This means that your wedding will be organized by professionals who know the country and its specifics well and will provide on-site supervision.
Answers to Your Questions About Organizing a Wedding in Italy
How Much Does a Wedding in Italy Cost?
The cost of a symbolic wedding ceremony in Italy starts at 5500 euros (depending on the city), while the cost of a ceremony with official marriage registration starts at 6500 euros.
We have developed wedding service packages to suit various budgets and preferences. All of our package deals already include the fees for the professionals essential to any wedding (photographer, stylist, florist, Russian-speaking coordinator). We only work with reliable, proven vendors and the best venues for organizing both symbolic and official wedding ceremonies.
Simply choose one of the appealing packages and start preparing for the wedding of your dreams in Italy right now.
What Wedding Service Packages Do You Offer?
Symbolic Wedding Ceremony in Italy:
- Symbolic Wedding at Lake Como from 7000 euros
- Symbolic Wedding in Rome – 5500 euros
- Church Wedding in Rome (in a Catholic or Orthodox church) – from 5900 euros
Official Wedding Ceremony in Italy:
- Official Wedding in Rome – 6500 euros
- Official Wedding at Lake Como – 8000 euros
- Official Wedding in Sicily from 8500 euros
What Services are Included in the Basic Wedding Package?
The basic package for a symbolic wedding ceremony includes:
- Stylist services (hair, makeup, creating the bride’s wedding look) [wedding look]
- Bride’s bouquet and groom’s boutonniere made from seasonal flowers (floristry) [floristry]
- A composition of fresh flowers on the registrar’s table
- Photographer services [photo & video shooting]
- Conducting the wedding vows exchange ceremony
- Russian-speaking coordinator services throughout the preparation and on the wedding day
- Agency commission
The basic package for an official wedding ceremony includes:
- Processing of two Nulla Osta documents without the couple’s presence at the consulate
- Obtaining two apostilles for the Nulla Osta at the Prefecture
- Sending the marriage certificate by registered mail to the couple’s address
- Processing all documents at the town hall where the marriage is registered
- Payment of all state fees
- Bride’s bouquet and groom’s boutonniere made from seasonal flowers
- Hairdresser and makeup artist services
- Photographer services
- Interpreter services during the registration
- Russian-speaking coordinator services throughout the preparation and on the wedding day
- Agency commission
In Which Cities in Italy Do You Organize Weddings?
We organize weddings at Lake Como, in Rome, on the island of Sicily, in Umbria, in Liguria, and in Tuscany.
What is the Difference Between a Symbolic Wedding and Official Registration?
A symbolic wedding does not limit your choice of venue or ceremony format – it can be conducted exactly as you wish, without a “stamp in your passport” and without being tied to documents. Couples often choose a symbolic wedding if they want to renew their vows or do not see the point in formalities, while still desiring a memorable celebration in a beautiful, atmospheric setting.
For official marriage registration in Italy, a specific set of documents must be prepared. After the ceremony, you will be officially married and recognized by law as husband and wife, receiving a certificate that must then be presented at the local registry office.
What Documents Are Needed for Official Marriage Registration in Italy?
- The original Nulla Osta (Nulla Osta al matrimonio) – a certificate confirming that there are no impediments to marriage, issued by the consulate of your country
- Passports
- Passports or ID cards of the country of citizenship of the bride and groom
- Birth certificates
If applicable, you must additionally provide scanned copies of:
- Divorce certificates (according to Italian law, a woman may remarry only 300 days after her divorce is finalized)
- Certificates of previous marriage
- Death certificates of a previous spouse (or spouses)
- Documents regarding a change of surname
What are the Conditions for Conducting the Official Ceremony?
- The ceremony is conducted in Italian; therefore, an interpreter is mandatory if the bride and groom do not speak Italian (this service is included in our packages)
- Two witnesses over 18 years old (they can be your parents or friends, or we can provide them upon request)
What Documents Are Needed for a Catholic Wedding?
- A Nulla Osta certificate in Italian
- Birth certificates
- Baptismal certificates (mandatory) / Certificato di battesimo
- For Catholics — additionally, a certificate of First Communion (Certificato di cresima)
- If one of the couple belongs to another Christian denomination (Orthodox or Protestant), a written consent for raising future children in the Catholic faith is required
- A certificate of participation in premarital courses / Attestato di partecipazione al corso prematrimoniale (we can assist with this upon request)
- Documents for the wedding prepared by the Catholic priest of your parish (based on your residence)
- Originals of all documents must be ready at least 45 days in advance
What is Required for an Orthodox Wedding?
- You must be in an officially registered marriage. A certificate of civil marriage (no translation required) must be provided
- Baptismal certificates
- 3–4 days before the wedding, you must confess and receive communion
- It is advisable to observe a fast (three to ten days) before the wedding
For an Orthodox church wedding, the following are required:
- Two icons – of Christ and the Theotokos (which can be purchased on-site)
- Candles for the wedding (which can be purchased on-site)
- A rushnik (a special cloth for the feet, which can be purchased on-site)
- Rings
Is There a Fee for a Consultation?
No, the initial consultation is completely free. You can find our phone numbers and e-mail in the Contacts section.
What Additional Services Do You Offer?
- Live music (violin or saxophone) from 250 euros
- A floral arch made of fresh flowers – from 1000 euros
- Wedding banquet – from 100 euros per person
- Videography (5 hours) from 2000 euros
- Rental of retro cars
- Organization of an entertainment and excursion program
Will a Wedding Planner Accompany Me During the Celebration?
Yes, a wedding planner will be with you throughout the celebration. The planner’s services during the wedding day are included in our packages.
Why Can You Trust WowItaly Weddings to Organize Your Wedding in Italy?
We Are Based in Italy
We Work Turnkey
Our packages contain no hidden details or tricks. We include only the services that are truly necessary.
We Have Simplified the Process
You do not need to arrive weeks in advance to prepare all the documents. You can fly in just 2 days before the wedding, and we will handle all the paperwork.
We Guarantee Quality
Our commitments are regulated by a contract. We do not just make promises – we take responsibility for our words and the quality of our preparations.