Getting married in Italy, any advice/ experience?

Hi, we have decided on having the wedding in Italy as we loved it there on holiday and it is easy for guests to travel to and find accommodation..





has anyone done this before, we are looking at slow-dreams.co.uk for the wedding organisers, has anyone used these people before? if so what are they ike,





We are on a pretty tight budget so if you know of any other wedding organisers you would reccommend please let me know :o)





many thanks in advanceGetting married in Italy, any advice/ experience?
I was married in Italy (and live here) have also helped many other couples get married in Italy, as well as planned honeymoons.





The easiest way to get married in Italy is in a civil ceremony. The most important thing you are going to need is an interpreter -- if you and your fiance don't speak Italian you must have someone who can translate present for you at the wedding office and at the ceremony itself.





Here is a brief description of the documents you will need in order to marry in Italy -- if you need more detailed information and a translator and witnesses, please contact me. (It is possible to do this MOSTLY on your own without the help on an expensive wedding company -- however, if you don't have the money and time to fly to Italy pre-wedding to arrange everything and you don't speak Italian you are going to need a minimum of help.)





--Atto notorio: done at an Italian consulate in U.S. prior to your departure (with two witnesses) or at a courthouse in Italy


--Nulla aosta: done at U.S. consulate in district where you are marrying, this document needs to get a apostille attached at an Italian lower court


--You will need your birth certificates, passports and divorce decrees (if applicable) for an appointment at the wedding office in the city where you will married.


--After the wedding, you'll need an apostille attached to the marriage certificate and have it translated in order to register your marriage in the U.S. when you return.








****ADDED INFO: I just reread your question and realize that you must be a British citizen or potentially not American as you referenced a UK website. In that case, your rules for marriage are a little different.





Essentially it is the same as for U.S. citizens but you don't need an atto notorio. Here is a link to the info on the British Embassy website: http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/servlet鈥?/a>





I live in Florence and offer translation services for weddings here. I know that planners can get quite expensive. If you are interested in using my translation services (which would included making all the necessary appointments) let me know. I can give you a rough idea that to be married in Florence for example, it will cost you about 900 euro (and about 650 euro of that is in fees to the city).





Because I have a background in tourism, I am also able to set you up with great hotels and meals and because I got married here myself I know great photographers, caterers, florists, etc.





I'd be happy to help if you want to get in touch with me.Getting married in Italy, any advice/ experience?
Lol , I ditto the answer man. Not much help to you though, you seem hell bent on this downward spiral. I'm not cynical, am I?


Lol, good luck on your nupitals and long life to you both!
my advice, don't get married. There is a 51% chance you will get divorced.
I strongly suggest that you get married ';quietly and discreetly'; in your own country first (a few days or a few weeks) before traveling to Italy.





Why? (1) To protect yourself legally in your home country. (2) Because you are already ';legally'; married Italian residency requirements will be eliminated and there will be no paperwork involved. And Italy is famous for its ';red tape,'; it is there way of discouraging ';foreigners'; from getting married there.








And yes, you will definitely need some professional wedding organizing and planning help if you are getting married in Italy.





Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant