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Wedding in Italy

Love, romance, breathtaking scenery, Italian warmth & generosity; have your wedding in Italy and these are just some of the things you are bound to experience.

In a country with such regional diversity, it’s hard to paint a picture of a “typical” wedding in Italy. The atmospheres and even the traditions vary so wildly from one region to the next, it is impossible to give a catch-all description of what your day might look and feel like.

Discover how to plan for a perfect wedding in Italy

However, if you choose to get married in Italy, you can be assured of a handful of constants;

The legal procedure is the same country-wide, and is relatively straightforward although you may need the guiding hand of an experienced wedding planner or co-ordinator to guide you through the process.
You’re guaranteed the stereotypical Italian virtues of warmth, welcome, fabulous food and wine, and a laid-back approach that may be slightly frustrating if you like to be in control, or a welcome relief if you want to escape the intensity of planning a wedding at home.

With basics such as these, Italy is a fantastic location for a wedding abroad.

Real Experiences! Here’s why other couples chose to have their wedding in Italy.

Better value for money and much higher standards of presentation and quality.
Nicholas & Jane, United Kingdom

We’ve both always wanted to visit Italy, plus for several of our guests this would be their only holiday of the year. We were therefore determined to choose somewhere that they genuinely wanted to visit and Sorrento combined a romantic environment with lots of sight-seeing.
Rebecca & Peter, United Kingdom

We wanted somewhere that all the guests could attend easily and with as little cost as possible, so it had to be no more than a two hour flight and serviced by a budget airline. Apart from that, I have good memories of Sorrento and think it’s a stunning and dramatic place. James proposed on top of Vesuvius, so there’s some continuity there as well!
Callie & James, United Kingdom

We chose Italy because I had been there before and loved the food and people. Amalfi because it looked amazing in every photo and I had heard from others it was beautiful.
Caoimhe & Dave, United Kingdom / Ireland

We got engaged in Florence and fell in love with the area and fancied going back to get married – simple as that!
Karen & Dean, United Kingdom

The following pages have been designed to provide advice and information on getting married in Italy.

Find the Perfect Location for your Wedding in Italy
Italy is so wonderfully diverse that it can make it difficult to know which location to choose for your wedding. The following page aims to help you choose the perfect location for your wedding.

Legal Requirements for Getting Married in Italy
The legal requirements and documentation required for your marriage to be legally binding are outlined here.

Types of Wedding Ceremonies in Italy
In Italy you can choose to have either a Civil or Catholic Religious Wedding Ceremony, the details of which are outlined here.

Recommended Wedding Planners in Italy
Are you looking for a great wedding planner to help you organise your wedding in Italy? Listed here are planners who offer a very tailored and personalised service.

Recommended Travel Specialist for Italy
Looking for impartial advice and ideas to help you choose the best wedding venue and holiday package? Holidaysplease will help you get the best price at the best operator.

Recommended Make-up Artists in Italy
Looking for a great Make-up Artist? Listed here are are Make-up Artists who will ensure that you look stunning on your wedding day.

Recommended Wedding Photographers in Italy
Creative and unique Wedding Photographers that will capture your wedding day with originality and flair.

Recommended Wedding Stationery for your Wedding in Italy
Italian Invitations offer a unique range of wedding stationery. For couples marrying in Italy they offer themed invitations, booklets, location research and access to their Italian image portfolio.

How to Save Money on your Italian Wedding
If you are thinking about getting married in Italy but are trying to keep your costs down, here are some brilliant tips to ensure you have your dream wedding without breaking the bank.

The Cost of Weddings in Italy
The cost of weddings in Italy is actually difficult to define but I have gathered information from independent sources to give you a guideline of what a wedding in Italy may cost.

Beach Weddings in Italy
Beach weddings in Italy have the potential to deliver more than blue sky and sandy beaches. Read about our favourite Italian beach wedding locations.

Italy Wedding Planning Tips & Advice
Couples who got married in Italy share their top planning hints and tips. Learn valuable information from their personal experiences.

Real Weddings in Italy
Couples who got married in Italy have kindly volunteered to share their stories and photographs of their wedding days. I’m sure their beautiful weddings abroad will provide you with inspiration and ideas for your own wedding in Italy.

Italian Wedding Traditions
There are some really lovely Italian wedding traditions, why not incorporate a few into your day.

General Country Facts & Information
Useful facts and contact information that may help to plan your wedding in Italy.

Hot Tip! Guest Expenses.

All the most significant wedding destinations in Italy are well served by low cost airlines which makes having a wedding in Italy ideal, particularly if you are sensitive to your guests’ budgets and their ability to travel.

In fact with an afternoon wedding in Italy, it’s more than possible for a guest to arrive from the United Kingdom or Ireland on day of the wedding, stay overnight and return the next day. In a best-case scenario (if you book your wedding out of season and source some reasonable B&Bs), it is possible for it to cost under £150 for a guest to attend.

Callie Copeman-Bryant

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