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.
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.
The following pages have been designed to provide advice and information on getting married in Italy.
Legal Requirements & Ceremonies
The legal requirements and documentation required for your marriage to be legally binding are outlined here.

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

Italian Wedding Suppliers
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.

Looking for a great wedding venue in Italy? Italy offers a host of beautiful venues where you can hold your wedding reception.

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

Costs & Money Saving Tips
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.
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.

Learn how to easily take more than E 6000 off from your Italian wedding budget and keep it in your pocket!
Finding the Perfect Location
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.
Tuscany is one of the most popular regions in Italy for a destination wedding. Learn more about what this wonderful region has to offer.
This amazing UNESCO World Heritage site candidate called LANGHE offers charming venues set amongst rolling hills covered with vineyards. There are many romantic chalets on the mountains surrounding this territory, for a wonderful winter snow wedding. This is a wonderful country location for a wedding in Italy
Types & Styles of Weddings
There are four different types of Villa Weddings in Italy. Understand the differences between each type of Villa so you can choose the perfect venue for wedding reception 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.
Planning Advice
Couples who got married in Italy share their top planning hints and tips. Learn valuable information from their personal experiences.
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.
Useful Facts & Information
There are some really lovely Italian wedding traditions, why not incorporate a few into your day.
Useful facts and contact information that may help to plan your wedding in Italy.
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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
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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