A four-day Celebration at Villa Cordevigo

Events Overview

Lucy Claire Events was commissioned to design and deliver a spectacular four-day 60th birthday celebration for an American client at Villa Cordevigo—a 38-bedroom Relais & Châteaux hotel nestled between Verona and Lake Garda. With additional guests staying at three nearby hotels, the event welcomed 115 attendees for a weekend of elegance, entertainment and Italian charm.

Each evening featured a distinct dining experience in a different part of the villa’s grounds, culminating in a gala-style White Party on Saturday night. Guests enjoyed curated activities throughout the weekend, from wine tasting and cookery classes to opera in Verona, with flexible transport and on-demand excursions available.

Services Delivered

  • Venue Finding: Conducting a pan-European search across Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland and Scotland to find the perfect setting.
  • Concept Design: Crafting a progressive dinner journey, from relaxed BBQ to formal gala, each with its own atmosphere and styling.
  • Guest Communications: Designing and managing a bespoke event website to streamline information and updates.
  • Full Event Management: Overseeing all planning, logistics and on-site delivery across four days.
  • Supplier Coordination: Collaborating with Italian partners to deliver AV, floristry, entertainment and activities—navigating language barriers with ease.
  • Transport Management: Coordinating a fleet of 10 six-seater vehicles for airport transfers and guest excursions.
  • Budget Oversight: Managing financial planning across all event elements.
  • Videography & Photography: Coordinating two videographers and one photographer, including post-event film editing.
  • Guest Impact

     

    Guests were free to choose activities spontaneously, with our team ready to accommodate requests in real time. The success of this event was a testament to the strength, flexibility and warmth of our on-site crew and pre-event planners.

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    Highlights​

    • Friday’s rustic harvest-style dinner on the villa’s tree-lined drive featured long tables dressed with herbs and lemons, echoing the spirit of Italian grape and olive pickers.
    • Saturday’s White Party included a four-course dinner, ten heartfelt speeches, live opera and dancing to a funk band under the stars.
    • Sunday’s opera outing to Verona included an exclusive courtyard dinner at Dari Restaurant and a performance by Jonas Kaufmann at the Arena di Verona.
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    Event Planning

    At Lucy Claire Events, we specialise in delivering unique corporate parties that reflect your company’s brand and values. From intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, we ensure every detail is tailored to provide an unforgettable experience for your guests.

    Venue Finding

    Lucy Claire Events offers expert venue finding services. With access to a wide range of unique and stunning venues, we help you choose the ideal setting for your event, whether it’s a chic city venue or a peaceful countryside retreat.

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