10 Beautiful Places to get married: If you are planning you best day ever and you are very demanding person, Italy is definitely the best choice for you!
Thanks to its historic, architectural and natural richness, Italy is the perfect destination for your wedding day. It’s a country that offers a range of very different locations, a variety of scenarios that can satisfy the most diverse needs: from the elegance and refinement of historic homes to the more informal and traditional ones like farms or seaside villages.
In short, if it is not yet clear, this article will help you get some interesting ideas for choosing the location of your wedding through an exclusive selection that I have made during my years of work and experience as a Destination Wedding Videographer in Italy.
This special selection, made especially for you, describes some of the most beautiful locations around Italy from north to south.
Here is my list of 10 beautiful places to get married in Italy.
Beautiful Places To Get Married In The North Of Italy
Wedding in Villa Pizzo
Venue Description
On the shores of Lake Como stands this splendid 17th century villa characterized by sumptuous gardens which, with terraces, descend to the lakeside. We can discover the Italian garden with the majestic camphor tree also known as the tree of life considered sacred in Japan and the English garden with evergreen plants and stone galleries.
A rose collection with hundreds of different rose varieties spreads over the lakeside, some of them created in the 19th and 18th centuries and have been preserved until today.
The Villa is immersed in a romantic and silent atmosphere but only 10 minutes’ drive from the city of Como. Villa Pizzo is one of the most appreciated Lake Como wedding venues in northern Italy.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
The gardens of Villa Pizzo offer a variety of spaces for civil or symbolic rites and one of the most breathtaking spaces is undoubtedly the Darsena, an unexpected space waiting to be discovered. La Darsena is a magnificent stone terrace on two levels located right on the waters of the lake, ready to host your fairytale wedding.
The couple and their guests can arrive to the property by boat before enjoying an outdoor ceremony and an Italian dinner.
What makes this venue unique are, in addition to the outdoor spaces, the internal ones rich in history an art: from frescoes to marble floors and pastel colors. Its well-maintained interiors filled with unique paintings and architectural details.
The interiors are characterized by the presence of four elegant halls with stuccos, precious painted ceilings and luxury furniture. The Muggiasca is the most famous and largest hall. On the second
Villa Pizzo is one of the most requested wedding venues on Lake Como in Italy, and hosted important celebrity weddings such as John Legend and Stevie Wonder.
floor there is a Bridal Suite.
If you are looking for an exclusive and sophisticated venue for your special wedding in Italy, this location could be right for you, surprising you and your guests.
Wedding in Villa Balbiano
Venue Description
Villa Balbiano, built at the end of the 17th century is located on Lake Como in northern Italy and represents one of the grandest and oldest properties on the west shore. It is a true treasure hidden between the banks of the lake surrounded by the greenery of sumptuous gardens.
This Villa is an enchanting place, testimony to a history rich in art and culture.
The Villa was the home of Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini, a lover of the arts and literature, the residence was often frequented by writers, artists, poets, painters and musicians who cheered it up during the events organized by the Cardinal.
Its interiors are rich in frescoes and architecture with an unmistakable baroque style.
The main building is a small palace which directly overlooks the shores of the lake. Villa Balbiano is surrounded by an Italian garden with a breathtaking view.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
Thanks to the private pier it is easy for the bride to arrive onboard a wooden Riva boat. The Villa lends itself to being the ideal setting for the wedding couples who love elegant style and are fascinated by Italy’s rich historical and cultural heritage. This venue also has two pools, outdoor and indoor.
For couples who choose to get married at Villa Balbiano there are 6 suites each with attention to the smallest details. This allows couples not only to get ready at the location but also to stay overnight.
On the back of Villa Balbiano there is a beautiful terrace overlooking Lake Como. It is a perfect space to host ceremonies but only symbolic marriage is allowed. The space is large enough to accommodate a hundred guests.
The outdoor space may be ideal during the summer season but in any case, the villa has an indoor space in case of adverse weather conditions.
Symbolic ceremonies are usually organized overlooking the lake in front of the Villa, allowing the bride to make a majestic entrance from the main door.
