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The symbolic wedding certificate

What it is, what it is not, and why couples love signing it at the end of their ceremony in Italy.

Couple laughing with their celebrant during a symbolic wedding ceremony

What it is

A keepsake of your ceremony

At the end of every symbolic ceremony we lead, you sign a symbolic wedding certificate. It is printed on Florentine-style parchment, in Italian or English, and personalised for you.

Signing it is a lovely moment in front of your guests, and a favourite photo for many couples. Afterwards you take it home as a memory of your day in Italy.

Symbolic wedding certificate on Florentine-style parchment ready to be signed

Good to know

It is not a legal marriage certificate

The symbolic certificate has no legal value and cannot be registered anywhere. It celebrates your commitment; it does not change your legal status.

If you want to be legally married, you need a civil ceremony in Italy or a legal wedding at home. Many couples do the legal part at home and keep the symbolic certificate as the memory of their celebration in Italy.

Why couples love it

More than a piece of paper

  1. A moment in the ceremony

    Signing it together is a natural, joyful way to close the ceremony.

  2. A beautiful object

    Florentine-style parchment, ready to frame or keep with your wedding album.

  3. In your language

    Printed in Italian or English.

  4. For renewals too

    It is a lovely keepsake for vow renewals and elopements as well.

FAQ

Questions couples ask us

Is the symbolic wedding certificate legally valid?

No. It is a keepsake of your symbolic ceremony and has no legal value.

Is the certificate included?

Yes, a symbolic certificate is part of every symbolic ceremony we lead.

In which language is it printed?

In Italian or English.

Can we have one for a vow renewal?

Yes. It is a lovely keepsake for vow renewals and elopements too.

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