Wedding Ceremonies
Which kind of the ceremony will you choose to say “I do”?
Civil Wedding
Italy is a unique country with a cardinally different nature, weather, temperaments from North to South. You can choose from mountains to the seaside; from winter to summer. What is definitely you will find everywhere – beautiful wedding locations for you unforgettable legally-binding civil ceremony! We invite you to view different wedding settings from majestic Town Halls to magical romantic castles. You can then choose the perfect ceremony venue according to your style and expectations.
- The civil ceremony can be conducted by a Mayor, Deputy Mayor or authorized member of the municipal council.
- The civil ceremony takes place in a Registry Office or in a licensed venue.
- The bride and groom have to submit the required legal documents prior the wedding ceremony.
- The ceremony lasts about 20-30 minutes.
- It contains no religious elements or anything with a religious connotation.
- By law, two witnesses are required.
- The ceremony is performed in Italian language.
- The presence of an officially authorized court interpreter is required, if either the bride or groom does not speak Italian.
- The ceremony follows the Italian civil code after which the couple exchange personal marriage vows.
Protestant Wedding
Protestant ceremonies are legally valid in Italy. You are welcome to explore the most beautiful, historical churches and venues available for your protestant wedding in!
- The Bride and Groom have to submit the required legal documents prior to the protestant wedding ceremony.
- For protestant weddings, there are specific regulations that couples must comply with. Please, contact us for more details.
- Protestant ceremony can be performed for divorced people.
- The ceremony lasts about 30 minutes.
- Two witnesses are required by the law.
- The ceremony is usually performed in English by the priest.
- It is essential to arrive 3 working days prior to the wedding date to visit local offices and finish up paperwork.
Catholic Wedding
Catholic ceremonies are legally valid in Italy. You are welcome to explore the most beautiful, historical churches and venues available for your Catholic wedding in Italy.
- The Bride and Groom have to submit the required legal documents prior to the catholic wedding ceremony.
- For catholic weddings, there are specific regulations that couples must comply with. Please, contact us for more details.
- Catholic ceremonies can be performed for divorced people after completing specific procedures.
- The ceremony lasts about 30 minutes without a holy mass, and about one hour with a holy mass.
- Two witnesses are required by the law.
- The ceremony is usually performed in English by a catholic priest.
- It is essential to arrive 3 working days prior to the wedding date to visit local offices and finish up paperwork.
Orthodox Wedding
Orthodox ceremonies are legally valid in Italy. You are welcome to explore the most beautiful, historical churches and venues available for your protestant wedding in!
- The Bride and Groom have to submit the required legal documents prior to the Orthodox wedding ceremony.
- For Orthodox weddings, there are specific regulations that couples must comply with. Please, contact us for more details.
- Orthodox ceremony can be performed for divorced people.
- The ceremony lasts about 30 minutes.
- Two witnesses are required by the law.
- The ceremony is usually performed in Russian or English by the priest.
- It is essential to arrive 3 working days prior to the wedding date to visit local offices and finish up paperwork.
Symbolic Wedding
The Symbolic ceremony has recently become popular especially for those couples who prefer not to worry about completing legal documents for their destination wedding. This type of ceremony is not legally binding but the ceremony follows the same procedures as a normal wedding, so guests do not even have to notice. This means you can get legally married in your home country and then enjoy the whole wedding day with less stress, personalizing it however you like, the choices are only limited by your imagination!
- The ceremony is not legally binding.
- There is an endless choice of spectacular, romantic venues since there are no legal restrictions.
- The ceremony can be fully personalized using favorite songs, personal vows, poetry or religious elements.
- A keepsake Symbolic Marriage Certificate is signed during the ceremony by the couple and two witnesses (the certificate is not legally binding).
- The symbolic wedding is usually performed by a Celebrant in English, or, upon request, in the native language of the Bride & Groom, or even by a family member.
- No requirements to arrive ahead prior the ceremony as usually requested, you can arrive the night before your big day.
Vow Renewal
The Vow Renewal is a beautiful way for already married couple to re-affirm their love for one another. Wedding vows are precious expressions of the ongoing love in their marriage. With no legal restrictions, the ceremony can take place anywhere in Italy, one of the most romantic countries in Europe that can make this breathtaking moment even more unforgettable.
- The ceremony is not legally binding.
- It is requested by already married couples.
- An endless choice of spectacular, romantic venues since there are no legal restrictions.
- Ceremony can be fully personalized by reading original marriage vows, or a favorite song or poem.
- The Vow Renewal ceremony is usually performed by a Celebrant in English, or, upon request, in the native language of the married couple, or even by a family member.
- A Keepsake Vow Renewal Certificate is signed during the ceremony by the couple and two witnesses.
- Arrival only the night before the memorable day.
