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Wedding celebrants in Italy
Symbolic, civil and bilingual ceremonies for couples from all over the world. Written with you, led by experienced celebrants, organised down to the last detail.
Why couples choose IWC
Your ceremony is too important to leave to chance
Since 2009 we have done one thing: wedding ceremonies in Italy. That experience is what lets you relax on the day, knowing every word, every timing and every detail has been thought through.
We work with many of Italy’s leading wedding planners and venues, who trust us with their couples’ ceremonies.
Experience you can count on
17 years of ceremonies and wedding paperwork in villas, castles, gardens and town halls across Italy. Since 2012 our founder Francesca also teaches courses for wedding planners and future wedding planners. We know the venues, the timings and what can go wrong, and we plan for it.
Professional celebrants
Every ceremony is led by an experienced IWC celebrant. Francesca, Francina and Simona have been ordained ministers since 2010, and other members of the team have since been ordained too. Your celebrant writes with you and coordinates with your planner, venue and musicians.
Six languages, one ceremony
English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Portuguese, so both families understand and feel part of every moment.
Clear from the first email
One dedicated celebrant from the first video call to the last word of your ceremony, and a clear written proposal as soon as we know your date and place.
What's always included
Every IWC 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 wedding certificate printed on Florentine-style parchment
Ceremonies
Choose your ceremony
Each ceremony has its own page with what's included, how it works, languages, areas covered and FAQs.
Symbolic ceremonies
Personal and meaningful, with no fixed script. Spiritual, humanist or non-religious.
Civil ceremonies
Legally valid weddings in Italy, with every step explained.
Bilingual ceremonies
Two languages, one flowing ceremony for everyone.
Elopements
Just the two of you, with the same care as a wedding for a hundred.
Our story
Finding the right words since 2009
IWC began in Tuscany in 2009 with a simple idea: international couples marrying in Italy deserve a ceremony that is personal, beautifully led and in their own language. Today our team of celebrants works all over Italy, alongside many of Italy’s leading wedding planners and venues, for couples from the United States to Estonia, from Brazil to the Philippines, from Mexico to Norway.
- 2009First ceremonies in Tuscany
- 2010Francesca, Francina and Simona ordained as ministers
- 2012Francesca starts teaching courses for wedding planners and future wedding planners
- Today6 languages, all of Italy
How it works
Four steps, no surprises
Tell us your date
Share date, place and languages. We usually reply quickly and suggest a call.
Meet your celebrant
A video call to get to know you, then a written proposal.
Write it together
We draft your ceremony and refine it with you until it feels right.
Enjoy the day
We arrive early, coordinate with everyone, and lead your ceremony.
Celebrants
The people who will lead your ceremony
Francesca
Francina
Marco
Priscilla
Alessia
Giusi
Tommaso
Simona
Loredana
Reviews
What couples say after the day
Francesca was fantastic to work with as our officiant. She was very easy to work with both before and during the ceremony. She made the selection of the ceremony very simple for us with some great ides to include the children. Her ceremony was simply beautiful and she was a wonderful part of our special day. Many Many Thanks Francesca
We had the most amazing Wedding Officiant in Francesca! She made the ceremony so meaningful and personal. She had a huge smile throughout and was so friendly. She is so very helpful and speedy before the big day, which is especially great for a nervous bride in another country. We could not have asked for a better Officiant. She was a very special part of our ceremony.
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!
Where we work
Ceremonies anywhere in Italy
For couples marrying in Tuscany
Join The Tuscan Wedding Network for couples
A Facebook group where couples planning their wedding in Tuscany share ideas, questions and recommendations, and get answers from people who know the region. Founded by Francesca, founder of IWC.
Join the group on FacebookIs a symbolic ceremony legally valid in Italy?
No. A symbolic ceremony has no legal value. Many couples marry legally at home and hold the ceremony that matters to them in Italy. If you want a legally valid wedding, we offer civil ceremonies.
Can our ceremony be in two or more languages?
Yes. Our celebrants lead ceremonies in six languages and combine them naturally in one ceremony.
Where in Italy do you lead ceremonies?
All over Italy: the north and the lakes, Tuscany and central Italy, Rome, the Amalfi Coast and the south. In Sicily with Loredana, and in Sardinia with our celebrants there. See areas and languages.
How do we book our celebrant?
Send us your date, place and languages and we will suggest a call to talk it through. After the call we send you a written proposal, and a retainer secures your date.
How much does a ceremony cost?
Every wedding is different, so we send a tailored proposal once we know your date, place, languages and the kind of ceremony you would like. There are no hidden extras: everything included is listed in your proposal.
Can we meet our celebrant before the wedding?
Yes. Every ceremony starts with a free video call, so you can get to know your celebrant and share your story.
Can we include rituals such as handfasting or a sand ceremony?
Yes. Rituals such as handfasting, a sand ceremony, a unity candle or a time capsule - wine box ceremony are a lovely way to personalise your ceremony, and we help you choose the right ones for you. For many rituals we bring what is needed; outdoors we will tell you honestly what works, because candles, for example, do not like the wind.
Do you work with our wedding planner and venue?
Yes. We work with many wedding planners, coordinators and venues across Italy, and we coordinate timings and details with them.
Do you lead same-sex and LGBTQ+ weddings?
Yes, gladly. We welcome every couple, and our ceremonies are open to all backgrounds, cultures and identities.
Can you help with the legal paperwork?
We take care of the ceremony and make sure it fits the legal procedure. Civil paperwork is handled by our specialist partners at WeddingInTuscany.info, and certified translations by Efffetti. See the legal framework.
We sent an enquiry but have not heard back. What should we do?
Please check your spam or junk folder first: replies sometimes end up there. In high season, when we are leading ceremonies most days, we may need a little longer to answer. If you still have not heard from us, please send the enquiry form again.
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