Ciao Liam & Caroline

I’m so excited to share this vision with you. What you’ll see below is a customized outline of how I would bring your celebration in Italy to life at Castello di Cafaggio. Blending design, planning, and creative direction with the calm, intentional process I’ve built over fifteen years in events, marketing & design.

My goal is simple: to help you feel supported, inspired, and completely at ease, knowing every detail will be cared for. I believe great design starts with trust, and I’m truly honored to begin that process with you both.

Con amore,
Tarah

& Offerings

Custom Services

Sono Tarah, planner, designer and creative director of Che Figata.

For the past fifteen years, I’ve worked in marketing, design, and brand direction, helping people and places tell stories that feel alive. My work bridges Italy and the Carolinas, blending dolce vita sensibility with intentional design and calm strategy.

I started Che Figata to create experiences that move people. Weddings that feel cinematic, interiors that feel soulful, and brands that feel human. With a background in graphic design, interior styling, and luxury event direction, I approach every project like a visual language: color, texture, emotion, and space working together in harmony.

Benvenuti, let’s make something unforgettable.

WE LOVE DESIGNING

WEDDINGS with a CINEMATIC FEEL & MODERN editorial TOUCHES

Discover our packages below

The Edit
The Feature
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For couples who already have a strong vision but want refinement, structure, and creative polish. We step in early enough to help shape the story, offering design guidance, logistical planning, and professional insight that prevents costly mistakes. You’ll get layout suggestions, palette refinement, and vendor advice, plus I’ll handle all month-of and day-of coordination, including a venue visit four days before to finalize logistics and styling.

EDIT

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$7,000

What’s Included

  • PLANNING

    Begins upon contract signing with monthly check-ins and guided support through key decisions.

  • VENDOR MANAGEMENT

    Full sourcing, booking, and communication with all vendors from day one to ensure a seamless process.

  • 6 DESIGN CONSULTATIONS

    One hour consultations to refine color palette, style, and event tone for a cohesive look that feels intentional and balanced for all three events.

  • TIMELINE CREATION

    Detailed master schedule for the welcome party, rehearsal, and wedding day with smooth transitions.

  • ON-SITE COORDINATION

    Head Planner on-site coordination for all three events (up to 6 hrs for welcome party, 5 hrs for rehearsal, and 12 hrs on wedding day).

    + 1 on-site Coordinator for wedding day     (up to 12 hours)

  • BUDGET MANAGEMENT

    Detailed tracking and transparent allocation throughout the process.

  • SIGNAGE & PAPER DETAILS

    Custom save-the-dates and invitation suite design, with the couple handling printing, assembly, and mailing. Excludes day-of signage.

  • PRE-EVENT ARRIVAL

    Arrival 4 days prior for venue walk-through, vendor meetings, and tying up final details.

  • TRAVEL & LODGING

    Includes 4 days of accommodation and all travel fees for planner.

For couples who want full planning and creative direction, where logistics and design come together under one cohesive vision.


I manage every vendor, craft a creative roadmap, and oversee the entire production so your weekend flows beautifully from start to finish.

FEATURE

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$8,500

What’s Included

  • ALL THE EDIT PLUS

    Includes everything in our “Edit” package plus the additional.

  • CREATIVE DIRECTION

    Creative guidance and design direction for your celebration. I develop a detailed design deck with palette, texture, and layout guidance, ensuring every vendor aligns with one cohesive aesthetic.

  • ON-SITE STYLING & COORDINATION

    Creative setup and full coordination for the welcome party, rehearsal, and wedding day (up to 6 hrs for the welcome party, 5 hrs for the rehearsal, and 12 hrs for wedding day).

  • ADDITIONAL COORDINATOR

    Wedding day only: Assistant coordinator on site up to 10 hours to support vendor flow and guest management.

  • SIGNAGE & STATIONERY DESIGN

    Custom design of up to six coordinated day-of signage pieces across all three events (welcome party, rehearsal, and wedding day), plus save-the-dates and full invitation suite design, printing, and mailing handled by Che Figata.

  • WEBSITE DESIGN

    Full custom multi-page wedding website with RSVP, travel details, guest updates, and branding consistent with your event design.

  • GUEST TRAVEL LOGISTICS

    Recommendations and support for guest travel coordination communicated via website & email. Includes 6 month prior newsletter & one month prior newsletter.

  • TRAVEL & LODGING

    Includes 4 days of accommodation and all travel fees for planner.

