Primavera Dreams Weddings Italy Boston - Newton, Massachusetts

Kris A.

When my husband and I decided to get married in Italy, we had no idea where to begin. We did plenty of research but started to feel hopeless, thinking it might be too difficult to turn our dream into a reality. I reached out to a few different planners, and then I met Luba. From the start, Luba was professional, kind, knowledgeable, and organized. She truly listened to our vision and immediately knew how to make it possible.
Luba and I had many virtual calls. She was understanding of my husband’s and my busy schedule and kept me on track when I procrastinated. Sometimes I had other things at the forefront of my mind, but Luba was patient and had a kind way of helping me stay organized. Our calls consisted of Luba getting to know me, introducing me to different vendors, and helping me make decisions. Not only was she able to secure a perfect wedding venue less than a year before our date, but she also helped locate and coordinate lodging for us, the wedding party, and all of our guests.
Luba has an incredible network of connections, referrals, and friends in the wedding business and in Italy in general. For example, she referred us to a travel guide who helped us and our guests plan their international travel. She found a makeup artist at the last minute to cover my tattoos, a manicurist in Florence to fix my nails the day before the wedding, a Rabbi to officiate our interfaith ceremony, and so much more.
When we visited Florence, Luba organized venue tours, tastings, and meetings with vendors. She connected us with her business partner, Yael, who lives in Florence. Yael joined us for all our wedding-related outings and was one of the sweetest and kindest people we had ever met. We instantly fell in love with her as well. Having Yael by our side to explain everything and help align the details with our vision—while venues were being remodeled during the off-season—was incredibly reassuring. The entire Primavera Dreams team, including Yael and Diana, was outstanding, and we were so lucky to have them with us for our wedding festivities.
After seeing our wedding weekend brought to life, I truly believe Luba understood my vision better than I did. On our calls, if (rarely) the first few vendor options she presented weren’t exactly what we were envisioning, she would listen carefully and almost immediately come up with an alternative that was perfect.
If there was a detail that didn’t go as planned, no one—not even I—noticed. Luba and her team organized absolutely everything, including deposits and final payments to vendors, our garden party the night before the wedding, hair and makeup, multiple food vendors, the florist, fireworks, live music, a DJ, photography and videography, and even arranging air conditioning units for our hot summer day. The Primavera Dreams team was a calm and reassuring presence, ensuring all ran seamlessly so we could fully enjoy the moment with our loved ones and guests who had traveled so far to celebrate with us.
Planning a wedding abroad was a big undertaking, but with Luba by our side, the process felt manageable and enjoyable. Seeing all of her hard work brought to life was magical and beyond anything we could have dreamed. Every moment was unforgettable, and we owe so much of that to Luba and the Primavera Dreams team. A perfect memory now lives forever in our hearts and the hearts of our guests—a cherished experience that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Paige G.

I really enjoyed working with Luba, she was the party planner for my wedding in Italy and was extremely knowledgeable about the area and vendors. She works with/has connections to very professional and top tier vendors. She had everything timed precisely (and kept people on time more importantly) and a beautiful vision of our venue. If she is recommending a location or vendor you can trust it’s stunning and the best of the best. She has high standards for the people she works with and it makes for the perfect day. I was not stressing or running around on my wedding day she handled everything so I could take in the day and enjoy it fully. We put together the most gorgeous wedding I have ever attended and it wouldn’t have happened with Luba and her expertise in italian weddings. She keeps you organized and makes the wedding planning process seem breezy!

Molly J.

