Makeda Wedding Planner

Melissa Tompkins

2025-11-24

Google

Marianna was a pleasure to work with. She has a lot of amazing ideas for vendors in the South Tyrol area! She and her team welcomed us with open arms when we arrived from the states, making sure we felt comfortable in a new country never seeing the venue before. She and her team were onsite the entire weekend of our wedding lending full support and smiles! Hotel La Perla worked directly with Marianna leading up to the wedding date. They executed far better than any event we’ve been to. Wow! Highly recommend.

Morgan Holtzman

2025-10-14

Google

Do NOT Trust Makeda Wedding Planner — Serious Privacy Violations and Contract Breaches

We strongly advise against hiring Makeda Wedding Planner. Our experience with Alessandro and Marianna was deeply disappointing and has continued to cause us distress more than two years after our wedding.

During the planning process, we encountered several challenges with Makeda but initially chose not to post a review, hoping that as a new business, they would learn and improve. Unfortunately, we are still dealing with serious privacy violations stemming from our event.

From the beginning, my husband and I made it very clear that we did not want our wedding photos shared publicly. Makeda even offered to compensate us for permission to use our images, and we declined. We value our privacy and had also asked guests not to take pictures during the ceremony, so this was consistent with all of our requests.

Despite our explicit instructions, Makeda published our private wedding photos on their website and social media accounts—including intimate moments we never shared with anyone, not even close family. After numerous messages and complaints, Alessandro finally agreed to remove the images. However, our trust had already been broken, so we continued to monitor their online presence.

Recently, we discovered that Makeda had reposted our photos without consent and even blocked us on social media to hide the posts from us. Friends and family informed us after seeing the images online. When we contacted Alessandro and Marianna again, they refused to remove the pictures, claiming that our photographer had posted one image (which she did—with our prior approval). This reasoning is both absurd and irrelevant, as our agreement was exclusively with Makeda.

To clarify, our contract was solely between us and Makeda Wedding Planner. Any other contracts or permissions given to vendors—such as our photographer—were separate agreements and do not grant Makeda the right to use our images for their own promotion.

Our contract with Makeda explicitly states:

“Upon authorization of the clients, the wedding planner may use pictures and videos of the wedding event for promotional purposes. This concession can be revoked by the clients at any time, even after the wedding date.”

Despite this, they continue to disregard our wishes and violate the agreement. Alessandro claims to be an attorney, yet his actions clearly contradict both the contract and professional ethics. We are now seeking legal action and have begun verifying his credentials through the Consiglio dell'Ordine degli Avvocati in Italy.

It is truly heartbreaking that what should have been one of the happiest days of our lives has been overshadowed by this ongoing ordeal. We’ve provided documented evidence—including emails and our signed contract—to support everything stated here.

If you value your privacy, integrity, and peace of mind, please think twice before hiring Makeda. No couple deserves to have their most personal memories exploited for marketing without consent.

Sarah Greenberg

2025-06-04

Google

We worked with Marianna and the team at Makeda Wedding Planner for over a year and a half, and looking back, we can confidently say it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From helping us discover our dream venue in Merano, Italy, to guiding us through every vendor decision and managing all the logistics along the way, the experience was not only seamless—it was joyful.

Planning a destination wedding from the US could have been stressful, but Marianna and her team made it feel effortless. They were thoughtful, responsive, and incredibly organized. Every detail was handled with care, and their passion for what they do truly shines through. Whether it was scheduling calls across time zones or ensuring every element of the weekend reflected our personalities, they consistently went above and beyond.

When the wedding weekend finally arrived, everything flowed so smoothly it felt like magic—but we know it was the result of months of hard work and precise coordination behind the scenes. Our guests were blown away by how personal and beautiful the entire celebration was, and we owe so much of that to Makeda.

If you are dreaming of a wedding in Italy, we cannot recommend Marianna and her team enough. They brought our vision to life with grace, intention, and heart. We are so grateful for them.

Kylie Eastlake

2024-12-04

Google

Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for Marianna and Alessandro for helping to plan our dream elopement. They were always available to us when we needed anything and always went above and beyond to search for vendors that could meet our needs. Alessandro and Marianna provided a high quality service and ensured we had nothing but the best for our elopement. They will always hold a special place in our hearts for making our dreams come true!

