Tuscany, with its olive groves and wine presses, one of the few parts of the world that has the combination of history, gorgeous scenery, sumptuous cuisine and remarkable art in equal measure has lots of beautiful Tuscany wedding venues dotted across its landscape.
Some are well known and popularly frequented by folks the world over. However, there are those off the beaten path Tuscany wedding venues that will provide you with the relaxed and secluded spaces you need to celebrate your multi-day destination wedding,
I always recommend relaxed settings and venues (check out the spotlight on another tuscan wedding venue; villa pazzi) to my clients for their multi-day destination weddings as those are the best settings where you relax most to really connect and create great memories with your loved ones.
I have handpicked the Tuscany wedding venues below to give you just that; canvasses where you can paint beautiful pictures of your memorable destination wedding celebration with onsite accommodation to booth to help you celebrate in relaxed style with your loved ones.
Il Falconiere
Among the vineyards and olive trees that surround the small Etruscan city of Cortona, with superb views across the the tuscan countryside, in the heart of Tuscany, this superb 17th century family residence of Silvia and Riccardo Baracchi delightfully nestles. The rooms, located all around the estate, reflect the elegant simplicity of the most authentic Tuscany.
Il Falconiere has flexible spaces that can accommodate any kind of celebration: from welcome and rehearsal dinners to the ceremonies and wedding dinner celebrations. There’s a private chapel for symbolic ceremonies or blessings and of course plenty of room to have an outdoor ceremony under the tuscan sun.
If you want to have a legally binding ceremony and not a symbolic one, the nearby town of Castigilion Fiorentino has lots of beautiful churches that are about a 5 minute drive from the Villa
Capacity for both ceremony and reception is not an issue as the villa can accommodate both large and small numbers. There are covered farmhouses dotted around the villa for overnight guest stays perfect for multi-day celebrations with plenty of guest activities to keep them entertained before and after the wedding. The villa is available for exclusive use too and is a great choice for that relaxed country chic vibe.
Locanda Villa
Tucked away admist the rolling hills of Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia is the Locanda Villa, located in the south west coast of the tuscan region, this 17th century tuscan villa stands in a secluded spot and is perfect for intimate wedding celebrations that are off the beaten path shall we say.
Enjoy a civil or symbolic wedding ceremony in the open fields, in the garden or under the rattan pergola to escape the blazing tuscan sun. Wedding breakfasts and dinner receptions can be set up in the open courtyard for up to 200 guests with its beautiful exposed concrete brick stone walls as part of your backdrop.
The villa has 9 double bedrooms so perfect for a small wedding party with your nearest and dearest and is accessible mainly by car. Florence airport which is the nearest one is 90 miles away. Could be reserved for exclusive use.
Golfo del Poeti Relais & Spa
Golfo del Poeti Relais & Spa – located on the outskirts of the tuscan countryside in Liguria is this superb golf resort surrounded by abundant greenery and pristine clear blue seas of the Tuscany riviera and spectacular views of villages clinging to the coast between vineyards and olive groves.
This private resort is fully equipped with modern amenities (like a spa and golf course) in the midst of the tuscan countryside. It boasts of 26 double bedrooms so plenty of room for your overnight guests, a lounge balcony for your wedding breakfast with a capacity for 120 guests and sea views across the Montemarcello landscape and wedding ceremonies right by the beach.
Pisa airport is the nearest one to the venue and it is about 50 minutes to the venue by car. There are plenty of spaces for outdoor ceremony and reception on the grounds of the villa.
Montelucci
Rustic elegance is the word that characterises this country resort nestled in the tuscan village of Arrezo with an interesting history. For family style wedding with a real connection to the land and growing and eating local produce, this is your venue of choice.
Enjoy family, farm to table style dinning in the great outdoors for your wedding reception and have a symbolic wedding ceremony on the beautiful grounds. In terms of onsite accommodation, there’s a varied selection of apartments, suites and rooms for you and your guests to choose from that can accommodate numbers from 7 up to 24.
The villa is easily accessible and about an hour away from both Florence and Perguia airports. See more details about this venue here.
Borgo Della Rocca
Located in the little, picturesque village of Montemurlo on the outskirts of the Tuscan countryside is this country chic wedding venue. It has ample flexible outdoor spaces for your wedding ceremony and reception.
Enjoy a symbolic or civil ceremony on the grounds of the villa or the open courtyard. For legally binding religious ceremonies, there are beautiful local churches nearby that will be happy to accommodate your nuptials.
The villa has 6 bedrooms on site (one twin and five double room) that can comfortably accommodate you and your close friends and family so perfect for multi-day / weekend weddings. The nearest airport is Florence and it’s about a 30 minutes drive to the venue from the airport. More details are here.
There you have it, beautiful tuscany wedding venues with onsite accommodation that are great options for you and your close friends and family to really have a relaxed and memorable destination wedding.
Venues tucked away in various corners of Tuscany that will provide you with luscious views across the tuscan countryside as you prepare for your nuptials and prepare to welcome your guests to this historic part of Italy.
I know that travel restrictions are still in place in some parts but no doubt once the restrictions are completely lifted, you will be eager to start your destination wedding planning and I’ll be here to help you.
So, If you need help to book these venues or to start planning your destination wedding. I provide a destination wedding planning service where I help you to plan and design your multi-day destination wedding celebrations, from sourcing the right venues for you and your guests to organising your pre and post wedding activities.
Have a look at the service and request a brochure to find out more about how I can help!
Cynthia x