"To Tony and Isabella, what can we write that has...

Taormina, Wednesday 23 September 2009 - Yvonne & Phillip, Drogheda
Dear Tony and Isabella,
Thank you so much for helping us to achieve our perfect wedding. It was a dream come true and this is due to the meticulous  planning and attentiveness of our wedding planners - Tony and Isabella..
From start to finish, everything was catered for and we just had to sit back and relax.
Tony and Isabella are so kind and enthusiastic and they have assembled an crew of amazing work colleagues - Angelo  and Peppe,  who were our drivers, and so much more.
For example, one of our bridesmaids fell ill and had to be taken to hospital. Pepe stayed with her and her family into the early hours, communicated with the doctors and would not leave her side and would take nothing in return.
This is the calibre of people that you will be dealing with - professional, personable and very caring.
If you are thinking of getting married in Taormina, please do not look anywhere else.
Tony and Isabella are the only names you will need and they will most definitely make your dreams come true...
Yvonne and Phillip, Drogheda

Taormina, Tuesday 22 September 2009 - Michel & Diana Larrivèe, Calgary, Canada
We cannot thank Tony and Isabella enough for everything they have done to make our wedding one of our most cherished memories in our lives. We were Tony and Isabella's first Canadian couple and initially, we thought that they would only be able to help couples from Ireland and from the UK. But after reading the testimonials on their website and getting acquainted with other couples experiences, we knew that Tony and Isabella were the kind of people who would do whatever they could to help anyone, no matter what country they are from, have their dream wedding come true.Having worked with them firsthand, we can attest to the validity of all of the testimonials of the people that they have married before us.
Tony and Isabella are truly wonderful people who we will always think of with the fondest of memories.
They did everything they could to help us and if it were not for them, our wedding in would not have happened.
While we communicated with the Canadian Embassy and prepared the required documents, Tony and Isabella were always there to respond to our emails promptly and were waiting for the next step. They broke down any legal and language barriers we had with the Sicilian government and even waited for our documents to arrive on their doorstep before they drove to Messina (approximately a forty-minute drive away from Taormina) to get the necessary paperwork signed. They were always professional and organized and took pride in welcoming us and our family.
We wish the best to Tony and Isabella and they have our heartfelt thank you for everything they have done for us.
Michel and Diana Larrivèe, Calgary, Canada

Taormina, Wednesday 9 September 2009 - Aisling & Jonathan, Tuam

Taormina, Tuesday 8 September 2009 – Sharon & Rob Regan, Gorey
Dear Tony and Isabella, Thank you so much for making our wedding the most perfect and amazing day of our lives!
From the moment I first contacted Tony a few years ago about organising the wedding, he was helpful and professional at all times, ready to answer the smallest of queries you may have.I first visited Taormina a few years ago and immediately fell in love with it, you would struggle to find a more romantic setting anywhere in the world. I knew instantly it was where I wanted to get married and convinced my fiancée even though he had never been there before! There was no need to be apprehensive, Tony and Isabella put us at ease from the moment we arrived.
We would highly recommend having the welcome reception in TIME OUT pub, the food was great and the staff very helpful, we had a ball that night, it’s a great idea to get your guests together to break the ice before the wedding day.
The day itself was magic, from the bridal car, the church, the priest Don Marco, the ceremony, the church music, the Sicilian folk band, to the flowers, our guests were just blown away, they had never experienced a wedding like it before. The highlight without a doubt was the restaurant where we had the reception “La Giara”, it’s a stunning venue to which (we were told afterwards) our guests were left speechless upon arrival. Thanks to Giovanni and his team at La Giara they put on a magnificent spread for us, the food was amazing, no-one was left with a glass less than full throughout the evening and the crystal disco went on until the early hours of the next morning.
What more can we say? We would highly recommend Tony and Isabella and Taormina to anyone thinking of getting married Italy, there really is no need to look anywhere else!
We will definitely be back to Taormina at some point and we’ll be paying Timeout a visit for sure!
Rob and Sharon Regan, Gorey

Taormina, Tuesday 1 September 2009 - Neil & Sarah, Dublin
From the moment we saw Taormina about five years ago we both fell in love with it, so when it came to the time to picking a venue for our wedding we thought of a dream location and without hesitation it had to be Taormina for both of us!!!
We were  planning our day for the following September and on meeting Tony he could not have done any more for the week we were there, he went out of his way to show us around the town and to the church, to the venue La Giara which is the most fantastic venue we could have dreamed of!!
Absolutely out of this world!! We were both so excited and put at ease.. In the month leading up to the wedding he was always  ready to answer my many emails!!
The week of our wedding was so fantastic! Everybody had a wonderful time and we could not have asked for anything more.
Tony and Isabella had everything organised; Isabella was so wonderful bringing us to pick the flowers, to the hairdressers and  organising all of the details for our guests and taking care of them. It took the worry out of it! Everybody was looked after.
The day itself was a dream come true; the beautiful car and driver! The photographer was absolutely Fantastic with a capital F!!! Everybody was amazed at how fantastic the photos were; the church was absolutely stunningly beautiful; the Sicilian folk group were brilliant fun! La Giara was absolutely fantastic, the food was amazing and the staff were so nice. Tony and Isabella were there all day into the night, and I have to extend the thank you to Giovanni who was so nice and arranged everything perfectly. Tte music and dancing carried on until all hours and the dance floor will be legendary for a long time!
So thank you both Tony and Isabella from the bottom of our hearts for making our day such a wonderful day, one that we will never forget, we will be forever grateful.
Sarah & Neil from Dublin

