I’m based in Italy and work primarily in Cortina d’Ampezzo and across the Dolomites; I’d describe my style as refined, understated and timeless. I love elegant celebrations that feel luxurious without ever becoming excessive. The setting should remain part of the story, especially in the mountains, where nature already provides the most extraordinary backdrop.
Viviana Verzi Reatti, founder and wedding planner, WeddinginCortina
Viviana Verzi Reatti, founder and wedding planner behind WeddinginCortina, creates bespoke destination weddings in the Dolomites, combining local knowledge, meticulous planning and a strong sense of atmosphere. Viviana’s role is to translate each couple’s vision into an experience that feels effortless, personal and deeply connected to the place…
C&B: “Viviana, mountain weddings take place during every season; how many do you typically plan each year?”
VVR: “I intentionally take on a limited number each year so that every couple receives a highly personal service and my full attention…”
C&B: “How do your couples generally find you?”
VVR: “Mostly through my website, Instagram, referrals and recommendations. Many international couples find me while researching Cortina and the Dolomites for a planner and are looking for someone with genuine local expertise…”
I love places with a strong sense of identity: mountain refuges, elegant hotels, private venues and panoramic locations around Cortina and the Dolomites. I choose a venue not simply because it is beautiful, but because it creates the right experience for the couple and their guests…”
Viviana Verzi Reatti, founder and wedding planner, WeddinginCortina
C&B: “The Dolomites provide a truly dramatic backdrop; which are favourite spots for wedding photos?”
VVR: “The Cinque Torri are extraordinary, as are the panoramic areas around Cortina, Tofana and the mountain refuges above Cortina. I also love quieter locations where the landscape feels almost untouched…”
I create a unique cocktail for each event I plan – usually with an elegant alpine note perhaps herbs, citrus, juniper or a subtle spice served in a very clean, sophisticated way…”
Viviana Verzi Reatti, founder and wedding planner, WeddinginCortina
C&B: “What drink options do you suggest to your couples and what’s your typical menu for a mountain themed wedding?”
VVR: “I prefer a contemporary interpretation of mountain cuisine: excellent local ingredients, refined presentation and seasonal flavours. Think handmade pasta, alpine cheeses, local meats, elegant vegetable dishes and desserts inspired by the region rather than a heavily themed menu…”
For me, luxury is not about adding more. It is about choosing well: the right place, the right people, impeccable timing and details that feel completely natural. That is the essence of WeddinginCortina…”
Viviana Verzi Reatti, founder and wedding planner, WeddinginCortina
C&B: “What style of floral decor do you like to have installed to reflect the theme?”
VVR: “Natural, textural and sophisticated. I like florals that belong in the landscape rather than compete with it: seasonal flowers, branches, foliage, candlelight and carefully considered colour palettes…”
C&B: “What type of music do your couples like?”
VVR: “It varies enormously, but live music works beautifully in the mountains. Strings, piano or acoustic performances can create an intimate atmosphere, followed later by a DJ and a more energetic celebration…”
C&B: “You’ve produced so many dream weddings; is there anything else on your list you’d like to fulfil?“
VVR: “Another multi-day winter wedding in Cortina that brings together exceptional design, fashion, gastronomy and the mountains intimate, cinematic and completely tailored to the couple…”
CONTACT: http://www.weddingincortina.com
