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Getting Married on the Amalfi Coast
Cliff-face towns, terraced gardens and boat transfers on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Amalfi Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a demanding place to hold a wedding. Cliff-face towns, terraced lemon groves and Byzantine churches sit on steep ground above the sea, and every part of a wedding has to be planned around that terrain.
Part of the Amalfi Coast destination guide.
- Best months
- May, June, September, and October
Where to marry
Where to Get Married on the Amalfi Coast
Photo: Villa La Rondinaia Ravello
The highest town on the coast, with historic garden venues such as Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo. It is quieter and more formal than Positano, with a cultural identity built on music and the arts.
Photo: Hotel Santa Caterina Positano
Stacked terracotta and white houses, a majolica-tiled church dome and a small beach. The town is steep and socially concentrated, and arrival by boat is often easier than by road.
Praiano & Conca dei Marini
The quieter stretch between Positano and Amalfi town, with fewer visitors and private cliff villas that rarely appear in mainstream directories.
Maiori & the eastern coast
East of Amalfi town towards Salerno, with broader beaches and lower cliffs. The terrain is easier, which suits larger guest lists.
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The 8 venues we list in Amalfi Coast. Choose an area on the map, or tap a pin to open a venue.
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Our selection
Where we would start
Three of the 8 Amalfi Coast venues we list, chosen by our editors to show the range.
Belmond Hotel Caruso
Caruso, A Belmond Hotel is an 11th-century palace in Ravello with 50 rooms and suites, an infinity pool and Italian gardens above the Amalfi Coast, with outdoor wedding venues for 91 to 150 guests.
Ca' P'a Casa Privata
Ca' P'a Casa Privata is a clifftop villa at Praiano, between Positano and Amalfi, taken privately for weddings with Mediterranean gardens, an infinity pool, sea-view terraces and seven bedrooms.
Hotel Raito
A five-star hotel in the hamlet of Raito above Vietri sul Mare, with sea-view terraces, Vietri ceramics indoors and banquets for up to 300 guests.
People who work here
The owners, wedding directors, planners, photographers and chefs behind weddings in the Amalfi Coast.
Michaela TheodorakakouFounder and creative director, Mitheo Events
Esra ZorFounder and wedding planner, Vera Weddings
Alba GrecoFounder and wedding planner, Alba Greco
Iole CriscitielloFounder, wedding planner and designer, Iole Criscitiello
Angela SalzanoFounder and destination wedding planner, Angela Salzano
Emily CharlotteFounder and wedding planner, Weddings By Emily Charlotte
Freddie MarquisDirector, The Luxury Travel Book
Tracey FirmanFounder, Lusso Events
Patrizia LeonardiFounder and Wedding Planner, Patrizia Leonardi Wedding Planner
CherylFounder and wedding planner, Bella Sposa, Wedding & Event Planning in Italy
Ilaria GuarinoCo-founder, Italian Event Planners
Pasquale De MaioPhotographer, Infinity Studio Italy
Viviana FortunatoCEO and Creative Director, Cygnus Events
Cristina VergerFounder and event planner, Cristina Verger Event Planning and Production
Melanie SeccianiFounder and cake designer, Tuscan Wedding Cakes
Marianna Di PaoloCo-founder, wedding designer and creative director, La Calla Events
Glenda MarradiFounder, wedding planner and designer, Il Giorno Perfetto di Glenda Marradi
Maurizio RelliniWedding photographer and co-founder, Rellini Art Studio
Victoria MorrisCreative Director and wedding planner, Sophisticated Weddings
Pierpaolo PerriWedding and proposal photographer, founder, Pierpaolo Perri
Rossana SaporiCo-founder, TheKnotInItaly
Tiziana Di MolfettaCelebrante (celebrant), author, Dr Tiziana Di Molfetta
Sara MazzeiFounder and creative director, Infinity Weddings and Events
Anastasiia HallaFounder, Dream Weddings Europe
Irene GutanFounder, head planner and designer, High Emotion Weddings
ReneeVocals and guitar, Tobi Tobi
Emilva TervoortFounder, Sante Weddings
GiuliaFounder, wedding planner and designer, The Dream Wedding Lab
Stefania SilvestroCEO, wedding and event planner, Stefania Silvestro
Chiara Di BariFounder and wedding planner, Eventilab WeddingsVenues on the Amalfi Coast Planners on the Amalfi Coast Photographers on the Amalfi Coast
A Wedding on the Amalfi Coast
Cliff-face towns, terraced gardens and boat transfers on the Tyrrhenian Sea
The coast runs between Sorrento and Salerno, and wedding venues cluster in three places. Ravello sits on a hilltop above the coast and is formal and quiet, with historic villa gardens. Positano climbs a cliff facing south-west and is busy and photogenic. Amalfi town sits at the mouth of a valley and works as a gateway.
The coastal road, the SS163, is single-lane in many sections and unsuitable for coaches. Guest transfers use private cars and boats, and some couples use helicopters. Weddings here tend to be small because of these limits.
Choosing a setting
Heritage hotel, hotel, palazzo hotel or villa
Photo: Belmond Hotel CarusoThe season
When to get married
May and early June bring a green coast, reliable weather and lighter crowds. September and October carry the season on into cooler, calmer weather. July and August are the most congested months on the road and the busiest for hotels and transfers, and boats become essential.