Taormina, Tuesday 28 July 2009 – Jon & Mairead Doyle, Kilnagross, Carrick On Shannon
Tony and Isabella were recommended to us by our Priest and after our experience we can see why. Tony kept in touch with updates and was on hand to answer any questions before we arrived in Taormina. Nerves were to be expected but after talking to Tony in the Time Out Pub the day we arrived and Isabella the following day, we were completely relaxed.
The day was everything we hoped for and more and our requests catered for without issue and in a friendly, helpful manner.
Our family and friends also have commented on how great a day it was and both Tony and Isabella were in the background all day ensuring that. Everything that was discussed happened as described from the unbelievable music in the Church to the incredible food and setting for our meal at Al Duomo restaurant.
Tony was completely upfront and ready to help and offer assistance when we needed it.
Thank you both again for everything and we hope to see you again soon.
Jon & Mairead Doyle, Kilnagross, Carrick On Shannon

Taormina, Wednesday 15 July 2009 - Kathryn & PJ, Carlow
If you have started to look for a wedding planner! Stop Now! You have found the best of everything here!! Far beyond the  best!!!
Tony & Isabella are the greatest, you will not find better, to plan the biggest day of your life and to add to that, you won't find a better location for your dream wedding!!!!
Taormina is sheer bliss!! And is complemented by the people, the blessings they bestow on you and the most fabulous weather, that’s not to mention the people: photographers; singers; drivers; reception; church; priest; florist, Sicilian folk singers!!!
The list is endless of how Taormina without a doubt celebrates weddings in utter style!!!
I cannot complement Tony's patience and hospitality enough and his lovely wife's kindness! Words cannot justify our appreciation  to these two wonderful people! Straight away from the first email to the last night of stay in Taormina, we were treated so well!!
Our big day was sheer indulgence, brilliant, magnificent, it went by smoothly from 5pm to 5am, (yes not a word of a lie) and the lovely people of La Giara (reception) went over and beyond the call of duty, even dancing with us!! And having the craic!!!
This was our second visit to Taormina, and it will not be our last, our guests (50 guests) could not complement the place, the day, the people enough and they too will be returning!
A poem has even been written about our wonderful day and it captures our day and Taormina brilliantly!
So thank you, thank you, thank you, Tony & Isabella!!! We will see you real soon! Our love and appreciation for everything!
Kathryn & PJ, Carlow

Kathryn & PJ's Wedding
By: Jerry Carpenter

I woke up just recently, feeling rather silly
I dream't we were invited to a wedding down in Sicilly

But glad to say it was no dream and soon were on our way
to celebrate Kathryn and PJ's wedding day

We arrived in Sicilly, the sun was shining bright
and we laughed and sang and drank till day turned into night

This paradise on earth was a wonder to behold
but even this took second place when Kathryn's beauty did unfold

The sun did shine on that wondrous day
as through the street of Taormina half of Leighlin made their way

The priest began the sermon, PJ produced the ring
it was then the church roof lifted when this girl began to sing

Kathryn was a beauty and PJ "not too bad"
but, I have to make a mention of Kathryn's Mum and Dad

Kathleen looked just beautiful and feathers in her hair
and the Don looked on so jealous at the white coat Bill did wear

Kathryn was a treasure as round the town she went
"You know" I think that girl should run our government

The week it passed so quickly but the memories will always live
its so lovely to meet people who do not take but always give

So Kathryn and PJ here's our wish to you
may God's blessing be upon you all your long life through

Taormina, Wednesday 24 June 2009 – Brian and Joan O’Mahoney, Galway
For those of you contemplating getting married abroad, we cannot recommend highly enough Taormina, Sicily. From the moment we arrived we were taken aback by Taormina’s beauty, weather, friendliness of its people, its history, restaurants and lots more.This was all before arriving at the famous Time Out Pub to be greeted by Tony and his staff and what a welcome we got.
All the men in our party were glad to see the pub had Sky Sports and Setanta Sports so they felt right at home.Regarding the organisation of the wedding, from the initial email sent to Tony we had absolutely no problems whatsoever. He kept in touch regularly with us. Everything was so well planned by Tony and Isabella that we really had nothing to worry about on the day but to enjoy every moment.And what a magical day it was! The Church (Chiesa Del Varo’), the music and La Giara restaurant were the makings of what can only be described a real fairytale wedding. The Sicilian Folk Group in between were also amazing and come highly recommended to entertain the guests. If only we could relive it all again! Both family and friends had a truly magical week and the memories will last forever. Thanks to Tony and Isabella for everything.
Brian and Joan O’Mahoney, Galway

Taormina, Tuesday 23 June 2009 - Karen & Wesley, Dublin
When we decided to get married, we wanted a small stylish wedding that would be remembered and talked about for years.
We always had our hearts set on going abroad and Taormina was a place that came highly recommended. Anyone that has been there will testify as to why, if you are planning on getting married in Sicily, this is the place for you. And Tony & Isabella are the only people to talk too!! You can see reading the testimonials on the website that the theme is the same, so we will add our experience which agrees completely...with the help of Tony & Isabella we had the most exceptional and memorable wedding day you could ever imagine. Despite the fact that Tony is a very busy man, the time and attention he put into arranging our day is something we will never be able to thank him for enough. The ideas and options that Tony gave us exceeded our expectations. There was basically nothing that he couldn’t do. Tony has an infectious personality that makes him instantly likeable, and knowing that Tony was looking after the finer details of the wedding meant that we were able to relax and enjoy Taormina with our friends and family during the days coming up to the wedding. We were married in Chiesa Del Varo’ church and had our reception in La Giara restaurant. This is the most spectacular setting you could ever imagine and is a place that has to be seen to be believed. The service and food were 1st class.The staff were great fun... keeping us there until after 6am the next morning. Even leaving at that time we felt we could stay a bit longer.The whole day went off without a hitch and we hope to get back really soon. Tony & Isabella were a pleasure to deal with and they will not let you down!!We would totally recommend a wedding in Taormina.
Karen & Wesley, Dublin

