Civil marriage in a Municipality outside place of residence
When a couple choose to marry in a Municipalità that is not their place of residence, they must submit a specific motivated request, complete with stamp duty, to the Mayor of the Municipality where the marriage banns have been published. Once the banns have been published for the required period, Mayor makes a written request (Authorisation) to the Registrar

of the place where the marriage is to be celebrated.

Non-resident foreign citizens
Austrian, Swiss, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Turkish citizens must submit a certificate of their capacity to contract marriage issued by their own Municipality of residence. United States citizens must submit the sworn statement made at the American Consulate in Italy and the attested affidavit. All other foreign nationals must submit a declaration issued by the relevant authorities of their own country (Embassy or Consulate in Italy) stating that, in accordance with the laws to which they are subject, they are free to marry
Certificates
Immediately after the civil marriage ceremony, the Registrar can issue the marriage certificates. Up-dated registry certificates will be available 2 days after the marriage. If the couple resides in a different Municipality from where they got married,

then a copy of the marriage certificate will be sent to the Municipality of residence.

The Catholic wedding ceremony includes also the Civil ceremony.It sia called the Concordat wedding because it is based on the agreement between the Vatican and the Italian state.
The procedures taken for the Civil ceremony are also necessary for the Catholic ceremony.There are also other requirements:
- A certificate stating the participation of the bride to be and groom in a marriage course provided by the church.This course is available at your local church or in another diocese of your  choice.Usually the course does not take more than two months.
- A certificate of Baptism for wedding use that is not dated more than six months previously.The document is issued by the church where the Baptism took place.If you are unable to optain a recent Baptism certificate,you can go to your priest with another person(who must be a Christian)who will confirm your Baptism.

- Proof of Free Ecclesiastic State.This is necessary if one of the couple,after the age of 16,has been resident in a different diocese to where he or she is resident now.The local priest gathers evidence from two people who have known the bride and groom during this period in another diocese.If there are no witnesses the proof is given by a promise made by that person..
Publications of the Wedding Banns
After the presentation of these certificates,the priest gives to the couple a request for the Civil publication of the wedding banns in the Municipality.The Civil State official will then emit a certificate of the published wedding banns. This document together with the religious certificates,will than be taken to the local priest who will question the bride and groom separately in what is known as the consent. After this the priest emits the Religious banns, the publications which provides information about the couple and states where they intend

to marry.These are published in the diocese or in both dioceses if the couple do not come from the same one.If the couple have decided to marry in a different diocese to their own,their local priest must emit a module that is authorized by the Curia and which will then be consigned to the diocese where they plan to marry.After the nuptial celebration,the priest will fill out the Marriage Certificate in an original duplicate and within five days a copy will be sent to the Municipality Official of where the ceremony took place.The Municipality Official records this Act and the following day communicates the execution of it to the priest.The state allows different religions other than the Roman Catholic Church.

The Protestant Church in Venice.
A Protestant wedding ceremony can be held in the Waldensian Church in Venice which is in the historical center of the city, inside an 18th century Venetian Palace.
Type of ceremony:
Protestant ceremony with Civil validity or a Nuptial Blessing.
For a Protestant wedding a permit is required from the Municipality of residence of the couple and a letter from their clergyman that testifies the Protestant faith.
For a Nuptial blessing a marriage certificate or a copy, is required as well as the above letter from their clergyman.
The church also has an organ which may be used for the ceremony.
A donation of 500 euro is required.
You can reach the church by gondola or water taxi.

The Venetian Synagogue
The Jewish Ghetto in Venice is the oldest in the world and dates back to 1516.There are 4 Synagogues in Venice, all of different sizes:3 are Ashkenazi and 1 is Sefadita (Schola Spagnola). The interiors of the Schola Spagnola are awe inspiring, a mixture of Byzantine and Venetian. It can take up to 250 people but is also perfect for a small intimate ceremony. The Chuppah used for the ceremony dates back hundreds of years.

For the couple who wish to celebrate their wedding in Venice, the Schola Spagnola is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful Synagogues in Italy.

