Choose to get married in Rome, one of the most enchanting cities of the world. Rome it is so unique and incredible that it is a little wander that everyone throws a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure their return.
Wandering through Rome’s fascinating streets is a zig-zag back and forth between the centuries. Here you will find ancient ruins dating back over 2000 years, together with Renaissance churches and modern architecture. Yet Rome is much more than her magnificent sights. The city is a real paradise for fashion lovers with endless and exclusive shopping streets to explore and a variety of restaurants ideal for gourmets.
Rome offers the best you can desire for a perfect Italian wedding. An incredible selection of Roman Catholic churches, ancient town halls immersed in historical areas, Protestant churches, Jewish synagogues, Orthodox churches.
World famous sights such as the Roman Forum, Colosseum, the Spanish steps, the Trevi fountain can be perfect backdrop for your wedding celebration and photographs. An immense variety of enchanting and romantic reception venues are available such as panoramic terraces overlooking the eternal city, botanical garden restaurants or stunning palaces decorated with gilded interiors. Come to Rome to celebrate your unforgettable and romantic wedding in Italy.
Choose to get married in Rome the city who gave birth to Catholicism and who has been the cradle of civilization. You will be overwhelmed by the splendor it’s istoric centre and its impressive ancient ruins, picturesque piazzas and interesting churches. Couples planning a catholic wedding in Rome have the possibility to have Roman catholic rite in one of the most important churches of Italy.
Churches in Rome for a catholic wedding ceremony.
The church of S. Maria in Trastevere, this church is considered to be the most ancient church of Rome. Tradition has it that the church was established by Pope Calixtus in the early 3rd century AD and subsequently rebuilt by Julius I in 337. The present structure was built in 1138 by Innocent II and features a Romanesque façade, with a stunning 12th century mosaic of the Virgin feeding the baby Jesus flanked by 10 women holding lamps. The portico, embedded with fragments of ancient and medieval sculpture, was added by Carlo Fontana in 1702.
The impressive interior features 21 irregular ancient Roman columns some of which came from the Terme di Caracalla. The wooden ceiling was designed by Domenicichino, who painted the central panel depicting the Assumption of the Virgin. The mosaics in the apse and on the triumphal arch date from 1140 and are absolutely stunning.
Catholic weddings in Rome can be celebrated in the impressive church of Ara Coeli, located in the highest point of the Capitoline Hill near the Campidoglio, Colosseum and Roman Forum. A dramatic 14th century staircase leads to this impressive. Dating from the 7th century, this church has been rebuilt over the years. The latest redesign came in the 13th century, for Franciscans began but never completed a Romanesque façade. The first chapel holds a fresco by the 15th century great Pinturicchio, known for his attention to detail. Built on the site where the legend saus the Tiburtine Sybil told Caesar Augustus of the coming birth of Christ, this church has a strong association with the nativity and is very lively at Christmas time. Church suitable for large wedding ceremonies, though small weddings are allowed as well.
For couples desiring to have a catholic wedding close to the Roman Forum, Roman catholic ceremonies are celebrated in the historical church of S. Francesca Romana. Built on the 9th century over an earlier oratory, the church incorporates part of the Tempio di Venere e Roma (Temple of Venus and Rome). It has a beautiful Romanesque bell tower. There is a twelfth century mosaic of the Virgin with child and saints in the apse, as well as a 7th century painting of the Madonna and child above the high altar. Two flagstones in the south wall of the church are said to hold the knee prints of St Peter. The interior is really decorative with wonderful ceiling, brilliant mosaics and beautiful frescoes.
Other historical churches are available in the heart of Rome where to organize a catholic ceremony.
About Catholic weddings in Rome.
Strict and extensive paperwork procedures have to be followed in order to obtain permission to get married in Rome with a Roman Catholic rite. English-speaking priests are available. No bare shoulders allowed for bride and guests. Sacred music allowed only. Catholic ceremonies with legal validity can be arranged in Rome. A Rome wedding is recommended all year round.
We invite you to contact our planners wedding@orchidearaffinata.com to find out more about venues available for catolic wedding in Rome.
Rome it is certainly the most popular and famous destination for a civil wedding ceremony, as couples can choose among very ancient venues located in the historical heart of the city.
The Campidoglio.
This elegant marriage hall is located on the Capitoline Hill, close to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. The Palace of Campidoglio is located in a splendid square conceived by Michelangelo, who also designed the two palaces on the opposite sides of the square, whose divergence creates a widening perspective which is most effective. It is reached by the grand flight of steps known as the "Cordonata", built to a design by Michelangelo especially for the triumphal entry of the Emperor Charles V in 1536.
