terms & conditions

This Agreement is made between the Celebrant (either Carina M. Popescu or Cristina Puccioni) and the Clients (the person or the couple making the booking), with regards to the Clients’ event on the specified date and the services provided by the Celebrant.

1.1 General Agreement

With the payment of the Booking Fee, the Clients confirm the service proposal offered by the Celebrant (either Carina M. Popescu or Cristina Puccioni, both operating under the name of TWO – Tuscan Wedding Officiant – Celebrants in Italy) and agree with the following:

The Celebrant shall endeavor to develop and provide an appropriate work for the Clients’ event, in accordance with the proposal offered and to the best of their abilities.

The Clients shall endeavor to provide the necessary information requested by the Celebrant (their answers to the couples’ questionnaire) within a reasonable period of time, and in any case no later than 3 months previous to the event, in order for the Celebrant to be able to develop and provide the agreed service. If the Clients fail to submit the necessary information within at least 3 months previous to the event, the Celebrant reserves the right to provide a basic (non-personalised) service, without any prejudice to the agreed price of the service initially booked.
It is the Clients’ responsibility to obtain any and all permits, licenses and approvals needed to hold their event at the chosen location.

The Celebrant is not responsible for any service failure, delays or losses due to causes beyond their control such as force majeure, natural disaster, weather conditions, strikes, earthquake, imposed lock down or schedule complications due to other vendors’ area of competence, restrictions imposed by the venues or official restrictions, whether known or unknown by the Clients prior to the event.

The Clients are responsible for any equipment or props provided by themselves, including that it is in full working order. The Celebrant is not responsible for the loss, malfuntion or damage of the equipment or props provided by the Clients.

Both Parties agree to confirm the final timeline of the event at least 2 weeks prior to the date. Notification of any changes to the final schedule or location must be made in a timely manner and in any case no later than 2 days (48 hours) before the date of the event. Changes to the final schedule can be made by email. If an email is sent, confirmation of receipt must be obtained.

The Celebrant is not responsible for any inconvenience, delay or loss caused by changes made by the Clients at the last moment and not properly communicated on time.

1.2 Pricing

The total price of the service may differ according to the chosen package, travel fees and any other requirements of the Clients. Therefore, after the initial inquiry, the Celebrant will follow up with a written proposal containing a description of the service chosen by the Clients, information with regards to travel fees and full prices. As well as the necessary information about the booking process and payment scheme, in detail.

The proposal is intended to be accepted by the Clients with the submission of the completed Booking Form and the payment of the non-refundable booking fee.

By paying the non-refundable booking fee, Clients are confirming that they have read this document thoroughly and have agreed fully to all of the terms and conditions herein and to the services and fees listed in the Celebrant’s proposal.

Other services or items not included in the initial proposal will be quoted at the current price when a new request is placed by the Clients.

Prices and fees for the services provided by the Celebrant are subject to change at any time without notice. However, the price agreed upon by the Clients and the Celebrant, and confirmed with the payment of the booking fee, is not subject to change.

Credit vouchers or coupons have no intrinsic cash value and may only be applied towards services or items purchased from Carina M. Popescu and Cristina Puccioni (TWO – Celebrants in Italy).

2. Payment Scheme

The payments for our services are divided into two parts, as follows.

2.1 The Booking fee

By making a reservation for any of the services provided by the Celebrant, the Clients accept and agree to pay a non-refundable booking fee which may differ according to the chosen service, as follows:

DARE – Elopement Ceremony Service: 200€

RELAX – Professional Celebrant Service: 200€

ENJOY – Basic Ceremony Service: 250€

DREAM – Bespoke Ceremony Service: 300€

ASPIRE – Bilingual Ceremony Service: 350€

Other Services: 30% of the total amount

The booking fee is due to confirm the booking and secure the date, as well as to cover some of the initial costs of the service – such as (but not limited to) the time dedicated to the Clients for all the necessary communications, booking and processing the service, providing information and support when requested, keeping the date, etc. – and therefore, the booking fee will be withheld in any case of cancellation of the booking.

Please note: the date is not reserved until the booking fee has been received by the Celebrant.

Upon submitting the booking form, the Clients will receive an Invoice for the payment of the booking fee. The Celebrant will expect to receive the payment within one week (7 days) from the date of the Invoice. Beyond that term, if the payment has not been received, the Celebrant will release the date and make it available for new inquiries, and therefore their availability for the requested date might be subject to change without notice.

2.2 Celebrant’s Performance Fee

The remaining balance depends on the services booked and is due on request by the Celebrant, within 1 week before the date of the event, unless another payment scheme has been agreed upon in writing, before this term.

The performance fee is part of the total price agreed initially and covers the creative process, organisation, administration and communication, the preparation for the event and the performance on the day of the Clients’ event.

Any remaining balance of unpaid fees, including but not limited to additional agreed-upon ceremony fees, prop fees, travel, parking, other expenses or any other fees previously agreed upon in writing, can be paid to the Celebrant on the day of the event, upon arrival at the location of the event, and in any case before providing the booked services.