The Edit

From $7,000 USD
Full-service planning with monthly guidance, vendor management, and detailed coordination for a three-day celebration.
  • Begins upon contract signing with monthly check-ins
  • Full vendor sourcing, booking, and communication
  • Six one-hour design consultations for color palette, tone, and style refinement
  • Custom save-the-dates and invitation suite design (client handles printing, assembly, and mailing)
  • Detailed master timeline for welcome, rehearsal, and wedding
  • Head planner on-site coordination: 6h welcome • 5h rehearsal • 12h wedding
  • +1 on-site coordinator for wedding day (up to 12 hours)
  • Budget tracking and transparent allocation throughout planning
  • Pre-event arrival: 4 days prior for walkthrough, vendor meetings, and final details
  • All planner travel fees and 4 nights’ accommodation included

The Feature

From $8,500 USD
Everything in The Edit plus creative direction, website, signage design, and expanded styling support.
  • Everything included in The Edit
  • Creative Direction: full design deck with palette, textures, and vendor alignment guidance
  • Signage & Stationery: up to six coordinated day-of signage pieces across all events, plus save-the-dates and invitation suite design, printing, and mailing handled by Che Figata
  • Website Design: full multi-page custom website (RSVP, travel, updates, branding)
  • Guest Travel Logistics: support and coordination via website and newsletters (6-month & 1-month prior)
  • On-site Styling & Coordination: creative setup and full coordination for welcome (6h), rehearsal (5h), and wedding (12h)
  • Additional Coordinator: wedding day only, up to 10 hours on site
  • All planner travel fees and 4 nights’ accommodation included

From calm coordination to full creative direction, each package is designed for a different kind of couple and story.
Every level blends thoughtful planning, curated design, and seamless production, tailored to how hands-on or hands-off you want to be throughout the journey.

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Budget Breakdown

ALL THREE DAYS

This estimate reflects a realistic projection for a three-night wedding weekend in Tuscany, based on the details discussed during our consultation. It includes accommodations for 26 on-site guests (can be lowered if renting only the castle & borgo) , full wedding planning, a welcome dinner with a private chef for residents only, a simple pizza party for all attendees from an outside caterer, and a full wedding day celebration.

All figures are provided in euros and pounds for clarity and transparency. These totals are based on current local pricing and my experience planning destination events throughout Italy. Exact quotes will vary slightly depending on your final guest count, vendor selections, and design choices. This outline offers a clear and honest foundation for planning and budgeting a simple yet refined 3-day experience in April at Castello di Cafaggio.

  • Full Rental of Accommodation (26 Guests) Includes two additional external rentals on the estate + an intimate private chef dinner for residents only + wedding-day fee. (Can be lowered if you choose to rent only the castle & Borgo.)
    ≈ €18 000 (£15 300)

  • Full Planning, Design & Coordination (ie, The Feature Package)
    ≈ €7 900 (£6 775 / $8 500 USD)

  • Wedding Day Catering (rentals, décor, staff, setup & open bar)
    ≈ €14 000 – €16 000 (£11 900 – £13 600)

  • Floral Design (Wedding Day)
    ≈ €6 000 – €7 000 (£5 100 – £5 950)

  • MC, Music & Lighting (equipment + MC only, using your own DJ for dance party):
    ≈ €2 000 (£1 700)

  • Photography (Wedding Day):
    ≈ €3 500 – €4 500 (£2 975 – £3 825)

  • Videography (Wedding Day):
    ≈ €2 000 – €3 000 (£1 700 – £2 550)

  • Pizza Party Caterer for 80 Guests (furniture, rentals, décor, staff & setup - price varies with guest count):
    ≈ €9 500 (£8 075)

  • Hair & Makeup (based on bridal party size):
    ≈ €700 – €1 000 (£600 – £850)

  • Tips (optional - gifts also common in Europe):
    ≈ €800 (£680)

  • Miscellaneous (signage, extra décor, wine tour, printing, website, IVA & SIAE permit):
    ≈ €1 500 – €2 500 (£1 275 – £2 125)

Estimated Grand Total (Full 3 Days):

≈ €66 000 – €70 000 EUR
≈ £56 000 – £59 500 GBP

Estimated Grand Total (Wedding Day Only):

≈ €37 650 EUR (≈ £32 035 GBP)

PLEASE NOTE: This is a rough estimate for the full 3-day wedding weekend. I also included the wedding day only total below. Several items can be adjusted to lower costs. For example, catering based on menu, a simpler pizza party vendor and direct rentals (saving €2–3K), tips, and preferred photo/video rates through my vendors. Florals can also be scaled down to 4k; this range simply covers ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception essentials. It’s a realistic guide for what will give you the best experience without cutting too much.

