Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of the questions we’re asked most often, relevant for all destinations.
Yes, at Love Gracefully, we celebrate love in all its forms. We are honored to organize ceremonies for LGBTQIA+ couples in all our destinations across Europe. Each ceremony is personalized to reflect your story and values.
Our main expertise is in organizing personalized ceremonies. However, we can recommend trusted local partners to help plan receptions or other wedding-related events.
As we state on our website, our ceremonies are purely symbolic, meaning that they have no legal value. The issue here is that due to the enormous paperwork, complex regulations and translation issues in a foreign country, we suggest couples have their marriage executed legally at home before travelling to their European city of choice to fully celebrate their love. Our specialty is the celebration of love, but not the paperwork. You can see Pierre explaining this in this video.
There are a few countries in Europe that are fortunate exceptions where foreigners can have a civil ceremony officially registered. A specialist, not included in our packages, will book the city hall and work out all the paperwork for you including all the admin and the translation issues. As an example of costs in Italy, for instance, a civil ceremony in downtown Rome, Florence or Venice would be 4,000 euros. In a beautiful village outside a major city the cost drops to an average of 2,500 euros, depending on the location. Those prices include translations of all paperwork, all interactions with you, all the interactions with your embassy, all the interaction with the city hall. They also include booking the city hall for the legal ceremony and booking the mayor and interpreter to attend the ceremony. Please bear in mind that this process takes around 3 months No short cuts here.
Should you wish to go that route we can put you in touch directly with the specialist in charge.
So please bear in mind that legal ceremonies are not what we do: our packages provide a completely different, more personalized experience. But of course, you can have both: a legal ceremony at home before you travel – and then a more personal and meaningful symbolic exchange of vows with Love Gracefully to fully celebrate your love in a way that’s unique to you in an inspirational and gorgeous setting.
All your guests are welcome to attend our ceremonies. We put a limit of 15 guests as our outdoors location have a limit on numbers. Above 15 guests is possible for some destinations but our price and costs might change. Ask us for more details..
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We work closely with you to select venues that match your preferences and vision. Our destinations cover more than 13 countries and 25 cities in Europe, each offering unique and picturesque settings for your ceremony. Public or private.
We have conducted thousands of ceremonies, we are well-prepared to handle various unforeseen circumstances, whether it’s unexpected weather conditions or other challenges. We always have backup plans in place to ensure that your special day goes smoothly.
The prices listed on our packages are all-inclusive and are the total that you pay. There are no hidden fees. Since we’re based in Europe, all our prices are in Euros and include VAT.
Visit our destinations pages for details of packages in : France, Paris, the French Riviera, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Ireland, Monaco, Greece and Portugal.
Should you want any extra services, that’s totally possible at an extra cost.
Should you wish our services in a city that is not in our listing, you’ll need to add an extra 300 euros for traveling fees. But bear in mind that we can’t travel everywhere. Contact us and we will tell you where we can go.
If you decide to stay in a hotel that is really far from the location of your ceremony and would like to have a hair and makeup artist come to your hotel, an extra traveling fee may be incurred.
In order to confirm your booking with us and for us to book the different vendors for your ceremony, we ask for a deposit by credit card on our user-friendly payment system. The amount will vary depending on the package you book. It’s only once that deposit is received that the process officially starts with us. That deposit will, of course, be deducted from your final payment. For the rest of the payment, 50% will be due once we have written your ceremony. The second 50% (minus the deposit of course) will be required no later than 15 days before the ceremony. Feel free to contact us.
As we state on our website, our ceremonies are totally personalized. They can be spiritual or secular. They are designed to be a space within which we can find an expression of your own beliefs. Any believer in any God is welcome and so is any atheist.
In that sense, Love Gracefully is a secular company that embraces all beliefs and all non-beliefs. But our officiants are not priests, imams, or rabbis.
Should you want a religious ceremony we can, depending on the city, direct you to a local church. It’s worth bearing in mind though that many European priests do not speak English.
So if you’re looking for a ceremony in Europe that uniquely mirrors your beliefs, we recommend you let us know, and together with Love Gracefully, create a deeply spiritual ceremony celebrated in an exquisite location.
At Love Gracefully, we specialize in high-end, tailor-made vow renewals, weddings, and elopement ceremonies. Naturally, many couples reach out with questions, and we take great pride in providing thoughtful, detailed responses.
While our website offers extensive information, we understand that every couple has unique needs and desires for their special day. That’s why we are always available to discuss the details of your destination wedding or vow renewal, whether you’re eloping in Paris, renewing your vows in Rome, or getting married in Barcelona.
Unlike automated services, we believe in the power of human connection. Our team is here to offer personalized guidance and support, ensuring that your ceremony reflects your love story in the most meaningful way.
Planning an elopement in France, a vow renewal in Spain, or a destination wedding in Italy can feel overwhelming—especially if you don’t speak the local language. That’s where we come in, providing the personal touch needed to make your ceremony stress-free and truly unforgettable.
