Questions and answers
Section dedicated to the main questions and curiosities about the world of Wedding Planners and my approach to work.
Who am I and what do I do?
I am Katia Florian, I live in Bologna, in the beautiful medieval historic centre and I am a Wedding Planner for Italian and international couples.
Some adjectives describing myself.
What kind of person am I?
I prefer to answer with “what people say about me”. Those who know me say that I was born to be a Wedding Planner. I am an understanding, sensitive and very flexible person. I am also a people person and I love meeting people from all over the world.
How was my passion born?
“In my opinion we should take every opportunity to celebrate special moments ” When I was child my mother used to say this and she was completely right! In fact every anniversary is a reason for celebration whether it is a family birthday or a graduation party or finding a dear friend after a long time. To me, the greatest expression of celebration is in the marriage. So, I decided to enter the magical world of joy and happiness as a Wedding Planner.
What does it mean to me to be a Wedding Planner?
First I would like to explain what a Wedding Planner does. A Wedding Planner is the organiser and coordinator of weddings; a professional figure much in demand nowadays.
To me being a Wedding Planner is a job I’ve happily chosen. It is very demanding and it requires energy, constant training, international languages and budget skills. I speak good English and my son lives in England and I also speak French. This is highly important because I often work with international clients. The ability to manage numbers is also fundamental, as every economic budget must be respected and understood. I love the challenge of my work and the biggest satisfaction is the joy on the faces of the couple as they enjoy their special day.
What does a Wedding Planner do and what don’t they do?
What is my favourite style? Romantic, modern, shabby chic..?
Have I ever turned down a request, for example, for a style that does not represent me?
Civil rites or religious? What are the pros and the cons?
Do I have a Wedding Planner role model?
Where do I get my inspiration?
My catch-phrase!
What are the most popular questions asked by my couples?
What is the first question the couples ask?
One of the first questions couples ask me is the price of my services. It’s clear that people budgets are highly important. Perhaps not everyone knows that one of the most important tasks of a wedding organizer is to propose suppliers who offer excellent value for money. Having a wedding planner is highly recommended in terms of saving time, money and avoiding the stress and anxiety of organizing such as an important event.
What is the first question I ask a couple?
How do I start planning a wedding and how do my ideas develop?
Clichés and commonplaces of the Wedding Planner’s job.
Many Wedding Planners act like celebrities and steal the couple’s magic day. That is not me. I believe the Wedding Planner must be “present” and “invisible” at the same time. They must be there whenever needed and check and coordinate suppliers and situations, preventing any problems which come up. They also have to be invisible, not an embarrassing and interfering presence, but discreet and ready for any eventuality.
“Destination Wedding in Italy”. My personal thoughts.
In recent years a new trend has appeared called “Destination Wedding in Italy”. Why do international couples choose Italy to get married? Because Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. From islands Sicily and Sardinia, to lakes such as Como, Maggiore and Garda, to the regions such as Apulia and Tuscany, and to the cities of art such as Venice, Bologna, Florence, Ravenna, Rome and many others. Italy is also well known for its Mediterranean cuisine and the variety of typical regional dishes. Last but not least, Italians are naturally warm, romantic, welcoming people who love to open their doors to people from all over the world.
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Contacts
Write to: events@katiaflorian.com
Telephone me:
+39 351 6269311
Via Alfredo Testoni, 1
40123 - Bologna (BO)
Italia