Get married in Florence, birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. This amazing artistic town may be compared to a rich banquet, for here visitors may feast upon the striking palazzos, impressive churches, the beautiful piazzas, rich museums and galleries.
This noble city has endless delights to savour and the best way to drink them all in is to walk everywhere. Where else in the world can you walk right across a city in just half an hour and see such a rich tapestry of artistic treasures such as Palazzo Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, Uffizi Gallery, Boboli Gardens, Santa Maria Novella Cathedral…
Florence is so rich in Art and history that is undoubtedly a magical place to get married. You may consider a civil wedding in the beautiful Palazzo Vecchio, the historical town hall located in the historical Piazza della Signoria or a religious wedding in one of its marvellous historical churches!
Civil, catholic, jewish, non-denomitional or symbolic ceremonies can be easily organized in the historical centre of town, while wedding receptions can be held in local restaurants, classical Medicean Villas or Medieval Castles located only few minutes drive from the centre of town.
A wedding in Florence is highly recommended whether planning an intimate elopement or a larger lavish event!
Our Italian wedding planners will help you to plan a Florence wedding, in this enchanting city famous all over the world.
Florence is undoubtedly one of the best-loved cities of Italy for destinations weddings, the main reason is because this city offers a wide selection of striking churches where to organize a romantic ceremony and gives the opportunity to plan a wedding reception in ancient palaces, villas or castles.
Churches for a catholic wedding in Florence.
The vicariate of Florence applies strict rules in order to allow foreigners to perform a catholic ceremony in Florence. We may help you to obtain all necessary paperwork and permission for you to marry with a catholic rite with civil validity in Florence. It is important however to start all documentation at least 6 months prior the wedding.
In the centre of Florence there are lots of impressive historical churches but one of the most impressive is certainly the antique church of Santa Trinità located in the very heart of town, just few steps from the Arno River and the Piazza della Signoria. The church is in Renaissance style and it is formed by three naves divided for columns with arches and vaulted ceilings. The interior has interesting frescoes from Girlandaio and marble operas from Luca della Robbia. The church is suitable either for large or more intimate ceremonies.
You may also consider a catholic ceremony in one of the delightful churches located in the Florentine countryside such as the small village of Fiesole. Small and secluded chapels are available for a truly romantic wedding.
About Florence catholic weddings.
The ceremony is performed by an English-speaking priest, and it is legally binding. Sacred music only is allowed inside the church. A wedding in Florence is recommended all year round.
A catholic wedding in Florence is the key for a successful event, certainly because you are in the heart of one of the most enchanting cities of the world and you may organize an elegant wedding reception in superb historical castles and villas in an impressive countryside only few minutes driving distance from the city.
More information on Florence weddings are available – contact wedding@orchidearaffinata.com
Get married in Florence, for an incredible romantic ceremony performed in one of the most ancient Palazzos of Italy!
Civil weddings in Florence are held at Palazzo Vecchio, a marvellous Medieval Castle located in the famous Piazza della Signoria.
The civil ceremony is performed in the magnificent Sala Rossa (Red Hall) once the bedroom of Cosimo de Medici. This hall is a wonderful specimen of Renaissance décor and furnishing: imagine marvellous red drapes and a giant gold-framed mirror, an antique chandelier and gilded chairs.
This is certainly one of the most dramatic venues where to celebrate a wedding ceremony in Italy.
About civil weddings in Florence.
Only civil ceremony are allowed in the town hall of Florence. The ceremony is performed in Italian language by the Mayor or his substitute. It is required that the couple presents a sworn declaration 2 business days prior the wedding. The ceremony can be enriched with brief readings and music.
Civil weddings in Florence are performed usually on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, only in the morning.
There is a high demand from couples to get married in Florence, therefore we suggest early bookings. The marriage date is confirmed by the registry office only 6 months prior the wedding.
We recommend a wedding in Florence all year round, as this town is a perfect destination in every season.
More information on Florence weddings are available – contact wedding@orchidearaffinata.com
Florence is one of the best destinations for a protestant wedding in Italy. Two protestant churches are available for a romantic religious ceremony in the heart of Florence:
Episcopal protestant church in Florence.
Florence was closed to non-Roman Catholic churches until after the Grand Duke of Tuscany was exiled in 1849 and the Tuscan parliament passed legislation permitting churches of other denominations. About 1850 a few Americans began organizing a church and the parish was officially recognized in 1867. The beautiful building was designed by an English Architect, prominent in the Gothic Revival of the late 19th century. The interior is very impressive and reflects the harmony of its façade. Beautiful mosaic-glass windows illuminate the main nave. The ceremony is performed by an English-speaking pastor, and it is no legally binding. Bride and groom are asked to complete some requirements to obtain permission to marry in this church.
English protestant church in Florence.
A wonderful neo-renaissance church part an old Medici Palace owned by Macchiavelli. The interior has in interesting combination of Victorian style and Pre-Raphaelite English paintings. The church offers wedding service to couples upon completed wedding application form we will send to you.
The ceremony is only religious, civil wedding must be done previously either in Italy or your country.
Outdoor protestant weddings.
Outdoor religious weddings in Florence and Tuscany can be organized in private villas, panoramic hotel terraces, Medieval castles or farmhouses in the Chianti Countryside.
More information on Florence weddings are available – contact wedding@orchidearaffinata.com
Jewish wedding ceremonies in Italy can be organized in cities such as Florence, Venice, Rome, Milan and Naples. One of the most impressive Synagogues of Europe can be found in the historical heart of Florence, a city full of art and history.
Venues for a Jewish wedding in Florence.
An antique and impressive synagogue is available for Jewish wedding ceremonies in Florence. Its huge copper dome fits in perfectly with the neighboring community and the other great buildings of the city. The synagogue is described as Moorish, but also includes Byzantine and Egyptian influence.
It’s facade uses two distinct type of marbles in order to harmonize with the surrounding architecture. It is one of the most beautiful Synagogues available in Italy and Europe. Incredible décor. The mosaic and frescoes inside are by Giovanni Panti while the great and impressive arch is by Giacomo del Medico.
If considering a Jewish ceremony in the Synagogue of Florence it is needed a letter of an Orthodox Rabbi declaring that both spouses are Jewish and have not been married previously . The wedding is like any Orthodox Shul. Both parents can be under the Chuppah. Men and women sit downstairs but separately by the two sides of the Bimah. This kind of ceremony can be legally binding.
If planning an outdoor Jewish ceremony under a chuppah, a reform rabbi can perform this kind of ceremony in special venues such as Medieval Castles, Neo-classical Villas, Tuscan countryside farmhouses or self catered villas.
About Jewish weddings in Florence.
If you are planning a reform Jewish wedding, the ceremony will be religious only. Orchidea Raffinata cooperate closely with an American rabbi that can come to celebrate your wedding in Italy in the private location you have selected for your wedding. You may also bring your own Rabbi to celebrate your Italian wedding in Florence.
More information on Florence weddings are available – contact wedding@orchidearaffinata.com
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