Hot courtyard wedding venues
Courtyards bring their own unique vibe to an Italian wedding. Candles flickering, twinkling lights dancing across warm walls encircling your wedding party, the hum of happiness bouncing from corner to corner - this is what so many dream of when starting their planning of an Italian wedding. Luckily for you Italy has some of the most magical courtyard venues!
Here’s why courtyards work…..
Such an atmosphere before you’ve even started on decor
Provide a little more heat than an open-space outdoor setting, so work well for early season weddings
Sound is controlled; picture a tenor performing - it’s going to sound magical
Venues with courtyards tend to have other areas for aperitif, so your guests get the wow factor when entering for the reception meal
Tuscany
Tenuta di Monaciano
Where is it?
Chianti hills; Florence airport 1hr
Key facts
Max 130 guests
Sleeps 80 guests - 4 country houses close by
Music curfew - inside from 12am - 2am
Church and civil ceremony options nearby (not on site)
Why is it good?
Wet weather plan for 200 guests
Accommodation feels separate to the venue for friends & family groups
Magical courtyard for reception meal
Lucy Loves
There are many things I love about Monaciano but the flow of the venue and its unique spaces are the showstopper. Each layer, each space is so different from the next. An unfolding journey and tale, full of surprises!
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Puglia
Palazzo Daniele
Where is it?
Salento, Brindisi airport 1hr 30, Bari 2hr 45
Key facts
Perfect for 120 guests
Meal hosted in the courtyard, inside under C19th frescoes, in the orangery
Accommodation across 9 rooms
Why it’s good?
The rooms are exquisite and all unique
Hotel service with spa
In the heart of Salento, 5mins drive to the beach
Lucy Loves
It’s all about the courtyard itself. Absolutely iconic and the most magical setting for a dinner.
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Masseria Grieco
Where is it?
Ostuni; Brindisi airport 30 mins, Bari airport 1hr 30
Key facts
Up to 100 guests
Accommodation for 60 in 25 rooms
Civil and symbolic ceremony options
Courtyard is a total vibe
Why it’s good?
5km from the sea
Ostuni is an absolute gem to explore
Check out Ellie + Lewis’ real wedding here
Lucy Loves
The villa’s stonework throughout makes it feel so chic and such a light and bright place to be. It’s so well kept.
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Sicily
La Chiusa Country House
Where it is?
Rosolini; Vincenzo Bellini Catania airport 1hr30, Palermo airport 4hr
Key facts
Ideal for 100 guests (can host 300)
Accommodation for 8 on-site
Catering to be chosen from 7 options
Symbolic on-site
Historic local church walking distance
Why it’s good?
Options on hire period - 1 day, 2/3 days
Wellness centre on-site
Wet weather option for 100 guests
Nestled between Noto and Modica - true Sicilian countryside
Lucy Loves
The natural architecture is used to create special spaces. Nothing is forced.
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Umbria
Borgo Colognola
Where is it?
Perugia
Key facts
Surrounded by Umbrian countryside
Accommodation across apartments for 74 people
Civil and religious ceremonies hosted on-site
Why it’s good?
The small Baroque church is incredibly romantic
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