Matthew Oliver Weddings:
Based in London, Matthew Oliver Weddings European destination wedding planner specialising in design-led celebrations across Italy, France and beyond. Founded in 2012, the company has grown from Matthew’s early years planning weddings in Cyprus into a full-service international planning team working across landmark venues, private estates and multi-day celebrations.
The business feels notably personal in its approach. Rather than operating as a traditional luxury agency, the team places strong emphasis on relationships, encouraging couples to work closely with the planner they naturally connect with most. That sense of warmth and familiarity runs consistently throughout the brand and client experience.
Design also plays a central role in the planning process. The overall aesthetic feels expressive, fashion-aware and visually immersive, while still remaining grounded in the atmosphere of the destination and venue itself.
Destination Weddings Across Europe
Matthew Oliver Weddings is particularly well known for destination weddings across Italy, France and the wider Mediterranean. The portfolio includes celebrations at Villa Cimbrone on the Amalfi Coast, Villa Gamberaia in Tuscany and Chateau du Grand Luce in France, alongside weddings throughout the UK.
The team regularly plans:
- Destination weddings in Italy
- Amalfi Coast weddings
- Tuscany weddings
- French Riviera weddings
- UK country house weddings
- Private estate celebrations
- Multicultural weddings
- Multi-day wedding weekends
The company also works across destinations including Switzerland, Portugal, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece and Cyprus, with many weddings involving guests travelling internationally across several days of events.
Planning Style & Approach
Matthew Oliver Weddings offers one planning service only: full wedding planning and coordination. The model is intentionally comprehensive, allowing the team to oversee every stage of the process from venue sourcing and guest logistics through to design development and on-site management.
The planning style feels collaborative and design-led without becoming overly formal. Inspiration is often drawn from the destination itself, with the team visiting venues in advance and developing concepts around the architecture, landscape and atmosphere of the setting.
Mood boards, layouts and CAD-supported visuals are used where needed to help couples visualise the flow and design direction of the celebration before final decisions are made.
Alongside the creative side of the process, the team also manages guest communication, hotel coordination, supplier management and financial oversight throughout the planning journey.
Weddings Across the UK
Alongside destination weddings in Europe, Matthew Oliver Weddings also plans celebrations throughout the UK, including country house weddings, marquee events and landmark venue celebrations.
The portfolio includes weddings at venues such as:
- Blenheim Palace
- Heckfield Place
- Kew Gardens
Many of the UK weddings combine several days of celebrations, particularly for couples bringing guests together from different countries and backgrounds.
Who They Suit
Matthew Oliver Weddings is especially well suited to couples looking for a planning team with a strong design sensibility and a highly personal approach.
Their style is likely to appeal to:
- Couples planning destination weddings in Europe
- Design-conscious couples
- Couples wanting a close relationship with their planner
- Multicultural couples planning international celebrations
- Couples hosting multi-day wedding weekends
- Weddings balancing logistics with a strong visual identity
Practical Details
- Based in: London, United Kingdom
- Founded: 2012
- Works across: Europe, the UK and international destinations
- Wedding styles: Destination weddings, private estate celebrations and multi-day wedding weekends
- Services: Full wedding planning and coordination only
- Team structure: Collaborative planning team led by Matthew Oliver and Bertie
- Destination expertise: Italy, France, Cyprus and wider Europe
Why Couples Choose Matthew Oliver Weddings
Matthew Oliver Weddings combines destination expertise with a planning style that feels both highly personal and visually considered. The company’s strengths lie not only in the design of the celebrations themselves, but also in the warmth of the client experience throughout the process.
For couples planning weddings across several days, destinations or cultures, that balance of creativity, structure and personal investment is a significant part of the company’s appeal.
Wedding Venues in Italy & Europe
Explore our collection of wedding venues in Italy, France, Switzerland and across Europe, including private estates, country houses and destination wedding venues suited to multi-day celebrations.