WITH PASSION FOR TUSCANY
Just a few words about Your Secret Tuscany and me
Tuscany is where I was born and where I spent the first years of my life, a place that taught me the true meaning of beauty, art, and authenticity. My passion for discovery led me to explore the world, living in Madrid, London, and now Dubai, where I continue to draw inspiration from diverse cultures and perspectives. This international background allows me to understand the expectations of a global clientele and translate them into refined, meaningful celebrations.
I began my career as a wedding planner almost 20 years ago, and in 2011 I founded Your Secret Tuscany, born from the desire to create exclusive, tailor-made weddings that reflect each couple’s story in the most authentic Italian style. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of designing exceptional events throughout Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Umbria, Ravello, and Positano, collaborating with celebrities, VIPs, and discerning international clients who value discretion, artistry, and excellence.
Every event I design — whether an elegant wedding or an intimate private celebration — is a unique experience, thoughtfully curated to embody timeless beauty and emotion. My work combines the sophistication of Italian design with a contemporary, cosmopolitan vision, ensuring that every detail feels effortless yet extraordinary.
At Your Secret Tuscany, my mission is simple: to craft moments that transcend expectations, where every setting, every detail, and every feeling becomes a lasting memory.
FEDERICA BARTOLOMEI
Thoughtfully crafted to elevate what matters most.
Where Personal History Meets Design
The story of Your Secret Tuscany was born in July 2010 out of a deeply personal celebration: my own wedding. Rather than a traditional venue, we chose a place that held our hearts: the medieval square of a tiny, 300-person village where my father was born, where I spent every childhood summer, and where my future husband and I loved to escape to spend time together whenever we could. Because the village was so small, locals who had known me since I was born were able to take part in the celebration; some watched the wedding from their apartment windows overlooking the square, while others cheered from the stone walls. We crafted a day that was entirely centered around us, our values, and what we believed was right. I wore a simple dress, perfectly styled for a medieval square, subtly embellished with Swarovski crystals, adorned my hair with white orchids, and carried a single orchid as a bouquet. Even our wedding favors reflected our hearts: handcrafted pieces chosen to support a meaningful charity donation.
That profoundly meaningful day shaped the core philosophy of Your Secret Tuscany: I believe a wedding should not be a replicated template, but a living reflection of a couple’s unique personality and shared history. This is why my designs are driven entirely by storytelling rather than mass-produced trends.
“Send me your inspiration, but we will never replicate the past; we will create something entirely new and uniquely yours.” — These are always the first words I share during our very first consultation.
CURIOUS FACT
Your Secret Tuscany Logo represents a castle on top of a hill with cypresses, a symbol of Tuscany. Well…that castle is real and is the place where I got married in Tuscany!
MEET THE TEAM
During the years I have selected the most professional wedding service providers to work with. The connections I have made are essential to achieve the perfect wedding our couples are expecting. The number of people involved in each wedding is huge but I’ll share with you some pics of my best people!
Why Your Secret Tuscany?
8 REASONS THAT MAKE YOUR SECRET TUSCANY UNIQUE:
WEDDING CONSULTANT - Your Secret Tuscany is a boutique wedding agency. The relationship with our couples is a key point in creating the perfect wedding. When booking a wedding with us you will have the constant support of a wedding consultant helping with every decision making from the right shape of the wedding dress for each bride to the color scheme of the wedding, from the activities to book to entertaining your guests to the transfers needed, etc.
ITALIAN WEDDING DESIGN - every wedding is designed around you with elegance and a touch of Italian style to add glamour to the whole wedding vibe. You will be working with a certified wedding designer.
PLANNING - we are very precise in the way we approach the planning. We will guide you through each step, giving you a timeline to make your choice on time and arrive to the wedding day happy and relaxed.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE - we speak your language, thanks to years of experience with couples coming from all over the world and thanks to our international background.
HANDPICKED WEDDING VENUES - We have a huge number of wedding venues in our database, and all of them have been personally inspected and selected. Every year we add new wedding venues and we delete some others from the list if they do not meet our expectations.
TUSCAN EXPERIENCES - thanks to our knowledge of the territory we will assist you from the day of your arrival providing logistics, accommodations, experiences, and activities to transform your stay into a sequence of moments you will never forget.
VIP WEDDING SERVICES - Our agency works in the high-end. We personalised every detail of the wedding events including the welcome party and the farewell party. We can offer an array of VIP services including security and bridal styling. We respect your privacy.
WEDDING DAY COORDINATOR - we plan our weddings from A to Z and on the wedding day we will ensure a perfect experience as a senior wedding planner will be coordinating your wedding day together with the number of assistants necessary according to the number of your guests.