Wedding Ceremonies
Civil Ceremony in Italy
The civil ceremony is a fully legal marriage and by law can be celebrated in property recognized by the governing authorities...mostly historical buildings with ceremonial parlours or terraces and municipal gardens. There are now however, certain locations which have been given the permission to celebrate a legal civil ceremony on site
The Mayor or Civil Registrar will conduct the ceremony.
The civil rite normally lasts about 15/20 mins, and by law must include the Italian civil codes (wedding articles).
It is possible to enrich your ceremony with poems, readings or the exchanging of personal pledges.
As the civil ceremony and sworn statement are read in Italian, an interpreter is needed. (We provide this service)
In most towns, the sworn statement has to be made 2 days prior to the wedding day.
2 witnesses are rquired for a civil ceremony/civil union. For couples wishing to have an elopment, we can take care of witnesses for you.
The civil ceremony is a fully legal marriage and by law can be celebrated in property recognized by the governing authorities...mostly historical buildings with ceremonial parlours or terraces and municipal gardens. There are now however, certain locations which have been given the permission to celebrate a legal civil ceremony on site
The Mayor or Civil Registrar will conduct the ceremony.
The civil rite normally lasts about 15/20 mins, and by law must include the Italian civil codes (wedding articles).
It is possible to enrich your ceremony with poems, readings or the exchanging of personal pledges.
As the civil ceremony and sworn statement are read in Italian, an interpreter is needed. (We provide this service)
In most towns, the sworn statement has to be made 2 days prior to the wedding day.
2 witnesses are rquired for a civil ceremony/civil union. For couples wishing to have an elopment, we can take care of witnesses for you.
Civil Union in Italy
The main difference between a Civil Union and a Civil Ceremony is that in most towns, the couple must go to the townhall to make their request no earlier than 6 months and up to 1 month before the date they wish to celebrate their union.
The main difference between a Civil Union and a Civil Ceremony is that in most towns, the couple must go to the townhall to make their request no earlier than 6 months and up to 1 month before the date they wish to celebrate their union.
Religious Ceremonies in Italy
To get married in a Catholic church in Italy, it is important that at least one of you, is baptized a Catholic. Most churches will perform religious wedding ceremonies to non residents.
The first thing you must do is inform your Parish priest that you wish to marry in Italy and he will help you with the various documents and authorisations required for the celebration of a religious wedding. These must then be sealed or stamped by the Bishops office before being sent to your chosen church in Italy for approval by the Curia.
One of the required documents is your civil marriage certificate and the procedure is made much simpler by having the civil portion of your marriage done in your country of residence.
Symbolic Ceremony in Italy
A symbolic ceremony or blessing is the simplest and most flexible way to celebrate your marriage. No paperwork is necessary as the ceremony is not legally binding and it is perfect for any couple wishing to commit themselves to each other with a beautiful ceremony, or who have already had a civil wedding in their own country.
The content and style is limitless, as is the venue, and can be completely personalized. A symbolic blessing can be as formal or informal, as traditional or creative as you wish and held almost anywhere you desire.
A symbolic ceremony or blessing is the simplest and most flexible way to celebrate your marriage. No paperwork is necessary as the ceremony is not legally binding and it is perfect for any couple wishing to commit themselves to each other with a beautiful ceremony, or who have already had a civil wedding in their own country.
The content and style is limitless, as is the venue, and can be completely personalized. A symbolic blessing can be as formal or informal, as traditional or creative as you wish and held almost anywhere you desire.
