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Bilingual ceremonies

Bilingual wedding ceremonies in Italy

When your families speak different languages, your ceremony should speak to all of them. Our celebrants lead ceremonies in six languages, and with an interpreter in any other.

Bilingual wedding ceremony with the couple's children and family

How it works

One ceremony that flows in every language

A bilingual ceremony is not simply a ceremony said twice. We write it so every guest is involved and emotionally present from start to finish, keeping the emotion and the rhythm of the moment. No language, and no group of guests, comes before the other.

We work with international, Italian and mixed-nationality couples, and we match each couple with the celebrant whose languages and style fit best.

Languages

Who speaks what

Francesca, founder of Italian Wedding Celebrants, speaking during a ceremony

Francesca

Founder · Ordained minister since 2010 · Northern and central Italy, the lakes

ITENESPT

Celebrant Francina leading a wedding ceremony in a garden

Francina

Ordained minister since 2010 · Tuscany to Lazio

ITENFRES

Celebrant Marco leading a wedding ceremony on the rocks by the sea

Marco

Trauredner · all of Italy

ITENDE

Celebrant Priscilla leading a wedding ceremony under a flower arch on the Amalfi Coast

Priscilla

Native Brazilian · Southern Italy and the Amalfi Coast

ITENPT

Any other language

Your language is not on the list?

Ceremonies are available in Italian, English, German, French, Spanish and Portuguese. For any other language we work with a professional interpreter, so every guest can follow and feel part of the moment.

Areas and languages

Celebrant laughing with the couple under an arch of pink and white roses

Reviews

What couples say

5.0
★★★★★from 71 reviews
★★★★★

Wir haben im Sommer 2019 im Borgo di Tragliata (Rom) geheiratet. Beatrice war unsere Traurednerin und sie war sehr professionell. Wir konnten alles vorher 14ber Skype und E-Mail erledigen. Sie spricht neben italienisch und englisch auch deutsch, so kann man auch aus Deutschland dort feiern. Ich kann Beatrice nur weiter empfehlen und nebenbei, verlangt sie keine utopischen Preise. Wir waren lange auf der Suche und haben da Angebote erhalten die nicht mehr schön waren. Wir w14nschen dir alles beste. Liebe Gr14e Suheda und Carlo

CarloAugust 2019 · Celebrant: Beatrice
★★★★★

Beatrice  stata super gentile e disponibile. Gli abbiamo raccontato la nostra storia e a saputo interpretarla al meglio e ha creato una cerimonia dove tutti si sono sentiti coinvolti! Nel nostro caso ha parlato in italiano e alcune parti le ha tradotte in tedesco! Fantastica! Grazie mille per tutte!

ElisaMay 2023 · Celebrant: Beatrice
★★★★★

Beatrice was very professional and accommodating. Her English is perfect and has a lovely voice. Our ceremony was beautiful, personal and just how we imagined it. We would highly recommend her services.

PujaJune 2018 · Celebrant: Beatrice

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FAQ

Questions couples ask us

Which languages are available?

Italian, English, German, French, Spanish and Portuguese directly with our celebrants, and any other language with a professional interpreter.

Is everything said twice?

Not word for word. Some moments are in both languages, others alternate, and we write it so every guest is involved and emotionally present all the time. No language, and no group of guests, has priority over the other.

Can the ceremony be in three languages?

We prefer not to. A ceremony in three languages easily becomes long and loses its rhythm, so we do not suggest it. Tell us about your families and we will find the best way to involve everyone.

Can one celebrant lead the whole ceremony in both our languages?

Often, yes: we match you with the celebrant whose languages fit your families, so one person can lead the whole ceremony.

What if some guests speak a language you do not cover?

We work with a professional interpreter, so every guest can follow the ceremony.

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Tell us about your wedding

Share your date, place and languages. We usually reply quickly and suggest a call; in high season it may take a little longer, but we always get back to you.

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