House of Luce

House of Luce transforms European destinations into immersive, fashion-driven wedding experiences.

With a background in fashion and luxury PR, LUCETTE SFORZA-VOOGSGEERD brings an editorial eye to weddings. As founder of HOUSE OF LUCE, she creates celebrations abroad that are as bold and stylish as they are seamless. From the olive groves of Puglia to the canals of Amsterdam, every detail tells a story, balancing precise logistics with an instinct for beauty. Loved for her originality and vision, Lucette is shaping the future of destination wedding design across Europe.

House of Luce weddings are known for their bold originality and editorial sensibility. How do you begin shaping a wedding?

The process always begins with understanding the atmosphere a client envisions: the views, indoor and garden spaces, and the mood of each occasion. From there, venue search becomes the canvas for everything that follows. I focus first on planning, flow, and guest experience, with touches of surprise along the way. Only then do we create moodboards that explore different directions for the client’s vision, which are refined into the final concept.

I am often asked why I do not work at the same venues repeatedly. For me, the joy lies in creating something unique each time. We take on a limited number of weddings each year, and our clients come to us because they want a complete experience and design that feels authentic. I am also honest if something does not align; every detail is considered and visualised many times to ensure it feels perfectly resolved.

How has your background in fashion and luxury PR shaped the way you curate weddings?

Working with international luxury brands in Amsterdam, New York and Paris gave me invaluable experience. Producing events of every scale, often under strict visual guidelines and unpredictable circumstances, taught me to approach each wedding as a complete concept. Recently, we have been curating anniversary and love weekends without ceremonies, which I adore for how they can be tailored to each client.

You’ve designed weddings for couples from New York to Nairobi. What draws people to House of Luce, and how do you build trust across distance?

Clients come to us for the balance of luxury, creativity, effortless chic and guest experience. We are not about being over the top, but about doing things beautifully and well. Trust is essential; without it, the process becomes difficult. The best results happen when clients trust why they hired us and we collaborate, pushing each other on the right details to create something truly bespoke.

What excites you about the challenges of planning destination weddings?

I am preparing a wedding in Ischia where suppliers speak no English and logistics are complex. Speaking Italian helps, but every detail must be checked, and surprises are inevitable. I always choose creating the best celebration over the easy route, going to great lengths for details like handmade fans or custom umbrellas. That energy shows in the final experience, though ultimately it is the couple and their loved ones who make it truly special.

What detail from your own Puglia wedding do you still treasure most?

I loved asking my mother to hand-paint our stationery. The process was so special to share together. Our wedding blended Italian and Dutch culture with details from our parents’ weddings woven in. We also took dance classes, skipping the traditional first dance to learn the Apulian Pizzica instead.

What advice would you give couples planning a destination wedding?

Start by talking together about how you both imagine your day: what you have loved at other weddings, what feels wrong for you, and the feeling you want guests to leave with. Then find a planner you connect with and trust completely before committing to a venue or suppliers. The right planner will help guide your priorities, style and budget so the choices fit the bigger picture.