Shi Tang

2024-07-26

Google

We were extremely satisfied with everything yesterday! The weather was particularly good in the evening, and we saw breathtaking views at Seceda. The whole helicopter experience was fantastic; the departure location was very close to the chalet, and they stayed nearly twenty minutes longer at Seceda to allow us to take more photos. We are very grateful.

The table flowers and the entire table setup were also very romantic. It was exactly the style we wanted. We were initially a bit concerned about the floral arrangements because the work we saw on the florist’s Instagram account didn’t quite match our preferred style. However, the floral arrangement yesterday was a wonderful surprise and greatly enhanced the wedding reception. Our guests and we were sorry we couldn’t take the flowers home.

The location of the chalet and the SPA facilities were very satisfying, and the guests thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Overall, we are extremely pleased with the entire wedding experience. We are incredibly grateful for the support you, Alessandro, and Marianna provided for our wedding. Your efforts and dedication made our dream wedding come true. You went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, and your attention to detail was impeccable. We truly appreciate all the hard work and care you put into making our special day unforgettable. Words cannot express our gratitude enough. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts❤️❤️

Brightman Thomas

2024-03-08

Google

Our wedding in the Dolomites was absolutely MAGICAL. Ale and Marianna know everything about the area and will help you find the perfect venue and vendors for your special day. Our wedding was complex with 3 days of events and a LOT of coordination. Not only was our wedding incredible, we walked away with 2 very dear friends. Thank you Marianna and Ale, from the bottom of our hearts. Can’t wait to see you again in the Dolomites.

All our Love,

Brightman & Nir

Jacob Hogan

2024-01-31

Google

Marianna and Alessandro are two wonderful people who care deeply about their couples. They helped us plan and execute our dream wedding on the slopes of Alpe di Siusi in the Dolomites. They suggested fantastic vendors, including for unusual requests like Alphorn players, and coordinated well with them in an area where communication can be difficult for Americans. M+A did detailed site inspections which helped give us confidence we had found the right venue despite not being able to visit in advance. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and we certainly could not have achieved it without them.

Nasir Alhamdan

2023-10-11

Google

Alissandro and Marianna did an amazing job organizing our elopement. They went above and beyond in finding us the best location, vendors, celebrant, decor, hair stylist, etc. They were also able to get things done on time even though we were late in setting up our event. They were professional, accomodating and fun to work with. Highly recommend them if you plan to have your wedding in dolomites, Italy!

Asha Kapengut

2023-09-10

Google

Marianna and Alessandro were the best planners from start to finish. My husband and I arranged an international wedding (we are from the UK and US) for over 80 people in Merano, Italy. M&A were all over the planning from start to finish, all vendors were recommendations which they have worked with in the past and they exceeded all recommendations. They met up with us multiple times in Italy and over zoom for planning calls, as well as keeping daily Whatsapp contact - all in all they made planning a large foreign wedding a stress free (as much as it can be) experience. We had absolute trust in the suggestions M&A made, who were consummate professionals. We would 100% recommend M&A to anyone looking to plan a wedding in South Tyrol - Not only were they great planners, ensuring we had the best possible wedding day imaginable, they were both great people and a pleasure to work with.

Laura Tilia

2023-08-04

Google

Marianna & Alessandro have been amazing wedding planners from start to finish ! From helping us in refining our ideas for the wedding to presenting various very serious, professional & reliable vendors and coordinating everything on the wedding day, they have made our dream wedding come true! We would 100% recommend Makeda Wedding Planners to any couple looking to have a tailor made dream wedding in Italy!

Tasha Potter

2023-07-19

Google

Alessandro & Marianna are incredible at what they do. My husband and I are from Australia so had to have full trust in them to find and book everything to make our day perfect - and that's exactly what they did! Everything was beautiful and we couldn't have done it without them. Thanks so much to both of you!

lino fabiani

2023-06-30

Google

Grazie ad Alessandro e a Marianna abbiamo avuto il matrimonio dei nostri sogni. Avevamo solo due mesi per organizzare tutto e non ce l'avremmo mai fatta da soli. Conoscono i posti migliori con le viste piu' belle delle dolomiti. Molto professionali e soprattutto super connessi con tutti i migliori fornitori locali e preparatissimi sul piano legale per fare tutte le pratiche per sposarsi legalmente in alto adige. Grazie ancora di tutti amazing work!

