# Daria Events & Weddings — Full Site Content > This file contains the plain-text content of all public pages on dariaevents.com for use by AI systems. Navigation, cookie notices, and decorative elements have been removed. Last updated: April 2026. --- ## Homepage URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/ Daria Events & Weddings is a Switzerland-based boutique destination wedding planner with over 6 years of experience and 50+ weddings organised and coordinated across Switzerland, France, and Northern Italy. Seen in Style Me Pretty, Condé Nast, The Wed and French Wedding Style, and listed as a Recommended Wedding Planner by Switzerland Tourism, we offer full-service planning and event design for international couples from intimate elopements to multi-day celebrations. ### Services Full Wedding Planning: A comprehensive planning and coordination service designed for destination weddings in Switzerland, France and Northern Italy. We manage the entire process: from venue sourcing and vendor selection to budget management, timeline creation, design development, and full wedding-day execution. Acting as your central point of contact, we ensure every element works seamlessly together. Event Design & Production: We shape the creative direction of your wedding around the venue, from styling, tablescapes, florals, and lighting to the overall guest experience. With in-house floral décor and entertainment production, every element feels cohesive, personal, and beautifully executed. ### Key Numbers - 6 years of experience - 50+ weddings and events coordinated - 3 countries covered: Switzerland, France, Northern Italy - 7 languages spoken ### Press & Recognition Featured in: Style Me Pretty, Condé Nast, The Wed, French Wedding Style, Rock My Wedding, Weddings & Honeymoons. Listed as Recommended Wedding Planner by Switzerland Tourism (myswitzerland.com). ### FAQ Highlights Why hire a wedding planner? Hiring a wedding planner means every vendor, contract, timeline, and logistical detail is managed on your behalf. At Daria Events & Weddings, our 6 years of established vendor relationships mean higher negotiating and bargaining power than couples booking independently. Your family and friends remain guests, not coordinators, and you arrive at your own wedding fully present, not managing a schedule. Budget guidance: We recommend budgeting from CHF/EUR 1,200 per guest. --- ## About URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/about Daria Events & Weddings was founded by Daria Ovseenko, a Lausanne-based destination wedding planner with an MBA in Finance from EU Business School and a Wine & Spirit degree with hands-on experience across 20+ European wine regions. Events have been at the heart of our work for over 6 years. We began by introducing Ballroom Dancing events and Debutante Balls to Switzerland before transitioning fully into private celebrations. In 2020, we shifted our focus exclusively to destination weddings in Switzerland, France and Northern Italy. Over the past 6 years, we have successfully planned, designed, and coordinated more than 50 private events and weddings for international clients. Our work has been recognised by leading wedding publications in the United States and Europe, including Style Me Pretty, Weddings & Honeymoons, French Wedding Style, Rock My Wedding, and Condé Nast Group magazines. We are also proud to be listed as a Recommended Wedding Planner by Switzerland Tourism. ### What to Expect Working With Us Planning a destination wedding in Switzerland or France requires more than inspiration. It requires structured coordination, reliable local partners, and calm leadership behind the scenes. We work with trusted Swiss and French service providers selected for professionalism, quality, and experience with international clients. Key commitments: - Complete takeover of organisational processes and vendor coordination - Transparent financial communication and efficient budget management - Unlimited communication within respectful and structured timeframes - Proactive problem-solving and on-site presence until the final moment of your celebration ### Our Values Honesty & Transparency: Clear communication and complete transparency are essential to successful wedding planning. Commitment to Excellence: We approach every event with full dedication, giving our absolute best to create a seamless and elevated wedding experience. A Truly Personal Approach: Your wedding is a reflection of who you are. We design each celebration to express your personality, your story, and your vision — never a template. Trust & Partnership: We work closely with our clients as trusted partners throughout