Non-Catholic Church weddings in italy - The Maratea & Cilento bishops and parish priest have given us permission to use a couple of his churches for non-catholic and Protestant weddings - see details below.
We offer non-Catholic church weddings in a few locations, the most stunning being on top of mountain overlooking the sea - Church of Our Lady of The Olives & Snow (Eremo Madonna degli Ulive o delle Neve) -
Our Protestant weddings in Italy are conducted either by a local Italian Protestant minister or by an English church of England minister. Both will conduct weddings outdoors in any of our venues, or in a few Catholic church that allow non-catholic ceremonies. Currently these few churches are limited to the area of Maratea & Sapri.
The service by the Church of England is conducted in English. Catholics who wish a non-Catholic religious ceremony should choose the Church of England minister.
The Italian protestant minister requires you to identify your religion (s) and local church (name and address). The service is in Italian, with translation.
IMPORTANT:
- All non catholic religious weddings in Italy must be preceded by a Civil Ceremony at the Town Hall for it to be legal. If you are getting married legally in your own home country and just want a religious ceremony, then the Minister will require to see your marriage certificate prior to officiating the ceremony in Italy.
- No Residency Requirements - Unlike most of Italy, indeed Europe, there are no residency nor minimum stay requirements for the region of the Coast of Maratea and the Cilento.
- Non-Catholic Christians (e.g., Protestants) and Non-Christians (e.g., Jewish) can have outdoor or church weddings, in this region of Italy,
Churches for Non Catholic-Ceremonies
Below are the churches and chapel where we can have religious non-Catholic weddings - a recognized religious official must officiate (e.g, minister, priest, rabbi, etc).
- The Church of Our Lady of the Snow & Olive Trees - on top of a mountain overlooking the sea, one of italy's most beautiful and dramtic coasts, and the nountains of two national parks.
- The Santa Croce di Sapri - on the sea
- The Chapel at Castellopraja - Castle overlooks the Sea
The Church of Our Lady Of the Snow & Olives
With its Ancient Frescoes
AN ASTONISHING CHURCH - PERCHED ON A MOUNTAIN OVERLOOKING THE SEA & TWO NATIONAL PARKS
Catholic & Multi-Faith Weddings - Breathtaking Views from Historical Mountain-top Church
| Max # people for ceremony |
80 |
| 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 |
Santa Croce di Sapri
CLASSICAL ITALIAN CHURCH RIGHT ON THE SEA
Multi-Faith Weddings - in Classical Italian Church
In the town of Sapri, the gateway to the Coast of Maratea. Sits on Sapri's beauitful sea-front promendade.
| Max # people for ceremony |
100 |
| 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
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The Chapel at Castellopraja - Castle Overlooks the Sea.
(click on a picture to enlarge)
An Authentic Medieval Castle High Above The Sea
Castello Praja, an authentic medieval castle, sits on a rock overlooking the Mediterranean sea. The castle was used to garrison troops to defend the coast again moors and pirates. The castle has long views along the coast. The castle is a few miles from the magnificent
Coast of Maratea.
| Max # people for ceremony |
40 |
| Max # people for reception |
40 |
| Min # people for reception |
2 |
| Max # people for accommodation |
15 |
| Min # people for accommodations |
2 |
| Min # days to book |
3 |
Nearby Accommodation & Reception Venues
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 |
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 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 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 |
In The Centre of Maratea, In The Center of History, Near The Mountains, Near The Sea
| Max # people for ceremony |
70 (with chairs) |
| Max # people for reception |
70 |
| Min # people for reception |
2 |
| Max # people for accommodation |
54 (25 rooms) |
| Min # people for accommodations |
n/a |
| Min # days to book |
1 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Catholic & Multi-Faith Weddings - Breathtaking Views from Historical Mountain-top Church
| Max # people for ceremony |
80 |
| 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 New Trend in Inexpensive Weddings in Italy
La Loggia is on the border with Basilicata's Coast of Maratea and Calabria situated in the hills 500 meters above sea level. It has most amazing panoramic view of the sea, an ancient hill-town and the high Calabrian coastal mountains.
| Max # people for ceremony |
65 |
| Max # people for reception |
65 |
| Min # people for reception |
2 |
| Max # people for accommodation |
60 approx |
| Min # people for accommodations |
2 |
| Min # days to book |
varies |
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 |
Catholic Church in the Heart of Historic Maratea
| Max # people for ceremony |
150 |
| 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 |
Large Mountain-side Hotel with Some of The Finest Views in Europe - seas and mountains
| Max # people for ceremony |
300 |
| Max # people for reception |
300 |
| Min # people for reception |
25 |
| Max # people for accommodation |
387 |
| Min # people for accommodations |
2 |
| Min # days to book |
2 |