Taormina, Tuesday 16 June 2009 - Lynn & Rob, Cork
We had never even been to Sicily when we decided to get married there. But when we travelled to Taormina the year before we got married, we were taken back by the beauty and tranquility and this charming historical town. It was truly breathtaking. It was very hard to imagine handing over the responsibility to someone else to arrange the finer details of our wedding, but the minute we met Tony in Time out pub, he immediately put our minds at rest.
Tony and his wife Isabella were at our disposal to make suggestions and wanted to ensure that they tailored our event to make it the most perfect day imaginable and it was.
We got married in an elegant little church with its own unique charm - Chiesa Del Varo and we would like to say a special thanks to our Priest Don Marco Catalano for a beautiful, intimate and memorable ceremony.
Tony and Isabella ensured that everything ran smoothly on the day including hairdressers, beauticians, the beautiful flowers, photographer, Sicilian folk group and the safe arrival of our grannies to the church!
La Giara was a magnificent location for the reception and the views are spectacular, like nothing we have seen before. The food was way beyond and above our expectations and our guests are still raving about it. Giovanni and the staff at La Giara were so professional and efficient and ensured that all our unusual needs were catered for! We had a large group of 100 guests, but Tony, Isabella and the staff at Time out pub were both accommodating and patient with our lively group. Thanks to Peppe (our driver and much more).I think this comment sums up our wedding- As our wedding party were making their way into La Giara, my dad overheard one of our guests saying that if Carlsberg did weddings...................
Thank you Tony and Isabella for a truly dream wedding day.
Lynn and Robin, Cork

Taormina, Tuesday 9 June 2009 – Michelle & Andy, Dublin
Deciding to get married in Taormina was the best decision we ever made. We got married in Santa Caterina Church on the 9th  June 2009 and the entire day was perfect. It went without a hitch, hiccup or even a hint of a problem thanks to Tony & Isabella. They thought of absolutely every detail and made organising our big day really stress free. Our priest Father Marco was a lovely man and performed a beautiful service. Everybody involved in our big day was friendly, professional and extremely helpful.Our reception meal took place in Casa Grugno where Head Chef Andreas and all his staff looked after us extremely well and as for the food, you couldn't get any better.According to all our guests the Folk Trio that entertained everybody in Cafe Mocambo while we were getting our photos done were one of the highlights of the day.
We also chose to have the Sicilian Buffet in Tony's Time Out Pub on the Sunday before the wedding and it was brilliant to get both families together before the wedding day. Again the food was top class and the staff in Time Out were great.
Thanks again to Tony & Isabella for everything and we can't wait to visit Taormina again!
Love Andy & Michelle xxx, Dublin

Taormina, Wednesday 27 May 2009 – Anna Maria & John, Inis Mór, Aran Islands
When myself and John decided to have our wedding abroad, we expected to have a good time, but thanks to Tony, Isabella and the Time Out Crew we had a dream Wedding. From our very first meeting Tony and Isabella helped and advised us. They showed us the most beautiful magical reception place - La Giara, a lovely small personal church Chiesa de Varo and of course their friendly and very Irish Time Out Pub.Our wedding day went so smoothly and the whole experience was very very stress free. We got married at 4pm so we had plenty of time for a swim, some sunbathing and our hair and beauty appointments before the exciting spin in an open top car to the Church.The flower arrangements were stunning and the music in the church was beautiful and left everyone very emotional.The reception space and service was magical and we danced away until 5.30am!! We received our wedding album the day after the wedding. It captures the day wonderfully and we had great fun with the photographer and video man.Both ourselves and the 60 family and friends that traveled with us had a wonderful time in Sicily. We spent the day’s sightseeing and sunbathing and merry nights catching up in Time Out. The whole experience was great, no nerves or stress involved. We had time with our family and friends and great memoires of a stunning day thanks to Tony, Isabella and the crew. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.
Anna Maria & John, Inis Mór, Aran Islands

Taormina, Tuesday 26 May 2009 – Libby & Andrew, London
We will always be eternally grateful to Tony and Isabella for giving us our dream wedding which really was a day to remember.
We had visited Taormina on holiday a couple of years before we got married there. After getting engaged while living in Australia, we started talking about our dream wedding and quickly realised that we both had a dream to get married in Taormina.
It really was a complete fantasy, which neither of us thought in a million years could ever be possible. However, we were lucky enough to find Tony and Isabella to help us to plan our wedding, and somehow our wedding was organised from Australia for us to be married in Taormina, Sicily on the 26th May 2009. Throughout the entire process both Tony & Isabella  acted with the upmost professionalism. They remained calm throughout all the stressful planning, and on the day were amazing. Somehow they managed to keep everything ticking along in a discreet manner. They really were like two very welcome guests on the day, rather than ‘wedding planners'. The attention to detail was meticulous and there wasn't a single element of the day that hadn't been thought about. Dealing with Isabella for the hair and flowers and her presence at our reception was an absolute pleasure. Tony is a big character and was a total pleasure to get to know over the period we were in Taormina. As a direct result of the wonderful service that Tony & Isabella offer, we really did have our dream wedding turned in to a reality. Taormina will always be close to our hearts and we will always remember what a perfect day we had. If you have any doubts about whether or not to use Tony to organise your wedding, believe us it will be one of the best decisions you will ever make!
Libby & Andrew, London

