Guide To Planning A Luxury Destination Wedding In Italy
Dreaming of hosting your Luxury destination wedding in Italy? Blissful Plans is a team of Indian luxury wedding planners. Our goal is to ensure your journey towards forever begins seamlessly. Italian wedding destinations are well suited for Indian weddings. Here’s everything you need to know:
Italy is a mesmerizing tapestry of timeless romance, where whispers of history intertwine with the melodies of love. This is an enchanting country, where every cobblestone street, every rolling vineyard, and every historic castle tells a tale of passion.
There are amazing wedding venues for every mood and theme in Italy. What do you picture for your fairytale wedding? You can take your vows as the golden glow of the sunset bathes the Amalfi Coast. If you enjoy the mountains, venture into the rolling hills of Tuscany. The canals of Venice offer unparalleled ambiance, and arriving there at night while the lights twinkle will make you see why so many artists were inspired by this city.
Italy’s delectable cuisine and world-renowned wines will leave your guests speechless. The intimate charm of ancient villages and the grandeur of historic palazzos invite you to savor every moment of your special day.
How long does it take to plan destination weddings in Italy?
Any destination wedding requires elaborate planning, and generally runs longer than a normal wedding. It can take a while for several factors like availability of venue, perfect weather, coordinating schedules for everyone involved and documentation to come together harmoniously.
As your wedding planners we would suggest you begin your initial planning at least 12 to 18 months before the your wedding in Italy. Use this time to define your vision for the ceremony. Checking everything in detail is very important in this stage, and the research can take awhile. First, the overall theme, style and size of the event will be determined. Once this is decided, we can help you narrow down your wedding venue in Italy.
Italy is one of the most popular locations for luxury destination wedding. Bookings must be made well in advance, usually a year or more. Many vendors have weekends off, so you may get responses only on business days, where one must coordinate according to the time difference.
The legal requirements and documentation also take quite some time which you must account for. Every detail takes planning. Ideally, within a span of 14-18 months you will be at the altar taking your vows in Italy.
If you are planning to conduct a traditional Indian wedding, we will make sure that everything has been accounted for. Permission for fire to be present for Pheras must be obtained ahead of time. If you are seeking all vegetarian food for your wedding, we may need to bring a chef or put in a special request to the caterers well in advance.
Do I need a Destination wedding planner in Italy?
A Luxury wedding ceremony can be a mesmerizing experience, and we believe heavy responsibilities should not hinder your happy moments. A destination wedding requires managing multiple components. This is where Blissful Plans wedding planners can help you.
An efficient destination wedding planner can ensure everything is in its place so you can enjoy each moment of your wedding day. A wedding planner can bridge the language barrier with vendors and suppliers. Legal documents and protocols can be complex. Any missing paperwork can be a tough hassle to solve. Ideally for a destination wedding, you want someone to thoroughly look after the requirements and update everything accordingly for you.
We are luxury wedding planners who provide bespoke services in Italy. We begin by assisting you with the research stage. We can suggest the venues, vendors, and caterers which best suit your needs and plans. From then onwards, we will assist you and coordinate everything to suit the couple’s unique vision.
Best Time to Tie the Knot in Italy
Any destination wedding location is loosely divided into two business seasons – low and peak.
Weddings and tourism in Italy are generally highest in the summer months of June, July, and August. This is the peak season. These are also the best months to get married as the sun paints the skies in hues of amber and gold while the air is filled with the intoxicating scent of the blooming flowers. There is a high demand for wedding venues and many tourists.
May and September are the shoulder season and provide the appropriate blend of pleasant weather with fewer crowds. These months will allow you to host a ceremony that is filled with warmth yet quite peaceful.
Legal Procedures To Get Married In Italy
While a destination wedding in Italy is an enthralling ride, it will only be possible to enjoy it if you meet all the legal requirements. If you are a foreigner looking to get married in Italy, you must be sure to follow all the procedures involved.
Foreigners are free to host a destination wedding in Italy. Here’s what they must do to be eligible to have a legally recognized marriage.