In case the Clients fail to remit any of the payments as specified above, the Celebrant shall have the right to immediately terminate the agreement with no further obligation, as well as retain any amounts already paid, without providing the services requested on the day of the event.

All payments must be made by wire transfer using the payment information communicated by the Celebrant, unless diversely agreed upon in writing, before the due date. The Celebrant is not responsible for unbound payments made by the Clients, without following the payment details provided by the Celebrant.

2.3. Additional Fees

Any additional fees, such as parking charges at the Venue/Location of the Clients’ event, all travel and accommodation expenses and extra ceremony services, such as props necessary for symbolic rituals, hire equipment, extra printing, etc., must be covered by the Clients and will be agreed upon before the booking is made, with the chosen Celebrant.

3. Cancellation Policy

The complete cancellation of the booking, without any penalties, is permitted only if submitted within 15 calendar days from the date of the payment of the booking fee. Only in this case, the complete refund of the paid booking fee will be executed by the Celebrant within 30 days from the Clients’ request of cancellation.

If the cancellation of the booking should occur beyond that term and within 90 days from the date of payment of the booking fee, the booking fee will be withheld and the Celebrant shall have no further claims towards the Clients.

Beyond the term of 90 days from the date of payment of the booking fee, if the Clients decide to cancel their booking for any reason, the booking fee will be withheld and the Clients shall be responsible for the payment of the remaining balance as well, to cover loss of income in accordance with art. 2227 of the Italian Civil Law on coverage of lost income.

The cancellation must be made in writing, signed by the contracted party and sent via email. The Clients can learn more, change the information provided or cancel their reservation by sending an email at info@tuscanweddingofficiant.com

4. Postponement & Reschedule

The Clients’ request to postpone or reschedule the initial date for any reason, is considered a cancellation of the booking and is consequently governed by the cancellation policy as described above.

In any case of cancellation, postponement or reschedule of the Clients’ event made beyond the term of 15 calendar days from the date of the payment, the paid booking fee is non-refundable.

4.1 Global Emergency

According to art. 1463 of the Italian Civil Law, if the Clients are unable to hold their event in Italy due to absolute and objective supervening impossibility (e.g. proven reasons of force majeure – in particular, circumstances beyond one’s control, such as travel restrictions or imposed lock down established officially by the government of either country over the period concerning the date reserved by the Clients), the Clients have the right to invoke the cancellation of their booking.

Only the fees paid in excess of the booking fee will be refunded, where applicable, as follows:
• According to art. 1672 of the Italian Law, the Clients must pay for any service already rendered by the Celebrant.
• According to articles and 2222 et seq. of the Italian Civil Law which governs the contracts for provision of services, the Celebrant is indemnified by the Clients, for any work carried out until the moment of cancellation, such as but not limited to meetings, trips, the supply of questionnaires and materials or other services useful to achieve the booked service, writing the personalized speech or other proven loss of earnings.

If the parties agree to postpone or reschedule the initial date due to absolute and objective supervening impossibility (proven reasons of force majeure – in particular, circumstances beyond one’s control, such as travel restrictions or imposed lock down established officially by the government of either country over the period concerning the date reserved by the Clients ), the Clients will receive credit for the paid amounts, including the booking fee.

Credit may be applied to any service provided by Carina M. Popescu and Cristina Puccioni, within one year from the initial date.
• If the Celebrant is available for the new date requested by the Clients, the credit will be moved to secure the new date. A new booking will be required and the new fees for the service and travel expenses will reflect pricing and conditions in effect when the change of date occurs.
• I the Celebrant is not available for the new date requested by the Clients, the Celebrant reserves the right to rely on the collaboration with a colleague of equal skills and standards (as much as possible), to deliver the service as agreed here with the Clients. The credit will be moved to secure the new date. An updated invoice will be issued, and the new fees for the service and travel expenses will reflect pricing and conditions in effect when the change of date occurs.

Please note : In case the Clients request to postpone their initial date but, at the moment of their request, it is impossible to foresee whether the booked date may or may not be concerned by a situation of force majeure – absolute and objective restrictions – the claim of force majeure can not be invoked and the Clients’ request of postponement will be considered as a cancellation of the agreement, and consequently governed by the cancellation policy described at pt. 3 of these terms & conditions.

5. Professional Liability & Cancellation by the Celebrant

If the Celebrant is unable to perform any or all of the duties herein for reasons including but not limited to health problems, force majeure, natural disaster, weather conditions, strikes, earthquake, fire, transportation problems, accident, illness, personal or technical problems, the Celebrant reserves the right to rely on the collaboration with a colleague of equal skills and standards (as much as possible) to deliver the service as agreed here with the Clients, at no extra cost for the Clients.

Where possible, the Celebrant shall endeavour to provide to the chosen colleague all the work eventually carried out with the Clients, and any other information in their posses, useful to providing the best service.

