What effects will Brexit have on

 getting married in Italy?

In the few last weeks this event has been foremost in many of our minds: the referendum about the exit of Great Britain from the EU, with the surprising result of the victory of the “Leave” front.

We really didn't believe such a result would come about and now our couples are asking:  what will Brexit consequences be now and in the future?

Our “curiosity” derives, obviously, from a great interest about this fact that will deeply influence the international politics and the lives of so many peoples. But we also have a particular interest about the Brexit consequences on destination weddings!

Tuscany is one of the most popular destination for couples coming from the UK, thanks to its historical cities and villages, beautiful rolling hills filled with vineyards and its lovely coastline.

So, it is quite natural for us to wonder how the Brexit referendum will affect the connections between Great Britain and Italy… and surely also the English couples who dream about a destination wedding in sunny Tuscany are thinking the same!
Perhaps it is still a bit early to understand the changes that may come about regarding the  decision to leave the EU and it won't take less than two years to be completed (at least that’s what we’ve been reading these days), so there shouldn’t be any direct Brexit consequences  now. 

We think though that there could be some changes brought about by Brexit on destination weddings in Italy

 Paperwork
This is the first issue, that is fundamental for those who want to get married in Italy with a legally binding ceremony. There shouldn’t be any changes to the present situation until the exit will be completed, so there won’t be any immediate consequences concerning paperwork and there will be lead time that will allow us to understand any new procedures and to assist our couples during these possible changes. 

Costs
This is an issue that creates consequences more immediately: we all know that the pound has dramatically fallen right after the referendum.
This fact has, and will have, repercussions on those couples who were thinking of Italy as their destination because it was cheaper: perhaps it won’t be like that anymore. There will be increases in the costs of transportations, of goods and of services because the exchange rate won’t be that favorable anymore.  But this may not be the case as the market adapts to the change. 

Flights
We’ve been used to an easy circulation of people and of goods around Europe, low cost flights and the possibility to reach London and the rest of UK with a minimum expense (and the same for British people travelling around Europe).
Low cost companies could apply such low fares thanks to the EU, but now the situation will surely change: both European and British airline companies will have to re-negotiate agreements and fares. This unfortunately means that travelling between England and Italy could be more expensive.

It is understandable to be concerned but there is no reason to give up your dream of getting married in Tuscany...especially in the next 2 years

.  Airlines and hotels could give new interesting incentives. We will give up-to-date advice to UK couples to help them solve any problems that may come about from Brexit and the planning a wedding in Italy.  We have couples from all over the world - as far as the USA and New Zealand - who choose Tuscany as their destination for their romantic wedding and relaxing holiday.  Brexit will not stop our lovelies in the UK from realizing their Tuscan dream wedding. 

Contact us at info@originaltuscanwedding.com for more information.