Weddings in Italy
I would love to inspire and support you couples on your special day
Civil Ceremonies
Usually takes longer to organise beforehand, this legal ceremony takes place under a roof of location authorised by the Italian government. The ceremony is usually carried out by the local major or registrar and is legally recognised in your own country.
The ceremony is a combination of Italian civils code and vows, and can be personalised with your additional readings. An Interpreter is required by Italian law and we are here to help out with this.
We can make everything else happen together,
there really are no limits as it is
your day
Symbolic Ceremonies
A symbolic ceremony, which is any type of ceremony mentioned below is not legally binding, and is solely celebrant led. This gives you so much more choice in location and setting and complete freedom to tailor your ceremony to include as many readings religious or non-religious, music, poems and any rituals entirely your choice.
Same sex symbolic wedding ceremonies
Commitment or partnership promises
Vow renewals
Elopements
Naming ceremonies
Bespoke symbolic and ritual ceremonies, may include hand fasting, ring warming, Unity candles, jump the broom, with or without a religious reading, really just as you like. See my blog for more info on the types of ceremony inserts.
“L’amore è uno stile di vita – Love is a lifestyle”
– Michelle Louise Nicholls –
Other Services
Organising documents
Interpreting and translating on the big day
Ceremony or speech writing and translations
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Personal bilingual guide for site visits together with rehearsals with me
“Insieme costruite e adorate una vita che amate -Together build and cherish a life you love”
– Michelle Louise Nicholls –
So have you got your heart set on tying the knot and celebrating in warmer climate, blue skies near the sea, on a lake or in a historic castle?
How can you have the best of both worlds?
Register your marriage in your resident country at the registry office and use a Wedding Celebrant to officiate a symbolic blessing of your marriage abroad, or if like get married abroad too!
I am able to offer services as a Native British English Speaking Destination Wedding Celebrant for couples getting married abroad, or for International couples travelling to the Italy for their wedding day.
Destination Wedding Packages
“And suddenly you know…it is time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings”
– Anonymous –
A professionally written bespoke ceremony script, personally written for you,
Unlimited exchanges of emails and discussion with you about your ideas approximately 2-6 months before the wedding. This can take place either take place in Italy in person or over Skype. For example, if you come over to Italy to visit a venue, give me a bell and I can come and meet you beforehand.
Guidance and help writing your vows from start to finish or the freedom to write your own!
Support your ideas with choosing appropriate poems and readings for your service or incorporating ad-ons to your ceremony.
Contact and guidance throughout the process for amendments to your ceremony script as required to perfection.
Propose options to include a bespoke symbolic ceremony, such as a Hand Fasting, Sand Ceremony or Unity Candles… or anything else which is more personal to you and your culture.
Your wedding ceremony will be officiated in full in English or Italian or both.
Keepsake copy of your full wedding ceremony script and ‘Ceremony Certificate’
After ceremony love, care and posting of documents
I will arrive at your destination at least one day before the wedding to meet you in person and hold a rehearsal if you wish. On the day, I will be at your venue from up to one hour before the ceremony is due to begin, and will stay to toast you as a newly married couple!
Your Destination Wedding Ceremony Includes
“L’amore è un viaggio non una destinazione
Love is a journey not a destination.”
– Anonymous –
Full fees apply for multiply for any number of sections such as storytelling, and bespoke ceremonies with insertions such as warming the rings or hand fasting etc.
Usually each ceremony can last between 30-45 minutes. fees to be offered once you have agreed on your ceremony content.
Additional costs maybe requested for a destination wedding ceremony dependent on location, travel and accommodation fees can only be estimated at the time of booking.