which usually is a historical city town hall or a museum setting. The next step, once in Italy, will be to make an appointment with the nearest US consulate to request the affidavit from the US consulate in Italy which will be legalized and given to the authorities by your wedding planner.
Religious Ceremonies
Religious ceremonies are weddings which follow the texts and the rituals of a particular religious faith to which the couple belong. Most of the weddings celebrated in Italy are Roman Catholic as it is the main religion in the country due to the vast number of churches built through the centuries. Nevertheless many other religious ceremonies are possible as long as there is a house of worship available and a religious official who can perform the ceremony. The services of a wedding planner will include advice about the best choices and locating the minister to celebrate the wedding of your faith.
The Italian government has also established an agreement with the seven main religions of the country in order to authorize ministers of faith to celebrate religious weddings with legal effects. In this case the couple needs to complete both procedures (legal paperwork and religious requirements). The religions which have reached an agreement to perform civil weddings are the following: The Roman Catholic Church, Jewish Community, Lutheran Church, Evangelical Assembly of God of Italy (ADI) , Seventh-day Adventist Church, Waldesian Protestant Church and the Baptist Union.
Non-Denominational Weddings
Couples who do not wish or belong to any specific religious denomination do not need to perform any of the steps of a civil wedding nor a religious ceremony mentioned previously. The options for choosing the perfect venue are wide and the wedding planner will suggest the best choices according to your budget, the number of guests and the style of the event. Non-denominational weddings are celebrated