The Best Epic Venues for an Italian wedding

As we are coming to the close of our venue series, we are going out with a bang! Epic venue is quite an accolade, particularly as we have seen some pretty damn impressive ones so far in our series. But some venues just need a whole section for themselves…and these are absolutely epic in their own right.

These are some of the most famous venues in Italy for hosting a wedding and for good reason – stand-out architecture, jaw dropping locations, stunning views and unique spots for your Italian wedding. Full disclosure though….whilst these venues completely deserve their medals of pure ‘epicness’, you will need to remember that not every venue is right for everyone. We are talking about the practicality and individual nuances that might be challenging for some planning their wedding there. What makes you happy is completely personal and it’s down to you and your own venue criteria to decide which one is going to make your ‘epic venue’. Good luck and enjoy!

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1. Villa Pianciani

Where is it? Spoleto, Umbria

Size? Indoor - max 130; Outdoor - wide range of options

Why we love it

  • Options to hire the whole estate, including the main Villa, The Annex and the Diamond Cottage with its own pool

  • Stunningly ornate interior spaces with original frescoes, perfect for wet weather

  • Private chapel on-site

  • Accommodation for 41 guests on-site in various venue buildings

  • Indoor options for max 120-130 guests

LL Tip: Be sure you are happy with the venue’s recommended suppliers - they have a wide range but may also allow you to choose other suppliers

Check out Villa Pianciani

Photo: Wedding Motion Italy


2. Villa Vistarenni

Where is it? Near Montevarchi, 30km from Siena

Size? Max. 300

Why we love it

  • Incredibly positioned and undeniably stunning

  • Historic 16th chapel on-site for blessings

  • Accommodation for 34 at the venue

  • Copious amounts of Chianti wine!

LL Tip: Consider your wet weather option if you have more than 150 guests, as this is the max number to use their indoor space

Check out Villa Vistarenni


3. Villa Treville

Where it is? Positano

Size? Ideal for 60-80 guests

Why we love it

  • A private 5 star hotel estate with historic gardens, on the sea

  • Beach Club available to host welcome party or even main wedding reception

  • Private dock with regular boats to Positano

  • Home-grown produce all lovingly cultivated in their own organic gardens

  • Accommodation over16 suites

  • Concierge service and wellness spa

Check out Villa Treville

Photo: Gianni di Natale


4. Borgo dei Conti Resort

Where is it? Near Perugia, on the Tuscan/Umbria border

Size? Ideal for 120

Why we love it

  • Has recently undergone refurbishments

  • Accommodation across 50 rooms

  • Outdoor cinema makes for a different way to show guests your love story on film!

  • Wellness and spa on-site

Check out Borgo dei Conti Resort

Photo: Riccardo Giommetti


5. Villa Cimbrone

Where is it? Ravello

Size? 150 guests

Why we love it

  • One of the most infamous Italian venues

  • High quality hotel service and concierge

  • Accommodation across 19 rooms

  • The internal architecture and design, including stunning alcoves are exquisite

  • Helipad on-site

  • 15 mins walk into Ravello

  • Various location options for your symbolic ceremony and Catholic and Civil ceremonies in nearby Ravello

Check out Villa Cimbrone

Photo: Elias Kordelakos


6. Villa Cetinale

Where is it? 12km from Siena, Tuscany

Size? Perfect for 150 guests

Why we love it

  • Embraces a calm wedding bubble

  • Perfectly manicured gardens and perfect symmetry which makes it stand out as one of the most stunning venues in Italy

  • Infamous - if you’re looking to get married at a well-known, esteemed venue

  • Accommodation for 46 across the main villa and farmhouses

Check out Villa Cetinale

Photo: Katie Grant


7. Masseria Torre Maizza

Where it is? Near Brindisi, Puglia

Size? 100 guests

Why we love it

  • Pure luxury 5 star hotel hideaway

  • Management will organise local activities for you and your guests

  • 9-hole golf course and wellness centre on-site

  • Beach Club

  • Accommodation split across 24 rooms and 12 suites

LL Tip: Why not tour Italy with the Rocco Forte hotels and head to Rome or Florence for a romantic start to your honeymoon?

Check out Masseria Torre Maiza


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