Marrying in Italy, with guests who don't speak Italian
A destination wedding in Italy means two very different guest lists: local family who need no explanation, and travelling guests who need all of it. One site, both languages, without maintaining two versions.
Comune and chiesa are two different weddings
The civil ceremony at the comune and a church ceremony are legally and practically distinct, sometimes on different days in different towns. Foreign guests routinely assume one event. Separate schedule entries with their own locations and map links make the structure obvious without a paragraph of explanation.
Travelling guests need logistics locals don't
Nearest airport, whether a car is required, and where to stay are dead weight for guests who live twenty minutes away and essential for guests flying in. Accommodation and what-to-see sections carry their own per-language content, so the Italian version can stay short while the English one goes into detail.
Bomboniere and confetti need explaining once
Sugared almonds in odd numbers and the favour that goes with them are unremarkable in Italy and completely opaque elsewhere. A short note in the English version, absent from the Italian, avoids either patronising your relatives or confusing your friends.
The reception is longer than anyone expects
An Italian reception running five hours through multiple courses is standard. Guests used to a two-hour sit-down plan their evening around the wrong assumption. Explicit start and end times per event set expectations before anyone books a return transfer.
FAQ
Can the Italian and English pages hold different content?
Yes — that is the point. Travel and logistics detail can appear only in English, while the Italian version stays concise. They are the same site, not mirrored translations.
Will guests land on the right language automatically?
Yes, based on browser language, with a visible switcher to override.
Can I collect dietary requirements in both languages?
Yes. RSVP responses include free-text fields for intolerances and song requests, and arrive in a single list regardless of the language used.
Can I use a custom domain?
Yes, on paid plans. A custom domain also consolidates your search presence onto one address rather than a subdomain.