Puglia continues to enchant the global luxury wedding industry, this time through the captivating fourth edition of the PugliaIn Wedding Tourism Fam Trip, held from 13 to 16 November. Organised by Pubblivela in collaboration with Assowedding by Stefania Arrigoni and supported by Puglia Promozione, the event welcomed ten internationally acclaimed wedding and event experts for a refined journey across some of the region’s most exquisite wedding destinations.
Diana Da Ros, International Wedding Planner, selected the international VIP guests and curated the artistic direction of the most anticipated moment of the trip: the Christmas-themed Gala Dinner at Tenuta Pinto. The journey was beautifully documented through the photography by Michael Zennaro, with cinematic videography by Danilo Grassi Filmsdiary.
The media partner for the event was the distinguished MB Media Consulting Swiss, together with its prestigious publications: Celebre Magazine World, Luxury Investment Magazine, and Rinascimento Magazine.
Among the distinguished participants were: Andrea Haman – Czech Republic / Teena Barretto – USA / Rob Ferre – USA / Tom Pesce – USA / Lorenzo Stocchi – Italy / Martina Meozzi – Italy / Elisa Orsetti – Italy / Nicole Tagger – Austria / Gwendoline Nicolas – France / Michelle Jacobs – United Kingdom.
Their combined perspectives offered Puglia exceptional visibility within the global destination wedding arena. Guests were hosted at the Luxury Metamare Resort in Mola di Bari, masterfully managed by Mr Sante Radogna. This remarkable venue served as the heart of the Fam Trip and the setting for several B2B business sessions.
The immersive itinerary highlighted Puglia’s stylistic and cultural diversity with visits to: Grotte di Castellana – Casa Isabella (Mottola) – Villa delle Querce (Palo del Colle) – Calderoni Martini Resort (Altamura) – Villa Ciardi (Bisceglie) – Bra Hotel (Bari) – Tenuta Barberio (Castellana Grotte) – Masseria Sanrà (Noicattaro). Each location revealed a unique facet of Puglia’s rich wedding landscape.
The emotional pinnacle of the Fam Trip was the Gala Dinner “Christmastime” at Tenuta Pinto, transformed for the evening into a winter-inspired sanctuary of warmth and elegance. Under the vision of Diana Da Ros, in collaboration with the Pinto Family, the estate embraced the holiday spirit with refined décor, candlelit enchantment, and Mediterranean sophistication. The evening was co-hosted by Diana Da Ros and Rob Ferre, whose combined charisma, humour, and stage chemistry infused the night with energy and charm. Ferre also surprised guests with a specially curated, exclusive DJ set.
Gourmet & Artistic Excellence – The gala dinner menu was crafted by Chef Giuseppe Pedone, celebrating regional flavours elevated with contemporary artistry. Donato Chiriatti curated the floral decorations, creating ethereal Christmas compositions that transformed the space. The event’s graphic identity, including menus and visual materials, was designed by Loveday, bringing stylistic cohesion to the experience.
Captivating Entertainment – Tom Pesce astounded the audience with a refined performance that combined magic and mentalism. Rinaldi Events & Production provided exceptional musical and artistic entertainment, infusing the gala with rhythm and emotion.
A gourmet performance by the Lord of Truffle added a sensory highlight inspired by Italy’s finest truffles. Representatives from the “Regione Puglia” and local authorities attended the gala, underscoring the region’s dedication to strengthening its role in international wedding tourism.
Voices Behind the Experience, the owner of Tenuta Pinto, Domenico Pinto, declared: “Hosting such distinguished professionals from around the world was an honour. Our mission at Tenuta Pinto is to express the authentic hospitality of Puglia through elegance, warmth, and tradition. Seeing the estate transformed into a magical Christmas setting was a source of great pride for our entire team.”
Gaetano Portoghese, Director of Pubblivela, says: “This fourth edition marks a significant step forward in showcasing Puglia’s excellence on the international stage. The synergy among institutions, top venues, and some of the world’s most influential wedding professionals has been extraordinary. We are proud to contribute to the global recognition of Puglia as a premier destination for luxury weddings.”
The Future of PugliaIn Wedding, building on the momentum of this successful edition, Pubblivela confirms that the next two editions of the PugliaIn Wedding Tourism Fam Trip will be held in April 2026 and November 2026. These upcoming editions promise new venues, deeper cultural experiences, and further international collaborations, continuing the mission of positioning Puglia among the world’s most coveted wedding destinations.
The PugliaIn Wedding Tourism Fam Trip 2024 reaffirmed the region’s status as a jewel of Mediterranean romance. With its unique blend of authenticity, natural beauty, refined hospitality, world-class artistry, and warm human spirit, Puglia offers couples an unforgettable setting to celebrate love.
Elegant, soulful, and eternally inviting, Puglia is ready to welcome the World.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this possible: @pugliain.wedding.tourism – @promessisposifiera – @weareinpuglia – @pugliapromozione_aret – @assowedding – @dianadaros – @celebremagazine – @michael_zennaro – @filmsdiary_danilo_grassi – @dolci_promesse – @melagrana_saita – @lamaconte_olio – @leccornie_sotto_gli_ulivi – @_metamare_ – @grottedicastellana – @casaisabellaexclusive – @villadellequerceresort – @calderonimartini – @calderoni_martini – @villa_ciardi – @bra.hotel – @stefaniatranchino_ – @tenutapinto.wedding – @giuseppe.ped – @pugliain.wedding.tourism – @assowedding – @donatochiriatti flowers – @rinaldiproduction music – @lovedaymonza – @thelordoftruffle – @tompesceofficial – @robferre – @angelotomacerimonia – @simonemarulli – @chantecler_official – @tenuta_barberio – @masseriasanra
For Diana Da Ros – Jewels: Chantecler Capri / Outfit: Simone Marulli / Hairstyle: Domenico Fiorello / Make-Up: Stefania Tranchino
Photo by @michael_zennaro
Video by @filmsdiary_danilo_grassi
Article edited by Massimo Basile
Editor & Founder