Be Seen by Australian Couples Planning Their Italian Wedding
At The Italy Wedding Guide, our mission is simple:
To connect beautiful Italian venues with Australian couples who are ready to make their dream destination wedding happen.
This is a huge opportunity, and barely anyone’s tapping into it.
Australian couples spend between €25,000–€50,000 on their weddings, and the venue is always their biggest decision (and expense).
Until now, there hasn’t been a direct, trusted way for Italian venues to reach them.
That’s where we come in.
We’re investing heavily in advertising across 2026 to build a highly engaged audience of Australian couples who are genuinely planning to marry in Italy, not just dreaming about it.
Join now, and your venue will be one of the first featured, getting premium visibility while the early rates are still low.
Did you know?
100%
Our Audience are engaged couples actively planning destination weddings in Italy.
Less than 1%
of Australian couples use Matrimonio.com to find venues.
12–18 months
is the typical booking window before the wedding.
80%
Organise their own wedding without a planner.
€25,000 – €80,000
is the typical spend for a destination wedding.
These couples are organised, romantic, and ready to book; they just need to find you.
Why Join
The Italy Wedding Guide
The Italy Wedding Guide connects exceptional Italian venues with Australian and international couples who are actively planning their wedding in Italy, not just browsing for inspiration.
Built in Australia from real destination wedding experience, it is designed for couples planning from abroad who want trusted guidance, beautiful venues, and a clearer path to booking. These couples are organised, intentional, and ready to enquire once they find the right place.
Each venue is featured with care across website, email, and social content, so you are not only seen by the right audience, but positioned in the right way.
Who is behind it
Behind the brand is Elisa Marino, a destination bride based in Australia, half Italian and half German, who planned her own wedding in Sicily and brings more than 12 years of marketing experience across Australia, Italy, and Germany.
She has worked with over 20 international brands, developing strategies, running paid ads, creating social content, designing digital campaigns and email marketing, and helping brands grow with care, detail, and intention.
The Italy Wedding Guide brings together lived destination wedding insight and real marketing expertise, giving venues both heart and strategy in how they are presented.
Packages
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Sign up before 30 June 2026 to secure our Founding Venue Offer for just €99.
Available to the first 20 selected venues, this introductory launch rate gives your venue premium visibility across Italy Wedding Guide at a founding price. This listing includes a total marketing package valued at €1,000.
Includes:
12 month featured listing
1 dedicated landing page
2 social media features
Bonus 1 dedicated solus email feature to our engaged couples list
Direct enquiries from couples
Founding venues will also receive first access to future press opportunities, collaborations, and brand events.
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A strong year round presence for venues wanting to be discovered by international couples planning a wedding in Italy. This listing includes a total marketing package valued at €825.
Includes:
12 month listing
1 dedicated landing page
2 social media features
1 mention in our monthly couples email
Direct enquiries from couples
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Designed for venues wanting more consistent visibility across Italy Wedding Guide throughout the year. This listing includes a total marketing package valued at €1,850.
Includes:
12 month featured listing
1 dedicated landing page
6 social media features
2 dedicated solus email features to our engaged couples list
Direct enquiries from couples
Limited Founding Offer
Sign up before 30 June 2026 to secure premium visibility for just €99.
Created for the first 20 selected venues, this founding offer includes elevated exposure across Italy Wedding Guide at a significantly higher marketing value than the entry price.
Includes:
12 month featured listing
1 dedicated landing page
2 social media features
Bonus 1 dedicated email feature to our engaged couples list
Direct enquiries from couples
Founding venues will also receive early access to future press opportunities, collaborations, and brand events.
Every venue is personally handpicked to suit what Australian couples love most… authentic charm, warm service, and unforgettable settings.
Trust & Selection
Apply Now
Your future couples are already dreaming of Italy.
Make sure they can find you.
At The Italy Wedding Guide, trust is everything. That’s why every venue and vendor in our directory meets our Standards of Excellence — our promise of professionalism, transparency, and genuine heart. When you’re IWG-approved, couples know they’re in good hands. It’s more than a listing; it’s a mark of quality that connects you with couples who value authenticity, creativity, and world-class service.
