Elope To Italy

Thinking of eloping to Italy?  Unfortunately for most countries it takes several months to get approval for a wedding in Italy  -  see wedding in Italy regulations.

However for US CITIZENS, it is extremely easy and rapid to elope to Italy.   We call this process our "no-hassle-approval" process.  US citizens simply bring their passports and divorce papers (if any)  to the American consulate in Naples then go down the road to the Italian government office that stamps the approval.  The total process in Naples usually takes 2 hours.

When you book the "no-hassle approval", Slow Dreams will immediately arrange approval with the local town hall and, if required, minister.    This approval is predicated on the American consulate's approval.   

Note:  Catholics, wishing a church wedding,  must go through the full approval process.  There is no elopement process for Catholics.  

For restrictions, costs, and full descriptions -  see "no-hassle-approval". 

How much notice do I need to give to Elope to Italy?  This depends on the availability of the mayor. If you booked two weeks before the date,  you should be fine, after that there is a risk of it being too late.   We have done weddings with less than a week's notice.