Beautiful Places to Get Married in the Center of Italy
Wedding in Locanda in Tuscany
Venue Description
Locanda in Tuscany is located very close to the cozy village of Castiglione d’Orcia in the Tuscan countryside in central Italy.
Locanda in Tuscany has nine bedrooms, including four suites with attention to detail, welcoming and comfort. The farmhouse is also equipped with 20-meter swimming pool offering you the opportunity for a unique experience: swimming surrounded by the Tuscan hills.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
If your dream is to organize a country style wedding with all the charm that only an ancient Tuscan farmhouse can give you, Locanda in Tuscany will be the perfect setting for your special day.
This exclusive beautiful rural hideaway is located in a UNESCO World Heritage site, set deep in the heart of the Tuscan countryside overlooking the Val d’Orcia. The farm is surrounded by a landscape of vineyards, golden wheat field and rolling hills.
The ceremonies can be officiated either in the garden of the Locanda, under a pergola close to the pool or in the middle of the grain fields with the breathtaking view of the Val d’Orcia.
The onsite Tuscan restaurant can accommodate up to 60 guests inside, while in the gardens, into the court or in the fields it can accommodate up to 200 people.
If you love nature a charm of Tuscan farmhouses without giving up comfort, elegance and exclusivity, this could be the perfect place for you wedding in Tuscany.
Wedding in Villa Gamberaia
Venue Description
The sumptuous residence called Villa Gamberaia is located in the heart of Tuscany just 15 minutes’ drive from the historic Renaissance city of Florence and boasts breathtaking views of the Arno valley.
It is a luxurious Villa dating back to the 17th century characterized by verdant and well-kept gardens and exclusive interiors.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
Villa Gamberaia is the ideal venue for symbolic weddings, surrounded by beauty and luxury. The ground floor of the villa houses two elegant halls, an internal arcade courtyard and various spaces used as other activities.
You will enjoy some of the unmistakable elements of Tuscan properties such as cypresses, breathtaking landscape of uncontaminated nature between hills and olive groves and noble architecture.
Villa Gamberaia is undoubtedly one of the most exclusive and requested locations for elegant and refined weddings. Your guests will fall in love with its famous gardens which attract hundreds of visitors every year.
Beautiful Places to Get Married in the South of Italy
Wedding in Masseria San Giovanni
Venue Description
Masseria San Giovanni is a beautiful 18th century farmhouse located in Puglia region in the south of Italy near the city of Brindisi. The property was once a working farm and still maintains many original features, including the stunning stone walls and vaulted ceilings.
The estate has been renovated but retaining its original beauty, is the perfect location for an outdoor wedding surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and fruit trees.
This masseria represents the essence of the Puglia countryside.
The beauty of the architecture, the surrounding landscape and the welcoming atmosphere make this place unique to celebrate your best day ever.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
This farmhouse is equipped with several spaces available for weddings within the property.
There is an ancient charming chapel for your ceremony, there is a sprawling lawn area which can be used for your dinner reception, there is also a beautiful rooftop area that will be great for aperitivo hour.
The indoor spaces are also very interesting and can be used for plan B.
This Masseria have 15 rooms available with 30 beds and three suites with a private terrace and outdoor jacuzzi, one Tower Suite with two bathrooms, one Suite with internal jacuzzi on the ground loor and 10 Matrimonial Suites.
Guests can take a stroll through the olive groves or relax by the pool enjoying the stunning view.
The internal restaurant offers a unique and unforgettable gastronomic experience with Italian typical dishes: homemade pasta a typical Puglia products accompanied by the best local wines.
Whether you’re looking for a rustic and charming wedding or a more elegant and sophisticated Masseria San Giovanni have all you need to create a unique and unforgettable wedding. One of the beautiful places to get married in Italy.
Wedding in Masseria Potenti
Venue Description
Masseria Pontenti is a 16th century farmhouse located in the rolling hills of Manduria, surrounded by typical olive groves and vineyards.
This location is located 25 minutes from the stunning Salento coast.
This masseria has been carefully renovated maintaining its traditional charm without sacrificing modern comfort.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
With its versatile event spaces, Masseria Potenti is the perfect place to celebrate your Italian wedding.
