Italy embraces all religions: Catholic Weddings, Protestant Weddings, Jewish Weddings, Interfaith Weddings, Muslim Weddings and so on, are all performed on Italian soil. The Catholic Church has civil jurisdiction, but other faiths hold a Civil Ceremony prior to their Blessing for legal standing. This can be done either in Italy in one of the spectacular Civil Wedding Halls or at home before arriving.
Catholic Weddings require a considerable amount of paperwork which must be translated and sent to the diocese in Italy. It is important to start early, about 6 months before your date. We guide you through the entire process and follow your paperwork through the channels just like a Fedex package!
In the event one of you is not catholic, there is a procedure to follow and though not all Catholic churches will allow a mixed marriage, they usually are open to a compromise.
Protestant Weddings are held either in a consecrated church with the Catholic Parishoner’s permission, or in any non-consecrated church you choose. Some Protestant Celebrants will celebrate in Symbolic locations such as lakeside Estates, seaside terraces, Villa gardens. A true Protestant Blessing has some paperwork requirements which are generally a “getting to know you” with the Celebrant.
The Italian Jewish Community is strong and widespread throughout the country. There are a number of synagogues in Italy and Associations for the Jewish World. Interfaith marriages are celebrated as well, and although these may not be held in a synagogue, there are many locations to setup your chupah and have your ceremony in the Jewish tradition. |