We are so grateful that we came across Luba in our search for a wedding planner. She is intelligent, kind and was truly a pleasure to work with. We hired Luba for full wedding planning for our destination wedding in Italy. Once we decided on Italy, she helped us choose the region that best fit our needs/wants and helped us select a stunning venue on Lake Maggiore. Not only did Luba do an excellent job coordinating logistics and sourcing amazing vendors, but she also had an overall creative vision for our wedding and knew how to create a magical atmosphere (which is part of the reason Luba stuck out to us after interviewing other wedding vendors). We really relied on Luba’s professional opinions and guidance throughout the planning process, and she did not steer us wrong. She shared honest feedback about things she thought weren’t necessary to spend on while also pointing out things that would really make a difference on our wedding weekend and would be worth the money. I’m so happy she encouraged us to do a traditional Italian cake-cutting – we weren’t planning on it, but it ended up being one of my favorite memories from our wedding day. She kept our events well within our budget and kept us organized between our meetings to ensure nothing was forgotten. During our wedding weekend Luba handled all the events with poise and elegance. Many of our guests, and especially our parents, kept remarking about “how amazing our wedding planner is” – we couldn’t agree more. She helped us put on a beautiful welcome boat ride and dinner, and our wedding day felt straight out of a fairytale. We didn’t have a single worry the entire day because Luba handled every detail, so we didn’t have to. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Luba for everything!

Nadia B.

Besides being a beautiful beacon of light in our lives, Luba really streamline the process and made it easy on us, everything was simpler and truly more glamorous if she had a hand in it but still allowed me my personal flare! Could not appreciate her more than I already do and could not recommend her more highly!

Maria S.

We first started planning our Italian wedding in 2020 but of course due to Covid19 our plans had to change. And then, they kept having to change - until finally in Oct 2023 we had our big Italian wedding in the old olive groves of Puglia.

What can I say… well we could never have done it without Luba @ Primavera Dreams. It takes a LOT of work to pull off the wedding we had. It was simply perfect. Her connections and ability to find the right vendors, who suited our taste and budget- negotiating contracts, managing multiple streams of action from florals, to make up, to planning the day with the venue, to organizing complex pick up and drop off shuttle services - it was just amazing! Luba took so much stress out of the day, she was calm, careful and organized. I had a very particular budget for makeup and hair, and Luba found me someone who suited that budget and did an amazing job. We had a set budget for florals and even though some years had passed Luba managed to negotiate almost no price increase despite rising costs everywhere. We are just so grateful with the effort, the patience and the planning. All weddings are stressful to plan and manage, and while the run up wasn’t always stress free for us, our day was just simply perfect thanks to Luba - she lifted that stress and executed everything perfectly. If something had gone wrong behind the scenes I certainly do not know about it… and that is exactly what you need, a calm steady and knowledgeable person dealing with it all… and I am forever grateful.

If you want a wedding which looks like it belongs in a Vogue magazine please get yourself Primavera Dreams as your wedding planner and get yourself over to Italy. You won’t regret it! !!!

Dina L.

We have just had the most magical wedding celebrations, all thanks to Luba and her incredible team. From the coordination before the wedding, to the days leading up to it (which, for a bride and groom, can certainly be stressful!!!), to the welcome party and main event, Luba was calm, professional, knowledgeable, reassuring, warm, and kind. She has a wealth of knowledge of places in Tuscany, and has a fantastic relationship with the best vendors who created an experience that made me and my now-husband feel like royalty! All our guests were incredibly impressed with the attention to detail and beauty they experienced on the day.
Luba understands how to make an event such as a large wedding a success - she knows what the right amount of entertainment, food, cocktails, etc is. She is very clear on timings and worked closely with us to determine what was important to us. At the beginning of the process, when it turned out that the venue we hoped to stay in with our large family was going out of business, she very quickly figured out a beautiful plan B. She then worked tirelessly with the venues to make sure that they could accommodate our guests and our events. This required her to email, call, and visit all locations, and to speak to the various vendors and entertainers to make sure everyone was clear on the latest set of requirements.
She was a wise sounding board when we weren’t sure how to approach certain parts of the ceremony and reception. She was also very helpful when my husband and I had difficulties agreeing on certain points - we both felt like we’d won when Luba came up with the right solution!!
In the end, the event was absolutely incredible and all those who attended were in awe. My husband and I are over the moon about what we experienced and wish we could do it all over again.
Luba is fantastic - we cannot recommend her enough!!!

Marina L.

