Meet Federica: Luxury Wedding Planner in Tuscany & Italy
Just a few words about Your Secret Tuscany and me
Tuscany is where I was born and where I spent my earliest years, instilling in me a lifelong love for beauty, art, and authentic craftsmanship—a passion for design that I surely inherited from my mother, who always delighted in creating beautifully adorned tables and Christmas trees for our family. Though a curiosity for the world eventually took me across the globe, living in Madrid, London, and now Dubai, my heart has always remained anchored in Italy. This international journey allows me to seamlessly bridge different cultures, deeply understanding the expectations of a global clientele and translating them into refined, meaningful celebrations.
I began my career as a wedding planner nearly 20 years ago, and in 2011, I founded Your Secret Tuscany. Over the past two decades, I’ve had the privilege of designing exceptional events across Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Umbria, Ravello, and Positano, collaborating with celebrities, VIPs, and discerning international clients who value discretion, artistry, and excellence.
FEDERICA BARTOLOMEI
Storytelling & Design
Where everything started
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.
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!
CURIOUS FACT
MEET THE TEAM
Behind every exceptional celebration is a network of world-class talent. Over the years, I have curated a trusted collective of Italy’s finest wedding professionals, artisans and vendors whose expertise is essential to bringing our couples’ visions to life. While bringing a luxury wedding to life requires a vast, dedicated team behind the scenes, I would love to introduce you to some of the core people who make the magic happen.
Why Your Secret Tuscany?
8 REASONS THAT MAKE US UNIQUE:
Boutique Wedding Consultancy
Your Secret Tuscany is a boutique agency where close, personal relationships are at the heart of every celebration. From booking with us onward, you will have the constant, dedicated support of a wedding consultant helping you navigate every decision—from selecting the ideal silhouette for your wedding dress to defining the color scheme, coordinating guest entertainment, and managing all logistics and transfers.
Bespoke Italian Wedding Design
Every wedding is designed exclusively around you, blending timeless elegance with a sophisticated touch of Italian style and glamour. You will be working directly with a certified wedding designer dedicated to bringing your unique story to life.
Precise, Stress-Free Planning
We approach planning with meticulous precision. We guide you through each step with a structured timeline, ensuring every choice is made calmly and on time so you arrive at your wedding day relaxed, happy, and ready to enjoy every moment.
Global Perspective & Multilingual Expertise
Thanks to our international background and decades of experience working with couples from all over the world, we speak your language, effortlessly bridging cultures and understanding the refined expectations of an international clientele.
Handpicked & Inspected Venues
Our extensive database features an array of extraordinary wedding venues, all of which have been personally inspected and selected by us. We continuously curate our portfolio, adding new hidden gems each year while removing any location that no longer meets our strict standards of excellence.
Authentic Tuscan Experiences
With our deep local roots and intimate knowledge of the territory, we assist you from the moment you arrive. We curate accommodations, logistics, and bespoke activities to transform your destination wedding into an unforgettable holiday for you and your guests.
VIP Services & Absolute Discretion
Operating in the high-end luxury sector, we personalize every facet of your multi-day celebration, including welcome dinners and farewell parties. We offer an array of exclusive VIP services—such as elite security and professional bridal styling—while upholding the utmost discretion and respect for your privacy.
Expert Wedding Day Coordination
We plan our weddings meticulously from A to Z. On the big day, a senior wedding planner will be personally on-site to coordinate every detail, supported by an experienced team of assistants scaled precisely to the size of your guest list for a flawless execution.