Taormina, Wednesday 20 May 2009 – Kate & Jonathan, Liverpool
We first visited Taormina in October 2007.
From the moment we arrived we knew this was where we wanted to get married.
A friend of ours who lived in Taormina put us in contact with Tony who we met up with on our first night!
Tony could not have been more helpful, he informed us of weddings taking place while we were there so we could have a look at the churches and also suggested restaurants where we could have our reception by the time we left we knew what church and restaurant we wanted for our special day and Tony assured us that this wouldn't be a problem!
We couldn't book our church until Sept 2008 and from that moment Tony was bombarded with e-mails from us but nothing was too much trouble for him to find out and he always got back to us straight away.
We had 40 guests come over for our wedding and every one of them loved it! The church was fabulous, drinks and canapés in the square were wonderful and the reception at La Giara was amazing, where we partied away until 5:30am!
Tony and his wife Isabella were excellent and we really couldn't have had our dream wedding without them! Our guests became regulars at the 'Time out' bar and have all vowed to return to Taormina.
Kate & Jonathan, Liverpool

Taormina, Wednesday 6 May 2009 – Amanda & Alan, Dublin
When Alan and I decided to get married, we both agreed that we wanted to do it abroad. A colleague of Alan’s suggested we look at Taormina in Sicily. The city looked so beautiful and perfect, we fell for it immediately, now all we had to do was organise it. We contacted Sunway and they put us in touch with Tony and the Time Out Pub, I say we, but Alan was left to do all the organising with Tony as I was caught up with our new daughter Charlotte. Everything needed to be done by email as it was not practical for us to travel to Taormina before the event.
I have to admit I was a little nervous about leaving everything to a third party but we needn’t have worried one bit.
Thanks to Tony and Isabella, we had a perfect day, Taormina surpassed our expectations.
The Town Hall was beautiful, and Pina made the ceremony so personal and meaningful, even inviting Charlotte to join us for the signing of the register.
The restaurant (La Giara) was beautiful, with fantastic views and our guests are still raving about the meal.
Afterwards, we adjourned to the Time Out Pub and had the beautiful garden to dance and drink until the early hours.
Tony even delivered on the good weather! It was a beautiful day, and I know we will be back to Taormina again.
To anybody considering getting married here, we would wholeheartedly recommend La Giara and Tony and Isabella.
Amanda & Alan, Dublin

Taormina, Wed 24 September 2008 - Ken & Catherine, Dublin
Myself and Catherine knew that Sicily was going to be special, but we had no idea just how perfect it would be.
From Taormina itself, its history and culture, to the friendliness of the locals, we fell in love with the place straight away.
From the start, Tony and Isabella had our minds at ease regarding an yarrangements, with Isabella taking us out on the first day for flowers, nails, etc.
We didn't need to worry about a thing, and just enjoyed ourselves with the rest of the group. The bride was a bit anxious about how the town hall would look for photos (we had a civil wedding), but when we arrived it was beautiful, and everyone remarked on how relaxed and friendly the ceremony itself was. Thanks to Tony and Isabella, the day was perfect, from the town hall, Casa Grugno restaurant, champagne reception, photographer - everything up to last drinks at about 4am!
We're just back from honeymoon and are already hoping to book tw oweeks in Sicily for next year's anniversary.
We got on so well with Tony and Isabella, we know we'd receive a great welcome when we come back (thought Tony made me promise to leave my mother at home!)
Thanks again - see you both soon.
Ken & Catherine, Dublin

 Taormina, Tue 23 September 2008 - Marie & Colm, Belfast
Before we arrived in Taormina for our beautiful wedding we were encouraged but a little sceptical about all the very positive testimonials we had read on this page.
All we can say is that if our own experience is anything to go by then they are all true. It is hard not to repeat what has been said again and again before it came to be our turn but I will say that Tony and Isabella made Marie and I feel as if we were their most important priority before during and after our wedding.
There has not been a day that has gone by were we have not talked about how perfect and stress free the whole experience was for both of us. We are still on cloud nine because we know we will have our memories forever.
Sicily is beautiful, the people are so friendly, the day was perfect, Tony and Isabella were flawless, the meal was sublime and our photos could not have been better.
So there you go! Thanks Tony and Isabella for everything. Our door is wide open if you ever want a break from all your hard work in Sicily.
Colm and Marie, Belfast

Taormina, Wed 17 September 2008 - Jennifer & Adrian, Dublin
For most people planning a wedding away from home, you always hope that the day itself will materialise as you imagine it.
For those of us lucky enough to have Tony and Isabella planning the most important day of your life, there is only one thing you need to do and that is trust them entirely.
We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the care and professionalism with which you made our dream wedding come true.
Every detail was arranged to perfection and they were present at all times to coach us along, guide our guests and even provide a tissue when things got emotional.
Thank you again,
all our love.
Adrian & Jennifer Halton, Dublin

 Taormina, Tue 9 September 2008 – Carol & Danny, Oranmore
Tony and Isabella,
Thank you so much for our beautiful wedding day in Taormina. We decided to get married in Sicily because it seemed like an idyllic venue and we were right.
Thanks to your experience we were able to enjoy the day knowing that every requirement was in hand.
Everyone from the Driver, Priest, Hairdresser, Beauticians and Photgraphe were all higly experienced and excellent at what they did.
The church was really beautiful and the restaurant (Casa Grugno) was a great experience in itself - truly memorable as was promised by Tony. We had an 8-course meal where the food was outstanding. We sat in a beautiful courtyard and the venue, table and service were immaculate.
It was an evening which we'll never forget. We'd definetely recommend Taormina as a wedding destination. It is a beautiful place and thanks to Tony and Isabella for giving us a fabulous day. We look forward to returning some day and going for a pint in the Time Out Pub.
Carol & Danny, Oranmore

