If you’re thinking about hiring Mari – stop thinking and just do it. Mari was, without a doubt, the single most important reason our wedding day (and entire wedding week) was not only seamless but magical. Planning a destination wedding in Italy from across the world is no small task, but from our very first call with her, we knew we were in the hands of someone not only organized and professional, but warm, intuitive, and deeply passionate about what she does. Mari has that rare combination of logistical genius and creative vision. She took every idea we had – no matter how big, small, or Pinterest-board chaotic – and turned it into something even more beautiful than we imagined. Every single detail, from our welcome party to the farewell brunch, felt intentional, elegant, and uniquely us. What truly sets Mari apart is her calm energy. Weddings can be stressful. Things inevitably pop up. But Mari has this grounding presence that makes everything feel manageable. She shielded us from every behind-the-scenes hiccup and never once let the stress reach us. We were able to be fully present because we knew Mari had absolutely everything handled. She worked seamlessly with all of our vendors, was loved by our entire bridal party and family, and somehow managed to be everywhere at once without ever being in the way. She anticipated every need before we even had it — from having extra tissues at the ready, to keeping us hydrated, to making sure we had a quiet moment together as newlyweds during cocktail hour. There is no way we could have pulled off a wedding this meaningful, stylish, and emotionally rich without her. Mari didn’t just plan our wedding. She created an experience — one that we and our guests will never, ever forget. Mari, from the bottom of our hearts: thank you for giving us the most beautiful start to our marriage. We adore you!

Mari turned our international elopement dreams into reality. As Texans, my husband Tray and I could never have orchestrated such an intimate and breathtaking Italian elopement without her. Her invaluable local connections opened doors to an incredible team of vendors, each one a delight to work with. On our special day, Tray and I were able to fully immerse ourselves in the moment, without a single worry. Mari handled every detail seamlessly—coordinating logistics, staying in touch with vendors, and ensuring that everything ran smoothly, just as we had envisioned. Thank you, Mari, for making our dream elopement come true. We are forever grateful!

Words alone cannot describe how grateful we are for Mari and her work in providing us the wedding of our dreams. For starters, she is a very kind,welcoming,communicative and provides a lot of reassurance throughout the wedding planning process which was very helpful as I was a very anxious bride. She is comforting and has a calm energy that can quiet any voices of doubt or stress that can come up when planning a destination wedding. The planning process was very easy and she made it as stress-free as possible. Mari is a true professional and provided options based on our vision. She also has a great eye for design which made us feel comfortable to trust her. She is also a great problem-solver. (...). I’d recommend other couples to voice out their preferences for their big day while also listening to Mari’s recommendations. She will not steer you wrong. Trusting in Mari is really key especially when planning a destination wedding/elopement in a country in which you don’t speak the language or have ever visited. Mari recommends the best vendors. She also provides a warm handoff to introduce you to each vendor and everyone we worked with were super nice and accommodating! We felt like we could trust the vendors because they came recommended by Mari. We really trusted Mari, and we were not disappointed. Forever grateful.

Where does one even begin with Marigiulia Sella? Italy holds an incredibly special place in our hearts, so we had always envisioned having our wedding ceremony in Lake Como. We had a grand vision, but we, as many couples learn pretty quickly through the planning process, didn't know how to fit all of our ideas together - that is where Mari stepped in and brought our vision to life. From day one, she not only understood what was important to us, but refined it, while also balancing different options and pointing out aspects we never would have ever thought of. When it comes to planning, we are both very particular on details (to a fault!), have to juggle travel schedules and high pressure careers - yet Mari didn't skip a beat and was so helpful and accommodating the entire time. It really took the weight off our shoulders to know we had Mari on our side every step of the way. But where Mari really shines is her authenticity, passion and how much she truly cares - and nowhere was that more evident than on our actual wedding day. Her excitement is infectious and she went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect, but in a way that felt natural, calm and effortless (of course, we know there was an incredible amount of effort that went on behind the scenes). She turned what could have been a hectic, stressful day, into one that was exciting and allowed us to truly take it all in and be in the moment. The entire day and evening was simply beyond perfect and is one that we will never forget. We are so grateful to have worked with Mari. Grazie mille!

Picking Mari to be our wedding planner was the easiest and BEST decision we made. We interviewed several planners and Mari was the clear choice from both a personality and style perspective. It felt like the other planners we interviewed wanted to simply repeat weddings they had done before. That is not what we wanted. Mari made it clear from the beginning that she will create a completely custom, one-of-a-kind, and magical experience that is uniquely tailored to who you are as a couple. She is an expert in her craft. Mari has a sophisticated aesthetic, and it comes through in the events she plans. She is meticulous with every single detail and incredibly organized. We planned our wedding in less than 7 months and while I know I was not Mari's only bride, she made me feel like I was! Throughout the planning, she promptly responded to emails and worked so hard to make our multi-day wedding perfect. Mari respected our budget, managed all of the vendor contracts, and made it a seamless and well-organized experience. It exceeded any expectations we could have had. Beyond that, our guests were BLOWN AWAY with the experience they had. Our wedding was 3 months ago, and we still get comments from our friends and family that it was the best wedding they ever attended. So much so that some of our guests are using Mari as their planner! I can't wait to see her again for their wedding! Look no further than Mari. You will not regret it! I just wish we could do it all over again.

Working with Mari was like having a fairy godmother for our wedding day. From the moment we met her, she made us feel so seen, so cared for, and so excited for the journey ahead. Every conversation felt personal, and she truly listened to what we wanted and somehow took all of our scattered ideas and turned them into something more beautiful than we ever imagined. On the day itself, Mari was a calm, guiding presence who handled everything with such grace. Knowing she was there made it easy to let go of the stress and just enjoy the day. I can honestly say I felt completely at ease, fully trusting in her talents and her incredible attention to detail. She made everything flow so effortlessly that I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. What really sets Mari apart is how deeply she cares—not just about creating a perfect day, but about the people she’s creating it for. She made us feel like we weren’t just clients but like we truly mattered to her. It’s a rare and beautiful thing to find someone who pours so much heart into what they do. We’ll forever be grateful to her for making our wedding day unforgettable, and we couldn’t recommend her more highly to anyone planning their special day.