Cortona Events Faq
FIRST STEPS
-How do we start planning our wedding in Italy?
You can start by looking at our venues, select some of them that you like, email us and we will send you all the info you need or you can fill our form in and we will get back to you ASAP.
-How do I book my wedding?
Once you have selected the venue and the date of your wedding, we will issue a personal agreement in order to guarantee both of us. When you sign the agreement we will require you to pay a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total amount of the agreement. The signed contract and the deposit will guarantee the booking of your services and will allow us to secure your date and reserve the services. Once you have booked, the price of your event is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharge. The final balance is due 30 days before the wedding date, unless your departure is before, in which case the full amount is due.
-May I add extra services after I have booked my wedding?
Yes, sure. Additional services will be quoted per item and these extras invoiced separately by our accounting.
-Can we speak to previous couples who have used your services for your references?
Yes of course. Please contact us and we will provide you with email addresses of previous customers.
-What is the best time of the year to get married in Italy?
The best months are April, May, June, September and October but the weather in Italy could be mild also during winter months. July and August can be too hot and August is very crowded because the most of Italians take their holidays. It does depend also on the region and of course there could be a risk of bad weather at any time of the year.
-When do you suggest we start to plan our wedding in Italy?
We suggest you start planning your wedding in Italy 9 -12 months in advance. The first stage is to find a venue and secure the date as many places get booked well in advance as they are very popular with foreigners and Italians. We can arrange a wedding in a little as 3 months but in these cases there will be a limited selection of places to choose from especially if you are a group of people.
-We are only a small group will you help us to organise our wedding?
We can help anyone one to get married in Italy no matter what the size of the group, we can even help 2 people only by providing witnesses for them.
-We are not planning a big event but we would like just an intimate ceremony with a very small group of close family, can you help us to organize our wedding?
Yes, of course we can! A small wedding can be much more intimate and guests can feel very exclusive, we can even plan a wedding just for 2 providing witnesses for them.
WEDDING FEES AND SERVICES
-How much does my big day cost?
The total cost of your wedding depends on number of guests and services required (photography, flowers, reception venue, etc.). Please email us and we will send you a quote according to your needs.
-What are Cortona Events fees?
This depends on the size of the wedding and level of organization involved. Please email us and we will give you a quote.
-What does Cortona Events services include?
Assistance and interpreter for the paperwork during the Declaration of No Impediment
Marriage certificate issuing fees
Witnesses, if required
Our full attendance at the ceremony
Interpreter at the ceremony
Pre-wedding meeting on your arrival to discuss al the details
Wedding co-ordination fee
Organisation and coordination of the reception including:
• Catering
• Menus/Drinks
• Table plans
Extensive consultation hours
Free advice &discussion
Management of chosen suppliers which can include:
• Accommodation
• Catering
• Florists
• Photographer- Videographer
• Hair and Make-up
• Music
• Transportation
Meeting on the day of your arrival to discuss al the related details
Organising visits with suppliers for full peace of mind
Organising table layouts and seating plans
Supervision of ceremony and reception set-up
Assistance and co-ordination of all services related to the whole event
Personal Use of a whole page in our Scrapbook Wiky to celebrate your event
Client Editable welcome page. You can post your own messages.
Description of wedding venue
Photo gallery of wedding venue
Travel advice and useful information
Keep track of weather conditions
Guestbook for your friends and family to leave you messages
Please note that the nulla osta issuing fee (civil or religious), the town hall and the church fee are not included in Cortona Events services.
-Do you also take care of our leisure time?
Sure, CortonaEvents offers a huge range of different activities and options for your and your guests leisure time such as cooking class, wine tasting,spa, horseback riding, daytrips to major attractions and little villages, Under the Tuscan Sun – location visits, grapes/olives arvest……………..
-Do you handle everything personally?
Yes, we do. We work directly with each supplier and other services to ensure that every detail is planned according to your wishes.
-Do you only organise weddings or can you help with other events such as renewal of vows, anniversaries and parties?
We can also organize renewal of vows, parties, anniversaries etc, send us an email with you requirements and someone will reply to you according to your needs.
-Are there any hidden charges?
We confirm and re-confirm every detail with you. Once you have agreed our proposals, we send you a wedding agreement contract which protects both of us. We have no hidden fees.
ABOUT THE CEREMONY
-Are the weddings celebrated in Italy recognized in other countries?
Yes they are. After celebrating a legally wedding you will receive a multilingual legal Wedding certificate from the Wedding Hall. It is a certificate that is recognized and legal in any country. A registration of the document may be required in your country. Occasionally a the Town Hall does not immediately issue this document, in this case we will take care of sending it to your home address paying a little extra fee.
-Can I get married open-air?
In Italy a Civil wedding takes place inside the Town Hall or property purchased by the local government. (In some very rare exceptions the mayor may agree to perform the ceremony elsewhere, but please do not expect this.)