In a world where many companies have replaced customer service with automated responses, Love Gracefully remains committed to real human connection. Our team of experts is here to personally guide you, answer your questions, and help you customize your wedding or vow renewal ceremony. With us, you’re not just another request in a system—you’re a couple with a unique love story, and we’re here to bring it to life.
Elopement:
An elopement is an intimate ceremony for just the two of you (or up to 2-3 close witnesses). It’s perfect if you want to focus entirely on each other without the pressure of hosting guests.
Key features:
- Guests: Just the couple (or 1-3 witnesses maximum)
- Timeline: Shorter planning (2-4 months possible)
- Photography: 1-3 hours focused entirely on you two
- Flexibility: Sunrise sessions (7-8 AM)
- Style: Intimate, spontaneous, romantic, stress-free
Perfect for: Couples who value privacy, want to avoid wedding planning stress, or prefer spending money on honeymoon rather than a large celebration.
Micro Wedding:
A micro wedding includes close family and friends (typically 5-15 guests). It combines intimacy with the joy of celebrating alongside loved ones.
Key features:
- Guests: 5-15 people (family and closest friends)
- Timeline: 4-8 months advance booking recommended
- Photography: 3-5 hours to include family group shots
- Locations: Can accommodate groups
- Style: Intimate but celebratory, traditional ceremony feel
Perfect for: Couples who want family present but prefer smaller celebrations, or those combining Paris wedding with European vacation for guests.
Vow Renewal:
A vow renewal is for couples already legally married who want to reaffirm their commitment. There’s no legal paperwork—just a meaningful ceremony celebrating your journey together. Many couples renew vows for milestone anniversaries (10th, 25th silver, 50th golden) or after overcoming challenges. Children or grandchildren can participate in the ceremony.
Key features:
- Guests: Any number (often includes grown children/grandchildren)
- Timeline: Flexible (can plan 2-6 months ahead)
- Photography: 3-5 hours, often includes family portraits
- No paperwork: Already married, purely symbolic and emotional
- Style: Emotional, personal, often includes family involvement
Perfect for: Couples celebrating anniversaries, renewing after hardship, including children/grandchildren in ceremony, or creating new wedding memories (if first wedding was rushed or unsatisfying).
We offer a variety of ceremonies to meet your needs:
- Elopement ceremonies: For couples who want an intimate ceremony without guests.
- Micro weddings: Perfect for small, intimate weddings with a select group of guests; final capacity will vary based on whether you opt for a public or private setting
- Destination weddings: For couples who wish to marry in a beautiful setting and share the moment with a larger group of family and friends.
- Vow renewals: To celebrate and reaffirm your commitment to each other, it can be intimate or not.
Our packages are designed to cover all the essential aspects of your ceremony:
- Officiant: An experienced celebrant to conduct the ceremony.
- Photography: A professional photographer to capture every moment.
- Videography: A videographer to document your special day.
- Hair and makeup: Beauty services to prepare you for the big day.
- Flowers: Customized floral arrangements to enhance your ceremony.
- Venues: free public access or private villas.
- Driver: Modern or vintage depending on the package
Each package can be tailored to your specific needs.
The term “wedding planner service” that you’ll see included in all our packages except the basic one means that there will be a human being working to make your ceremony perfect for you – a person with all the expertise and experience required. And that that person will be available to you 24/7 to answer your questions.
On top of answering all your questions & sharing their knowledge of all the local issues, the wedding planner’s job is also to coordinate with all the different vendors.
However, our free wedding planner service only delivers the package and extras you have chosen with us. For example, we don’t book your hotels or flights. That’s beyond our remit.
But of course, if you want your wedding planner to do more than what’s included in your package and extras, our job is to bring you the ceremony details you want and we will happily endeavour to provide that service for an additional fee.
As we state on our website, our ceremonies are totally personalized. They can be spiritual or secular. They are designed to be a space within which we can find an expression of your own beliefs. Any believer in any God is welcome and so is any atheist.
In that sense, Love Gracefully is a secular company that embraces all beliefs and all non-beliefs. But our officiants are not priests, imams, or rabbis.
Should you want a religious ceremony we can, depending on the city, direct you to a local church. It’s worth bearing in mind though that many European priests do not speak English.
So if you’re looking for a ceremony in Europe that uniquely mirrors your beliefs, we recommend you let us know, and together with Love Gracefully, create a deeply spiritual ceremony celebrated in an exquisite location.
In order to confirm your booking with us and for us to book the different vendors for your ceremony, we ask for a deposit by credit card on our user-friendly payment system. The amount will vary depending on the package you book. It’s only once that deposit is received that the process officially starts with us. That deposit will, of course, be deducted from your final payment. For the rest of the payment, 50% will be due once we have written your ceremony. The second 50% (minus the deposit of course) will be required no later than 15 days before the ceremony. Feel free to contact us.