 Taormina, Wed 3 September 2008 – Kim & Garret, Rathnew Co. Wicklow
When we visited Taormina two years ago for the first time, I had no idea of the effect it would have on me. I instantly fell in love with the town and thought it was the most romantic place I had ever been to. I thought if ever I was to get married it would be so idyllic to have it there. So, when my fiance Garret surprised me with a proposal in Taormina, I thought there is no other place it could be than there. Our travel agent Sunway told us they had a wedding co-coordinator Tony and his wife Isabella that lives in Taormina and put us in touch with them. From the first email we received from Tony until the day we left Taormina, the service in which Tony & his wife Isabella gave us was impeccable. No stone was left unturned and the professionalism in which was experienced by us from them was outstanding. From the choice of church, champagne reception and finally the restaurant and everything in between, flowers, hair, table-settings.... everything was, without a doubt , everything I dreamt of and more, and these sentiments were echoed throughout the day by our guests. Tony and Isabella are not only professional in what they do but are also incredibly genuine people. Both myself and Garret would undoubtedly recommend that if any couple are considering tying the knot in Sicily that under no circumstances should they look to anyone else but to Tony & Isabella to organize their special day. Our wedding day was a dream come true and the reason our dream wedding became a reality with absolutely no hiccup was because of Tony and Isabella and for that we are eternally grateful.
Thank you so much
Kim & Garret, Rathnew Co. Wicklow

Taormina, Tue 2 September 2008 - Colin & Laura Glancy, Longford
"Both myself and my new wife Laura always had a dream of getting married in an exotic country where we would be away from all the pressures and expense that we all have become accustomed to with Irish wedding's. It started in Galway City where we ventured one wet Saturday morning into Fahy Travel (Sunway Agents) and met their representative Caroline O'Toole.
We explained to Caroline what we had in mind and she had no hesitation in recommending Taormina as a location. At this stage it was only a pipe dream but after leaving Fahy Travel we believed that this was something that could actually happen and also cost a lot less than an Irish wedding. We decided that summer (2007) to visit Taormina and get a feel for the place.
We arrived on a Friday night and headed straight for the Time Out Pub. Any illusions we had that we might be making a mistake in getting married abroad were quashed in what was to happen in the next seven days. Tony made us feel so welcome and over the week couldn't do enough for us. We both fell in love with Taormina, it is absolutely beautiful. By the end of the week on the flight home both myself and Laura could not wait until we where to return a year later to spend a week with our family and closest friends in one of the most beautiful towns in the world. We arrived all 56 of us on 29th August 2008 for our wedding. Tony and his wife Isabella were so inviting to our whole family and very quickly were on first name terms with them all. Needless to say the Time Out became a second home for our crew over the week. The week we spent in Taormina was like a little bit of heaven. As for what Tony & Isabella did for myself and Laura over the week, words could not describe. When the big day came 2nd Sept there was no pressure, hassle or nerves as every little detail was arranged to perfection. Everything..... the flowers, the hairdresser, the restaurant, the church, the priest, the photos were perfect. The time that they devoted to making "OUR DAY" the perfect dream, we will never forget. So in conclusion we would like to personally thank sincerely both Tony, his wife Isabella, for making our wedding day PERFECT."
Thank you Tony... see you soon,
Colin & Laura Glancy, Longford

Taormina, Tue 1 July 2008 - Maria & Damien Culhane, Limerick
Our wedding day in Taormina was simply amazing. Tony and Isabella did a fantastic job in organising our big day and we would highly recommend them to any couple getting married in Sicily.
The town of Taormina is a fabulous setting for a wedding. It is full of history and romance. The locals are really friendly and there are lots of activities, both in the town and in the surrounding areas. There is a good variety of restaurants, cafes and shops.
If you enjoy a nice pint with a friendly atmosphere, look no further that Tony's pub, the 'Time Out'. There is a large beer garden and they also serve great food. The staff are very friendly and accomodating and are also known to join in the dancing and singing! As for the wedding day itself, we cannot speak highly enough of the effort that Tony and Isabella put into giving us the perfect wedding.
Everything went perfectly on the day. It is so reassuring knowing that they are there for the day to take care of everything. We had 80 guests and they are still in awe of the whole day. It really was world class.
We had the best 2 weeks of our lives in Taormina and we intend to be regular visitors from now on. We are well and truly hooked!
Thank you so much, Tony and Isabella, you really are the best.
Ciao for now
Maria & Damien Culhane, Limerick

Taormina, Wed 18 June 2008 - Paula & Patrick Browne, Galway
For anyone thinking of getting married abroad we cannot recommend Taormina and Tony and his wife Isabellla enough.
We met a lovely couple who went this route and they lit up every time they spoke about it. We took the plunge and went with it. The countless emails, we bombarded Tony with, were always answered perfectly - the man has the patience of a saint. Taormina is an absolutely beautiful town with stunning scenary, tasty restaurants and friendly and helpful people.
There was plenty to do to keep our guests entertained. The moment we met Tony in his Time Out Pub after we landed, we knew our special day was in excellent hands. The Hairdressers, Beauticians, Church, Music, Flowers, Priest, Photographer, DVD, Driver, Sicilian Folk Singers and Restaurant were all arranged by Tony and Isabella and everything was absolutely perfect.
It was a dream wedding. We never expected it to be so amazing. Patrick, our families and I had the best time ever.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being the instigator in the best week of our lives. We’ll see you again sometime in Taormina.
Ciao for now
Paula & Patrick Browne, Galway

Taormina, Wed 11 June 2008 - Claire & David, Wicklow
Deciding to get married in Taormina with Tony & Isabella as our wedding planners was the best decision we ever made and this is echoed by our guests opinion that it was the best week ever!
From the very first contact with Tony on email we realised just how easy it was going to be to organise a really amazing wedding day and week. Everything was easy because Tony made it seem so - NO PROBLEMO! Not only was the wedding organised so perfectly but also the entire week with restaurant bookings, hairdressers, beauticians and golf outings all put together for us at our request.
The church, the restaurant, the weather on the day of the wedding were all better than we could have imagined and everybody had a great time.
For the rest of the week our guests enjoyed the tours, the beaches, the restaurants and Time Out Pub which was like their 2nd home for the week (thanks to the friendly people who work there!). Taormina is a really beautiful place with really beautiful people who are so friendly and eager to give you the best holiday of your life... not to mention the beautiful food and selection of wines to be had!
If you are thinking of getting married I would say definitely go to Taormina and let Tony and Isabella give you the best week of your life.
Ciao Ciao.
Claire & David, Wicklow

