In a nutshell, US citizens simply come to Naples (with copies of divorce papers). We will meet you and get all paperwork done in around 2 hours. You can marry the next day (if a week-day). Please read the remainder of this page CAREFULLY.
NOTE:
This page is intended specifically for US Citzens - however, if you can have your embassy or foreign office expedite the issuing of your Nulla Osta, we can arrange weddings with only a few days notice. For example, the Candian Embassy in Rome on occassion expedites approvals. Call your embassy in Rome to see if they expedite approvals.
In an effort to increase tourism from the US, two local jurisdictions have introduced an exceedingly simple approval process. This process is unique to this region and is limited to US citizens.
This process eliminates the need for any document translations, document authentications in the US , and visits to your nearest Italian consulate in the US (or in the country of your residence, if living abroad). The total process takes around 2-hours in Italy - no need to do anything in the US. You simply bring your passports and copy of original divorce papers (if applicable) and come to Naples. We can arrange a guide to meet you in Naples.
Benefits of No Hassle Approval:
- No hassle - almost as easy as Vegas but with history and great wine & food. In contrast, see Normal Approval Process
- Last minute weddings - we need only a few days notice to arrange the ceremony at the local town
- Reduces other costs
- no need to travel to Italian consulate in the US with witnesses
- no need to translate documents (e.g., divorce papers)
Slow Dreams fees for "No-Hassle" Approval Process
- No hassle approval fee - 600 Euros in addition to ceremony fee.
- Paperwork Guide in Naples - 150 Euros
NOTE: - No hassle weddings in Sapri require at least a one night stay in Sapri.
There are two steps in Naples
Step 1
Get Nulla Osta from Naples US Consulate - $50 per person paid to consulate
NULLA OSTA is the final declaration/sworn statement to be made in Italy before a U.S. Consular Officer at the American Consulate in Naples, Italy stating that according to the laws to which the citizen is subject in their home country there is no obstacle to his or her marriage. All documents must be shown to the Consular Officer at the time of making this declaration. U.S. military personnel must also present final approval of his/her commanding officer for the marriage.
American Consulate - The Notarial section is located at Piazza della Repubblica, Room 201, and the telephone number is, from inside Italy, 081-583-8220081-583-8220/8221 and from outside Italy, you must first dial (011) 39. This service is performed Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 (subject to change) Both U.S. citizens MUST schedule an appointment for a notarial service - https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/
Step 2
Get Authentication of NULLA OSTA at the Italian govenrment authentication office, the Prefettura - 16 euros per person for stamps paid to local tobacconist.
After signing the NULLA OSTA at the Consulate, it MUST be authenticated with an Apostille seal at the Ufficio Legalizzazioni of the Prefettura on the 3rd floor. You must first purchase stamps for each Nulla Osta (EUR 16.00 per each U.S. citizen) - costs of stamps subject to change.
The Ufficio Legalizzazioni of the PREFETTURA is situated in VIA VESPUCCI and is open on MONDAYS; WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAYS from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
VERY IMPORTANT: Your full name must be written in the same way on PASSPORTS, ATTO NOTORIO and NULLA OSTA.
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Where Can You Get Married Using the No Hassle Approval
With a Nulla Osta issued by the US consulate in Naples, several local mayors will marry you either at the town hall or outdoors . Here are the applicable venues:
Fully Legal Outdoors Weddings in One of Italy's Most Beautiful Spots
Lovers' Walk - Sentiero degli Innamorati - our least expensive; yet, one of our most beautiful locations for small weddings (legal, religious, and symbolic weddings in Italy) - famous for its legend of the Lovers and the Mermaid. Lovers Walk begins the incomparable
Coast of Maratea.
Max # people for ceremony |
40 approx (no chairs) |
Max # people for reception |
N/A |
Min # people for reception |
N/A |
Max # people for accommodation |
N/A |
Min # people for accommodations |
N/A |
Min # days to book |
1 |
8 very private and idyllic seaside acres
Max # people for ceremony |
100 |
Max # people for reception |
100 |
Min # people for reception |
25 |
Max # people for accommodation |
56 approx |
Min # people for accommodations |
2 |
Min # days to book |
1 |
Authentic Medieval Castle in Hill-Town Above The Sea
The Least Expensive LEGAL Castle Wedding in Italy
Max # people for ceremony at Castle (in courtyard) |
40 |
Max # people for reception at local restaurant |
40 |
Min # people for reception |
2 |
Max # people for accommodation at Hotel San Antonio |
17 rooms (double or triples) |
Min # people for accommodations |
n/a |
Min # days to book |
1 |
Inexpensive Historic Weddings by The Sea - Legal Civil, Symbolic, Non-Catholic
The mayor of Sapri now offers the Sapri Tower (inside or outside) as an option for legal or symbolic weddings. The tower sits on Sapri's luongo mare (promenade/boardwalk).
- For legal weddings, there is NO additional hosting fee - for symbolic ceremonies, add 200 euros.
- Inside tower - Max persons - 10 - Standing only - no chairs
- Outside of tower - roughly 50 - Standing only - no chairs.

