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On this
FAQ page we hope to answer some of your initial questions.
Because we understand about the numerous initial questions
that arise when you are considering a destination wedding
in Italy.
Where
are WeddingsInItaly.it & WeddingsInUmbria.com?
We are based in Umbria - in Giove, a charming village a few
miles far from Rome & Florence. You can visit our offices
each day from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
and from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. If you want to fix a face-face
meeting with our wedding planners please write at info@weddingsinitaly.it
.
From
how many years do you organise Weddings?
Our company has a long-lasting experience in event & meeting
organisation and we start organise Weddings in the year 2000.
How
many weddings do you organise per day?
Only one - our staff will follow you from your arrival to
the end of the ceremony.
May
I hire only a wedding planner and select the venue by myself?
Certainly. We would be delighted to be given the opportunity
to help and support you in organizing your wedding. For information
about our one-day working fees please contact info@weddingsinitaly.it
.
Are
there any hidden charges?
No, all charges are spelled out on your quote. However,
prices on the quote are subject to change, particularly
if you receive the quote at least 8 months prior to your
wedding. There is always the possibility that a vendor or
a location, such as a town hall, could raise their prices.
For knowing how we work, please visit our page at http://www.weddingsinitaly.it/services.php.
Are
there any complimentary services?
Complimentary services included in each wedding organized
by WeddingsInUmbria.com & WeddingsInItaly.it:
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Personal
web page with photos gallery of the town hall/church and
order of the event announcing the wedding;
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All
necessary information about how to reach the venue;
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Flights
and air companies information; · Weather information;
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Can we talk
to past couples who've used your services?
Certainly. We are happy to send you lists of past clients
with their emails addresses on request.
What's
a civil ceremony?
In Italy, civil ceremonies with legal validity can
take place only in "Case Comunali" - town halls or public
places legally recognized by public administration. All civil
ceremonies legally recognized cannot be organised outside
the town halls or public places accepted by public administration.
A civil ceremony will be performed by the major of the town
or by an appointed representative for the occasion. The ceremony
will last about 20 minutes. At the end of the ceremony and
the vows exchange, it is possible to have speeches or readings.
It is possible to have photos taken during the ceremony. Two
witnesses are required and it is mandatory to have an interpreter
in the event that either one or both spouses do not
speak and understand Italian. Some town halls ask for rental
fees for the room where the civil ceremony is performed and
prices may vary accordingly.
In
Italy do weddings take place only in town halls or churches?
Civil ceremonies almost always must take place in a Town Hall
to be legal. We have a few situations where a civil ceremony
can take place in a castle or open space area. Catholic ceremonies
take place in some of Italy's beautiful and historic churches,
while Protestant ceremonies can take place in villas and gardens
as well as in a Protestant Church. Blessing ceremony take
place in gardens or historical building.
Can
I get married outside?
You can be married outside in Italy in the following ways:
- Have a Protestant/Blessing
ceremony
- Choose one
of the locations we can offer where a civil ceremony can
occur on a the grounds of a cloister or castle.
- Have a symbolic
ceremony where a non-official person leads your ceremony
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Will my
wedding certificate be accepted in my home country?
Yes, we take your certificate through a process where it receives
an apostille making it valid worldwide. You will receive it
in one/two months depending on the town hall.
If one of us is divorced, can we still have a Catholic ceremony?
If you are divorced you cannot re-marry in a Catholic
Church, in a full Catholic wedding, in Italy. You must have
an annulment recognized by the Catholic Church. If you are
divorced you may be eligible for a mixed Catholic ceremony
(also known as a blessing), which requires a civil ceremony
prior, but to find out, you need to see if the bishop of your
church in your home country, will grant the "no objection".
May I have
a same sex wedding with legal value?
Same sex weddings with legal value are not allowed in Italy.
In this case you can have a blessing ceremony in a historical
building or garden and having a civil ceremony with legal
value in your country.
I have heard
that August is a national holiday in Italy; will it be a problem
to get married during that month?
Italians adhere quite devoutly to the August holiday. It is
challenging for us to orchestrate weddings that month because
many of our vendors, assistants, and even some of the priests
are away for much of the month. It also is a very hot and
crowded month. Once in a while we can accommodate an August
wedding but we recommend June, July or September over August.
Can you book
my hotel?
Yes, we offer a free hotel booking for the bride & groom.
If the bride & groom and/or their guests would like our assistance
with other hotel bookings we charge a nominal fee.
Do I really
need a photographer/videographer?
The backdrop of the places we offer weddings makes for fabulous
photos, unlike any you'd get in a more modern country like
the US. If you have to pick and choose the services, the one
we most recommend would be a photography package with one
of our excellent Italian photographers. Videography too, is
very worth it because brides and grooms are able this way,
to relive their weddings and often are able to see things
that they missed during the big day.
What
is the difference in having my reception at a trattoria, ristorante
or villa?
A trattoria is usually a lively, casual place where
food is "home-cooking" style. The service will be informal
and price reasonable.
A ristorante will have a more formal style and the
cuisine may be more creative. Service is likely to be formal
and prices will be higher.
A meal at a villa will be a catered meal and this will probably
be priced a bit higher than ristorante prices .
How far in
advance should I sign on with you to start planning?
If you wish to plan a large wedding with a lot of services,
as well as having us provide extra services such as wine excursions,
itinerary planning and hotel bookings for you and your guests,
then it is ideal to book with us a year to 12 months in advance.
If your wedding will be moderate in size and moderate in the
amount of services you require, we can begin with you 7 months
in advance.
If you are thinking to elope, drop us few lines and we will
organise all in 2 months .
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