My story starts with Sicily, but not in the obvious way. I’m not Sicilian by birth – I chose Sicily. And when you choose a place, you choose it with more awareness, more respect, and more love. This island taught me that beauty is never just about aesthetics. It’s about rhythm, imperfections, light, and human connection…”
Daniela Riedlova, Founder, My Sicily Wedding
Daniela Riedlova is the founder and Lead Planner of My Sicily Wedding, a premier destination planning service that has been organising weddings for the past ten years. Established in the beautiful landscapes of Sicily, her agency has gained a reputation for blending authentic Italian elegance with a global approach to wedding planning. With a particular focus on clientele from the United States and the United Kingdom, Daniela expertly curates bespoke experiences that reflect the unique desires and personalities of each couple, ensuring that their special day is not only memorable but also a seamless embodiment of Italian style and culture. Her dedication to excellence and a keen understanding of international wedding trends have positioned My Sicily Wedding as a leader in the industry, making it the go-to choice for those seeking a romantic and enchanting celebration in one of Italy’s most beautiful regions.
C&B: “Daniella, you have positioned your planning agency in one of the most beautiful areas of the world. After you have met with your client and discussed the wedding, what is the next step in the planning process – for example, choosing the best location for them within Sicily?”
DR: “We carefully select venues that have a strong soul and a real connection to the territory. From historic bagli immersed in the countryside, to seaside locations overlooking the Mediterranean, to private villas and botanical gardens in places like Taormina, Tonnara di Scopello, Castello Xirumi. We love venues that don’t need to be transformed, but simply enhanced – places where history, landscape, and atmosphere already tell a story…”
With My Sicily Wedding, I don’t design events to impress. I design experiences that feel real. I’m deeply involved in every story, every couple, every decision – not because I want control, but because I care. I listen a lot. I observe. I connect dots between emotions, places, people, and moments. For us, a wedding is not a performance. It’s a moment of truth. Our work is about creating space for emotion, beauty, and connection – and letting Sicily do what it does best: make everything feel timeless…”
Daniela Riedlova, Founder, My Sicily Wedding
C&B: “Once the venue has been chosen, how do you help couples personalise their wedding décor?”
DR: “Every wedding we design starts with listening. Through conversation, mood exploration, and storytelling, we translate the couple’s personality into colours, textures, materials, and details. Décor is never decorative for its own sake – it’s intentional. The goal is always to create an atmosphere that feels authentic, elegant, and emotionally connected to the couple. Our couples come from different countries, backgrounds, and cultures, and our role is not to ‘mix’ them artificially, but to let each identity emerge naturally within the Sicilian context. This can mean incorporating meaningful rituals, symbolic gestures, music, or timings that belong to the couple’s culture, while interpreting them through a refined, Mediterranean aesthetic. Sicily itself is a crossroads of cultures, and this makes it the perfect canvas to create weddings that feel personal, layered, and respectful of the origin of each couple…”
My personality is a mix of precision and intuition. I’m structured, reliable, and extremely detail-oriented, but I also trust feelings, timing, and instinct. I believe that a wedding should never feel staged or forced. It should feel like a natural extension of who the couple truly is – just elevated, intentional, and beautifully held. What drives me is creating something meaningful. Something that stays. Not just in photos, but in memory. If Sicily has a soul, my work lives exactly there…”
Daniela Riedlova, Founder, My Sicily Wedding
C&B: “What role does local cuisine play in your wedding planning?”
DR: “Local cuisine is central to the experience. Food in Sicily is culture, memory, and celebration. We work closely with trusted chefs and caterers to create menus that reflect the territory, seasonality, and the couple’s preferences. Whether it’s a refined seated dinner or a more relaxed convivial format, cuisine becomes one of the most powerful ways for guests to truly feel Sicily….”
We love symbolic rituals when they feel genuine. From personalised ceremony moments, to Sicilian-inspired gestures, to rituals connected to the couple’s own culture or story. What matters is intention. A ritual should never feel imposed, but chosen…”
Daniela Riedlova, Founder, My Sicily Wedding
C&B: “What is the general lead time for your service?”
DR: “Ideally, we suggest getting in touch 12 to 18 months in advance, especially for popular periods and iconic venues also 24 months. Every story is different. Some couples contact us earlier, others later, and we always evaluate each project individually, based on complexity, availability, and vision…”
C&B: “Feedback is so important when it comes to projects – what do your international clients say about their experiences with your company?”
DR: “Our international clients often tell us they felt supported, understood, and truly taken care of. They appreciate our transparency, our attention to detail, and our ability to make them feel calm and confident, even from afar. Many describe their wedding not just as a beautiful event, but as a meaningful experience they and their guests will carry with them forever…”
CONTACT: http://www.mysicilywedding.com
