Want to get legally married in Italy - But don't know where to start?
Legal Wedding in Italy for U.S. Citizens — Without the Paperwork Hassle.
We handle everything — U.S. Consulate paperwork, Atto Notorio, and all legalizations — and we can complete both steps in one day.
Legal Expertise for U.S. Citizens
Italy’s legal steps can be confusing for U.S. couples, but with the right guidance they’re fast and manageable. We specialize exclusively in the paperwork — no planning, just a smooth legal process.
End-to-End Process
We manage every step — U.S. Embassy, Atto Notorio, town hall filings — and guarantee full legal recognition in the U.S.
Fast, Reliable, Personalized
Your Consulate appointment + Atto Notorio are completed in one day.
THE TRUTH ABOUT LEGAL WEDDINGS IN ITALY
Italian municipalities and the U.S. Consulate do not communicate with each other.
For U.S. citizens, the process becomes complicated unless you know the laws, requirements, and frequent updates.
A missing stamp or a single mistranslated word can make your marriage invalid in the U.S.
Wedding planners cannot manage legal filings — only specialized legal consultants can.
We know this because we’ve helped dozens of U.S. couples who were told, “It can’t be done.”
The Legal Wedding Method™
Pre-check & Document Map
We review your nationality, marital status, and timeline — so you know exactly what’s required for your legal wedding in Italy. Even if you’re divorced, you do not need your U.S. divorce decree translated or legalized.
American Consular Coordination
We handle your appointments at the U.S. Consulate in Italy, prepare your sworn statements (affidavit), and coordinate directly with the U.S. Embassy when required.
Certified Translations & Legalization
We handle everything directly in Italy, so you don’t need to request or collect any documents in the U.S.
Municipality Approval
We file your paperwork and secure your official wedding date with the Comune (Town Hall).
Pre-Nup & Property Law Selection
We formally notify the Comune of the law you choose for your marital property regime and the U.S. state law governing your prenuptial agreement. This ensures your marriage is recognized under the legal framework you prefer — both in Italy and in the United States.
Recognition in the U.S.
We handle the full recognition of your Italian marriage according to the Hague Convention. Your Italian marriage certificate is apostilled, professionally translated, sworn in court, and fully legalized through the proper authorities — ensuring it is 100% valid in the United States.
Our Core Values
Precision
Every deadline, stamp, and clause double-checked.
Reliability
0 rejections across 300+ legal weddings
Transparency
No hidden fees, no last-minute surprises.
Humanity
We know this isn’t just paperwork — it’s your life together.
The numbers behind your peace of mind. Real results, verified by Italian municipalities and foreign embassies.
+300
Legal Wedding Completed
0
Rejection due to our paperwork
98%
Recognition rate (2021-2025 cases)
Your Legal timeline
From first check to a U.S.–recognized certificate. Fast, clear, on us.
No U.S. paperwork needed before you fly (unless divorced).
Day 1 · Arrival
Settle in, rest, and enjoy Italy while we finalize your schedule and prepare all legal documents and appointments.
Outcome: you’re fully briefed and aligned with the plan.
Day 3 · Consulate & Atto Notorio
You sign your sworn statement (affidavit) at the U.S. Consulate.
Then we accompany you to the Italian Court to swear your Atto Notorio, with four witnesses provided by us.
Outcome: all U.S.–Italy legal requirements completed in one efficient day.
Day 5 · Town Hall – Sworn declaration
You make your official declaration before the marriage, assisted by a professional interpreter (we arrange everything).
Outcome: you’re officially cleared to marry in your chosen Comune.
Note: interpreter required if either of you doesn’t speak Italian.
Day 7 · Civil Wedding Ceremony
Ceremony before the Mayor.
Outcome: you’re legally married in Italy.
After the “I do”
Apostille (Prefettura) on the Italian certificate
Professional Legal Translation (our professional translators)
Asseverazione in Court (oath in the court to certify the translation)
Second Apostille (Public Prosecutor on the sworn translation)
Outcome: full, U.S.–ready certificate shipped by courier to your address.