the entire planning process. Attention to Detail & Aesthetic Excellence: Beauty lives in every detail. From design to guest experience, every element is carefully considered and thoughtfully refined. --- ## Services URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/services Daria Events & Weddings offers two core services for destination weddings in Switzerland, France and Northern Italy: Full Wedding Planning for couples who want end-to-end coordination, and Event Design & Production for couples who want a fully designed celebration with in-house creative execution. ### Full Wedding Planning Daria Events & Weddings offers Full Wedding Planning for destination weddings in Switzerland, France and Northern Italy. It is a complete, end-to-end service for international couples planning from abroad. We manage the entire process: venue sourcing and vendor selection, budget management, timeline creation, design development, and full wedding-day execution across all three countries. With 6 years of established local vendor relationships in Switzerland, France and Northern Italy, we act as your single point of contact, handling every contract, payment, communication, and logistical detail so you arrive at your own wedding fully present. ### Event Design & Production Daria Events & Weddings offers Event Design & Production for destination weddings across Switzerland, France and Northern Italy. We shape the full creative direction of your celebration around the venue and your vision. From tablescapes, florals, and lighting to the overall guest experience, every element is designed in-house. Our in-house floral décor and entertainment production means a single creative team handles design and execution together, so the result feels cohesive, personal, and precisely what you imagined. ### Planning Process — What to Expect Step 1 — Initial Consultation: Our free-of-charge initial consultation is a chance to get to know each other. We will discuss your vision, style preferences, and the moments that matter most to you. Step 2 — Planning & Preparations: We begin by defining the four foundations of your wedding: the region, the budget, the number of guests, and the date. From there, we search, scout, and confirm the venue. Step 3 — Booking Vendors: Once the venue is secured, we book the key vendors: photography and videography, hair and makeup, catering, and live music performers. Step 4 — Bringing Your Vision to Life: With the core team in place, we refine every layer of the celebration — decoration, design concept, detailed timeline, entertainment, and guest experience. --- ## FAQ URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/faq ### Why hire a wedding planner? Hiring a wedding planner means every vendor, contract, timeline, and logistical detail is managed on your behalf. At Daria Events & Weddings, our 6 years of established vendor relationships mean higher negotiating and bargaining power than couples booking independently. Your family and friends remain guests, not coordinators, and you arrive at your own wedding fully present, not managing a schedule. ### How much should we budget for a destination wedding in Switzerland, France or Northern Italy? For a professionally planned destination wedding in Switzerland, France or Northern Italy, we recommend budgeting approximately 1,200–1,600 EUR/CHF per guest for a one-day celebration and 1,600–2,000 EUR/CHF per guest for a multiple-day wedding. These estimates generally include venue rental, catering, beverages, staffing, standard production elements, and core vendor services. Final budgets depend on the location, guest count, venue type, design complexity, and level of customisation. ### How early should I start to plan my event? A minimum 9–12 months planning lead time is recommended, with Alpine venues in peak season often requiring 14–18 months advance booking. The earlier the better — our record was a full wedding planned in one month. ### What is the difference between a venue coordinator and a wedding planner? A venue coordinator represents the venue and will always have the venue's interest as a priority. They rarely step outside of their comfort zone for your celebration and usually do not plan anything happening physically outside of their venue. A wedding planner works exclusively for the couple with their interest at heart and manages the entire event and everything related to it, both digitally and physically. ### Why do I need a wedding planner for a destination wedding? Most couples planning from abroad benefit from local coordination, vendor management, and logistical expertise to avoid costly mistakes. The time difference, language barrier, and