A 3 Star Hotel in a 5 Star Setting
The sea and mountain views from San Diego are second to none anywhere. It is situated at the edge of the dream-like seaside village of Acquafredda with many flower gardens - a unique mixture of Italian hill-town and English country village. It is just outside the seaside market and resort town of Sapri with mainline station to Naples, Rome, Florence, Sicily, etc.
Max # people for ceremony |
250 |
Max # people for reception |
250 |
Min # people for reception |
2 |
Max # people for accommodation |
150 approx |
Min # people for accommodations |
N/A |
Min # days to book |
1 |
One of Europe's Most Beautiful Settings
Hotel Villa Cheta, an intimate small boutique hotel situated in a stunning cove on the beautiful Mediterranean sea, is a wonderful villa that was built centuries ago by the owners family, whose famous hospitality made the villa a luxurious hideaway where noble families spent their vacations.
Given the tradition and history of the hotel it is suitable for couples who want to book out the whole hotel for a private, intimate and elegant wedding and who wish to celebrate their wedding in special romantic ambiance.
Max # people for ceremony |
70 |
Max # people for reception |
70 |
Min # people for reception |
|
Max # people for accommodation |
53 approx |
Min # people for accommodations |
2 |
Min # days to book |
2 |

Deserted Island - Home of the "Mermaid of Undying Love"
A legendary deserted island just off the coast of Maratea, near to the town of Sapri. See Lovers Walk for full legend. Requires the hire of a boat to get to - this could be a basic beach boat or a
romantic sailboat.
Max # people for ceremony |
50 approx (no chairs) |
Max # people for reception |
N/A |
Min # people for reception |
N/A |
Max # people for accommodation |
30 |
Min # people for accommodations |
N/A |
Min # days to book |
1 |
A Beach Hotel - on The Sea, in The Town, near The Station
Super choice of types of wedding in Italy ceremonies - legal beach wedding, Catholic and Non-Catholic church a walk away, non-catholic religious beach with wedding with minister (and mayor).
Max # people for ceremony |
60 |
Max # people for reception |
60 |
Min # people for reception |
25 pax |
Max # people for accommodation |
Accommodation 52 pax filling all beds, 40 comfortably |
Min # people for accommodations |
Must book all of hotel for weddings |
Min # days to book |
April, May, June and Sept min 2 nights
1-15 July min 3 nights
16th July -5th August 5 night |
On The Sea & In The Town
The Hotel Pisacane, a four star rated hotel, is a new hotel which sits on Sapri's Luongomare (palm tree lined promenade or boardwalk) a short distance from mainline rail station . Hotel Pisacane is the place to stay for weddings at Lovers Walk, The Sapri Wedding Beach and the
"Deserted Island - Isola dello Scialandro". Boats to these venues will pick you up right in front of the hotel and drop you back off after the ceremony.
Max # people for ceremony |
60 |
Max # people for reception |
60 |
Min # people for reception |
20 |
Max # people for accommodation |
32 approx |
Min # people for accommodations |
2 |
Min # days to book |
1 |

