Religious weddings Island of Elba

The religious wedding is a sacrament, an indissoluble promise made by the spouses before God.

Traditionally, Catholic weddings are celebrated in the church of the bride's hometown, but in recent years a new trend has emerged: to celebrate the wedding in places where the couples fell in love, to which they feel particularly attached, or where they spent unforgettable holidays, full of memories and emotions.

The Island of Elba boasts a rich heritage of churches, both ancient and modern, simple or solemn, parish churches and sanctuaries, in the heart of villages and marinas or scattered across the countryside, which can become the ideal location to celebrate one’s wedding.

In the historic center of Portoferraio, you’ll find the Cathedral, solemn and majestic, and the ancient Church of Mercy, fascinating for the beauty of its rich Baroque-style interior decorations.

In the lower part of Salita Napoleone stands the Church of the Most Holy Sacrament. Spacious yet intimate, its interior features 14 large crystal chandeliers that give it a striking and imposing appearance.

Not far from Portoferraio, near the Volterraio Castle, isolated on a small hill in the countryside, lies the small Church of Santo Stefano alle Trane, one of the island's most remarkable examples of Romanesque architecture, offering splendid panoramic views.

In Poggio, in the Municipality of Marciana, stands the Church of San Niccolò, which, despite its modest exterior, hides sumptuous Baroque features inside. From the churchyard with its tall squared steps, the view extends from the paved square to the chestnut valley and the village of Marciana beyond.

Amidst centuries-old chestnut trees, at the foot of Monte Giove in Marciana, the Sanctuary of Madonna del Monte is a place full of charm and allure, accessible only via a path lined with the chapels of the Via Crucis.

Descending toward Marciana Marina, you’ll find the Church of Santa Chiara. Located in the town’s main square, it dates back to 1776. Inside, there is a pipe organ from 1829. The altars are dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, the Souls of Purgatory, and the Holy Crucifix, dominated by a depiction of the Crucifixion. The main altar is marble with a ciborium adorned with cherubs.

In Marina di Campo, there are the Parish Church of San Gaetano and the small Church of San Gaetano near the port, which houses a beautiful painting by Andrea Casolani, donated by Grand Duke of Tuscany Leopold II. In the depiction, the gentle gaze of the Madonna contemplates her blond-haired Child.

Not far from the small Church of San Gaetano is a wide granite staircase leading to the defensive tower, built at the end of the 1500s, from where you can admire the Campo Gulf with its golden beach.

Relying on a wedding planner like Rossella Celebrini means being guided by a professional, experienced, and qualified figure who can manage the planning and direction of the event, meeting the couple’s desires with creativity and originality.

Among the most beautiful churches in the Municipality of Campo, one is certainly the Church of Sant'Ilario, the heart of the ancient hilltop village. Another notable one is the Church of San Nicolò in San Piero, located within the old fortifications and offering a spectacular view of the Campo Gulf.

On the eastern side of Elba, the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie in Capoliveri is a small gem of ancient art, with a ceiling frescoed by the Elban painter Eugenio Allori and a main altar made of stone, pink marble, and onyx. In Lacona, also in the Municipality of Capoliveri, there is the small Church of Madonna della Neve.

On a hill above Porto Azzurro, among reddish hills and agaves, stands the Sanctuary of Madonna di Monserrato. In the heart of the town is the Church of Madonna del Carmine, with the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Mary next to it.

In Rio nell’Elba, you’ll find the Church of San Giacomo and Quirico, housing a 17th-century artwork depicting the Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine, attributed to Giovanni da San Giovanni, marble tombstones of notable figures from Piombino, and a rich collection of sacred silverware.

The Church of Santa Barbara and the Church of San Rocco are the most representative places of worship in Rio Marina. The latter was built by the Lords of Piombino in the second half of the 16th century to provide a place of prayer for miners working on the island.