Legal civil wedding at the villa in Chiusdino, Tuscany

In short: at Villa Le Querce you can have a legally binding civil wedding or civil union right at the villa. Since 2026 the villa has been an official branch of the Civil Registry Office of the Municipality of Chiusdino. The ceremony is performed by the Municipality and booked through its Civil Registry Office. For non-residents the municipal fee ranges from €500 to €1,000 in 2026 and 2027, and from €800 to €1,300 from 2028.

Authorised by the Municipality of Chiusdino

By resolution no. 103 of 18 December 2025 of its Town Council executive (Giunta Comunale), the Municipality of Chiusdino set up a branch of its Civil Registry Office at Villa Le Querce for civil weddings and civil unions. The spaces are made available to the Municipality under an agreement signed on 23 June 2026, valid for three years, until June 2029.

During the ceremony the villa is legally the town hall ("Casa Comunale"): your marriage has the same legal value as one celebrated at the town hall.

Who officiates and where

The ceremony is performed by the Mayor, a Civil Registrar or their delegate, in the areas of the villa approved by the Municipality, in the gardens or in the indoor halls. If it rains, the ceremony moves indoors without leaving the villa.

We take care of the official set-up: signing table, seats for the couple and witnesses, Italian and European flags. Like every civil wedding in Italy, the ceremony is open to the public.

How to book

Write to us to check the villa is free for your reception on your date.
Book the ceremony with the Civil Registry Office of Chiusdino (servizidemografici@comune.chiusdino.siena.it, +39 0577 049305), giving your names, date, time and Villa Le Querce as the venue. The Municipality manages the ceremony calendar.
Pay the fee to the Municipality: 50% within 10 days of confirmation, the balance at least 60 days before the ceremony.

Cost

The villa charges nothing for the ceremony itself: you only pay the municipal fee.

Fee for non-residents (VAT incl.)	2026 and 2027	From 2028
Office hours	€500	€800
Outside office hours, Saturday and Sunday	€600	€900
Evening (8 pm–midnight)	€1,000	€1,300

Office hours: Monday to Friday 9 am–1 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 3–5 pm. See the full summary on our San Galgano Abbey fees page.

Frequently asked questions

Is a civil wedding at the villa legally binding?

Yes. Villa Le Querce is an official branch of the Civil Registry Office of the Municipality of Chiusdino (Giunta resolution no. 103 of 18/12/2025): during the ceremony it is legally the town hall, and the marriage is fully valid.

How much does a civil wedding at the villa cost?

You only pay the Municipality of Chiusdino's fee: for non-residents €500, €600 or €1,000 in 2026 and 2027, depending on the time, and €800, €900 or €1,300 from 2028.

Can foreign or non-resident couples get married at the villa?

Yes. They book through the Civil Registry Office of Chiusdino, which also tells them which documents they need.

Can civil unions be held at the villa?

Yes. The villa's registry office branch covers both civil weddings and civil unions.

Can we have a symbolic ceremony at the villa instead?

Yes, a symbolic ceremony can be held at the villa freely, without going through the Municipality; it has no legal value.

Summary updated November 2026, based on Giunta resolution no. 103/2025, the agreement with the Municipality of Chiusdino and the municipal regulations. For information only: please confirm details with the Civil Registry Office.

Civil wedding at the villa