cultural differences are exactly why our multilingual team — with direct experience living and working in Switzerland and France — exists to support you. ### Can we meet you first? Absolutely — we insist on a free first meeting before any commitment. We ask that you have four things roughly defined: preferred country or region, date or season, approximate guest count, and a budget range. From there we meet in person or by video call to share vision, values, and expectations before beginning. ### Which languages can you communicate in? We can communicate with clients in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, and Chinese. This helps us support international couples more smoothly throughout the wedding planning process. ### Can we choose our own wedding vendors? Yes, you are welcome to bring your own vendors. We are happy to work with them as long as we can be involved in the communication and planning process to ensure their quality, professionalism, and fit with the overall event. We can also recommend vendors from our curated network based on your style, needs, and budget. ### Do you accept credit card payments? We do not accept credit cards. For international couples, we can arrange alternative payment options designed to reduce multiple bank transfer fees. With a separate agreement, we can also manage payments to local vendors on your behalf. ### How do you manage contracts, budgets, and wedding planning documents? For couples who choose our Full Planning Package, we oversee all contractual and organisational aspects of the planning process. We create a shared folder, such as Google Drive, where we keep key wedding documents in one place, including the overall budget, decoration budget, guest list, seating plan, signed vendor contracts, task lists, and planning deadlines. --- ## Testimonials URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/testimonials ### Valeriya & Adrien — Lac de Morat, Switzerland (Full Wedding Planning) Daria was an excellent wedding planner. Before the wedding day she helped us planning the big day, selecting the vendors and provided advice when necessary. She was always promptly responding to our various requests and was generally very flexible and cooperative. On the day of the wedding, her team provided an outstanding support and coordinated well the different vendors as well as the hotel team. Thanks to her incredible commitment we could really enjoy our magical day. ### Regan & Ryan — Champagne, France (Full Wedding Planning) Working with Daria was, hands down, the best decision my husband and I made while planning our wedding. From our very first conversation, she was thoughtful, organized, and so committed to making sure our vision came to life in every detail. She kept us on track, made sure nothing slipped through the cracks, and constantly checked in to make sure everything felt right for us. Our guests were traveling internationally, and thanks to Daria, they all felt completely in the loop, confident, and cared for. Our rehearsal dinner and wedding day were, without question, the best days of my life. ### Fleur & Fedor — Evian, France (Full Wedding Planning) Daria is an excellent wedding planner. At first, we were hesitant about hiring a wedding planner because the task seemed simple enough: to organize a big event. But as our big day approached, more and more details kept popping up. Daria was able to find the right people in the right places, select the decorations and theme, and precisely coordinate the event, all while giving us complete flexibility. We could rely on Daria's team, down to the smallest details. ### Yulia & Soufiane — Thonon-les-Bains, France (Full Wedding Planning) We contacted Daria only 3 weeks before the ceremony and she did the impossible: she found all the vendors, proposed many great ideas we hadn't even thought of, everything was beautiful and elegant. We and all the guests were absolutely delighted. She and her team are very professional. ### Anna & Enguerrand — Champéry, Switzerland (Full Wedding Planning) Everything was perfectly organised and beautifully done. All the guests were also happy — they said they couldn't find anything to complain about, and that it was very beautiful and fun. ### Anna & Nicolas — Evian, France (Full Wedding Planning) Our wedding was like a fairytale. Thank you so much for your perfect organisation, support, and patience. You truly are our wedding fairy, and I'm so happy we chose you and your amazing team. ### Brittney & Cole — Gstaad, Switzerland (Elopement Planning) Daria made mine and my husband's wedding day dreams come true. She always made sure that she could work with our schedules, always