My fiancé and I booked Zaira as a day of coordinator for a small wedding in Lake Como, Italy during the summer of 2020. We had planned to have a guest list of only 30, so we didn’t require full planning services, but rather someone to help run the day for us. Zaira was prompt in her responses to us and was able to meet virtually before booking to answer all our questions. And believe me we had a lot of questions about planning a wedding abroad! Zaira was incredibly helpful and informative, even walking by the venue we’d booked as it was close to her home. Zaira was organized, personable, and her familiarity with the area was invaluable! When the pandemic hit, Zaira continued to remain responsive to us and flexible with moving our wedding though we eventually canceled. Since Zaira was hired as a day-of coordinator she graciously refunded our deposit, when almost none of our vendors would. I would highly recommend working with Zaira for you next event, and would absolutely work with her again when it’s safe for us to travel internationally again!

Molly,

I had an amazing experience with I Do In Lake Como & Sicily, making my dream wedding in Lake Como come true. I interviewed several wedding planners but when I met with the lovely women of I Do, I instantly got the right vibe. They helped me through the selection process for my venue and every step of the way. I was specific with the aesthetic that I was I was going for: romantic, italian renaissance glam mixed with a bit of The Godfather and it definitely came true. Two things that was particularly helpful: One was helping me selection hotels for us and our guests to stay at that were in close proximity to our venue ( Villa Erba) offering different price points for guests and two was helping me with flowers and décor. I spent a considerable amount of time with my wedding planner going through the flowers, one by one, making sure they blended well with not only the venue but also the bridesmaid dresses, and the season. Everyone was patient with my last minute changes/requests and the evening went perfectly and exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend them as a wedding planner for a down to earth, warm and high attention to detail experience.

Meighan, USA

Zaira and Beatrice took away all the stress of planning a wedding overseas, especially when you are unable to visit prior to the wedding. When they say they specialize in Lake Como they truly mean it as they live there and know every vendor and every venue including the people. So we were able to rely on them for everything. Our friends said it was the best wedding they ever attended. We would highly recommend I Do In Lake Como. We interviewed multiple planners and they are clearly the best. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.

Tyler, USA

You want to get married in Como. That's a statement, not a question. It's incredible. Zaira can make it happen with ease. It was the best wedding I've been to. Biased? Yes. True? Also yes. Thanks for all your help on our wedding day.

Mike, UK

Where do we begin! From the moment we first made contact with Zaira, we knew that she would be the wedding planner for us. She made sure every attention to detail didn’t go missed and truly helped to plan the day of our dreams! We really felt like we could ask and talk to her about anything and it wasn’t too much trouble. Zaira became a key part of our special day, and we honestly can’t recommend her enough. We already can’t wait to go back to Como to meet up with her next year xxx

Francesca, USA

We were very fortunate to have Zaira referred to us by a colleague who had her elopement in Lake Como. Prior to this referral, I was growing increasingly anxious about finding someone trustworthy and dependable to organise a wedding in Lake Como (as we resided in Australia and did not speak Italian). Due to COVID restrictions in Australia in 2021, the wedding date had to be postponed for one year, however Zaira negotiated with all service providers and successfully arranged our wedding in June 2022. We feel so fortunate to have had the wedding of our dreams at the breathtakingly beautiful (yes, more beautiful than the photos) Villa del Balbianello. Zaira organised every detail from venue, music, aperitif, flowers, hair/makeup, Reverend from the Anglican Church, the best table at La Terrazza Gualtiero Marchesi for our guests at the post ceremony dinner, boat transport and photographer. She even helped us secure the most amazing room at Grand Hotel Tremezzo that had a view of Balbianello, a beautiful addition that we will always remember. Zaira was present for the entire day of the wedding, organising everything to ensure all ran smoothly; we did not need to stress or fuss – and as a bride, this was invaluable. As a result, I had the time of my life on my wedding day enjoying each moment rather than being stressed. We cannot recommend Zaira highly enough due to the following: • Honest open communication with upfront advice about providers’ fees, taxes and service charges (which was appreciated as they differed to Australian customs); • Quick turnaround for enquiries and varied options to suit budget and personal preferences – nothing was too much hassle; • All stress and hassle relating to contracts and pricing taken care of – all service providers were professional and come very highly recommended (we were extremely happy and satisfied with all providers – a special note to brides that my hair, makeup and flowers were exactly what I wanted despite being organised remotely); • All financial transfers were effected without issue or complication; • Warm, friendly, and personable nature of Zaira and her team, that made us feel very confident knowing we were in good hands. Zaira’s love for organising weddings clearly shows in her professionalism and kind caring nature. She truly is an amazing woman who truly can make your ultimate wedding day a reality.

Angelique, Australia

Zaira and her team did an amazing job planning, organizing and following through on every detail of a 3 day wedding. Her guidance on every aspect from the welcoming event on the Concordia to the amazing wedding at Villa Lario Resort Mandello to the pizza/pool party was extremely helpful. She brought us fabulous vendors for the music, flowers and decor. Her kind and patient demeanor constantly calmed us. Most importantly she was always available answer any questions or concerns leading up to the wedding and was there every minute during the 3 days making sure no detail was overlooked. I could not recommend Zaira and her team more! Makes me want to do it again!

Barbara, USA

Beautiful wedding, everything was above and beyond expectations. A dream come true!

Theresa, USA

Zaira is an amazing wedding planner, and I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone planning on getting married, or eloping, in Lake Como. Planning a ceremony from the United States was definitely challenging, but Zaira was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable of the Varenna area. While inquiring about my style; Zaira planned everything from hair and make-up, flowers, photographer, and celebrant. Everything was perfect! Thanks to Zaira, my husband and I had our dream ceremony in Lake Como (and we're already planning on returning for our anniversary!)!

Meghan, USA

I Do in Lake Como and Sicily Wedding Planner, Zaira and Anna, were absolutely the most fantastic wedding planners that made our wedding an absolute fairytale. Without them, this simply would’ve been an impossible and daunting task. With their expertise, Anna and Zaira kindly and patiently guided us through every step of the way over the last 10 months to execute the most gorgeous event, and it was done seamlessly. It would not have been possible and enjoyable with any other wedding planner, with whom we video conferenced with prior to selecting I Do in Lake Como and Sicily Wedding Planner, because as soon as we met Anna and Zaira, the decision to select them as our wedding planners was the easiest decision in the wedding planning process. I truly hope to see both of them again soon as they have become a part of our family through these special memories we will hold dear for the rest of our lives! You will not be disappointed in selecting I Do in Lake Como and Sicily!

Montana, USA