If the Celebrant is not able to perform any or all of the duties herein and should not be able to provide a replacement, the amounts exceeding the booking fee received by the Celebrant will be returned to the Clients as specified below, and the Celebrant shall have no further liability with respect to the booking.
• According to art. 1672 of the Italian Law, the Clients must pay for any service already rendered.
• According to articles and 2222 et seq. of the Italian Civil Law which governs the contracts for provision of services, the Celebrant is indemnified by the Clients, for any work carried out until the moment of cancellation, such as but not limited to meetings, trips, the supply of questionnaires, materials and services useful to achieve the booked service, writing the personalized speech or other proven loss of earnings.

On these premises, the booking fee remains non refundable.

5.1 Limitation of Liability

The Clients agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Celebrant shall not be liable for any claims for emotional distress, mental anguish, consequential damages, lost profit, loss of enjoyment, lost revenues, replacement costs, compensatory damages and / or punitive damages, whether or not foreseeable and / or arising from any negligent act or omission on the part of any person. The Celebrant’s liability for any claim, breach or damage by reason of any act or omission shall be limited to repayment of sums paid by the Clients only.

6. Intellectual Property

Pursuant to the Copyright Act 1994, the services provided, all the related materials and the speech in its form of expression, as well as all works created as a result of this booking, are intended of an artistic nature and belong to either Carina M. Popescu or Cristina Puccioni (aka the Celebrant) to whom shall be granted artistic license.

The work developed for and provided to the Clients is permitted for the single use of the Clients and only in relation to the purpose for which the work was created: the day of the Clients’ event.

The Clients specifically acknowledge that the ceremony has been prepared by the Celebrant with their specific requests and approval and that the Clients will not transfer the ceremony script or excerpts to third parties at any time. Any other reproduction of the work made by the Clients in various forms, such as printed publications, distribution of copies, public performance or other communication of the work to the public is prohibited without the written permission of the Celebrant.

7. Image Rights

With the confirmation of the booking, the Celebrant grants permission to the Clients with regards to the image rights, for them to be included in all photographs and videography that occurs during the service.

The Clients agree that the Celebrant may use images and videos taken on the day of the event (in particular, with regards to the service provided by the Celebrant) which may include the couple, for personal means of promotion including wedding blogs, advertising on website and social media posts, unless otherwise requested by the Clients.

The Clients waive any right to payment, royalties or any other consideration for the use of the media identified above.

The Celebrant is free to contact and obtain media from the suppliers involved, i.e. Photographers, Videographers and will give proper credit for any professional media made public as mentioned above.

8. Obligations and Jurisdiction

Both Parties agree that this agreement and the related booking form secured with the booking fee, is a binding contract between the chosen Celebrant and the Clients, and declare that all the personal information provided during the booking process is accurate and truthful (ex art. 41 comma 3 e 4 D.P.R. n. 633 del 26/10/72) and agree that any modifications to the personal information provided (such as names, address, contact details) must be notified in writing, agreed upon by both Parties.

Please note that the change of date is subject to different conditions, as described at sections 3., 4. and 4.1. of this agreement.

The domicile of both Parties shall be at their respective registered office. The laws of Italy shall govern this contract and, in the event of a dispute which cannot be resolved amicably, any legal action shall be brought before the Court of Turin, Italy for Carina M. Popescu and the Court of Florence, Italy for Cristina Puccioni.
Each Party shall endeavor to ensure that undisclosed information received under the booking process shall be controlled as provided herein.
The Clients shall be fully responsible for ensuring that full payment is made, pursuant to the above terms and conditions.

9. Unilateral Updates

These terms and conditions represent and regulate the binding contract between the Celebrant and the Clients, which is accepted by the Clients with the payment of the booking fee. Should any updates be made by the Celebrant to the above terms and conditions, the agreement between the Parties shall be regulated by the same terms and conditions that were in force at the time of the Client’s booking.

10. Disclaimer

The Clients acknowledge and understand that the services provided by the Celebrant (wedding, elopement or vow renewal ceremonies) are purely symbolic and carry no legal weight or binding effect in terms of marriage legality, neither in Italy nor in any other part of the world. The Celebrant’s services are exclusively designed to express a meaningful celebration of the couple’s commitment to each other.

It is expressly agreed that the ceremony performed by the Celebrant does not constitute a legal marriage act, and as such, does not confer any legal rights or obligations upon the couple under the laws governing marriage.

Furthermore, the couple (Clients) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Celebrant from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from their misunderstanding or misrepresentation of the nature of the Ceremony (the services) provided herein.

By signing and submitting the Booking Form, and subsequently securing the date with the payment of the booking fee, the Clients acknowledge that they have read, understood and agreed to the terms and conditions outlined herein. This general agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Celebrant and the Clients and supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, relating to any and all services provided by the Celebrant (whether Carina M. Popescu or Cristina Puccioni operating under the name TWO – Tuscan Wedding Officiant – Celebrants in Italy).