Taormina, Tue 10 June 2008 - Niamh & Warren, Dublin
We have just come back from our wedding in Taormina, Sicily and we cannot recommend our wedding planners, Tony and Isabella, highly enough.
Taormina is a beautiful setting for a wedding. The town itself overlooks the sea and has lots of lovely restaurants, cafes and shops and there are plenty of day trips to keep people busy if they fancy seeing a bit more of Sicily.
Tony and Isabella were lovely and went well beyond what we would ever have expected of them in the lead up to the wedding and on the day itself.
Everything worked out perfectly on the wedding day. The church and flowers were beautiful, the reception venue was fabulous, the food was amazing, the photographs were lovely.....lots of superlatives..... you get the message.
Once again, Taormina, Tony and Isabella get our heartfelt, unreserved, enthusiastic 4 thumbs up!
Ciao Ciao
Niamh & Warren, Dublin



Taormina, Wed 4 June 2008 - Elaine & Paul, Dublin
To any couple who are planning a wedding & considering a picturesque and idyllic location, then Taormina is the place. We wholeheartedly recommend the services of Tony, Isabella & the Time Out Pub team. Tony & Isabella's reliability & professionalism are only matched by the perfect location that is Taormina, for your perfect day. From the very first email we sent to Tony, Tony made us feel that our wedding was going to be perfect. We went to visit Taormina last year and we left with no hesitation that Tony was the perfect man to prepare the perfect day. The level of individual & special attention he afforded us continued throughout our first visit, in the planning phase, our arrival prior to the wedding, during the final stages of preparation and especially on the day itself and even the days after for the after party's!! Tony & Isabella's approach to our wedding was always
to help & facilitate us in what we would like for our wedding. There was never any problem in changing ideas and details to suit our every need for our once in life time perfect day, (from flowers, to hair, to table plans.. etc). Their naturally calm & warm disposition along with their complete control of everything helped to put us at ease & added to our enjoyment. On the wedding day itself they were both on hand to help and advise us as we required thank them kindly for adding special memories to our day. The churches and venues that Tony offers to his couples are simply perfect and serve to add to the occasion even more.
La Giara our venue, is simply designed for a fairytale wedding. Apart from our wedding day, a lot of our party spent many nights in Time Out Pub. Here we were received with the warmest warmest welcomes & friendliest smiles by Tony, Tanya and all the wonderful staff, attending to everyone’s needs. The Sunday prior to wedding we arranged a welcome party here for our guests and it was the best welcome party ever, fine food, fine drink and fantastic service. We can never thank Tony & Isabella enough for giving us our perfect wedding day which excelled beyond our greatest hopes. I can only describe it as the best week of my life. I would do it all again in the morning. Two weeks on and our guests are still raving about it. We feel we have made a friend in Tony and we will be back....
A heartfelt & sincere 'Go raibh mile maith agaibh'
Elaine & Paul Amoroso, Dublin

Taormina, Wed 28 May 2008 - Dolores & Ross, Loughrea
Hi Tony and Isabella, My husband and I would like to thank you both from the bottom of our hearts for organising the most fantastic day of our lives our wedding day 28^th may 2008.
On arriving first in Taormina we went straight to Tony’s pub, where we were immediately greeted with such a warm welcome.
From the very first time we were in contact with Tony we knew that our wedding day would be perfect, and that any problems we had would be dealt with calmly and professionally. No problem was ever too big, a solution was always found.
I cannot recommend Tony and Isabella enough and we would just suggest go with the advice given and your day will be amazing.
Taormina is the most picturesque destination where around every corner romance can be found. On our wedding day everything was fantastic we felt like film stars. The beautician, hairdressers, flowers, church etc were amazing and went beyond any expectations we had. It was a wedding of dreams which all family and friends really enjoyed.
Thank you both again for organising our fairy tale.
Hope to see ye soon.
Dolores and Ross Callanan, Loughrea Co. Galway

Taormina, Thu 4 October 2007 - Marguerite & Andrew, South Harrow
"Myself and my now husband Andrew, were recommended to place our trust in Tony, in order for him to organise and help with our wedding in Taormina, which took place on October 4th 2007.
Tony was an absolute gentleman and he was professionalism personified. Nothing was too big of a problem and he approached all our inquiries with confidence. He instilled a self belief in us that everything would be OK, and he was right.
From day 1, Tony took it upon himself to reassure us about the paperwork, bureaucracy, accommodation, possible reception venues and any other services we wished to use. It can be a daunting task to get married in a foreign country where English is not spoken. But Tony eased all our worries. He kept in constant email contact and was available at all times to answer any queries we had. We truly had the best day of our lives.
Taormina is a beautiful town in which to marry, recently voted the 3rd most romantic place on earth in a travel survey. In my opinion it should be number 1. Nowhere photographs as well. Our wedding was the last wedding Tony organised in 2007, but you could be fooled into believing it was his first of the year given his enthusiasm to help. His wife Isabella was wonderful as well. We could not recommend Tony highly enough."
Marguerite & Andrew, South Harrow

