Wedding FAQs
Wedding ceremony and legal formalities
The answer depends on the country where you come from but yes, in most cases weddings are recognized and will be valid in your home country. This is true, for example, for EU and UK citizens. Contact us to find out what applies to your case.
After your wedding we will give you copies of the wedding certificates; as your marriage will be entered on the Italian civil register, in some cases it is not necessary to register the wedding in your home country.
It depends on the townhall/church in which you are marrying and on your nationality, but usually from 3-4 days, we strongly recommend you are in Italy for at least 3 working days before the wedding (not including the day of arrival).
Yes, we do, Catholic and Protestant, in many resorts of the Lake and in Verona city center.
No, not at all. All town halls are very different here and often located in famous historical buildings.
Yes, however, according to Italian law, 300 days must have passed since the date of the Decree Absolute for women to remarry.
Yes, many locations have an outdoor setting. Also many private wedding venues in Italy have recently obtained a license from the local Town Hall for civil wedding ceremonies onsite – please enquire for more information.
Yes, as part of the legal ceremony you will exchange rings.
The Civil ceremony lasts approximately 20 / 30 minutes.
Her maiden name.
Yes it is possible to exchange vows or read a meaningful text to each other.
Booking process and services provided
Once you let us know your preferred time and date we will check availability with the town hall/church and reserve it for you. To make a definite booking, we will ask for a deposit.
Yes absolutely.
Send us an email request, possibly with a date and preferred location, and we will send you all the information.
We will require a non refundable deposit at the time of booking. The final balance will be paid 8 weeks before the event.
We recommend at least 4 months, if you want the wedding to have civil validity. This is to allow time to make all legal arrangement. At a shorter notice, we can arrange a symbolic ceremony.
Yes if you wish, we can arrange it (violinist, String Quartet, harpist..).
Yes, we can book a deejay, a band, a guitarist and so on.
Please send us any photos that you have and we will take them to our florist for you. As long as the flowers are available this will not be a problem.
You can arrange it as soon as the civil ceremony date has been confirmed. We know it is important to you to be able to plan ahead and we will make all reservations as soon as you advise us.
Booking hair and make up for the big day can also include a trial a few days before or on your inspection trip, if you are having one. It is extremely helpful to send us photos of the look you want to achieve. We will come to the trial with you to avoid any language barriers.
Our company and how we work
Since 2005, we are very experienced.
We will confirm each service in writing as the order of the day takes shape. The first thing to do is to choose the location for the ceremony and the venue for the reception; after that, we will keep you updated with the progress, i.e. flowers booked, photographer booked, etc. We will set up a schedule for your pre-wedding appointments. Before leaving for Italy for your wedding, we will send you a complete and detailed wedding programme.
We communicate through email, WhatsApp, Phone and Skype.
Once you agree to everything to your satisfaction, we will send you a proforma invoice. We have no hidden fees, commissions or extras on top of our quote to you. The total cost of your wedding can rise if you postpone the wedding date, if you add extra services or if you invite more guests.
There will be one or more professional wedding coordinators depending on the number of guests. On your wedding day, we will coordinate all suppliers and make sure you are not stressed with any last minute decisions.
Absolutely not! We always have a backup plan in case of bad weather (thankfully this is not a likely event in summer). We only work with venues that can provide a safe and dry alternative for the ceremony and / or the reception. We can book last minute transport for guests, bride and groom if necessary.
Travelling to Italy
Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance and also a specialist wedding insurance. Many companies provide this – check out several different companies to find one that is suitable for you.
Faye & Jason
We are so grateful for all of the precious memories we have of our fantastic wedding in Lake Garda.
Stuart & Sarah
The day went perfectly without any problems, which is a testament to isabella who was always one step ahead.She made us feel very comfortable on our big day, we cannot thank them enough and we would highly recommend them.
Pam & Julian
I felt instantly confident that Isabella would listen to all of our requirements, and let us shape the relaxed wedding we wanted.When we arrived in Malcesine just before the wedding, everything ran just as smoothly. Isabella have us an itinerary so that we knew what we were doing and when our appointments were. The wedding day itself was fantastic, and our 85 guests were blown away by the location, the atmosphere and how relaxed my husband and I were.
Danielle & Kevin
Isabella facilitated not only the most meticulously organised wedding day imaginable, but also helped in booking hotels, and activities for all 80 of our guests.Having now had our wedding, and knowing how every little detail is covered, there is no way I would have been able to do it on my own, even if I was fluent in Italian. Malcesine is a gem of a town, that will leave an everlasting impression on us and all of our guests.