Your Swiss Wedding In Italy

You are leaving Switzerland to get married under the Italian sun. Congratulations! Italy is one of the favorite destinations for lovers who wish to marry abroad. If you are a fan of ancient history, culinary art, and breathtaking landscapes, the country is ideal for your wedding ceremony! Celebrating your Swiss wedding in Italy: nothing easier than that with the great advice of Noces Italiennes… 

Why celebrate your Swiss wedding in Italy?

Italy is an ideal country for an exceptional wedding. Close to Switzerland, but totally different in terms of history and culture, this destination will surprise you. It offers a total change in your environment for an atypical wedding. In Italy, the sun always shines! Your reception can take place outdoors on a beautiful private patio. Celebrate your wedding at the heart of nature, surrounded by olive tree fields or on a gorgeous beach. 

It is an opportunity to discover and make your loved ones discover the local customs. Go drink a spritz on Tuscany’s patios, organize an olive oil tasting session, or visit the famous trulli of Apulia. Those are typical activities to do in Italy. 

The country is also well known for its romantic and glamorous places. They will be perfect for your honeymoon! Getting married in Italy is an incredible experience that you will live in a dolce vita way!

What are the formalities to celebrate a wedding in Italy? 

For your wedding in Italy, gather information about the due process in advance. Don’t panic! The formalities are not so complicated. The main thing is to be well advised. Our wedding planners’ team helps you in the administrative procedure to organize your wedding without omitting anything! 

If you are planning on getting married in Italy and obtain recognition for your union in Switzerland, several elements are to prepare. First, you must ask the Italian registry office what Swiss papers and documents you need for the celebration of your wedding. The list of these documents is also available on Infostar. You must provide them to the Swiss representative institution in Italy (embassy or consulate). 

Secondly, announce your intention of getting married to the representative institutions of your country. Gather information about your choices in terms of family name, or authorized places for a civil wedding ceremony. Italian authorities will ask for a certificate of ability for marriage: the Nulla Osta. To obtain it, at least one of you must have Swiss nationality. After the wedding ceremony, you only have to transfer your wedding certificate to the Swiss consulate in Italy. Your home country will transcript your documents. 

If you need more information, go on the website Swiss Confederation. You will see that the procedure is as simple as for a wedding in Switzerland! Noces Italiennes stands by your side and helps you in the steps to take to ensure your file is complete and well informed. 

What are the steps in the organization of a wedding in Italy? 

If you feel you need the help of a professional to organize your wedding, start by contacting a wedding planner agency.  Noces Italiennes stands by your side during the organization of your wedding until the D-day. Our team knows that the event will be the best day of your life! This is why we will make it unforgettable. 

Once you have announced to your loved ones your wedding in Italy, choose the date and place of your celebration. Italy is full of idyllic locations, perfect for your union. You will find your dream place for sure! However, some venues such as masseria or estates must be booked around a year before the event. In fact, they are very popular and requested for weddings. In that way, it is important to anticipate and fix a date the earlier you can.

Finally, decide if your ceremony will be only symbolic, or if you want to celebrate a civil and/or religious wedding as well. Please note that a civil ceremony can take place at the city hall or in an entitled place. Some venues get the “casa communale” to be able to host a civil union out of the mayor’s office. Moreover, the concordat between the Italian State and the Church allows churches to formalize civil weddings at the same time as the Christian ceremony. In every case, the usual language of the office is Italian. An interpreter can be present to ease your and your guests comprehension. For Christian ceremony, you can commonly choose the church that suits you. Jewish weddings are celebrated in a synagogue or outdoors with a rabbi. 

 The features of a Swiss wedding in Italy

You can choose your city hall, or your church based on a photograph. As for Switzerland, most of the religious unions celebrated in Italy are Catholic. We select the most beautiful religious buildings of Apulia for your dream wedding. It allows you to picture yourself easier during the organization of your ceremony. The religious preparation unfolds in your home country with the priest of your parish. Please note that some Italian priests speak another language. Thus, you may not need the services of an interpreter. By celebrating a concordatory wedding, you can make your civil union  recognized in Switzerland without going to the city hall. A real gain of time!

Your Swiss wedding in Italy will be memorable and your close ones will be charmed. Don’t lose one more minute, contact us to organize your union in the country of dolce vita!