Getting there
How guests arrive
The SS163 Amalfitana is badly congested from June to September. Boat transfers between Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Salerno are the usual method for wedding parties, and helicopter transfers from Naples are used for some guests. Road journeys need generous time.
Naples Capodichino (NAP). The main gateway, with direct flights from London, Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt and other European hubs. Transfers to Positano and Ravello are by car or by boat from the port.
Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Reached by road or by high-speed train to Naples, then transfer. It suits intercontinental guests who cannot route directly into Naples.
Salerno Pontecagnano (QSR). A small regional airport east of the coast with very limited routes.
Where guests stay
Under one roof, or nearby
Hotel supply on the Amalfi Coast is concentrated along a narrow coastal road, and peak-season dates need booking well ahead.
Ravello
Hotels and garden estates on the hilltop above the coast suit a wedding party that wants a quiet, formal base. Some are self-contained, with gardens, terraces and rooms on site.
Amalfi
Grand hotels cut into the cliff above Amalfi town have sea access and dining terraces, and some are available for partial or full exclusive hire.
Positano
Hotels on the cliff above the village have pool terraces and ceramic interiors.
Palazzi and converted buildings
Historic palaces converted to hotels, with sea-facing pools and events teams, give another base for ceremonies.
Photo: Hotel RaitoFood and drink
Eating and drinking in Amalfi Coast
Cooking on the Amalfi Coast rests on lemon, seafood and olive oil, and the local Sfusato Amalfitano lemon gives the food its character.
Scialatielli ai frutti di mare
A short, thick pasta found only on the coast, made with basil and served with mixed shellfish in a light tomato and white wine sauce. It is found at most serious restaurants from Positano to Ravello.
Delizia al limone
A domed sponge cake filled and glazed with Sfusato lemon cream. The dessert dates from 1978 and was created at a hotel in Sorrento.
Beach restaurants by boat
Some beach restaurants near Positano are reached by boat shuttle from the harbour, and serve grilled fish, mozzarella on lemon leaves and Campanian wines. Reservations are needed.
Good to know
Before you book
The SS163 road
The Amalfi Drive is a single-lane coastal road with passing places, sheer drops and heavy summer traffic. Journey times vary a great deal between spring and August, and should be built into every transfer plan. Boat transfers are often faster.
Lemon grove ceremonies
Ceremonies in private lemon groves need landowner permission and sometimes a permit from the local Comune. The terraces are protected agricultural land, and access for events is arranged through local specialists. A planner normally handles this.
Helicopter transfers
Positano and Amalfi both have licensed helipads, and a helicopter from Naples removes the road from the journey. It suits the couple or immediate family arriving on the wedding day.
May and October
Prices peak from June to September. May and October are milder and quieter, with lower venue and hotel rates than July and August. The light in early October is good for photography.
Entering Italy
UK and Canadian visitors may stay up to 90 days in any 180. ETIAS is not yet operating, and the Entry/Exit System has run since 10 April 2026. Check the guidance for your own passport.
Marrying legally in Italy
Checked 5 November 2026The ceremony
A civil marriage at the town hall (the comune) has legal effect. A Catholic ceremony can carry civil effect. A non-Catholic religious ceremony needs a civil ceremony first.
The paperwork
A foreign partner needs a nulla osta, or its embassy equivalent. Documents from outside the EU need an apostille and an Italian translation, and must be under six months old.
On the day
Two adult witnesses with photo ID are required, and an interpreter if a spouse or witness does not speak Italian. Each comune sets its own checklist, so contact the one that will marry you well ahead.
Sources: Italian Ministry of Justice, US Mission Italy, gov.uk, the Government of Canada and the EU travel portal.
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Stories from Amalfi Coast
Visits, real weddings and planning notes from our editors.
Questions couples ask
Before you decide
What makes the Amalfi Coast challenging for weddings?
The terrain. The coastal road is narrow, winding and congested from June to September, there is no rail connection, and most venues are reached by steep stair or private lift. Larger vehicles cannot reach many areas. Every supplier, guest and catering delivery needs a transfer plan.
How do Ravello and Positano differ as wedding settings?
Ravello is a hilltop town, formal in character, with historic villa gardens. It is quieter and more private. Positano is a cliff-face town facing south-west, recognisable worldwide and social in character, and most easily reached by boat. Ravello suits couples who want atmosphere and formality. Positano suits couples who want the coastal image.
Is boat travel normal for wedding guests on the Amalfi Coast?
For most wedding parties boat transfers are the main transport in summer, because the road is too slow for group movements. Boats run between Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Salerno, and many planners build the boat programme into the itinerary.
Which months suit an Amalfi Coast wedding?
May, June, September and October. May and early June bring a green landscape and lighter crowds, and September and October bring warm, quieter conditions. July and August cost the most and are the most crowded.
Which venues in Ravello suit a wedding?
Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo are the best known. Villa Cimbrone is a hotel with a famous belvedere terrace over the sea. Villa Rufolo is a historic complex with Arab-Norman architecture and formal gardens, used mainly for daytime ceremonies. Both need advance booking for prime dates.
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This guide draws on the venues' own published details, official sources and the knowledge of our editors. Entry and legal information can change, so confirm it with the authority that will marry you before you book.