What kind of
ceremonies can you organize?
We can help you planning the following ceremonies:
>> Civil
ceremonies
>> Catholic
blessings
>> Catholic
ceremonies with civil effects
>> Symbolic
ceremonies
>> Renewal
of vows
How do
we start organising our wedding in Italy?
Start by looking at our “ weddings venue”,
select something you like , decide the date,
send an e-mail, and we will send you the information
packs. There is a small form where we will ask
to some simple details in order to answer you
more accurately. Once you know what type of
ceremony you require, and having discussed the
details with us (weddings@topleveltravel.com)
look into the availability of your wedding date,
and establish a small deposit, to guarantee
our services.
Can Top
Level Travel arrange my wedding in towns other
than Sorrento?
Yes, we can arrange weddings in other locations
of Sorrento Peninsula, Tuscany and Sicily: Piano
di Sorrento – Massalubrense. In Amalfi
Coast: Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Minori –
Capri – Taormina – Castles and other
special locartions in Tuscany.
Can I
marry outside in a civil ceremony?
In Italy a Civil service can only take place
INSIDE in the Town hall or palace owned by the
local government , and the ceremony is performed
by the local Mayor or functionary.
How long
is the ceremony?
The readings of the civil vows are about 15
to 20 minutes long but you can enhance and enrich
the wedding however you prefer.
How are
they conducted?
In Italian with an interpreter (which we provide).
When you arrive in the Marriage Hall you are
greeted by the Mayor or official . Then he begins
by reading the marriage service and our interpreters
translate for you step by step. Then rings and
vows are exchanged; then the witnesses have
to sign some documents as do the bride and groom.
What does
Italian Wedding Planners services include?
Organization of a civil ceremony including:
>> Assistance
and interpreter for the paperwork during the
Declaration of no Impediment
>> Marriage
certificate
>> Witnesses,
if required
>> Our
full attendance at the ceremony
>> Interpreter
at the ceremony
>> Pre-wedding
meeting on your arrival to discuss all the details
If we
get married in Italy is our marriage recognised
in the rest of the world?
Yes, it will. After celebrating a legally binding
wedding, civil or religious, you will receive
a legal Wedding Certificate which is recognized
and legal in any other country. A registration
of the document in your country, at your local
City Hall, County Register or Registry Office
may be required. We will take care of sending
the Wedding Certificate to you.
Will the
ceremony be in English or Italian?
A civil ceremony will be in Italian with an
English translator.
I have
been divorced can I have a civil wedding?
Yes but for the bride 300 days must have passed
since the date of the Decree Absolute. This
does not apply to the groom.
What does
the paperwork involve and will you help us?
We will tell you what you need to do when you
have decided on when and where you want your
wedding. We will deal with the Consulates and
town halls. It isn’t difficult.
When do
you suggest we start to plan our wedding in
Italy?
We suggest you start planning your wedding in
Italy 9 -12 months in advance. The first stage
is to find a venue and secure the date as many
places get booked well in advance as they are
very popular with foreigners and Italians. We
can arrange a wedding in a little as 3 months
but in these cases there will be a limited selection
of places to choose from especially if you are
a group of people.
How many
days prior to the wedding should we arrive?
We suggest you arrive no later than three days
before the wedding day. Some cases can vary
but you will always be advised of this in advance.
We are
only a small group will you help us to organise
our wedding?
We can help anyone one to get married in Italy
no matter what the size of the group, we can
even help 2 people only by providing witnesses
for them.
Can we
have the ceremony in English?
Catholic and Symbolic ceremonies are usually
performed in English. Civil ceremonies are performed
in Italian and a translator is required by law.
A legally recognized interpreter must be present
during the civil ceremony. We can provide official
interpreters as well as witnesses unless you
have family and/or friends.