Taormina, Tue 25 September 2007 - Mary & Paul, Killaloe
"Hi Isabella & Tony, just a note to express our heart felt thanks for making our wedding in Sicily such a memorable occasion. Everything, from the church to the priest to the music for the church to the photographer and to the reception venue, was perfect. You made the arrangements so easy for us that it allowed us the luxury of enjoying our time with friends and family rather than hurrying about organising things. Advice to all who may be thinking of marrying in Taormina, just do as Tony & Isabella say and every single detail will work out perfectly. We had over 70 guests with us and they all had a brilliant time, and fell in love with the place. Isabella, was a god send helping to organise the flowers, the hair and on the day she was there with the umbrellas, as it lashed. The church (Chiesa Del Varo') and the priest (Padre Marco Catalano): What can I say, the church was stunning, and the flowers we organised with Tony's wife were perfect, and Padre Marco made us feel very comfortable and gave a memorable ceremony. The reception was in La Giara: What a venue - every one of our guests were blown away with it. The food was fantastic, the staff were brilliant, the cake was gorgeous and we danced till 4.30 in the morning and were not the last to leave.
The photographer was lovely, unobtrusive and made us feel comfortable and had the album ready before we came home.
PS: - it rained on our wedding day for the first time in 4 months and unfortunately Tony could not organise that - but it did not dampen our spirits."
Mary & Paul, Killaloe

Taormina, Wed 19 September 2007 - Jane & Peter, Donacarney
"Dear Tony & Isabella,
thank you so much for making our wedding day in Sicily so special!!
From answering all our calls and emails so promptly to the most beautiful serene location of the church.
You handled every detail beautiful and professionally.
I thought it was going to be hard arranging a wedding in Taormina when we live in Ireland but you made the whole planning so stress-free and easy.
Our guests were so impressed with every little touch that you made possible.
Thank-you for making our day the perfect day!"
Jane & Peter, Donacarney

Taormina, Tue 4 September 2007 - Ann Marie & Daragh, Oranmore
"Dear Tony & Isabella,
Our wedding in Taormina was a truly magical experience.
Everything was so well planned and executed by Tony that we had nothing to worry about on the day except to have the most wonderful day of our lives.
It really was the dream wedding come true.
Our family & friends had such a fantastic time in this beautiful town and throughly enjoyed the whole experience.
We would highly recommend to any couple thinking of getting married abroad to look at Taormina!"
Ann Marie & Daragh, Oranmore

Taormina, Wed 18 July 2007 - Bernadette & Gavin, Dublin
"People would tell you that your Wedding Day is nerve racking and there is a lot of tension between families and so on and obviously getting Married abroad should lead to more worry and hassle. The big worry is that you are organising a Wedding via email with somebody you have never met. On reflection this was the most relaxing and enjoyable day we have ever had and that is down to 2 people: Tony and Isabella. The moment you meet Tony you just know everything is going to be OK; he has a charisma and a calmness round him and you know immediately I have nothing to worry about here. Isabella is such a lovely person and could not do enough to make sure Bernadette and her Bridesmaid looked a million Dollars on the day organising Hair and Make Up trials a few days before the Wedding and helping us pick out the fabulous flowers for the church. She then brought us to meet Andreas, the Head Chef at Casa Grugno, where we chose the menu for our reception; again, you meet Andreas and straight away you know this man knows his stuff and believe me this is something special; the ease in which he helps you to choose the Food for your special night is fantastic and nothing is too much trouble. Our Wedding day then came and to say it ran like clockwork is an understatement; from the pick up from the various Hotels (Thank you to Peppe the Driver), the fabulous floral arrangements in the church, the relaxing music played by the Ad Plectrum Quartet and the lovely ceremony delivered by Padre Carmelo Lupo and we thought it couldn't get any better, but it did. After the mass we went to the Mocambo, on a lovely square overlooking the sea, where we had pre-reception Champagne and nibbles; Bernadette and myself then went with the Photographer to get photos taken for our Album ( which turned out fantastically well with striking Images). We then headed back to Casa Grugno where we had a meal that was second to none, the best Food we tasted in Sicily by a country mile: the presentation, the service, this restaurant is a must. Tony & Isabella organisation and commitment to delivering you an unforgettable Wedding Day in an amazing setting that you and your guest will never forget. It is unbelievable and to sum the whole thing up in one word would be " Magnifico "."
Bernadette & Gavin, Dublin

Taormina, Wed 4 July 2007 - Fiona & Darren, Dublin
"Hi Tony and Isabella,
Thank you for making our wedding day so special and such a memorable occasion.
Everything from the church, priest, photographer, music and reception was excellent.
It was so well planned and organised and very much stress free for us. We had 55 guests with us and they all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Isabella organised our hair and make up and the flowers for the church which were beautiful.
The photographer was brilliant and had the album ready for us the next day. We were over the moon with the album.
La Giara, the venue for our reception was amazing, the food was lovely, the staff were great, the wedding cake was a traditional Sicilian wedding cake which was lovely.
The DJ was great and we boogied till all hours. Our guests were really impressed and had a ball.
Our wedding day was the best day of our lives.
Thanks Tony and Isabella for making our day so special. xx"
Fiona & Darren, Dublin

Taormina, Tue 26 June 2007 - Gillian & Jason, Swords
"Dear Tony & Isabella,
thank you so much for arranging our wonderful day.
It was all that we imagined it would be and so much more.
You both looked after absolutely everything for us.
We are so delighted that we picked Taormina and yourselves for our wedding.
We just wish we could do it all over again as we all had so much fun.
All our guests loved Taormina and are still talking about it now.
We can't wait to go back next year.
Ciao for now!!"
Gillian & Jason, Swords

Taormina, Thu 14 June 2007 - Jennifer & Derek, Celbridge
"What can we say about our wedding in Taormina - it was a dream come true.
Taormina is a very special place to get married and it is because of two very special people - Tony and his wife Isabella.
They organized the whole wedding, the church, priest, flowers, photographer, music for the church, dvd, hair, make-up and the restaurant.
They made us feel so welcome and ensured that everything was so well organized that we could simply relax, enjoy our wedding and our time in Taormina - we had nothing to worry about!
We cannot give enough praise to Tony and Isabella, we owe our very special day to them.
Thank you Tony and Isabella, we had the type of wedding that other people only dream of."
Jennifer & Derek, Celbridge