A Catholic ceremony can only be performed in a Church.
You can have an open-air wedding just if you choose a symbolic ceremony/blessing.
-Who will perform the civil ceremony?
The mayor or one of his/her officials will perform the ceremony.
-We speak Italian pretty well. Do we need an official interpreter?
Yes, you do. By law, at the civil wedding ceremony, an officially recognized interpreter must be present, but we include him/her in our services.
-What kind of weddings can you plan?
We can help you in planning the following kinds of ceremony:
- Civil ceremonies
- Catholic blessings
- Protestant blessings
- Symbolic ceremonies
- Same sex blessings
- Agnostic symbolic ceremonies
-Medieval banquet
-Under the Tuscan Sun wedding
-Will the ceremony be in English or Italian?
A civil ceremony will be in Italian with an English translator. A religious ceremony can be in Italian or in English as well as the blessing ceremonies.
-How long does the civil ceremony last ?
Usually it is about 15 to 20 minutes.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
-I have been divorced , can I still have a Catholic religious wedding?
No, if you have only been divorced you may not remarry in a Catholic church, you must first have your previous wedding annulled by the Catholic Church in your country.Anyway you can have a symbolic blessing.
-I have been divorced can I have a civil wedding?
Yes, you can, but please keep in mind that for the bride 300 days must have passed since the date of the Decree Absolute. This does not apply to the groom.
-Is there a lot of paperwork to do?
There is some paperwork you will need to get in your country and some paperwork needs to be done in Italy, this obviously depends also on your nationality and religion, but we will inform you on the exact documents required, we will assist you and we will deal directly with the Embassy/Consulate and the local Town Hall or church.
-How many days prior to the wedding should we arrive?
It depends on your nationality, anyway we strongly suggest you to arrive no later than three days before the wedding day. Some cases can vary but you will always be advised of this in advance.
ABOUT CORTONA EVENTS
-Why should we choose Cortona Events as wedding planner?
Cortona Events creates a wedding or a event according to the needs of each customer dealing all the requests personally. We will be working for you, refining your ideas, suggesting ways to invest your budget and turn it into your dream wedding. We want to pay great attention to every detail, and give you a first quality assistance. We have spent years selecting suppliers we work with and know which ones are best for you in order to make your day.
-Why should we book CortonaEvents within November 30th 2008?
Bridal bouquet for free and 10% discount on the wedding plan fee for all the customers who book within the above date.
-How do we start planning our wedding in Italy?
You can start by looking at our venues, select some of them that you like, email us and we will send you all the info you need or you can fill our form in and we will get back to you ASAP.
-How do I book my wedding?
Once you have selected the venue and the date of your wedding, we will issue a personal agreement in order to guarantee both of us. When you sign the agreement we will require you to pay a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total amount of the agreement. The signed contract and the deposit will guarantee the booking of your services and will allow us to secure your date and reserve the services. Once you have booked, the price of your event is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharge. The final balance is due 30 days before the wedding date, unless your departure is before, in which case the full amount is due.
-May I add extra services after I have booked my wedding?
Yes, sure. Additional services will be quoted per item and these extras invoiced separately by our accounting.
-Can we speak to previous couples who have used your services for your references?
Yes of course. Please contact us and we will provide you with email addresses of previous customers.
-What is the best time of the year to get married in Italy?
The best months are April, May, June, September and October but the weather in Italy could be mild also during winter months. July and August can be too hot and August is very crowded because the most of Italians take their holidays. It does depend also on the region and of course there could be a risk of bad weather at any time of the year.
-When do you suggest we start to plan our wedding in Italy?
We suggest you start planning your wedding in Italy 9 -12 months in advance. The first stage is to find a venue and secure the date as many places get booked well in advance as they are very popular with foreigners and Italians. We can arrange a wedding in a little as 3 months but in these cases there will be a limited selection of places to choose from especially if you are a group of people.
-We are only a small group will you help us to organise our wedding?
We can help anyone one to get married in Italy no matter what the size of the group, we can even help 2 people only by providing witnesses for them.
-We are not planning a big event but we would like just an intimate ceremony with a very small group of close family, can you help us to organize our wedding?
Yes, of course we can! A small wedding can be much more intimate and guests can feel very exclusive, we can even plan a wedding just for 2 providing witnesses for them.
WEDDING FEES AND SERVICES
-How much does my big day cost?
The total cost of your wedding depends on number of guests and services required (photography, flowers, reception venue, etc.). Please email us and we will send you a quote according to your needs.
-What are Cortona Events fees?
This depends on the size of the wedding and level of organization involved. Please email us and we will give you a quote.
-What does Cortona Events services include?
