Vintage wedding in Cortona

When Kyla and Justin first contacted us here at The Italian Wedding Planner asking if they could get married in Italy with less than 3 weeks to plan and prepare all the documents I thought 'I do think this is possible.' It was later that Justin told me that he had contacted several wedding planners on the same night that they decided to get married while on holiday in Italy and we were the only ones who stood up and said lets try! 

Cortona

Although at one point we all thought this might not happen, especially as they are both Australian citizens resident in the USA and trying to get all of the documentation together was at one point a stumbling block. However with their pure focus they took up the challenge to obtain the Australian Nulla Osta and legalising it as soon as they touched down in Rome. 

Town hall of Cortona

Meeting me for the first time, other than on Skype video chats, on a rainy day in Amalfi they handed me the precious document and I hot footed it to Cortona in Tuscany. 

Cortona town hall were fantastic and with the nulla osta in place all we needed was to arrange the witnesses and obtain the Atto Notorio! (Required by law for Australian and American citizens wishing to get married in Italy.) 

The day before their wedding we met with 4 witnesses in front of an official of the state and obtained the Atto Notorio, the wedding was on for the next day less than 3 weeks since the first e-mail! 

Kyla looked amazing in her vintage 60's style wedding dress and her absolutely fantastic shoes! Arriving at the town hall of Cortona, we were all grateful that the sun had come out to shine on this very romantic  Bride and Groom! 

The ceremony was extremely special, the Mayor of Cortona, who's romantic side was brought out by Kyla and Justin holding tightly on to each others hands, obviously very emotional as they took this new step forward together.  It was hard for everyone to hold back the tears of joy as they said their vows to each other. 

The picturesque Tuscan hill town of Cortona, I hope will always have a special place in their hearts. I for one was very touched by their wedding and I shall always have very special memories of their wedding day.

Wishing you both much love and happiness. 

Kelly x

Wedding location: Town hall of Cortona

Photographer: Edoardo Agresti (We can not wait to see the official photos, all photos on the blog were taken by Kelly Hayes)

Florist: Nadia Stiatti 

Hairdresser: Located in Cortona

Translator: Kelly Hayes

Witnesses: A big thank you to Maria and Nathalie who were the witnesses for the Bride and Groom

Elope in Italy

Most couples take around a year to plan their wedding in Italy, but some couples decide to get married in a few weeks and sometimes a few days!

Florence

There is something very spontaneous and romantic about deciding to get married in Italy in a matter of weeks, couples are full of excitement and ready to face the loops they must jump through to be able to celebrate their love for each other in one of the most romantic settings in the world! 

Lake Garda

Yes, it is possible to get married in Italy last minuet, arrange all the paperwork, book  the location for the ceremony and all the service providers! However please note,  this does depend on your nationality! 

Le Cinque terre

If you are American or Australian the process is very fast and your paperwork can be arranged in a matter of hours making Italy a wonderful destination for your last minuet wedding or elopement. 

If you are British you will need to give yourself a little more time for the notice of no impediment to be issued in the UK, this normally takes a month to come through and then we apply for the Nulla Osta in Italy which can be produced in about 2 weeks or less depending on the time of year and how busy the consular office is at that time. So you should give yourself a min of 2 months to prepare the documents. Taking in to account how many months most couples give themselves to get ready 2 months pass by very fast and being able to celebrate your 'last minuet' wedding in Italy... well worth the wait!

Venice

While elopements were always seen as an exclusive afar, they don't have to be. Just because you decide to elope in Italy does not mean that your family and friends can not be there with you. The best part about eloping is there are no rules! You can get married in a beautiful setting and have a picnic on a boat off the island of Capri; get married in the town hall of Florence and afterwards have dinner in a castle or in Venice and enjoy a gondola ride at sun set... Where ever you decide to get married in Italy we make getting married in Italy a stress free experience!