Why couples are being offered 2,000 euros to get married in Rome

The Lazio region in Italy, that includes the capital Rome, has earmarked 10 million euros for an effort to support the local wedding sector, which has been hurt by the coronavirus crisis.

Moneycontrol News

March 07, 2022 / 16:00 IST

More than 15,000 couples got married in Lazio in Italy 2019 alone. However, in pandemic years, this number has fallen to 9,000. (Representational image)

A region in Italy is offering couples 2,000 euros to get married in the area in an effort to support the local wedding sector as well as tourism, which have been hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.

Lazio region, in which the capital Rome is situated, has invited applications for its “From Lazio with Love” initiative. Both locals and tourists can apply for a share in a fund totaling 10 million euros, Lazio region said on its official website.

To be eligible for the payment, couples must get married or enter a civil union in Lazio between January 1 and December 31, 2022. They must purchase services or products related to their weddings from businesses in Lazio.

Couples can claim reimbursements for up to five expenses incurred for their weddings, including the purchase of wedding outfits, rings, make-up services, flowers, hiring of photographers and catering services.

More than 15,000 couples got married in Lazio in 2019 alone, The Guardian reported. In coronavirus years, this number has fallen to 9,000.

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