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Elopement ceremonies in Italy
Just the two of you, or a few people you love. An elopement deserves the same care, the same words written for you and the same professional celebrant as a wedding for a hundred guests.
Intimate ceremonies
Small in size, not in meaning
An elopement can be a sunrise ceremony in the Tuscan hills, a terrace above the sea on the Amalfi Coast or a quiet garden in a historic villa. We write your ceremony with you, exactly as we would for a large wedding.
We love elopements, and Tuscany has a special place in our hearts: rolling hills, cypress avenues, vineyards and medieval villages make it one of the most beautiful places in Italy to elope.
Planning a vow renewal instead? See our vow renewals in Italy.
What's included
Every ceremony comes with
- A free video call to get to know you and your story
- A ceremony written for you, with unlimited emails until it feels right
- Help with vows, readings and music, with examples to choose from
- Rituals chosen with you, such as handfasting, a sand ceremony or a time capsule - wine box ceremony
- Your celebrant on site at least 1 hour before the ceremony
- A symbolic certificate printed on Florentine-style parchment
Reviews
What couples say
Francesca was a wonderful celebrant, her English was excellent and she really succeeded in making our ceremony as relaxed and happy as we had hoped it would be.
She helped us so much on our special day and was always available before to answer our many questions!
We had a wonderful experience with Francesca. She helped us organize our whole ceremony and customize it to be exactly what we wanted - even when we were far away! We were living in Italy when I first contacted this company, but moved to the US during the time before our wedding. I found this officiant extremely easy to work with, and very accommodating for our needs. We were overwhelmed with trying to come up with an appropriate ceremony to accommodate the several different cultures our families represent. Francesca gave us several suggestions and helpful tips along the way that weaved into our perfect ceremony. It was a pleasure working with this company and I would highly recommend them to anyone getting married in Italy!
FAQ
Questions couples ask us
Can we elope anywhere in Italy?
Yes. Our celebrants work all over Italy. Tell us the place you have in mind and we will check availability.
Can we elope in Tuscany?
Yes, and we love it. Tuscany is where IWC began, and its hills, vineyards and villages are perfect for an intimate ceremony.
Is an elopement legally valid?
A symbolic elopement has no legal value. If you want to marry legally in Italy, ask us about a civil ceremony.
Can we elope with just the two of us?
Yes. Many of our elopements are just the couple, the celebrant and sometimes a photographer.
How do we book?
Send us your date, place and languages. We usually reply quickly and suggest a call; if you have not heard from us, please check your spam folder.
How long is an elopement ceremony?
It depends on you. An elopement can be intimate and short, even around 15 minutes, or last up to about half an hour if you would like readings, a ritual or a few words from the people with you. We shape the length around your day.
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Tell us about your ceremony
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.