Civil Wedding Ceremony

In Italy a Civil wedding ceremony (legally recognized marriages) must take place in a wedding hall approved by the local authorities.

Italian authorities do not recognize marriages in private villas or castles unless the ceremony is performed by a Protestant pastor recognized by the Italian government.

Also, civil weddings cannot take place outdoors - with the exception of 4 locations:

   * Positano and Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast

   * One location in the Lake Region

   * One medieval hill town near Florence

Symbolic marriages can, however, take place anywhere in Italy - there are no restrictions.

The Italian wedding halls we use are very beautiful villas or ancient palazzos with views or gardens and not cold sterile government buildings.

A Mayor or Vice-Mayor performs the Italian marriage ceremony, not a minister or anything that is religious. You may personalize your civil marriage ceremony with music, readings and have about 30 minutes available.

To view the wedding experience of our past customers, please one or more of the links below:

• Civil Marriages in Florence - view testimonials
• Civil Marriages in Rome - view testimonials
• Civil Marriages in Venice  - view testimonials
• Civil Marriages in Siena - view testimonials
• Civil Marriage in Tuscany - view testimonials
• Civil Marriages in Positano - view testimonials
• Civil Marriages in Italian Lakes - view testimonials
• Civil Marriages in Ravello - view testimonials
• Civil Marriages in Amalfi - view testimonials