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ContactsGay marriage in Italy: not only an opportunity to celebrate love, but also an achievement. Currently celebrated through so-called civil unions, it has a high symbolic and representative value of equality and inclusion, but at the same time it preserves intact the romance and emotion that every union brings with it. What better place than Italy to celebrate such a meaningful union? Let’s find out together how gay marriage in Italy differs from a traditional union and the wedding planner’s advice to make this day truly unique.
In recent years, Italy has made important progress in promoting LGBTQ+ rights. In 2016, Parliament made civil unions legal for same-sex couples, starting a journey towards inclusion that allowed homosexual couples to have their legal rights recognized and celebrate their love in a marriage ceremony. legal and symbolic marriage. However, civil union has some differences compared to egalitarian marriage:
First of all, civil union does not require banns, which are necessary for civil marriage, i.e. the one celebrated between a man and a woman.
Same-sex couples cannot marry in church – with subsequent recognition by the State – but only in front of a Civil Registrar and in the presence of two witnesses.
Obligation of cohabitation and moral and material assistance are also valid for civil unions. Homosexual couples, however, cannot adopt, nor are they required to respect the obligation of fidelity.
The last rule concerns divorce: civilly united couples can request it through a declaration to the civil registry officer and obtain the dissolution of the union after just three months (which, in the case of civil marriage, becomes 6-12).
For foreign couples, it is necessary to obtain the nulla osta from the country of origin. If the country in question is among those that do not recognize homosexual unions, don’t worry: gay marriage in Italy is protected by a decree that prevails over international laws: therefore a green light for foreigners too.
And now we come to our specialty: how to make the most beautiful day truly unique. Because, if it is true that organizing a gay wedding in Italy requires compliance with some particular rules, the emotions remain unchanged. The civil ceremony also offers the possibility of choosing new customizations, from the location to the theme, which add freshness to the ceremony
solemnity of the event to celebrate in the most authentic and personal way a union destined to last forever.
Italian traditions enrich the celebration with a special touch: rituals that can embrace the personality of the spouses to reflect the individuality of each couple to create an unforgettable experience.
The wedding, organized with the help of a destination wedding planner, can be truly evocative; each suggested location will have its charm: from the picturesque Tuscan countryside to the unique landscapes of the south, Italy offers enchanting locations to provide the backdrop for a dream event.
Elegant gardens, historic homes, naturalistic locations: you will be spoiled for choice to frame your most beautiful day. The most suitable period? Always! In spring or autumn, summer or winter, a wedding planned and adapted to the current season is always an unforgettable result; it is certainly not the climatic conditions that diminish fairy tales.
Ceremonies celebrated indoors can maintain an intimate and intimate atmosphere: a well designed setup, with flowers, lighting, personalized style details, helps to accentuate the emotion of the most beautiful day.
Once the location has been chosen, it will be time to study the mood of the event: if you are looking for inspiration you can browse our gallery. For example, the wedding we organized for Lorenzo and Stefano, celebrated in the elegant Sala Rossa of Palazzo Vecchio, in Florence, and played on the colors of the rainbow to give an even deeper meaning to their union. A wedding celebrated in the middle of winter with a truly summery light giving an excellent result also for the photo shoot.
Contrary to what one might think, the duration of the civil ceremony is not short, in fact it is usually possible to read promises and exchange vows, often very moving, underlined by background songs played by master violinists. For civil unions, as well as for civil marriages, not only are there municipal halls, but most Italian municipalities offer the possibility of having a municipal house in breathtaking locations, such as: the Doria Fortress Castle in Portovenere, the natural island of Pianosa, villas hidden among olive trees and cypresses in the countryside and much more. Franca di Ferrali Wedding Planner
will be able to accompany you on an unimaginably engaging journey, giving you the opportunity to express yourself, tell your story and share your love story with friends and family.
Gay weddings in Italy represent an exciting chapter in our work: not only do they symbolize equality and inclusion, but they allow us to help couples who rely on us to celebrate authentic love, in all its beauty and variety.
If you are planning your wedding, Italy offers you a perfect stage. Tradition, modernity and our experience combined with your imagination will allow us to create a magical event for your special day.
We cannot wait to learn about your wishes! We will be happy to meet you and answer your questions. Tell us about your love story and we will organize the wedding you are dreaming of.
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