made sure we felt heard and were getting exactly what we wanted within our budget. She was never pushy for ideas or suggestions, always very open and kind-hearted about everything. ### Kate & Florian — Caux, Switzerland (Full Wedding Planning) Every bride who wants a stress-free wedding needs a Daria. I booked her all-inclusive wedding organisation package that took care of pretty much everything while involving me in the decision making at critical points. Daria was responsive, flexible, creative and had a great team to back her up. ### Vanessa & Ogtay — Geneva, Switzerland (Decoration & Partial Planning) It was such a pleasure to organise the event with Daria. Very professional, pleasant, creative, positive and always smiling. She helped with all the details and nothing was too much trouble for her. ### Jennifer & Ian — Vevey, Switzerland (Decoration & Partial Planning) Everything was above and beyond what I could have imagined, and we couldn't have done it without you. You are amazing at your job and we were so lucky to work with you. ### Nivedita & Andrea — Satigny, Switzerland (Full Wedding Planning) Daria handled everything for my wedding. It was a successful event. Amazing service and a great listener, attentive to details. ### Daria & Artem — Geneva, Switzerland (Decoration & Partial Planning) Thank you again for a wonderful celebration. The flowers, decor, and musicians were absolutely wonderful. --- ## Wedding Stories URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/case-studies ### Story 1: A California Couple, a French Château, and Three Days in Champagne Couple: Regan & Ryan (California, USA) Venue: Chateau de Mairy, Champagne, France Service: Full Wedding Planning Regan and Ryan celebrated their wedding at Chateau de Mairy in Champagne, France. They found the venue on their own and fell in love with it sight unseen. They chose Daria Events & Weddings for practical reasons: a 9-hour time difference with California, the language barrier, and time constraints. Daria Events & Weddings managed everything except the venue: vendor search and shortlisting, contract negotiation, menu tasting, and full wedding-day coordination. The extended programme included three wedding days (welcome barbecue, wedding day, and farewell brunch) plus a guided visit to a Champagne house museum with educational tasting, visits to family-owned and commercial Champagne houses, a picnic in the vineyard, and a private dinner in Épernay. Client quote: "I love Daria's communication style, how organised she is, and how knowledgeable. Our styles seem to align, and I know we're in good hands." ### Story 2: From Near-Zero Planning to Full Celebration in Six Weeks Couple: Yulia & Soufiane Venue: Thonon-les-Bains, France Service: Full Wedding Planning Yulia and Soufiane came to Daria Events & Weddings with their wedding date six weeks away. The venue in Thonon-les-Bains was booked. So was their make-up artist. Everything else was unconfirmed. Daria Events & Weddings accepted the challenge and coordinated the wedding across two countries — Switzerland and France — under short-notice terms. Within days, the team confirmed: a photographer, DJ and full technical equipment, photobooth rental, wedding host, a classic car for the civil ceremony, and a live sax player. The team also arranged a surprise flamenco dancer and musician performance, and a traditional Slavic Karavai bread presentation. The wedding was a success with an intensive programme for the cocktail hour and wedding dinner including music, dancing, games, and photobooth. --- ## Portfolio URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/portfolio Twelve featured destination weddings across Switzerland and France: 1. Valeriya & Adrien — Murtensee, Switzerland 2. Helen & Dale — Villars, Switzerland 3. Anna & Enguerrand — Champéry, Switzerland 4. Alena & Stanislav — Bordeaux, France 5. Regan & Ryan — Champagne, France 6. Anna & Nicolas — Evian, France 7. Sangeetha & Tom — Lavaux, Switzerland 8. Brittney & Cole — Gstaad, Switzerland 9. Daria & Yuri — Lavaux, Switzerland 10. Fleur & Fedor — Evian, France 11. Jennifer & Ian — Vevey, Switzerland 12. Yulia & Soufiane — Thonon-les-Bains, France --- ## Valeriya & Adrien — Hotel Bad Murtensee, Switzerland URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/portfolio-gallery/valeriya-adrien-murtensee-switzerland Service: Full Wedding Planning Location: Murtensee (Lake Murten), Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland Valeriya and Adrien live in Switzerland but needed help planning their intimate wedding in canton of Fribourg, where Adrien's family is from. The celebration took place at a hotel and