How Our Clients Feel

  • From our very first call, I knew Tarah was the one. She instantly understood my vision and brought it to life with creativity, honesty, and total calm. No matter how wild my ideas were, she had my back and executed everything flawlessly.

    Tarah became so much more than a planner. She was my hype woman, voice of reason, and comedic relief all at once. Our wedding day was stunning, stress-free, and beyond what I dreamed of. Her passion, work ethic, and heart shine through in everything she does.

    I’d choose Tarah and Che Figata a hundred thousand times over.

    - Bree Parsons, Bride

  • There are not enough words to express how grateful we are to have chosen Che Figata for our planning needs. Tarah is fantastic! Organized, timely, responsive, supportive, knowledgeable and thorough. She is also insanely creative with design! Tarah was able to think of every aspect and possible outcome for our wedding day and planned ahead for everything! I did not have a worry in the world during our special day (and I am a huge control freak) - My husband and I were able to enjoy our day with no concerns or reservations. Our day turned out beautifully and it was a HUGE wedding (260 guests). I will be recommending Che Figata to everyone who needs an event planner!


    - Sarah & Christian, Bride & Groom

  • She’s the wedding planner you didn’t know you needed. Fluent in Italian, endlessly creative, and impossibly calm. Somehow, she takes all your chaos and turns it into a beautifully orchestrated event that feels effortless.

    Tarah’s creative eye is unreal. She designed our website and invitations like a luxury branding agency, all while managing vendors, logistics, and last-minute curveballs with grace. She’s positive, composed, and quietly running the entire show behind the scenes.

    If you’re planning a wedding in Italy (or anywhere, really), hire Tarah. You’ll get stunning results, real kindness, and someone who makes the whole experience fun and completely stress-free.

    - Lindsay & Travis, Bride & Groom

  • Working with Che Figata was such a joy. Their team has this incredible way of mixing Italian artistry with American storytelling, and the result is something that feels both cinematic and personal. This wedding started with a hunt for urns, texture, and history. It was real work. Hours of setup, styling etc. design is where her heart truly is.

    - Sarah P, Event Coordinator

  • Hiring Tarah and Che Figata was the best decision I made for my wedding. Tarah understood my vision instantly. It was like she was in my head. Her creativity, professionalism, and organization are unmatched. She handled every detail and every hiccup so effortlessly that I spent my entire wedding day completely stress-free. The result? Absolute magic.

    - Chandler & Connor, Bride & Groom

  • Tarah was nothing short of phenomenal. She consistently went way above and beyond to help us with every single detail of our wedding. Working with her was a dream come true - everything went perfectly on our wedding day thanks to her. I would recommend working with her to anyone.

    - Kyle & Dorothy, Bride & Groom

  • I recently had the pleasure of working with Tarah on a wedding, and the experience was fantastic. As a rental company, we work with many planners and I must say, Tarah's professionalism, organization and positive attitude really stood out which made the entire process run so smoothly.

    It was such an enjoyable collaboration and I hope to work with her in the future. I highly reccomend using Tarah and her team.

    - Kaitlin, Party Reflections

Meet the Team

  • TARAH PETERSEN

    FOUNDER & CEO

    Tarah is the creative force behind Che Figata. A planner, designer, and dreamer who turns ideas into immersive experiences. With over 15 years in marketing and design, she blends storytelling, strategy, and soul to craft events that feel effortless, intentional, and wildly unforgettable.

  • Lindsey Wolff

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

    Lindsey is the backbone of every event. The one turning creative chaos into a flawless, flowing masterpiece. She oversees every project, timeline, and budget with precision, ensuring that vision meets execution without missing a beat.

  • Eduarda Rodrigues

    LEAD COORDINATOR

    Eduarda brings calm to the chaos and style to every detail. She’s the go-to for making sure timelines flow, vendors sync, and every moment unfolds seamlessly. Basically? The one who makes sure the magic actually happens.

Why Che Figata?

  • FLUENT IN ITALIAN & ENGLISH

    Cultural fluency and trusted local relationships mean smoother vendor communication and authentic experiences.

  • DESIGN MEETS DIRECTION

    With 15 years in marketing and design, every event is curated with brand-level artistry and emotional storytelling.

  • CALM, CONFIDENT PLANNING

    I bring structure, strategy, and serenity to the process so you can stay present and actually enjoy the ride.