Getting married in Italy, one of the most romantic countries in the world, is a popular choice. But the planning process is not always straightforward. Whether you’re living in Italy or have your heart set on a destination wedding, here’s everything I’ve learned from planning my own Italian wedding.

The first time I started questioning our decision to get married in the south of Italy was when the manager of a prospective wedding venue told me: "Twelve courses for lunch is standard. No, we can’t do any less. But we can do more if you like."