Humanist ceremonies
Humanist and non-religious wedding ceremonies in Italy
A ceremony about the two of you and the values you share, without religious elements, written with you and led by a professional celebrant.

Humanist weddings
Your values, your words
A humanist or non-religious ceremony celebrates your commitment through your story, your values and the people who matter to you. It is a symbolic ceremony, so it can take place anywhere in Italy, from a vineyard to a castle terrace.
It has no legal value on its own: many couples marry legally at home or with a civil ceremony and celebrate with a humanist ceremony in Italy.
Reviews
What couples say
Our wedding planner introduced us to Beatrice for our October 2023 wedding in Tuscany. We met via a zoom call (we were based in London, she was in Italy), and as soon as me and my husband met her, we had a good feeling. She did a great job at talking us through all the options for a symbolic ceremony, and introduced as to some traditional Italian options which we were intrigued by. At the end we decided to have a simple ceremony, Beatrice really took her time to learn about me and my husband as individuals and as a couple. This resulted as a very personalised ceremony, she was able to tell stories to our guests that helped them understand our journey and paint a picture as to why we decided to get married in Italy on that specific weekend. She truly made the ceremony so special and we will always be grateful to have had her officiate our special day. I would highly recommend!
Francesca was absolutely wonderful. She helped create a ceremony that was meaningful, personal and had the perfect blend of our ideas and her own contributions. My fiance and I reached out to Francesca VERY late and the fact that she was able to help us right away and create such a beautiful ceremony was astounding. She was flexible, professional, kind, and extraordinarily helpful :) Thank you for helping make our day so memorable, Francesca. We loved our ceremony and it will be in our hearts forever.
Francesca was amazing. Prior to the wedding, we coordinated the wedding script. I asked for suggested bible verses and she provided many options. I was so grateful I didn't have to do the research myself. On the day of the wedding, she introduced herself, and was delightful to have around. She is lively, and willing to help in any way. Francesca spoke to the bride and groom to review some last details. I would definitely recommend Francesca for her professionalism, responsiveness, and character. Thanks Francesca!
FAQ
Questions couples ask us
Is a humanist ceremony a symbolic ceremony?
For us every ceremony that is not a civil wedding is a symbolic ceremony. A humanist ceremony is simply a symbolic ceremony written without religious elements.
Is a humanist ceremony legally valid in Italy?
No. For a legal wedding you need a civil ceremony following the Italian procedure.
Can we still include rituals?
Yes. Rituals such as handfasting or a sand ceremony are not religious and fit a humanist ceremony well.
Do you lead freie Trauungen in German?
Yes. Marco and Simona lead ceremonies in German.
How long is a humanist ceremony?
About half an hour, and we suggest 20-25 minutes. Without religious elements, all of that time is about your story, your values and the people around you. It can be shorter or longer if you wish, although we do not usually recommend it.
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