Our Standards of Excellence

Because planning a wedding in Italy from across the world takes trust and that starts with the people behind it.

At The Italy Wedding Guide, we handpick every venue and vendor featured in our directory to ensure they meet our Standards of Excellence.

We call it The Italy Wedding Guide Quality Promise — a commitment to transparency, professionalism, and heart. Every listing in our directory has earned The IWG Stamp of Approval, representing integrity, authenticity, and a genuine passion for creating unforgettable Italian weddings.

When couples choose a vendor through our platform, they can do so with complete confidence, knowing that every business has been vetted for quality and credibility.

What It Means to Be IWG-Approved

Our vendors and venues aren’t just listed — they’re trusted.

Each partner in The Italy Wedding Guide Directory upholds The IWG Vendor Promise, a shared set of values that guide how we work with couples and each other.

Our partners agree to:

  • Treat every couple with kindness, inclusivity, and respect. Love is love, always.

  • Communicate clearly, kindly, and promptly with clients.

  • Be upfront about pricing, inclusions, and timelines. No hidden surprises.

  • Respect client privacy and protect personal data according to global privacy standards.

  • Maintain professionalism in every interaction - from first email to wedding day.

  • Recognise that being part of The Italy Wedding Guide means representing a trusted collective built on excellence.

  • Operate with clear contracts outlining deliverables, payment terms, and mutual accountability.

  • Disclose any commissions, partnerships, or benefits with transparency.

  • Hold valid Public Liability insurance (where applicable).

  • Honour the creative rights of others - always credit photographers, stylists, and collaborators.

  • Never misrepresent another’s work as their own.

  • Deliver services as agreed, or provide fair compensation or alternatives when needed.

  • Notify The Italy Wedding Guide team of any potential issues that could affect clients or the community.

How We Maintain Our Standards

By joining The Italy Wedding Guide Directory, every venue and vendor commits to these standards as part of our IWG Quality Promise.

We regularly review listings, gather couple feedback, and monitor quality to ensure that only the most trusted and reliable wedding professionals remain part of our community.

The Italy Wedding Guide reserves the right to pause, remove, or review listings if these standards are not upheld — because your reputation (and ours) matters

Our mission is to make destination wedding planning in Italy feel calm, clear, and beautifully seamless - for couples and for the professionals who serve them.

We’re proud to work with Italian venues and vendors who believe in honesty, creativity, and connection over competition.

When couples book through The Italy Wedding Guide, they’re choosing expertise, authenticity, and the peace of mind that comes from The IWG Stamp of Approval.

Because trust isn’t optional, it’s everything.

Think your venue or business belongs here?

If you’re a venue or vendor in Italy who believes in doing business with integrity and heart — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our trusted directory and connect directly with Australian and international couples planning their dream Italian weddings.