The ceremony can take place besides the beautiful orangery or under the Agavi Portico. Another corner to discover for celebrate you wedding can be the Androna Porch.
The aperitif can be set up by the pool or in the front courtyard.
The wedding reception can be set up by the pool, in the courtyard, in the outdoor restaurant or indoor in case of bad weather.
Symbolic and Protestant ceremonies can be celebrated at Masseria Potenti while Catholic and civil ceremonies are celebrated in the local town.
This venue has 19 rooms: classic rooms, suites, superior suite. The Masseria can hosts 40 guests with a maximum accommodation of 55 people. Masseria Potenti can accommodate up to sixty-two guests and for the restaurant a maximum of 250.
You will taste the best of Italian traditional cuisine. The wine is produced by the farm itself.
An exclusive farmhouse in Puglia style where you can elegantly experience your most beautiful day ever.
Wedding in Villa Cimbrone
Venue Description
In a magical place along the Amalfi Coast stands Villa Cimbrone. Located on the most panoramic point of Ravello, one of the most fascinating and romantic cities in Italy: a city also known as the “hidden treasure”. The villa is only 15 minutes’ walk from the city center.
The beauty of this location is unique, it enjoys a breathtaking view and has magnificent gardens which are one of the most famous destinations in Ravello.
Villa Cimbrone is considered to be the VIP place on the Mediterranean coast. The most dramatic view is from its Bellavista terrace with its stately Roman Statues which increase the beauty and value of the panorama.
The main building is a 12th century palace probably building on the ruins of a Roman Villa. The Villa and the gardens were renovated by a British nobleman, Lord Grimthorpe, in the early 20th century.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
Inside the Villa it is possible to organize Symbolic, Protestant and Jewish weddings by choosing one of the many beautiful spots in the garden. This stunning venue can host both small and big events.
At Villa Cimbrone you can organize a romantic and sophisticated wedding at the same time.
Welcome cocktail can be served by the panoramic terrace or at the Mediterranean garden and followed by a dinner in one of the most incredible and romantic halls of Ravello with Gothic arches and colonnades.
You will have the opportunity to choose how to organize e planning your event because the villa offers a variety of spaces, each endowed with beauty and elegance and which surely amaze all your guests.
Wedding in Villa Astor
Venue Description
Overlooking the Bay of Naples and perched on Sorrento cliffs, Villa Astor is definitely one of the most exclusive and luxury wedding venues in the Amalfi Coast.
This majestic property is a truly unique and romantic jewel in Italy, a place of incredible beauty and refinement that will leave your guests speechless.
The Villa is located just 5 minutes’ walk from the historic center of Sorrento, overlooking the bays of Marina Grande and Marina Piccola. The airport of Naples is just one hour’s drive.
With a long history that can be traced back to the 1st century A.D, when Agrippa Postumus, gradson of Emperor Augustus, first made it this residence.
The myth says that Villa Astor, previously known as Villa Tritone, had illustrious visitors like the famous Roman poet Ovid. History has instead recognized that this place was the destination of Torquato Tasso, Italian poet, writer and dramatist of sixteenth century.
Villa Astor has long been a home and destination for the rich and noble. During the Belle Epoque, in 1905, this property was bought by William Waldorft Astor who fell in love with this magical place and kept one of the largest collections of classic and Renaissance antiques of the 20th century.
This extravagant English Lord designed a magnificent garden at the back of the property which is considered among the top ten of the most beautiful gardens in Italy. In the 1970s the Villa was acquired by a wealthy family who welcomed many illustrious visitors including Gregory Peck, Princess Margaret, Sofia Loren, Franco Zeffirelli and Rudolf Nureyev.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
The Villa is accessed through an amazing covered swimming pool created in a natural cave. The extensive gorgeous lush garden with panoramic views of the sea and Mount Vesuvius is an incredible setting for the celebration of your special day.
There are several options of where to host the ceremony, dinner reception and party: on the terrace with breathtaking views, inside a natural grotto, near the stunning marble swimming pool, on a luxurious rooftop terrace under the stars or around the beautiful garden.
