Wedding Vows

We went to a wedding in Positano two years ago and the views and pictures were amazing. After the ceremony we took a cruise for an hour or two of the coast and again it was amazing. The only thing that was difficult for the bride was the paperwork involved perhaps because they were being married in the Catholic cathedral there . a other problem was the witness at the end of the ceremony. The best man did not have a passport on him so luckily my son did so he could sign the register as a proper witness. The license came by mail to the US almost three months later. Even with all that it was fantastic. We stayed in Villa La Tartania and it was wonderful with free breakfast on the porch with beautiful views. Just be aware Positano is very steep with no transportation down to the water or this B&B.

I would suggest Google. Just enter in "picturesque wedding photo locations". There are literally thousands of locations in Italy.

Getting legally married in Italy involves an extended process and paperwork. Many couples get married in the US and just have a "ceremony" in the foreign country. Do your research and be prepared. Congrats and safe travels.

As already said there are a million and one picturesque locations for the wedding shots in Italy. I have been to a wedding in Rome and having the photos on the Spanish Steps was pretty special. Good Luck!

a number of my friends just returned from a family wedding in Catania, Sicily. They had a wonderful time, the wedding was splendid, weather perfect, incredible atmosphere.

But, these were two Italians - well one and one, British, had taken residency a few months ago and has started a business there.

I don't know what complications there are for non-residents, but I would expect extensive.

We have seen several couples over the years here on the Forums go for a celebration after marrying at home in a country other than Italy.

Whatever happens, congratulations.

I believe it is almost impossible to get legally married in Italy if neither of the soon-to-be spouses is an Italian citizen. I know 3 couples who got married in Italy over the last 2 years. One-half of one couple is Italian and were legally married in her home village outside Cinque Terre. Couple number 2 are US military stationed in Italy. They were legally married on the base but had a ceremony in Vincenza near where they were stationed. The third couple are US citizens, with Italian family in Italy. They were legally married in the US and had a ceremony and reception in a small hill town, Santa Maria della Versa, outside of Pavia. The wedding photos are lovely and the bridal party stayed at the venue. We stayed in Golforenzo, a neighboring hill town which might be what you are looking for. We stayed at Borgo dei Gatti, a diffuse allbergo comprised of several renovated small homes with cooking facilities. https://relaisborgodeigatti.it/en/ They bring local produce, eggs, pasties and charcuterie every morning. The village has two restaurants and is surrounded by vineyards. It's very picturesque. There are also a number of nearby agriturismos. The downside of Golforenzo is that it is virtually impossible to reach via public transit. You can travel by train to Pavia but then probably want a taxi to Golforenzo. I think the nearest bus stop is a couple of kilometers away.

Pretty sure the OP is not looking for a marriage license - just exchanging vows and some memorable photos. My son and his fiance are doing this next year in the Dolomites. They found a photographer/videographer for their photo shoot and video. They will obtain their legally binding marriage license in the USA before they leave for Italy.

No, I frequently see Japanese couples that have discovered that civil marriages in Florence are in a luxury hall in Palazzo Vecchio, it is definitely possible for foreigners to marry in Italy. It is not easy at all as the comune will require all the papers being in perfect order, no one missing, some of them should be obtained at your local consulate and forget about arriving 24 hours in advance as a previous meeting with a civil officer before the marriage is necessary and time consuming. But it is not impossible. Marrying in a Catholic church means a double procedure and it is three times as difficult. And this time, at least one of the couple must be Catholic; if not, no way.

Congratulations!

You can do it however you want but it will definitely be easier to get married in the states first.

We were married 40 years ago in Rome legally and without a civil ceremony. And neither of us are Catholic nor are Italian citizens.

If you choose to go this route you will need to contact one of the Italian Consulates in the US and plan on spending at least 5 days in whatever town you choose to marry in. Also. enlist someone in Italy to help you through the red tape. We had an English speaking minister from the UK who helped with all the arrangements. We got his name through the Consulate.

As far as where---your possibilities are endless. Italy is filled with beauty.