The Greek Orthodox Church in Venice.
The church is near the Ponte dei Greci in Castello the building is late Renaissance with a leaning bell-tower.
The church is extremely elegant with rich decorations.
Type of ceremony:
Greek Orthodox.
Only a Nuptial blessing is available and it does not have legal validity. At least one of the couple must be of Greek Orthodox religion and a wedding certificate is necessary.
You can reach the church by gondola or water taxi and the ceremony will accompanied by the preferred music of the couple.
The ceremony is in Greek and Italian.

The Anglican church is situated in a beautiful zone of Venice in Dorsoduro, in a small Campiello (square)a few steps away from the Grand Canal.
Outside the church, next to the bronze doors there are statues commemorating the English soldiers killed in Venice during the Second World War.
Inside, the church is refined and elegant. It is only possible to celebrate Anglican ceremonies or a Nuptial blessing that does not have legal validity.
The couple must present a document that declares that at least one of the couple is Anglican and has been baptized(for English citizens). Non English citizens must both be of the Anglican religion and both baptized.
It’s possible to have back ground music; there is an organ available.
The ceremony will take place in English and donation is required of Euro 600, 00 for the church and Euro 150, 00 is needed for the clergyman.

If you prefer a different and unique wedding, the Symbolic Ceremony will fulfil your desires. It is a ceremony without legal or civil restrictions because it is performed by a Master of Ceremonies and not by a clergyman or State Official.
This type of wedding has recently become fashionable in the world of film stars and celebrities. The ceremony is perfect not only for people who have already had a civil or church ceremony but also for those who wish to renew their wedding promises for an anniversary. In this manner they are able to pledge their eternal love in the most poetic city of the world.
Venice offers many possibilities for an exclusive, intimate and informal wedding: in a Renaissance palace on the Grand Canal, or in a church in the heart of the historic centre, or perhaps on a gondola in front of St. Mark’s Square, or on one of the mysterious islands of the lagoon.
The Symbolic Ceremony may be performed in any language and according to your traditions.

Unique locations in natural settings that are easy to reach and only mutes from the centre of Venice, these places are far from the tourists and residents of the area. It is a unique choice for your wedding and will satisfy your love for history and art. You can celebrate your wedding in the church or Municipality of your choice and then have the reception in the  cloisters of a monastery or convent. The cloisters are usually made up of an open air quadrangle surrounded by covered arches that open onto the central area. We will advise you on the many different possibilities that this setting provides.

PAPERWORK REQUIRED FOR US CITIZENS
We will help you with all the necessary paperwork by collaborating with the appropriate offices in Venice.Documents necessary for US citizens that intend to get married in Italy:
- Passport for a civilian. 
- Birth certificate and permission to marry issued by the Commander from the military in case the bride or the groom is serving a Military Corp.
- If applicable, evidence of the termination of any previous marriage such as final divorce decree, annulment decree or death certificate. 
- If under 18, Sworn Statement by parents or legal guardian consenting to the marriage. 
TO BE DONE IN THE UNITED STATES:
- The above documents must be translated into Italian. 
- Translated documents must be legalized for use in Italy with an"APOSTILLE" stamp, in accordance with the Hague Convention on the legalization of foreign public documents. In the US, the "Apostille" stamp is placed by the Secretary of State in the State where the document was issued. 
- Under Italian law, all public documents, regardless of their origin, are considered to be VALID FOR ONLY 6 MONTHS from the date of issue. Make sure that all your documents to be submitted to Italian authorities have not been issued more than six months ahead of the wedding. 
- Atto Notorio. This is a declaration stating that according to US laws there is no obstacle to the citizens’ marriage. This declaration is to be sworn to by two witnesses (a witness may be of any nationality, but must be over 18, with proper identification), before an Italian Consul outside of Italy, or in Italy before a Court official. US citizens coming to Italy to get married are urged to obtain this declaration from an Italian Consul in the United States before leaving for Italy. In Italy an appointment should be arranged in advance. A payment of Euro 50,00 will be required for consulate paperwork.
TO BE DONE IN ITALY:
- Declaration, sworn to by the US citizen at US Consulate stating that there is no legal impediment to his/her marriage. Your legal status must be such that you can legally marry another person under Italian and US Law. After obtaining the declaration from the Consulate, it must be taken to the Prefecture to be authenticated (legalized). 
- Authentication (legalization) of the aforesaid declaration must be done by the Legalization office of the Prefecture. Usual office hours are from 10am to 1pm Monday through Saturday. The required legalization can be obtained at any Prefecture. There is one in every provincial capital. 
- A woman whose previous marriage was terminated within the last 300 days must obtain a waiver from the Procura della Repubblica (District Attorney), which is issued on presentation of a medical certificate that she is not pregnant.

