Britons who own holiday property in Italy might reasonably wish to head to their home abroad in order to get married in the Tuscan sunshine or against a backdrop of Roman architecture.

However, one Hastings-based company that specialises in planning marriages in the Mediterranean country recommends using a UK-based adviser, rather than an Italian one, for people who spend more of their time in Britain.

Much of the reasoning for this given by Rosa Spatola of Weddings Made in Italy is straightforward – it means the legal issues involved are all subject to British law, rather than a combination of the UK and Italian legal systems.

Contact may be easier as well, without incurring international call charges or having to use internet telephony services and webcams.

Ms Spatola has a further suggestion that may resonate with people who own property in Italy's fashion centres like Milan, as she recommends hiring a wedding planner with a similar interest in the latest styles.

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