The interior is very formal, with rich red damask tapestry and gilded decors. Very special venue that can hold large groups. Weddings are celebrated only Saturday and Sunday and ceremonies are quite brief.
Caracalla.
Civil wedding in Rome can take place also in the complex Vignola Mattei, located close to the ruins of the Bath of Caracalla. The ceremony is celebrated in an ex-convent surrounded by a beautiful park. The interior is rustic feel, but charming and intimate. This venue is certainly less formal than the Campidoglio marriage hall and ideal for couples desiring a relaxed and private ceremony. Weddings celebrated all days except Tuesday.
Villa Lais.
The third venue where Rome civil weddings are celebrated is a charming Villa situated in the surroundings of Rome. The ceremony is hold in an antique and frescoed chapel. The tiny chapel of 19th century is the ideal place if you are looking for an intimate and romantic wedding, relaxing walks and take memorable pictures. The chapel can hold a maximum of 25 people. Villa Lais is located about 20 minutes drive from the historical centre. No Tuesday and Sunday weddings.
About civil weddings in Rome.
Rome municipality allows civil ceremonies in three different venues above listed. No weddings are celebrated on Tuesday. In order to book the wedding day at Caracalla and Campidoglio the municipality needs to have the entire documentation in advance and the pre-payment of marriage hall fee, and this may cause some difficulties to those couples where their permission to marry in Italy is issued about three months or less before the wedding. To avoid this problem we recommend couples to book their wedding in Rome through the registry office of Villa Lais.
Rome is a very popular destination, each year many couples from all over the world get married in our capital, so you may expect that civil ceremonies are celebrated one after the other and the rite itself is kept quite brief.
We invite you to contact our planners wedding@orchidearaffinata.com to find out more about venues available for symbolic wedding in Rome.
Rome offers unique and spectacular venues for a symbolic wedding ceremony.
You may consider an antique Baroque Palazzo located in the heart of town or a Panoramic terrace overlooking Spanish steps if you are planning a small and intimate ceremony. Why not consider a 17th century Palatial Villa with frescoed halls in the Rome surrounding or even an impressive Medieval Castle to feel like royalty for a day?
We invite you to contact our planners wedding@orchidearaffinata.com to find out more about venues available for symbolic wedding in Rome.
he love a couple share is a sacramental sign and there is no better place where to celebrate a union than the cradle of Roman Catholicism, the Italian Capital city: the Eternal Rome. Getting married inside the Vatican city will make you feel the embracement of Christ and the Catholic Faith and a concentration of hundreds of history inside the ancient walls of this ecclesiastical state where official documents of the Holy See are still issued mainly in Latin. Within the territory of Vatican City there are beautiful Vatican Gardens that date back to medieval times and are decorated with fountains and sculptures. Ancient stone walls surround the city in the North, South and West.
The churches inside the Vatican City
The well-known St. Peter Basilica is a late renaissance Church that is considered one of the holiest Catholic sites in the world. A part from being famous for pilgrimage, it is possible to obtain a permission for a Catholic Wedding for non residents inside one of the Chapels of the Basilica. Catholic weddings usually are allowed in the Choir Chapel of the side chapels that is quite large, holding up to 100 guests. Exact rules limit the number of weddings per year and a personal letter written by the couple and their priest is the first step to be done to specifically request a date.
The other lovely church inside the Vatican City is the church of St. Anna, known also as the Parish church of the Vatican, the first church you come across after entering the Vatican City from the famous Porta Angelica. The church of S. Anna is a church dedicated to St. Anne, mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is definitely easier to obtain the permission for a Catholic Wedding inside this Church since there are not specific restrictions and dates can be booked well in advance. English speaking priests are available, floral decorations and music are allowed and being a bit separated from the most touristic areas of the Vatican, this church offers a more intimate and warm atmosphere. This Church is also famous for being a masterpiece among Vignola's buildings on an elliptic plan with a dome over it.
About catholic weddings inside the Vatican.
A Catholic Wedding in this holy city is a strong attraction for couples wishing to get married in Rome for its unique setting and beautiful surroundings. Rules are quite strict but with our expert assistance the dream of getting married inside the Vatican can definitely come true. We will assist you step by step to make the procedure smooth and to guarantee you arrive prepared for your wedding day, we are able to organize a wedding in the Church of St. Anna in a few months while to get married inside the St Peter's basilica we need to start the procedure at least six months before the wedding.
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