How I work
From our first consultation to the final execution, I make every step smooth and enjoyable
I am an architect who loves the beauty of my country. Fate allowed me to enter the world of Visual Merchandising and work with some of the most influential luxury and high fashion brands. This extraordinary experience lasted over 25 years with brands such as Cartier, with whom I still work. I was lucky enough to grow up in a world of elegance.
Working in fashion has taught me the importance of timing and the magic of every single moment. I have always imagined for my clients the design of events that represented them, harmonious and elegant, always going beyond expectations and creating surprises every time.
The process
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First meeting
Tell me your vision — nothing is too vague.
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Let’s begin
We sign, and the planning is on me.
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Your proposal
Venues, vendors, budget, timeline.
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Design & planning
Mood board, layout, the right vendors.
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The big day
Every detail handled. You just be present.
Staff
“I design. They make sure nothing rests on a single pair of hands.”
A celebration of three hundred people cannot depend on one person, and I would not want it to. Architecture, flowers, fabrics, graphics, guest care, contracts: each is held by someone who does only that, all year round. It is what lets us move quickly when something changes at the last hour, and what ensures that the design leaving my desk is the one your guests actually see.
Paola
Lawyer and accountant. Contracts and agreements.
amministrazione@caterinalostia.com
Marianna
Planning, coordination, and on site on the event days.
Veronica
Your guests before they arrive: travel, accommodation, and everything between the event days.
Romina
What has to be captured is decided before the day, never discovered on it.
Amanda
Twenty years in fabric setting and scenography.
Monica
Every installation, from the build to the final placement of the last object.
Flavia
Every printed and written element, and on site on the event days.
Testimonials
Words from the couples we’ve married
We are a Lebanese and Danish couple based in Canada, with a destination wedding in Italy. We knew we had to find a planner who would be understanding, flexible and adaptable to our specific needs, and Caterina was just that. From late-night calls to supplier negotiations, we could not have done anything without her. Her vast experience and connections reassured us that our vision was going to come to life exactly the way we wanted it to and it did.
Sarah & Amin Read more +Caterina planned the most incredible three days of my life, starting from our intimate rehearsal dinner at a private villa, to a welcome party at a hotel, to the most gorgeous wedding in the world. Every detail was thoughtful and incredibly tasteful.
Sara & Matt Read more +None of us had ever been to Sicily, let alone the hotel venue, so trust was a big issue. That trust was well-founded. The wedding weekend had a lot of coordination, and not a step was missed. It was quite a feat to get it right, and Cate and her team pulled it off beyond our expectations.
Molly & Ari Read more +From our very first meeting almost two years earlier, to the very last, Caterina consistently brought professionalism, creative elegance, and a wealth of event and logistics planning experience to the table. Her approach allows you to dream big […] but she ultimately lets you decide if your vision and budget align. Caterina and her staff were a calming presence amongst the chaos of an unexpected rainstorm and had planned for every contingency. Our guests left gushing about our special weekend.
Justin & Albert Read more +The biggest nightmare for any bride is rain, and it decided to rain on that day. The entire wedding was planned outdoors, but thanks to Caterina’s skills and her team, the whole event was moved indoors, and she made it even more beautiful than it would have been outside. She made the day beautiful and emotional, but above all, stress-free.
Martina Zucchi Frua Read more +Caterina takes your dreams and turns them into reality. Always present, meticulous, attentive to our requests, precise and punctual in the organization she even made some surprising suggestions that turned out to be the real highlight of the wedding.
Filippo & Faby Read more +Caterina listened to us, understanding precisely what we wanted and needed, and created a wedding that totally reflected our personalities, while staying within our budget. A professional like her comes up with surprising and innovative ideas that would never have occurred to us.
Elena & Leo Read more +Even though it started raining during dinner, she promptly managed the situation, coordinated the catering, and rearranged the event, ensuring that everything went smoothly.
Nami & Mattia Read more +We came all the way from Vegas for our wedding in Italy, and it was nothing short of magical. Caterina made every detail beyond anything we could ever experience back home. The scenery, the atmosphere, and the overall beauty of the day were absolutely perfect.
Katrina Albana Read more +I want to express my gratitude to the photographers and videomakers who collaborated on my projects
with infinite professionalism and helpfulness.
Collaborations