The exotic garden and spectacular terraces of Villa Astor are an amazing scene for a symbolic wedding ceremony and reception for groups of 100/200 guests.
Civil ceremonies are performed in the Cloister of San Francesco in Sorrento, while the closest Church for Catholic celebrations for non-residents is in Positano.
The Villa reserves incredible surprises in its internal spaces: high ceilings, marble floors and antiques.
Villa Astor has recently been restored with precious materials and furnished with objects and valuable antiques, chosen by the famous Parisian architect Jacques Garcia.
This venue has 6 luxurious suites in the main Villa so you can accommodate up to 20 guests on site during your wedding.
Villa Astor is a splendor both inside and outside and it is the perfect wedding setting for a celebration never to be forgotten.
Wedding in Tonnara di Scopello
Venue Description
The Tonnara di Scopello was built around the 12th century and was a tuna fishery until 1984.
Nestled in it is very own private bay, La Tonnara di Scopello is located in Palermo, Sicily in a small bay not far from gulf of Castellammare in the extremely South of Italy.
Its strategic position 20 minutes from the airports of Trapani and Palermo make it easily reachable by travelers.
This is one of Sicily’s most dramatic, striking and varied stretches of coastline.
Originally conceived as an ancient fishing village, now turned into a museum as testimony to a distant tradition of Sicilian history and culture of tuna fishing.
Because of its position seafront you can admire the blue waters and the dramatic rock formations capped by a medieval tower.
Wedding Ceremony and reception
There are 14 housing units set on the grounds, all surrounded by beautiful gardens and rustic courtyards. 14 apartments are available on site that can accommodate up to 50 guests. Several hotels are available nearby in Castellammare or Scopello town.
This place with a unique charm is the perfect place for a very chic and exclusive wedding, it will enchant everyone with its beauty and the goodness of the local food and wine.
Symbolic Wedding ceremonies can be organized at La Tonnara, while Catholic weddings can be organized in an outdoor church located at a few minutes distance by car.
Usually, the aperitif is organized in the large square by the sea, while dinner is set up in the elegant courtyard of the Baglio always overlooking the sea and to finish the cake cutting and dacing on the terrace.
No restrictions for dancing till late hours.
The large outdoor spaces with which it is equipped and the ability to accommodate a large number of guests, up to 250 seated, make the Tonnara versatile for different types of organization, for a unique and original tailor-made wedding.
Wedding in Dimora delle Balze
Venue Description
In the heart of the Val di Noto, a UNESCO heritage site, stands Dimora delle Balze, an ancient residence where history and beauty meet.
The estate is located in the south of Sicily, one of the two largest islands in Italy, between Noto and Syracuse, known for their rich historical heritage, witnesses of Hellenistic and Mediterranean culture.
The nearest airport is Comiso which is 35 miles away, the venue can also provide an airport shuttle service.
It is a nineteenth-century Sicilian refuge that extends for approximately 27 hectares, a place with an exclusive charm and a luxurious character where the walls, ceilings and floors are witnesses of Sicilian stories and traditions.
Dimora delle Balze is a really charming place for a Wedding in Sicily, natural and neutral colors dominate while different styles are mixed with many pieces of creative Sicilian artists.
The estate is cultivable for the most part and 100% Bio certified.
The house has a large quadrangular courtyard and has 12 bedrooms with refined and comfortable designer interiors. On the left side of this courtyard is overlooked by the rooms formerly designated as the farmer’s dwelling, to the storage, and to the stables. In the right wing, an ancient gate leads to the main manor-house.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
For your wedding you will have a wide choice of spaces to choose from: internal courtyards, swimming pool, gardens and lemon grove. Herbs, jasmine and lemon tree grow in the largest garden.
This house is equipped with spaces that can hold up from 50 up to 200 guests. The Limonaia offers a protected area for approximately 200 guests in case of bad weather conditions.
At Dimora delle Balze you can organize a Civil or Symbolic ceremony.
The food is delicious with a cuisine that offers typical regional but also international dishes, ready for any request.
Dimora delle Balze has many different aereas, which makes the place very interesting and pleasant to stay. On the beautiful places to get married in Sicily.