What couples say
If I could give 100 stars, I would. We wanted a destination wedding in Italy and to have our marriage ceremony there. Everyone that we knew who had done this from the USA warned us that it was just too difficult, would take too much work and too much time and not to bother...or to have a courthouse wedding here and have a 'fake (ceremonial, not legal)' wedding there because of how much back and forth with embassies and paperwork that it took them....However, we had our hearts set on a true legal wedding in Capri and didn't want to settle for anything less. We found "The Legal Wedding Planner" with a Google search and spoke to a few different companies, but this was the only one that really seemed to have a solid plan in place, and boy were we thankful! From the second we started talking via WhatsApp, Alessandro had everything arranged. He made the paperwork easy, he knew how to manage the bureaucracy and legal steps, from courthouses to embassies. He made all of the bookings for us, he arranged all of the translation and translator (Elisabetta was a true gem, super professional, super nice, and super organized) for us...We had the best and most amazing wedding, in the place of our dreams and we couldn't have done it without Alessandro (and Elisabetta :))
Monique Lappas
My husband and I wanted to elope abroad and we settled on Florence, Italy. Neither of us are religious and we really wanted a small, legal ceremony in a beautiful historical room. Immediately, I got overwhelmed with the required documentation and process we would need to navigate in a second language. That's when I found the Legal Wedding Planner. Alessandro was able to handle all of the documents and secured the room we wanted to have the ceremony in. All our appointments were made before we landed in Italy; we only had to show up. There was always a point person coordinating with us to guide us to official buildings. Alessandro was even able to recommend an interpreter and a photographer if you need it. This whole process was so easy and stress free. We spent 3 wonderful weeks in Italy, and the wedding went off without a hitch.
Maria Welch
Alessandro is absolutely phenomenal! He responded to both my email and texts right away, giving me incredibly helpful, correct and reliable information about the legalities of getting married in Italy as an American (to a German). My process was very confusing to navigate, but because of his support, I can breathe easy. I 100% recommend Alessandro and his team's services for anyone getting married abroad, to reduce the stress and be able to enjoy your wedding planning process! He is also fluent in English and very professional, something that can be hard to find among Italian wedding vendors.
Mary Hart
About us
Meet Alessandro.
Italy’s first consultant dedicated exclusively to international legal weddings.
Alessandro has personally guided hundreds of couples through Italy’s most complex legal systems — from consular procedures to court filings — ensuring every marriage is valid, recognized, and entirely stress-free.
He personally oversees your case from day one, supported by a trusted on-site legal team here in Italy. With a background as a former legal advisor to the Italian Government, Alessandro has the expertise to assess your unique situation and navigate the intricacies of Consular Affairs and Court Hearings with precision and ease.
“You don’t need to understand Italian bureaucracy — that’s my job.”
Alessandro handles the entire process of obtaining your Marriage Nulla Osta (Sworn Statement), so you can legally marry in Italy without dealing with documents, translations, or apostilles.
His mission is simple:
Perfect for couples who:
Want a legally valid marriage in Italy and in the U.S.
Prefer a guided process handled by experts.
Don’t speak Italian or understand consular systems.
Get advices on the most beautiful venues who celebrate outdoor weddings.
Not the right fit if:
You’re planning only a symbolic ceremony.
You want to handle documents yourself.
You’re looking for wedding design or décor
Questions, straight answers.
Here are the questions couples ask us before getting started. Straight answers, no legal jargon
Do you plan weddings or only the legal part?
Where in Italy can we get legally married?
How long does it take?
Do we need to come to Italy before the ceremony?
Which documents will we need?
Do you arrange sworn translations and the interpreter?
Can you help with Catholic weddings?
Will our marriage be valid at home?
Are government/church fees included?
How do we start?
Get in touch
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