- The couple must provide valid passports, visas {if required}, Id proofs and original birth certificates.
- In case any one or both of the parties are divorced or widowed, the death certificate/divorce papers are mandatory.
- A declaration of marriage intent to be submitted to civil registrar.
- A certificate of no impediment in marriage provided by your country’s embassy in Italy
The couple must at least be 18 years old and should have stayed in Italy for about 10 days depending on their nationality. Two witnesses must also be present.
Now, Italy recognizes Civil and a Religious weddings legally.
Civil Ceremonies are performed by a city mayor or civil officer in Italian. If you do not know Italian, it is required that you have an official interpreter. You can host the ceremony in any building giving you have a prior approval by a local townhall.
On the other hand, we have religious ceremonies. While you can host any kind of religious wedding in Italy, only the Catholic ones are legally binding. For others to be recognized you will have to perform a civil ceremony.
To host a Catholic ceremony, at least one partner must be Catholic, and must take place in a church. The wedding must be performed by a Catholic Priest in English. The paperwork must be submitted at least 2 months prior but no longer than 6 months before the final day.
If you are a same-sex couple, looking to get married in Italy, here’s a note for you: Italy has a provision of civil unions for gay weddings. While marriages are reserved for hetero-couples, civil unions are only for same-sex couples. Despite the difference in names, most rights and obligations remain the same.
Best Places for Destination Wedding Venues in Italy
Italy is heaven for anyone who is considering wedding venues. In one corner of this country, there could be a couple taking vows under the shadow of centuries-old villa, where whispers of ancient love stories float through time. Whereas somewhere in a rustic Sicily vineyard, a couple must be making promises of forever. Along the sun-kissed coastline, a beach wedding allures a couple to take a dip in the golden glow and hold hands for eternity.
Every wedding venue in Italy is a masterpiece, they present you with memories woven with the threads of history, nature, and love. Luxury wedding villas in Italy have grown in popularity amongst those who want their ceremonies to be a very intimate affair. A castle wedding would be a romantic setting to declare your everlasting love. Gardens of opulence, meticulously landscaped with blooming roses and aromatic herbs, provide an exquisite backdrop for a wedding that transcends the ordinary.
Our team of luxury wedding planners has handpicked some of the best destination wedding venues in Italy:
- Wedding in Lake Como: Lake Como has emerged as a romantic jewel, where the tranquil waters mirror the love stories written on its shores. If you are planning a luxury wedding in Italy this may be the perfect location for you. Here luxury villas are in abundance. You have Villa Pizzo, Villa Pliniana, Villa Balbiano, and many more waiting with open arms to welcome you.
- Wedding in Venice: A wedding in Venice is a journey into a dreamlike realm where everything is adorned with the magic of love. Wedding venues like Ca’ Sagredo Hotel, JW Marriot Venice Resort, and Continental Venice will be witness to the celebration of opulence and sophistication of your marriage.
- Wedding in Tuscany: Tuscany is a stage for you to exude refined elegance amidst rolling hills and vineyards. Primarily known for locations like Castello di Meleto, Castello di Petrata, La Pescaia Resort, a ceremony in this exotic place will leave everyone in awe.
- Wedding in Sicily: The Timeless beauty of ancient ruins and sun-drenched vineyards filling the air with the scent of love is what you’ll see in Sicily. Wines from the vineyards and an enchanting display of love are bound to fill everyone’s hearts with warmth. You can host your luxurious wedding in Baglio Oneto dei Principi di San Lorenzo or Tonnara di Scopello just to name a few.
- Wedding in Sorrento: Perched on rugged cliffs overlooking the Bay of Neples, Sorrento is here to add all the charm and glam to your destination wedding. If a beach wedding in Italy is your goal, venues like The Baths Sorrento, Sorrento Beach House, and Bellevue Syrene are beautiful options.
These are our favorite wedding venues in Italy. You can choose one and reach out to us for further details. If you’re not sure of your favorite venue, contact us, and we will guide you through it all!
