Get married in Montepulciano
A place of outstanding beauty for the most beautiful “I do” of your life.
Lots of people who don’t live in the municipality of Montepulciano come here every year to get married, and many of them come from abroad. Some end up here by chance, during a holiday, others for business, and others have even found love here. And how could it be different? This is one of the most beautiful places, with the most beautiful landscapes, in Tuscany.
The Municipality of Montepulciano is providing couples and their guests with some fascinating locations in the old town and in one of the greenest areas of Val di Chiana Senese for civil wedding ceremonies.
The areas in the old town are located in the inner courtyard (photo n. 1), in the Board Room (photo n. 2), and in the Council Chamber (photo n. 3) of Palazzo Comunale [Town Hall], which overlooks Piazza Grande; in the inner courtyard (photo n. 4) of the Fortress, within walking distance of the square; in the lovely gazebo, in the center of the Fortezza garden; in the lovely gazebo in the center of the Fortezza garden (foto 5); in the Crociani Civic Museum and Picture Gallery (photo n. 6), a treasure chest of art and beauty; in the splendid Teatro Poliziano (photo n. 7); and, finally, in outdoor areas close to the Montepulciano Lake Nature Reserve (photo n. 8), where nature and beauty are merrily united as well.
Obviously, availability is regulated. The staff of the Registry Office is at your disposal to supply all the information on the documents required and the performance of the various formalities, as well as the fees for use of the spaces available.
For couples getting married in Montepulciano, the Municipal Administration has conceived and created a small, elegant, personalised gift to remember their special day by forever; a gift which represents two of the essential aspects of the town’s culture – wine and literature.
The contact person for visiting the venues, information for wedding planners, and everything concerning he organisation of the ceremony is Mrs. Clara Ietta – ufficionotifiche@comune.montepulciano.si.it – tel. +39 0578 712232
Information on bureaucratic requirements and related documents should be requested from the Ufficio Servizi Demografici (Registrar’s Office) of the Municipality – servizidemografici@comune.montepulciano.si.it – tel. +39 0578 712213 – 712312
Information on civil marriages and unions in Montepulciano
- Marriages and unions may be celebrated in civil form at the Town Hall of Montepulciano, on the following days:
- during ordinary opening days and hours of the Registry Office (Ufficio Stato Civile), i.e. on Monday to Friday mornings, from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., and also on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.;
- during days and times when the Civil Registry Office is not ordinarily open, but in any case not earlier than 9 a.m. and not later than 6.30 p.m.
Marriages and unions will not be celebrated on the days of 25 December, 1 January, 15 August, on the last Sunday of August, on the days of the Easter holiday, nor on days on which elections or referendums of national interest are scheduled, unless derogation is expressly deliberated by the Municipal Council.
- Spaces for the celebration are granted subject to their availability in relation to events included in the annual municipal calendars, and in compliance with agreements already signed with third parties for their management and use. For open-air venues, weather conditions shall also be taken into account.
- The Municipality provides for opening of the Town Hall and/or the availability of the Rooms/Halls for the celebration, starting one hour before the appointed time for the celebration.
- Beginning from the time appointed for the celebration, the Room will remain available for a period of one hour.
- The setting up of the Rooms and any musical services are the responsibility of the marrying partners, and must be organised by them, having made the necessary arrangements with the municipal personnel in charge of these celebrations.
- If the marrying partners are unable to read, speak and understand Italian, they shall be responsible for finding and paying for an interpreter to assist during the ceremony.
- If the marriage or civil union takes place during the ordinary opening hours of the municipal offices located in the Town Hall (i.e. Monday to Friday mornings, from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., and Monday and Wednesday afternoons, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.), no special arrangements may be made in the Executive Chamber, Council Chamber, nor in the interior courtyard, except for the table in the specific room appointed for the celebration.
- The fees charged to the marrying parties depend on the date and time of appointment, as well as on other factors. The fees are as follows:
Ceremony days/hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., or Monday or Wednesday 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- at least one of the marrying partners is registered as Resident in Montepulciano or as an Italian Resident Abroad: no charge
- both marrying partners not residing in Montepulciano, but with at least 1 resident parent: €150.00
- both marrying partners not residing in Montepulciano: €1000.00
Ceremony days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- at least one of the marrying partners is registered as Resident in Montepulciano or as an Italian Resident Abroad: €50.00
- both marrying partners not residing in Montepulciano, but with at least 1 resident parent: €250.00
- both marrying partners not residing in Montepulciano: €1000.00
Ceremony days/hours: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
- at least one of the marrying partners is registered as Resident in Montepulciano or as an Italian Resident Abroad: €100.00
- both marrying partners not residing in Montepulciano, but with at least 1 resident parent: €500.00
- both marrying partners not residing in Montepulciano: €1000.00
For civil wedding or union celebrations held outside of the Town Hall, an additional charge of €100.00 will be applied for cleaning of spaces and premises. All fees to be paid by the marrying partners must be received in full, in advance, not less than 10 days before the celebration of the civil marriage or union.