restaurant on the shores of Lake Murten, with dinner and party following a ceremony in the local church. A highlight was Valeriya's corset decorated with hundreds of pearls of different sizes, made by her mother's atelier. The bridal bouquet was in fact two small bouquets united in one — at the end of the wedding Valeriya split them and gifted both mothers with a small bouquet as a keepsake. A Giant Pavlova Cake over 1 metre wide was assembled live in the reception room. Vendors: Florals & Design — Fleurel Swiss; Venue — Hotel Bad Murtensee; Photo — Peace Love Leigh; MUAH — SA Bridal Style; Cake — Le Plaisir; DJ — DJ Shults; Jazz Band — N0I0K. --- ## Helen & Dale — Golf Club Villars, Switzerland URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/portfolio-gallery/helen-dale-golf-resort-villars-switzerland Service: Full Wedding Planning Location: Villars, Switzerland Guests: 80 Helen chose Villars because she attended boarding school there and met her closest friend in the town. The ceremony took place on a lawn at the golf resort with panoramic views of the Alps. The bride arrived at the ceremony in a golf car driven by her father. All 80 guests were transported up the mountain by special train and golf cars. The afterparty was held at Bretaye 1808. Vendors: Ceremony venue — Golf Club Villars; Afterparty venue — Bretaye 1808; Florals — Lilas et Rose; Photography & Video — Anderson Photo Film; MUAH — Tinat Makeup; DJ & Equipment — Spark Events CH; Cake — Christie's Bakery. --- ## Anna & Enguerrand — Champéry, Switzerland URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/portfolio-gallery/anna-enguerrand-champery-switzerland Service: Full Wedding Planning Location: Champéry, Canton Vaud, Switzerland Anna and Enguerrand chose a mountain setting for their religious wedding with a view of Dents de Midi. The day brought unexpected Alpine weather — 8°C, clouds, and rain — requiring all outdoor activities to move inside. A custom photo zone was created using the Swiss Grand Tour hiking trail frame format, renamed Grand Mariage, installed on the balcony. Vendors: Florals & Design — Fleurel Swiss; Photo — Ivan Kryvoshei; Video — Shootit.ch; DJ — DJ Shults; MUAH — Makeup Swiss Geneva; Venue — Le Bistrot du Palladium / Région Dents du Midi. --- ## Alena & Stanislav — Château Gassies, Bordeaux, France URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/portfolio-gallery/alena-stanislav-bordeaux-france Service: Full Wedding Planning Location: Bordeaux, France Alena and Stanislav were based in Dubai. The full weekend programme included a welcome dinner, ceremony, and Sunday brunch at Château Gassies. The ceremony was held in the main courtyard with the château fountain as a backdrop. Guest activities included visits to Bordeaux vineyards and local wine tastings. Vendors: Photographer — Nastia Vesna; Flowers — LP Floral Designer; Venue — Château Gassies; Band — Jazz Lovers Events; Catering — Savary Traiteur; Celebrity DJ — Fedor Fomin. --- ## Regan & Ryan — Chateau de Mairy, Champagne, France URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/portfolio-gallery/regan-ryan-champagne-france Service: Full Wedding Planning Location: Champagne, France A full 3-day celebration at Chateau de Mairy for a California couple. The ceremony took place in front of the old castle chapel. Daria Events & Weddings managed all vendors, menu selection, and wine pairing. In addition to the 3 wedding days, the team organised 2 days of local activities: a Champagne house museum visit, guided tastings at family-owned and commercial Champagne houses, a picnic in the vineyard, and a private dinner in Épernay. Vendors: Venue — Chateau de Mairy; Florals — Roma Rosa Events; Photo — Lisa B Paris; Video — Aalisochka Content; Catering — DMP Traiteur; DJ — Passion Anim Event; Guide — Oui Champagne. --- ## Anna & Nicolas — Hotel Royal Evian, France URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/portfolio-gallery/anna-nicolas-intimate-wedding-in-hotel-royal-evian-france Service: Full Wedding Planning Location: Evian, France The ceremony was designed with poufs instead of classic chairs in the natural garden of Hotel Royal Evian. The reception featured over 400 vases with candles across 7 tables. Aperitif photos were printed, framed, and gifted to guests at the end of the evening. Vendors: Florals & Design — Fleurel Swiss; Photo — Ivan Kryvoshei; Venue — Hotel Royal Evian; DJ & Host — Perlinman; Live Strolling Band — Sonny Riviera; Cake — Christie's Bakery. --- ## Sangeetha & Tom — Domaine de la Crausaz, Lavaux, Switzerland URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/portfolio-gallery/sangeetha-tom-lavaux-switzerland Service: