Ceremonies

Some dream of “a church aisle. Others imagine a large meadow, bare feet on the grass, the sun at sunset”. Symbolic ceremonies are becoming increasingly popular in Italy, and it’s not hard to understand why: they’re free, intense, intimate. And above all, they’re built just for you.

Symbolic rituals are an exciting way to celebrate your union, beyond any formality, whether you’re getting married in a civil ceremony or want to add something personal to your big day.

1. What is a Symbolic Ceremony?

It’s a celebration that is neither religious nor legally binding, but highly significant on an emotional and personal level. It can accompany a civil marriage, an “already official union, or be the centerpiece of the” event.

It can be officiated by a professional celebrant, a close friend, or a family member: what matters is that it speaks about you, your story, your values.

2. The most Beloved (and Beautiful) Rituals

The strength of symbolic ceremonies lies in their universal language. Here are some of the most evocative rituals:

🔥 Light Ritual

The couple lights a central candle together with two smaller candles, symbolizing their individual lives joining into a new common light.

🪶 Sand Ritual

Two different colored sands are poured into a container, mixing without losing their identity. A poetic symbol of fusion and respect.

🌿 Tree Ritual

The couple plants a tree together, often accompanied by a written message. Growth, roots, future: all in a single gesture.

✉️ Letter Exchange

Handwritten letters sealed in a box, to be opened in the future, during difficult moments or on an anniversary. A pact of love through time.

🧶 Red String Ritual

Inspired by the Eastern legend of the invisible thread that binds two destined souls, a red circle ties the wrists of the couple, then is untied together.

And it doesn’t end there: you can invent your own ritual. A toast with families, a symbolic gesture connected to your city, an object to build together.

3. Writing the Ceremony: Words that Leave a Mark

Beyond the ritual, a symbolic ceremony is made of words. The celebrant (or whoever reads) can build a speech that tells:

• How you met

• What makes you special together

• What you promise “to each” other

• What the word “”we”” means to you

The promises can be personal, intimate, even fun. The important thing is that they are yours. And true.

4. Where to Celebrate it?

Symbolic ceremonies are perfect outdoors, in gardens, woods, vineyards, but also in welcoming and scenic indoor spaces.

At Al Burnec, for example, there are several special spots that seem made for these moments: a clearing among trees, a terrace on the lawn, a romantic greenhouse. Each couple can choose the setting that represents them, without constraints.

5. And after? Toasts, Tears, and Happiness

After such an intense ceremony, the celebration often opens with a new lightness. Guests feel involved, moved. And everything takes on a different rhythm, more authentic, more true.

Freedom, Emotion, Truth

A symbolic ceremony isn’t just a trend. It’s a choice that speaks of you, for you, with you. A moment to build with care, but with a light heart.

If you dream of a ceremony that truly reflects who you are, Al Burnec is the perfect place to make it happen: nature, hospitality, and spaces designed to give shape to your vision.