The list is complied by the Centro Studi Turistici tourist study centre.

Tuscany was confirmed as favourite foreign wedding destination with 21 per cent of the total followed by Lombardy, Campania, Puglia, Sicily, and Lazio, the observatory said.

And the survey said that the foreign wedding industry has "big margins for expansion".

Based on the length of stay of couples and guests at the ceremony (3.3 nights on average), 619 thousand arrivals and more than two million tourist presences linked to destination weddings are estimated for 2022, producing an estimated turnover of €599 million, about 11 per cent more than the levels estimated in 2019.

It's not hard to see why overseas couples are flocking - from richly historical cities filled with art, to the stunning natural beauty found in Italy’s incomparable coastlines, amazing lakes, and rolling Tuscan hills, there is something to suit every taste, mood and preference.

So whether it be the many beautiful venues, delicious Italian wedding food, the wine, prosecco, spritz…, the easy process for foreigners to get married in Italy, the many honeymoon options or simply the Italian joie de vivre and welcoming spirit - the country is tailormade for couples ready to make the ultimate commitment to one another.