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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
We honestly couldn't have asked for a better celebrant. From our very first meeting, Francesca made us feel at ease with her warmth, confidence, and genuine care. On our wedding day, the ceremony flowed seamlessly and felt deeply personal, intimate, heartfelt, and completely "us." We are beyond grateful for her guidance and support throughout the whole process. Highly recommend!
The celebrant is warmly and competent. The ceremony is very familiar, lovely and has a perfect timing
We hired Francesca to perform an intimate vow renewal while in Venice. We met via Skype in advance to discuss our vision and Francesca gave us some recommendations as well. The ceremony Francesca put together for us was absolutely perfect. She captured our love story and created a very sentimental and beautiful moment for us and brought us all to tears. Francesca was so friendly and easy to work with and we highly recommend her services.
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.