Full Wedding Planning Location: Lavaux UNESCO Vineyards, Switzerland Sangeetha and Tom celebrated at Domaine de la Crausaz in the Lavaux UNESCO Vineyards overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps. Sangeetha brought custom-made garments and jewellery to honour her family's heritage. After the ceremony and cocktail hour, guests were sent on a surprise Lavaux Express train ride through the vineyards while the terrace was transformed into the dinner setting. Vendors: Florals & Design — Fleurel Swiss; Venue — Domaine de la Crausaz; Photo — Schwab Foto; Catering — Héritier Traiteur; Wine trains — Lavaux Express. --- ## Brittney & Cole — Huus Hotel Gstaad, Switzerland URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/portfolio-gallery/brittney-cole-gstaad-switzerland Service: Elopement Planning Location: Gstaad, Switzerland A private elopement for two in the Swiss Alps at Huus Hotel Gstaad. Full day curated exclusively for the couple including handmade stationery, florals, live music, an officiant, professional photography, and hair and makeup. Vendors: Venue & Curation — Experience.ch; Florals — Fleurel Swiss; Music — Charles Frechette; Officiant — Mariage Suisse; Photo — Dana Rohlfs Photo; Hotel — Huus Gstaad. --- ## Daria & Yuri — Château de Glerolles, Lavaux, Switzerland URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/portfolio-gallery/daria-yuri-lavaux-switzerland Service: Full Wedding Planning Location: Lavaux, Switzerland An intimate wedding at a château on the shore of Lake Leman in the Lavaux UNESCO vineyards. The ceremony area was designed in the shape of a drop without an arch, using the natural lake and mountain backdrop. The bride — a talented artist — changed her dress and look completely before the evening programme, creating two distinct atmospheres. The following morning brunch was held at Domaine de la Crausaz. Vendors: Florals & Design — Fleurel Swiss; Venue — Château de Glerolles; Hotel — Hotel Trois Couronnes Vevey; Photo — K Semenikhin; Catering — Carlton Lausanne Boutique Hotel; Cake — Christie's Bakery; Wines — Les Frères Dubois. --- ## Fleur & Fedor — Hotel Ermitage, Evian, France URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/portfolio-gallery/fleur-fedor-evian-france Service: Full Wedding Planning Location: Evian, France Full wedding planning and design at Hotel Ermitage Evian. The team added colour to the existing bright room using fuchsia and coral tones. A light ceremony with guests standing was held outside the venue — younger siblings served as flower girl and ring bearer. Entertainment included live saxophone, DJ, and a photobooth with fortune cookie seating cards. Vendors: Florals & Design — Fleurel Swiss; MC & DJ — Novikovk & Bertolucci Sound; Photo — Tanya Creator; Venue — Hotel Ermitage Evian; Cake — Le Plaisir. --- ## Jennifer & Ian — Grand Hotel du Lac, Vevey, Switzerland URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/portfolio-gallery/jennifer-ian-vevey-switzerland Service: Full Wedding Planning Location: Vevey, Switzerland Full wedding planning and coordination at Grand Hotel du Lac in Vevey. The ceremony was held at the Alimentarium. Live music included saxophone, violin duo, and DJ. Vendors: Venue — Grand Hotel du Lac Vevey; Ceremony venue — Alimentarium; Florals — Lilas et Rose; Photographer — Anaket Photo; Sax — Antoine Favennec; Violin Duo — Wave Strings Duo. --- ## Yulia & Soufiane — Château d'Avully, Thonon-les-Bains, France URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/portfolio-gallery/yulia-soufiane-thonon-les-bains-france Service: Full Wedding Planning Location: Thonon-les-Bains, France Full wedding planning at Château d'Avully, coordinated across Switzerland and France. Entertainment programme included flamenco dancers and musicians (a surprise), live saxophone, DJ, LED screens, photobooth, and a traditional Slavic Karavai bread presentation. In-house floral décor and coordination team delivered the complete decoration. Vendors: Floral Stylist — Fleurel Swiss; Venue — Château d'Avully; Photographer — Tanya Creator; Cake — Christie's Bakery; Flamenco — La Clemen; DJ, Sax & Equipment — Spark Events CH; MC — MC Anna Shults; Shuttle — Leman VTC Services. --- ## Contact URL: https://www.dariaevents.com/contact Enquiry form for destination wedding planning in Switzerland, France, and Northern Italy. Destinations served: Switzerland, France, Italy, other EU countries. Event types: Weddings, corporate events, private parties, elopements. Budget range: CHF/EUR 50,000 to over 500,000. Guest count range: 30 to 200+. First consultation: Free of charge. Contact: hello@dariaevents.com | +41 76 773 07 79 | dariaevents.com