Fully Legal & Symbolic Weddings in Italy's Most Stunning Ceremony Spot
Max # people for ceremony |
200 (max 25 chairs) |
Max # people for reception |
N/A |
Min # people for reception |
N/A |
Max # people for accommodation |
N/A |
Min # people for accommodations |
N/A |
Min # days to book |
1 |

Shabby Chic on The Beach
Wonderful Sandy Beach Looking onto The Amalfi Coast (and the Isle of Capri in the distance) - surrounded by an historic palace and gardens. Have a perfect casual Italian beach wedding at astonishingly low cost. Note: see below for more details
Max # people for ceremony |
50 |
Max # people for reception |
50 |
Min # people for reception
(less people can be accommodated, but at least 20 adult reception meals must be paid for) |
20 |
Max # people for accommodation |
N/A |
Min # people for accommodations |
N/A |
Min # days to book |
N/A |

The Ultimate in Beach Wedding - By Romantic Sailboat
This beach is at the bottom of a huge cliff and requires the hire of a boat to get to - we use a sailboat. The wedding beach is on the stunning coast of Maratea - 30 minute sail from the historic fishing port of Porto di Maratea. Scroll down for details.
Max # people for ceremony |
16 approx |
Max # people for reception |
N/A |
Min # people for reception |
N/A |
Max # people for accommodation |
N/A |
Min # people for accommodations |
N/A |
Min # days to book |
1 |

A Romantic & Historic Inn - On The Sea, In the Town
Situated in Castellabate's historical seafront with beautiful perfect sand beaches on either side, lapped by blue ble seas, Villa Sirio offers a historic and intimate wedding venue. The inn is just 250 yards from the bustling town centre - but is extremely peaceful.
Ceremonies are on patio overlooking the sea.
Max # people for ceremony |
110 |
Max # people for reception |
110 |
Min # people for reception |
2 |
Max # people for accommodation |
70 approx |
Min # people for accommodations |
2 |
Min # days to book |
1 |
The Italian Hideaway for The Stars - the perfect seaside wedding venue
Max # people for ceremony |
200 |
Max # people for reception |
200 |
Min # people for reception |
2 |
Max # people for accommodation |
70 approx |
Min # people for accommodations |
2 |
Min # days to book |
1 |
A Romantic Restaurant in Historic Unspoiled Fishing Village
Max # people for ceremony |
40 + 10 standing |
Max # people for reception |
50 |
Min # people for reception |
2 |
Max # people for accommodation |
N/A |
Min # people for accommodations |
N/A |
Min # days to book |
1 |
A Villa With A View (many views)
Max # people for ceremony |
30 |
Max # people for reception |
30 |
Min # people for reception |
10 |
Max # people for accommodation |
20 |
Min # people for accommodations |
must book whole villa |
Min # days to book |
3 (within Sat to Sat) |
A Modern Wine Bar in an Ancient Fishing Village
Max # people for ceremony |
70 |
Max # people for reception |
70 |
Min # people for reception |
N/A |
Max # people for accommodation |
N/A |
Min # people for accommodations |
N/A |
Min # days to book |
1 |
Inexpensive Hotel in Authentic Hill-town High Above Sea
Max # people for ceremony at Castle (in courtyard) |
40 |
Max # people for reception at local restaurant |
40 |
Min # people for reception |
2 |
Max # people for accommodation at Hotel San Antonio |
38 (17 rooms) |
Min # people for accommodations |
n/a |
Min # days to book |
1 |
In Sapri - The Gateway to the Coast of Maratea
Hotel Plebiscito is in the market and seaside resort town of Sapri which begins the literally fabulous
coast of Maratea. A short walk from the mainline train station, it is across the street from the main Catholic church - nearby is
Lovers Walk,
the Sapri Wedding Beach, Also nearby for non-catholic church weddings is the
Santa Croce church
Max # people for ceremony |
50 |
Max # people for reception |
50 |
Min # people for reception |
16 |
Max # people for accommodation |
40 |
Min # people for accommodations |
16 |
Min # days to book |
1 |