PAPERWORK REQUIRED FOR BRITISH CITIZENS
We will help you with all the necessary paperwork by collaborating with the appropriate offices in Venice.Documents necessary for British citizens that intend to get married in Italy:
- If you are both British you must publish the Banns at your local registry office in England. After 23 days of these publications of Banns, the registry office releases a “Certificate of Non Impediment” to your marriage. 
- When you come to Italy, you must bring this original document so that the Nulla Osta (sworn statement) can be done at the British Consulate; (this can also be done via correspondence through the Consulate or Embassy). 
- If you have been previously married and are divorced you must bring the "Divorce Decree Absolute". 
Documents to be presented to the British consulate (also via correspondence):
- Certificate of Non Impediment. 
- Originals of full Birth Certificate which must include names of both parents. 
- Photocopy of passports (and bring passports with you). 
- Consulate fee of € 106,00 (£70). 
- After a couple of days the Consulate will release the necessary documents for you to go ahead with your wedding ceremony. 

PAPERWORK REQUIRED FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS
We will help you with all the necessary paperwork by collaborating with the appropriate offices in Venice.
Documents necessary for Canadian citizens that intend to get married in Italy:
Non-Italians wishing to be married in Italy are required to present to the Italian authorities a "Nulla Osta" 
(Certificate of Non-Impediment) or equivalent documentation.
The Canadian Federal Government does not issue a "Nulla Osta." However, the Canadian Embassy prepares a declaration containing the necessary information. This declaration is accepted by the Italian authorities.
To obtain this document from the Embassy, a you must go to the Consular Section and complete and swear an Affidavit to the effect that there is no impediment to the proposed marriage.
Bring and present the following documents: 
- Valid Canadian passport.
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (Canadian birth certificate, Canadian citizenship certificate, Certificate of Registration of a Birth Abroad, Certificate of Retention of Canadian Citizenship). 
- Parents’ consent if under marriageable age. 
- Final Divorce Decree or Death Certificate of previous spouse (if divorced or widowed). 
- Complete details of the future spouse are also required (full name, father's and mother's maiden names, date and place of birth, residence). 
- Document issued by the competent Provincial Vital Statistics authorities in Canada confirming that no registration of marriage appears in their records. 
A woman whose previous marriage was terminated within the last 300 days must obtain a waiver from the competent "Procura della Repubblica" (Court). This is issued on presentation of medical evidence that she is not pregnant.
- To obtain the required document from our Embassy an appointment is required, which we do for you. 
- The declaration issued by the Embassy must then be presented by the applicant to the "Prefecture di Roma - Ufficio Legalizzazioni" to be formally authenticated. 
- Once the document as been obtained and legalized, it must be presented to the Marriage Office of the Municipality where your wedding will take place, which we do for you. 

DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR RUSSIAN CITIZENS
To obtain the Wedding Permit, Russian citizens must personally present themselves at the Consulate and take the following documents which prove their state of celibacy:
- Two original Russian passports : one for internal use and the other for foreign use;
- The original Birth Certificate;
- For those who have already been married, they must present a divorce certificate or a death certificate of their previous spouse. If these documents contain a different surname, it is necessary to produce a change of surname document;
- Passport or I.D card of the person who will wed the Russian citizen.
The cost of the certificate is 70 euro or 95 euro if it is emitted the same day.
To obtain the required documents, an appointment is needed and we will arrange this for you.