Italian wedding ceremonies
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Civil Ceremonies must take place in a Town Hall or property purchased by the local government.
Typically very grand locations are available such as palaces, villas and manors. To Italians, with their amazing architecture, only beautiful buildings in their towns and cities are the settings that are approved for civil ceremonies.
Do not be concerned about ending up in a cold government building, most Town Halls are simply stunning and in wonderful surroundings. As with all the architecture in Italy, you will not be disappointed with the choices on offer.
Yet again, due to the many beautiful locations that stretch across Italy for a wedding ceremony, deciding where to get married in Italy is really your biggest problem!
See for yourself now which really are the most beautiful Town Halls & other wedding locations all across Italy with 'The Complete Guide to Weddings in Italy'.
You can marry in either a civil or religious ceremony in Italy. Due to the limited residency requirements, you can virtually get married in any town in Italy. However, if you wanted a location that has little experience with foreigners you may encounter some difficulties.
Fortunately, the most spectacular locations are often welcoming to couples from overseas & have all the experience to simplify the procedure.
It is best to understand the rules and regulations that make each type of ceremony legal in Italy.
Some of the rules regarding a civil ceremony are:
A local civil official must perform the marriage.
The marriage cannot be performed on the premise of an foreign embassy or consulate.
In a religious ceremony:
If a Roman Catholic priest is performing the marriage, you do not need to get married first in a civil ceremony; however, the priest must register the marriage with the civil registrar in order for the marriage to be legal. If you are non Roman Catholic, a prior civil ceremony is usually required to ensure the legality of the marriage.
It is also possible to arrange a Jewish wedding in Italy.
If you are considering getting married in Italy, you may want to consider professional wedding consultants in Italy who can assist you with all the necessary paperwork and logistics. There are many companies in Italy, and a few in your own country. Prices vary widely.
For a little extra work you can organise your own wedding and save money
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'Our ceremony was in Italian & English. We had an great interpretor & coordinator, Esther, who helped us when we had to say some words in Italian. Everybody was so welcoming and helpful it wasn't daunting or uncomfortable at all...'
- Millie & Owen, married in Venice
Further information:
For a step by step guide to planning your own wedding plus reviews showing which really are the best & most reliable wedding companies don't miss 'The Complete Guide to Weddings in Italy'.
- Use the Advice & prices section to connect with wedding professionals & couples who have married in Italy.
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