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Elevating the welcome experience
Founded in 2025 and inspired by a love for Italian culture, Cestino blends handcrafted details, curated local treasures, and the warmth of Italian hospitality. At Cestino, our team aims to create a seamless experience for wedding planners and couples when planning for an unforgettable welcome for guests. Expertly assembled, locally sourced, and elegantly designed - the perfect way to warmly welcome guests with an authentic taste of Italy.
Photos from Leigh & Jared's wedding in Ravello 2025 - featured in Over The Moon - and Lauren & Sam's wedding in Tuscany 2025, were Cestino supported with beautiful welcome bags and hospitality items.
Photographers:
Abby Jiu Photography
Esme Film & Photography
About Cestino
Italian Authenticity
The Italian name "Cestino" is inspired by the traditional woven basket, a symbol of conviviality where food, drinks and people come together in an authentic and genuine experience.
We planned and celebrated our own destination wedding in a Tuscan Borgo in 2024, and found the welcome experience to be a game-changer for guests! Finding the right vendors and items - easy, hassle-free - was difficult and we wanted to make this process smooth with a one-stop platform for planners and couples.
Together with talented Italian wedding industry specialists and in-house designers in our team, we've therefore established Cestino Welcome Bags and are creating amazing Italian experiences one welcome bag at a time.
All vendors are handpicked, items are carefully made and quality is always high. At Cestino we don't do half-way solutions - we curate real experiences and true wedding memories.
"A curated welcome bag makes guests feel more comfortable and cared for - especially at destination weddings. More than 70% of guests say the welcome gift is one of the most memorable parts of a wedding."
Vogue
Our Commitments to being a sustainable business
We believe sustainability is an ongoing journey and work continuously to improve our choices as we grow.
Sustainable business
#1 Locally sourced
We prioritise locally sourced products, supporting Italian artisans and small-scale producers while actively reducing transportation-related emissions,
Our focus is on handcrafted excellence - products created by skilled artisans using time-honoured techniques, rooted in regional traditions and local materials.
Sustainable business
#2 Socially Responsible
We seek partnerships with female-led businesses and consciously collaborate with vendors who support underrepresented and marginalised communities.
We value fair working conditions, long-term relationships, and suppliers who prioritise employee health, wellbeing, and dignity as part of how they do business.
Sustainable business
#3 Natural processing
We curate products crafted with care for both people and planet, favouring vendors who use natural ingredients, low-impact processes, and responsible sourcing.
Where possible, we prioritise minimal processing, traditional methods, and materials that respect biodiversity, reduce the use of harmful chemicals, and preserve product integrity.
Sustainable business
#4 THOUGHTFUL PACKAGING
We prioritise packaging solutions that minimise waste and environmental impact, favouring recyclable, reusable, and plastic-reduced materials wherever possible.
Our approach to packaging balances aesthetics and responsibility - designed to protect the product, elevate the unboxing experience, and respect the planet.