Civil weddings in Siena are the most desirable and sought-after weddings for many couples from all over the world, thanks to the stunning medieval atmosphere that creates a nostalgic journey back to the Renaissance.
Siena has always been considered as the lovers’ town in Tuscany, Italy, because of its charming setting, its dreamy landscapes and its quixotic architecture that crown this romantic journey. Gazing at Siena, you will be astonished by its blissful beauty that will inevitably make you think about your special someone. This is the magical power of Siena, which makes it the ideal place for your wedding bells!
Civil weddings in Siena
A civil wedding in Siena is the ideal wedding for non-Catholic, non-religious or homosexual couples. Instead of holding the wedding ceremony inside a church, civil weddings are held in non-religious settings and they are administered by an authorized government official.
Religious couples who are not Catholic can hold a civil wedding in Siena together with their own religious ceremonies and rituals, performed by an authorized member of their clergy.
Apart from the church venue and the performing priest, a civil wedding is basically the same as a church wedding: it has legal validity and it ensures married couples the same benefits.
Civil weddings in Siena can be scheduled any day of the week, but an extra charge is required when the wedding is held in the weekend.
Venues for civil ceremonies in Siena
Most civil weddings in Siena are held in the imposing Palazzo Pubblico, a building from the 13th century that housed the government of Siena. It is an extraordinary example of the archetypal Italian medieval style, embellished with Gothic elements.
More specifically, civil weddings are held in the wedding hall Sala del Concistoro, which is also part of the Civic Museum. This museum hosts two famous frescoes: the series of Allegories of Good and Bad Government by Ambrogio Lorenzetti and the Maestà by Simone Martini.
These astonishing art pieces, the engravings in the towering ceilings and the utter majesty of the hallways in Palazzo Pubblico are some of the great features that make it one of the top civil wedding venues in Italy.
Otherwise, an alternative civil wedding venue in Siena, Tuscany, is Castello Federico: an imposing hamlet-like castle, dating back to the 13th century and surrounded by an enchanting variety of old English gardens. You and your guests will be completely enthralled by the authentic medieval design and architecture of the place!
Other civil wedding venues in Siena
A civil wedding in Siena can also be held in other amazing locations in the outskirts of Siena. The advantage of holding civil weddings in these locations is that you can also arrange here your wedding reception, in order to enhance the medieval atmosphere and pastoral legacy of the town.
Among these alternative venues, you can find the medieval fortress, a 12th -century citadel overseeing the surrounding knolls, or rather the Amiata Castle, a fairy-tale building well-known for its wonderful notched turrets and bulwarks, as well as for its starry-eyed Italian meadows.
Villa Caterina is another perfect civil wedding venue, characterized by rural interior halls decorated with customary Italian furniture and baroque frescoes.
Other alternate civil wedding venues near Siena include four Villa Hotel, the 15th century Castle in Chianti and Borgo Magnifico.
Requirements for a civil wedding in Siena
The legal requirements for a civil wedding in Siena are fairly simple. Hereunder the documents required:
Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) – This certificate is issued as proof of your freedom to marry. Both the bride and the groom must secure this document from their local registry office in their respective country. Note that this certificate is valid for six months from the date of issue. Hence, you must schedule your wedding before the certificate expires.
Statutory Declaration (Dichiarazione Giurata) – This is a formal statement submitted before an authorized witness or solicitor to verify your personal data such as name, address, civil status, etc. The document should be bilingual (with Italian translation).
Apostille stamps – These stickers will be stamped on your documents when they are legalized or notarised by an Italian apostille.
The certificate of No impediment will be translated and stamped in Italy because they will become legal documents here.
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Brilliant Events can help you to select, schedule and book the perfect wedding venue in Siena. We will also coordinate all the necessary arrangements to make a very successful wedding ceremony, such as schedules, ceremonial organization, music, decorations, reception arrangements and budget management. We will also assist you in processing the documents required in Italy.
An Italian civil wedding in Siena, Tuscany, is one the best wedding options for non-Catholics, non-religious or homosexual couples. Despite conventional opinions, a civil wedding can be as magnificent as a wedding in a church, or even more impressive and refined. Siena offers the most ideal non-religious locations in a unique medieval atmosphere, equally captivating and charming thanks to its beauty and splendor. Moreover, civil weddings in Siena has more leniencies in accommodating your needs, since they are not bound to the strict guidelines of the Catholic Church.
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