Civil ceremonies at the town hall
We interpret the official wording accurately and on time, and work with the registrar so the ceremony flows naturally.
Wedding interpreting
Wedding interpreter
in Italy
For civil and church ceremonies, when a spouse or a witness does not speak Italian
Why you need one
In Italy, the law asks for it. We make it feel natural.
If one of you, or one of your witnesses, does not understand Italian, Italian law requires an interpreter at your civil wedding. It is not a formality you can skip: without an interpreter the ceremony cannot go ahead.
A good wedding interpreter does far more than translate words. The official ceremony has a fixed legal wording, and it still needs to feel like your wedding: personal, warm and easy to follow for your guests.
How we can help
Interpreting for your ceremony.
Church ceremonies
We interpret for religious weddings too, in coordination with the priest.
Your words, not just the law's
We help you include your own vows, readings and ring exchange wording, so the ceremony sounds like you.
More than translation
The right words,
at the right moment.
Interpreting a wedding is not like interpreting an ordinary appointment. The ceremony still needs to feel natural and personal, so we work around your vows, readings and ring exchange without the translation getting in the way.
Our interpreters draw on years of weddings. They suggest poems and readings, help personalise the standard ceremony and liaise with the official celebrant, so you have your moment during the ceremony.
Languages, timing and what we need from you
We mainly interpret from and into English. Other languages may be available on request: just ask.
To book, tell us your wedding date, the town hall or church and the language you need. If you also need paperwork or sworn translations for your documents, we handle those too: see certified translations and wedding paperwork. After the wedding we can also take care of your marriage certificate translation.
Not sure whether you need an interpreter or a celebrant? Here is the difference.
Tell us about your wedding
Request an interpreter
Questions, answered
Wedding interpreter
FAQs
Is an interpreter mandatory at a civil wedding in Italy?
Yes, if one of the spouses does not speak Italian, and also when a witness does not understand Italian.
Can a friend or a family member interpret for us?
Yes, as long as they speak both languages fluently and are not one of your witnesses: the same person cannot be both. To be on the safe side we advise against close family such as parents or siblings, and a professional interpreter takes the pressure off the people you love.
Do you interpret church weddings too?
Yes, we interpret religious ceremonies as well, in coordination with the priest.
Which languages do you interpret?
Mainly English. Other languages may be available on request.
Can you include our own vows in the ceremony?
Yes. We help you include your vows, readings and ring exchange wording alongside the official text.
Can you also translate our documents?
Yes. We handle sworn translations and paperwork for your civil wedding: see our Translations page.