Our family celebrated one of the most significant events in our lives — our son's wedding. We decided to hold the celebration in Italy and turned to the Primavera Dreams Wedding Planning Italy and Boston to make everything perfect. I want to express my immense gratitude to the owner, Luba Mitnik Gankin and entire team for their impeccable work and high professionalism.
From the very beginning, we felt their care and attention to our wishes. The organizers helped us choose a magnificent venue for the ceremony Castello Vicchiomaggio and banquet — a luxurious villa with stunning views of the Tuscan hills. Every detail, from the décor to the menu selection, was meticulously planned and perfectly matched the overall wedding concept.
The ceremony was simply magical. We thank the team for the splendid decorations that created the atmosphere of a true Italian fairytale. Special thanks to our wedding emcee Georgy Chkareuli, who conducted the ceremony masterfully, filling it with warm and sincere words.
Now, organizing transportation and logistics for guests from seven different countries was a bit like herding cats. But the team handled it with such grace and efficiency that we couldn't help but laugh at the initial chaos. Whether it was our friends from Georgia misadventure with Italian trains, or luck of buses for guests who arrived to Bolognia, the organizers managed every hiccup with ease and good humor.
A unique joy was brought by the interaction with people from different countries who gathered for this celebration. We were delighted to see old friends and acquaintances who came specifically to share this important moment with us. Toasts in various languages added a special charm and an atmosphere of unity and friendship. We even joked that our wedding could qualify for a mini-United Nations meeting!
The wedding cake was a masterpiece in itself, both in design and taste.. And just when we thought the evening couldn't get any better, the sky lit up with a spectacular fireworks display. It was the perfect grand finale to an unforgettable day.
I must also mention the organizers' attentiveness to every guest. Everything was arranged so that we could fully relax and enjoy the moment, without worrying about any details.
In conclusion, we want to say a huge thank you for the amazing celebration. Thanks to you, this day became unforgettable not only for us but also for all our guests. If you dream of a perfect wedding in Italy, do not hesitate to contact Primavera Dreams Wedding Planning Italy and Boston— they will exceed all your expectations!

Catherine C.

I cannot recommend Luba’s services HIGHLY enough!! While my fiance (now husband!) and I were up to our ears in work in PhD and MD programs, Luba somehow pulled off a truly MAGICAL wedding, beyond anything we could have ever dreamed.

Luba is incredibly organized, kind, flexible, whip-smart (she has a PhD in chemistry and speaks at least 3 languages fluently!!) and a truly fascinating person. Her passion for Italy and especially the Tuscan region is one of the things that drew me to her when I was interviewing other planners.

Besides wanting my wedding to be in Italy where my husband and I met, I did not have a vision or a clue of how to plan a wedding when I first came to Luba (you might call me a rare “Type-B” bride). She thoughtfully, gently, and expertly guided me through each decision point – date, venue, photographer, videographer, florist, caterer, ceremony details, extra events, wedding website, etc. – making suggestions and providing sage advice, and at the same time helping me clarify in my head what I cared about most for the wedding. She even helped my family and I plan a trip to Italy a few months before the wedding (we are from the U.S.) and helped coordinate a tasting with the caterer, make-up and hair trial, a visit to the venue, and tours of nearby villas and borgos to recommend for guests. I was thrilled with all the vendors she recommended – especially my make-up artist, she is a genius!!

NO detail is too small for Luba. She got me thinking about pieces of the wedding weekend that I never would have considered on my own, and recommended some amazing Italian traditions to incorporate (e.g., the cake show!). She taught me the importance of having events take place in different areas of the venue so that when guests transition (ceremony – cocktail hour – dinner – reception) they get some new surprises and feel the wedding magic all over again. She helped create the “flow” of my ceremony (we got so many compliments from guests on this) and made creative use of the natural beauty of our venue (Borgo Stomennano is absolutely magnificent) to save some $$ with flowers. She also provided the much-needed perspective throughout of which details really tend to matter, and which details we could let go.

Luba was always easy to reach, even when she was in Italy or traveling elsewhere I could expect an email back within 24 hrs. She was largely in Boston while we were planning our wedding which made hopping on Zoom calls really easy. And last, but certainly not least, Luba is the FIRST to advocate for you sticking to your budget. We made a few decisions near the end that we knew were going to put us a little over (the late night pizza from our fabulous caterer was just TOO tempting) and Luba gave us quite a bit of (loving) pushback before making it happen. What more could you ask for in a planner!!

GRAZIE MILLE LUBA!