Taormina, Tue 12 June 2007 - Lisa & John, Rochestown
"Dear Tony and Isabella, when we met you the summer before we knew that we could just trust you completely and sit back and enjoy the lead up to our wedding. When we arrived the week before we expected to be running around like mad things when in fact everything was done all we had to do was lie on the beach and relax and wait for the big day to arrive. Nothing prepared us or how perfect everything would be, the beautiful intimate ceremony, the wonderful drinks reception in the square with Filippo getting all our guests up dancing at 6pm! The wedding venue took our breath away, our family and guests are still talking about every last detail. From the amazing view, the spectacular venue, the great food and top class service, they had such a wonderful night.
This is all thanks to you taking care of every last detail so that we didn't have to.
Every one of the suppliers you arranged from the hairdresser to the florist to our wonderful driver and our photographer took such pride in what they did.
Our photographs are just perfect and it was so fantastic to be able to bring our album home with us after our honeymoon.
Tony and Isabella, thank you so much for giving us our perfect Sicilian wedding."
Lisa & John, Rochestown

Taormina, Wed 6 June 2007 - Alice & Lee, Dublin
"I got married in Taormina on the 06/06/07 & what a wonderful experience it was.
It is such a beautiful & romantic place. I had my reservations at first about leaving the planning of the wedding to someone else, but then I meet Tony.
He told me all about what he could do for me & I am so happy that I trusted him, because he organized everything to the finest detail.
He really took all the stress out of us trying to do it. When my family & other guests arrived Tony made everyone feel really welcome at his pub.
Our wedding day went perfectly.
All we had to do was pick a menu, pick out flowers, music & turn up at the church.
Totally stress free.
If you are thinking of getting married in Taormina & want the most important day of your to be stress free & absolutely perfect I would recommend you contact Tony, you won't be disappointed!"
Alice & Lee, Dublin

Taormina, Mon 4 June 2007 - Patricia & Pauric, Drumshanbo
"It was a total dream wedding; we could not have wished for more. Thanks to Tony's organisation, it was a fabulous and truly memorable day. Cheerful and enthusiastic he arranges everything meticulously paying great attention to detail. The quintessential Italian, he oozes panache and style and made sure our wedding preparation was stress free. I also would like to give a special thanks to Isabella (Tony's wife), to Peppe and Angelo (our drivers and not only!), to Nicola (our photographer ) to Filippo ( our Sicilian Folk singer ) and to everybody else who contributed to make the perfect day. To top it all Taormina is a hidden jewel. History, beauty and romance combine to make it a corner of paradise. It is the perfect setting for your wedding photographs with a local Church made famous in The Godfather. Think blue skies, a sun soaked village and champers flowing - you'll have a memory to cherish thanks to people who are friendly and warm-hearted. Getting Tony as wedding planner will be one decision you'll never regret."
Patricia & Pauric, Drumshanbo

Taormina, Wed 30 May 2007 - Karen & Paul, Typperary
"Tony, ever since the day we met in Taormina you, Isabella and the entire Time Out team made us feel completely at home and extended the same Sicilian welcome every time we visited thereafter.
We couldn't have picked a more beautiful location to have our special day but the actual event was way beyond our expectations.
We both wish to say that you made our wedding an absolute dream, from the smallest/biggest detail to the unusual request (Karen's champagne and strawberry bath.. ha ha) your attention to detail and obliging nature was just amazing.
From the flowers to the Venue, the cars to the cake... the list is endless... each correct in style, time and place!....
I couldn't recommend you and your team Taormina more highly to anyone to organise/locate their wedding. You took care of everything.... and when slight hiccups occurred...i.e. visits to the hospital etc, you were at your best... cool as a cat.
Everybody in you team made our day feel so, so special... the went out of their way and beyond the call of duty to make the occasion fantastic. The photography was spectacular!! Everyone who has seen the photos cannot believe how good they are...sun setting... the bay ... the boats, me of course and how sexy I look.. ha ha... (I'm available for modelling at a nominal fee) The Church (out of this world - great priest.... ha ha and the music was excellent), the flower (girls loved them, perfect), the venue (unreal, unreal.. and never stopped going!), the food (beautiful - blew peoples heads away), the cake (send me some more, please), the car (Peppe - a star), the Pub (food and the odd drink.. your mother, sister and the lads , Salvo, Una Zebra etc.. pure, pure class in every regard)... it was all way beyond expectation and happen with such ease that all we had to do was sit back and enjoy the day and the holiday in fact... you and your team took care of everything.... for couples who want the wedding of a lifetime, in the most romantic location in the world... with NO stress... Its simple all you need is T, T, and T .. Tony' team, Taormina, Time Out...... end of story, fact!
Tony, we are forever indebted to you and your team for delivering the most perfect wedding for us.. simple as that 'perfect'.. and will never ever, ever forget our special day and how you and the team made it happen for us... and we'll never forget that Tony...
All we can say is Thanks... and the bad news......... WE'LL BE BACK!!!
Karen & Paul, Typperary

Taormina, Wed 23 May 2007 - Karen & John Creaner, Dublin
Myself and John got married in May 2007. We were introduced to Tony through Sunway Travel.
The experience from day one was wonderful.
Tony was very professional and put myself and Johns minds at ease from the start.
Any worries or scepticism we had was quickly disappeared as we realised we were dealing with some one who knew all the ins and out of both Taormina and wedding planning.
Tony planned a beautiful wedding for us and 50 guests. Everything was amazing, classy and picturesque.
Nothing was overlooked and it made for a very magical day.
Our guests still talk about our big day, and how beautiful it all was.
Karen & John Creaner, Dublin