Meet the La Fortezza Wedding Team:: Lisa Redgrave
We're continuing the excitement of our wedding page launch by introducing you to a few more members of the wedding dream team. Today, I'd like you to meet Lisa Redgrave of Hitched in Italy:Q: What is your wedding expertise? How long have you been a part of the wedding industry?A: My family and I bought our home in Tuscany in 2004. I have huge affection for the region, so it was the natural choice to get married there 10 years ago. It was a small wedding, but I tackled the Italian Bureaucracy and planned it all myself. It went without a hitch. I thought if I could do it for myself, I could do it for others. That was the start of Hitched in Italy. I have since organized over 100 weddings: elopements, same sex ceremonies, Catholic, Jewish and Indian weddings. I'm proud to say I've done it all.Q: What is your role when it comes to weddings at La Fortezza?A: I'm the bride and groom's “go to girl.” I source suppliers suitable for the occasion. I keep a calm head in what can be a stressful environment. I maintain a level of cool when people are feeling far from cool, and I iron out the creases. Once all the planning is done and vendors are in place, I'm there to hold your hand and walk you through the most wonderful day of your life. I stay in the background on the wedding day, but you will feel reassured by my presence. I'm equally as happy adjusting your bouquet or getting you a cocktail. I have my eye on everything, and I'm thinking ahead. You're safe in the knowledge that I will have already thought of 'it' and can fix 'that'.
Q: Why does La Fortezza make an exquisite wedding venue?A: La Fortezza is an incredible venue, not only is the location staggeringly beautiful, the careful and thoughtful renovation and the styling of the property, and it's private grounds are second to none. Those who choose La Fortezza as their wedding venue will have a wedding day that will be truly unique. Q: Why should someone consider planning an Italian destination wedding?A: The best pizza in the world, cocktails at sundown, endless sunshine, delicious regional wine, breathtaking scenery, rich culture, real coffee...need I go on? A destination wedding is far more than just a wedding day; it's an opportunity to spend several days with your family and friends, drinking in the atmosphere and making lifelong memories.Q: What is your favorite part of a wedding day?A: After the cake is cut and everyone is dancing and the drinks are flowing, I get to sit back and watch everyone literally having the best day of their lives. There is no better feeling.Q: What is your number one piece of advice for brides?A: Keep cool! Having organized hundreds of weddings, I know that the brides who are most relaxed have the most fun. At La Fortezza your wedding will be planned and styled with the utmost care and attention. Leave the hard work to us and allow yourself to kick back and enjoy.