are thoroughly reassuring… we were always convinced that our wedding would be perfect! It was, and we thank the Wed-In-Rome team for that! We cannot recommend their personal service highly enough.

Melanie and Kevin December 2006

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Thank you for making our wedding day run so smoothly. We had a fantastic time and are absolutely convinced that we made the right decision in choosing Rome and "Wed-in-Rome" for our nuptials. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are sure that we will return to the city - it's a beautiful place. We particularly liked the "finishing touches" provided by you, making our day even more special. It was so nice not having to worry about anything or anyone, just pleasing ourselves. Just a few hours after our wedding we were back out and about with huge ice creams and dinner by the Pantheon - so nice not having all the family palaver and just pleasing ourselves on our special day. All was exactly as your website suggests; everything is arranged, the paperwork is under control and there is no stress whatsoever! We would definitely recommend your services to others intending to get married in Rome. What with frequent changes in administration and really needing someone in situ it would have been impossible for us to arrange our wedding ourselves, and that was a pretty low-key affair. Thanks also to Tony & Barbara, Marco and our driver. You and Pam seem to have struck an ideal balance between you, and we hope that your company goes from strength to strength with its unique level of personal service.

Claire and Keith – October 2006

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Thank you both for helping make our wedding day truly memorable. The reason that we chose 'Wed-In-Rome' in the first place is because you answered your phone and you clearly knew what you were talking about. As you know, we wanted a very laid back and stress free day and you contributed to that fantastically. I am certain that getting married abroad, in a foreign language can be hugely problematic and the fact that you were always contactable, always did what you said you were going to and kept us informed all of the time reaffirmed what a great decision we made to use your services. You have a great team on the ground and we had total confidence in you all. Thank you once again for all of your help - in particular with dealing with our enforced change of date.

Steve and Claire – September 2006

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We would like to thank you very much for organising our wedding in Rome. Since our first trip together to Rome, it was our dream ambition to get married in this beautiful city even though we were expecting it to be a nightmare to organise considering the infamous reputation of the Italian bureaucracy. We reviewed a large number of wedding organisers in Rome and from the moment we made first contact with you and Pam we found your service to be far more superior. In particular you were both always available whenever we needed help and advice during the planning stages.

Our special day was a complete success and this was due entirely to your experienced knowledge and preparation prior to the wedding day, and your effective organisational support on the day itself. Our families all commented on how expertly and politely you organised the proceedings and made them all feel very welcomed, comfortable and relaxed.

Please convey our special thanks to your entire team and especially to Bruno the manager at the Hotel Gladiatori, Danilo our photographer, our translator and finally the driver of the Bride’s car, all of who contributed to our very special day, which will remain in our memories for ever.

Helen and George – August 2006

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Both Paula and I were extremely happy with the services of Wed-In-Rome. From the start we were trying to arrange a short-notice ceremony and both Pam and Sheila (who is based in Italy) did everything that they could to facilitate what we needed. They were friendly, extremely helpful and flexible and were prepared to put in maximum effort to set up what we wanted for the day.

Due to work commitments we were not able to register here and get our UK documents to Italy until very close to the planned ceremony and the team in Italy was able to get everything sorted out in time. Effectively they arranged our wedding in 2 - 3 weeks.

The Villa Lais was a lovely setting, although there were only 4 of us so it was simple to fit into what is quite a small venue. They also arranged a driver, photographer and a hotel balcony for a drink afterwards with some canapés, champagne etc. The driver collected us from our hotel and as we had to return directly to the UK after drinks they also arranged for the driver to take us to the airport.

I cannot recommend Wed-In-Rome highly enough and I believe that they do offer value for money. The alternative of arranging a wedding yourself unless you have unlimited holiday and fluency in Italian boggles the mind as forms seem to be a national passion in Italy! In terms of having the day run smoothly I would advise you to lean on Sheila for as many of the arrangements as possible. We always had the feeling that she took as much care of us as if it were her wedding and we are very happy to have had the chance to thank her with a glass of bubbly after the event. She was definitely part of the day from our perspective.

Mike and Paula – June 2006

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I'm constantly boring friends with talk of our wedding!! For us getting married was more about being married than actually getting married. We wanted it to be small, personal and with a minimum of fuss. We truly did not expect to enjoy it as much as we did. Before I got married I was a real wedding cynic, now I'm wedding mad! Getting married in Rome was fantastic, it made the whole occasion so special, not only for us but for our guests also - I would recommend it to anyone and we wouldn't have changed a thing. It really was an amazing experience. Wed-in-Rome provided an excellent service, from recommending venues, showing us around the city on arrival, looking after our guests and coordinating on the day to providing an after care service second to none. Wed-in-Rome were both professional and personal. Getting married in Rome would always have been special but Wed-in-Rome made it the truly amazing experience we will never forget.

Becki and Darren - October 05

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