Amanda Virga is a worldwide wedding planner who has 16 years of experience in the event industry, executing nearly 600 weddings during her career and over 20 successful retreats to date. While now based permanently in the French Riviera, she has also worked on weddings across the globe, over 4 continents from Spain and Tuscany to Thailand and Bali. Her approach is unique, not only does she have a passion for creating flawless events but she is also committed to creating valuable experiences that bring industry professionals together, collaborating with some of the best in the industry, and designing breathtaking editorial projects. Her weddings and editorial work have been featured on Good Morning America, Vogue, BRIDES, Style Me Pretty, WedLuxe, The Knot, Junebug, Wedding Chicks, and more.

Amanda is an avid traveler having visited 66 countries, she also spent an entire year traveling the world in 2018 while immersing herself into the wedding industry in each of her destinations. Her adventurous and worldly spirit is what inspired the creation of AMV retreats, a one of a kind experience connecting wedding creatives across the globe. When not traveling or planning events, she is usually found enjoying the beautiful views of the Mediterranean sea from her home with her daughter Amira & husband Hamza. She is a firm believer that achieving a good life balance is the ultimate key to success.