Assistance and interpreter for the paperwork during the Declaration of No Impediment
Marriage certificate issuing fees
Witnesses, if required
Our full attendance at the ceremony
Interpreter at the ceremony
Pre-wedding meeting on your arrival to discuss al the details
Wedding co-ordination fee
Organisation and coordination of the reception including:
• Catering
• Menus/Drinks
• Table plans
Extensive consultation hours
Free advice &discussion
Management of chosen suppliers which can include:
• Accommodation
• Catering
• Florists
• Photographer- Videographer
• Hair and Make-up
• Music
• Transportation
Meeting on the day of your arrival to discuss al the related details
Organising visits with suppliers for full peace of mind
Organising table layouts and seating plans
Supervision of ceremony and reception set-up
Assistance and co-ordination of all services related to the whole event
Personal Use of a whole page in our Scrapbook Wiky to celebrate your event
Client Editable welcome page. You can post your own messages.
Description of wedding venue
Photo gallery of wedding venue
Travel advice and useful information
Keep track of weather conditions
Guestbook for your friends and family to leave you messages
Please note that the nulla osta issuing fee (civil or religious), the town hall and the church fee are not included in Cortona Events services.
-Do you also take care of our leisure time?
Sure, CortonaEvents offers a huge range of different activities and options for your and your guests leisure time such as cooking class, wine tasting,spa, horseback riding, daytrips to major attractions and little villages, Under the Tuscan Sun – location visits, grapes/olives arvest……………..
-Do you handle everything personally?
Yes, we do. We work directly with each supplier and other services to ensure that every detail is planned according to your wishes.
-Do you only organise weddings or can you help with other events such as renewal of vows, anniversaries and parties?
We can also organize renewal of vows, parties, anniversaries etc, send us an email with you requirements and someone will reply to you according to your needs.
-Are there any hidden charges?
We confirm and re-confirm every detail with you. Once you have agreed our proposals, we send you a wedding agreement contract which protects both of us. We have no hidden fees.
ABOUT THE CEREMONY
-Are the weddings celebrated in Italy recognized in other countries?
Yes they are. After celebrating a legally wedding you will receive a multilingual legal Wedding certificate from the Wedding Hall. It is a certificate that is recognized and legal in any country. A registration of the document may be required in your country. Occasionally a the Town Hall does not immediately issue this document, in this case we will take care of sending it to your home address paying a little extra fee.
-Can I get married open-air?
In Italy a Civil wedding takes place inside the Town Hall or property purchased by the local government. (In some very rare exceptions the mayor may agree to perform the ceremony elsewhere, but please do not expect this.)
A Catholic ceremony can only be performed in a Church.
You can have an open-air wedding just if you choose a symbolic ceremony/blessing.
-Who will perform the civil ceremony?
The mayor or one of his/her officials will perform the ceremony.
-We speak Italian pretty well. Do we need an official interpreter?
Yes, you do. By law, at the civil wedding ceremony, an officially recognized interpreter must be present, but we include him/her in our services.
-What kind of weddings can you plan?
We can help you in planning the following kinds of ceremony:
- Civil ceremonies
- Catholic blessings
- Protestant blessings
- Symbolic ceremonies
- Same sex blessings
- Agnostic symbolic ceremonies
-Medieval banquet
-Under the Tuscan Sun wedding
-Will the ceremony be in English or Italian?
A civil ceremony will be in Italian with an English translator. A religious ceremony can be in Italian or in English as well as the blessing ceremonies.
-How long does the civil ceremony last ?
Usually it is about 15 to 20 minutes.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
-I have been divorced , can I still have a Catholic religious wedding?
No, if you have only been divorced you may not remarry in a Catholic church, you must first have your previous wedding annulled by the Catholic Church in your country.Anyway you can have a symbolic blessing.
-I have been divorced can I have a civil wedding?
Yes, you can, but please keep in mind that for the bride 300 days must have passed since the date of the Decree Absolute. This does not apply to the groom.
-Is there a lot of paperwork to do?
There is some paperwork you will need to get in your country and some paperwork needs to be done in Italy, this obviously depends also on your nationality and religion, but we will inform you on the exact documents required, we will assist you and we will deal directly with the Embassy/Consulate and the local Town Hall or church.
-How many days prior to the wedding should we arrive?
It depends on your nationality, anyway we strongly suggest you to arrive no later than three days before the wedding day. Some cases can vary but you will always be advised of this in advance.
ABOUT CORTONA EVENTS
-Why should we choose Cortona Events as wedding planner?
Cortona Events creates a wedding or a event according to the needs of each customer dealing all the requests personally. We will be working for you, refining your ideas, suggesting ways to invest your budget and turn it into your dream wedding. We want to pay great attention to every detail, and give you a first quality assistance. We have spent years selecting suppliers we work with and know which ones are best for you in order to make your day.
-Why should we book CortonaEvents within November 30th 2008?
Bridal bouquet for free and 10% discount on the wedding plan fee for all the customers who book within the above date.