Emma Whitehorn

2023-06-15

Google

Alessandro and Marianna are the absolute best! My husband and I are from America and they made our Italian wedding dreams come true. Not only are they true professionals (anticipating needs, finding the best vendors, coordination), they are also wonderful people. We and our families loved getting to know them and we will forever be grateful for all of their hard work. If you’re considering having your wedding in Italy, don’t hesitate to book this couple. They are the best of the best! 😁

D OL

2022-11-28

Google

We are really grateful for the help from Alessandro for facilitating our civil union in Rome. As a couple residing in Singapore, where same-gender marriages are not recognized, we had to jump through a number of hoops to get together the necessary documentation. Alessandro provided clear information on the procedures. As non-residents in Rome, we had to get a lot of help from Alessandro to gather the prerequisites before we eventually fly to Rome. With some skepticism as the service fee was quite a sum, hefty but on hindsight, reasonably priced for the service, we requested for a video call first to understand about the procedures. The video call went well and we were happy to put a face to the many text exchanges during the period. We really wanted to get married in August, but it wasn’t quite possible because it’s vacation season and the Italian offices are closed. Although the August ceremony didn’t happen, Alessandro really tried his many means to make August happen for us. When the offices reopened in September, he got in touch with us again for the possible dates. He also engaged a professional translator and helped us engage two witnesses to make the ceremonies happen. We completed the civil union in October, and are now back in Singapore living our happily ever.

Ty Bentley

2022-10-21

Google

Alessandro and Marianna are amazing! They do a wonderful job in anticipating needs, communicating (which can be difficult in different countries), and are resourceful in coordinating with vendors. They helped make our wedding experience in Italy more beautiful than we could have ever expected. We are so thankful and cannot recommend them enough!

Ashlyn Ramos

2022-09-23

Google

Alessandro and Marianna (Makeda Wedding Planners) went above and beyond to make my wedding the most memorable day of our lives. Everyone that attended our wedding said it was the highlight of their life. The wedding far exceeded all of my dreams. I have so much trust in them and all of the vendors they work with. We have built such a great relationship with them. We are so thankful we chose them as our wedding planners!!

Pam Fawcett

2022-07-24

Google

Alessandro and his team at Makeda Wedding Planner were extremely easy and pleasant to work with. We had a civil wedding ceremony that we planned with short notice yet Alessandro made it happen. He has many resources like photographer, florist, etc. that we used and they too were great. Right from the start of working Alessandro, I had the confidence that he would be a great help, and that proved to be true. I would highly recommend Makeda Wedding Planner!

Lorenzo Peracchione

2022-07-23

Google

Alessandro and Marianna have been super professional and resourceful in making our wedding possible. Our case was non standard as there were multiple consular offices involved and non standard elements. Alessandro navigated the complexities very well.
Besides this, Alessandro and Marianna truly love their job and making couples happy. This made the process smooth and enjoyable for us. Highly recommended!

Ana Popovic

2022-05-08

Google

The wedding service provided by Makeda Wedding was absolutely perfect! They organized the ceremony without any mistakes or issues, always keeeping us updated and feeling secure. The process was very smooth and the planners were available on Whastapp all the time.
They guided us through the preparations with lots of care, providing us with details along the way. The planning process was very short and they still managed to organize everything we wished for, but also provided excellent recommendations for things we did not even think about. All of their recommendation and advice turned out to be excellent decisions that made our day very special.
On our wedding day they were there to help us with the final steps and assist with the final details.
I would highly recommend Makeda Wedding Planner to all couples who wish a magical wedding in Italy with zero stress!

A S

2022-02-20

Google

I am an Indonesian citizen and my husband is a German citizen, we decided to get married in Italy with limited knowledge of the Italian bureaucracy and language. Alessandro and Marianna helped us alot with our paperworks, starting from getting our documents ready, choosing the city hall based on our criteria until we got our wedding certificate sent to our home in Germany. Thank you for both of you for making our wedding in Italy possible!
Best regards from Germany.