FINDING THE RIGHT LOCATION FOR YOUR DESTINATION WEDDING IN ITALY

Italy is the ultimate destination for "I do's," but the choice of region can dramatically transform your special day. From sophisticated elegance to rustic, romantic vibes, every corner of the Bel Paese offers a unique atmosphere.

Tuscany: Rustic Elegance and Timeless Atmosphere

Tuscany is the archetype of the Italian wedding. It is the ideal choice for couples who desire a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere, nestled within an iconic landscape.

Famous for its rolling hills, rows of cypress trees, vineyards, historic Villas and Castles or restored hamlets (borghi). Most wedding venues in Tuscany provide onsite accommodation and offer garden spaces to host a dynamic event.

Main airports are Florence and Pisa and venues tend to be allocated from one to one and a half hours drive.

Tuscany offers different economic options. a range of options. While more intimate agriturismi or borghi can be managed on a mid-range budget, exclusive villas align with a mid-to-high cost level.
For a wedding with approx. 100 guests, budgets can start from around €80,000 for the wedding day only, depending on the venue and vision.

The Amalfi Coast: Drama, Colour, and Mediterranean Glamour

If your dream is a vibrant, panoramic, and dramatic wedding, the Amalfi Coast is unparalleled.

Amalfi Coast wedding venues feature iconic sheer cliffs backdrop and breath-taking terraces and offer luxury, Mediterranean glamour.
What makes this region so popular attracts many tourists at the same time so couples need to be prepared for an extremely buzzing atmosphere during their stay in the area.

Typical Venues are luxury hotels where couples hire exclusive spaces for their wedding day or exclusive Villas with sea-cliff gardens.

A destination wedding on the Amalfi Coast is renowned for being an expensive affair. Logistics, the limited nature of venues, and high demand for luxury hotels push prices upward.
For a wedding with 100 guests you can expect to budget between €100,000 and €150,000 Euro for one day.

Lake Como: Opulence, Elegance, and Cinematic Grandeur

Lake Como evokes a sense of timeless grandeur and understated opulence with its calm waters framed by steep mountains and sumptuous villas.

Couples getting married on Lake Como seek an exclusive, refined, classic and extremely elegant wedding but not one where you spend an immersive weekend with guests. The typical Lake Como wedding venues are stunning Villas which do not offer onsite accommodation so guests will all be accommodated in separate Hotels. Accessibility from Milan (30-45 minutes from all main airports) however allows guests to travel in very easily from anywhere.

Along with the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como is among the most costly areas. Villa rental fees, luxury catering services, and high-end suppliers contribute to a premium budget. A wedding of 100 guests would request a budget of €150,000 for one day.

Puglia and Sicily: The other Italian gems

Puglia and Sicily, located in the South of Italy, are both rich in history and offer stunning backdrops for a destination wedding in Italy, each with its unique flavour.

In Puglia, the quintessential venues are the Masseria—historic, whitewashed farmhouses, often converted into luxury hotels surrounded by olive groves, offering a rustic-chic elegance. Whilst being a seaside region, most of the venues in Puglia are inland, offering more countryside vibes. Couples wishing to include a coastal experience can do so by organising a welcome dinner in a beach club.

Puglia has two international airports, Bari, with direct flights from the US in summer, and Brindisi with great connections from Europe.

Sicily traditional wedding venues are historic Bagli or Tonnara (literally "tuna fishery"). Bagli, often also called Commenda, are rural estate located in the countryside. They tend to be remotely located but offer onsite accommodation and more lodging is usually available within 15-20 minutes ride. Tonnare, literally "tuna fishery", are one of the most unique and sought-after wedding venues in Sicily, offering a blend of raw, historic industrial architecture and breath-taking natural coastline. They offer exclusive use for your wedding, ensuring a completely private celebration and many have been converted into exclusive boutique lodgings, offering on-site accommodation. The standout feature is the unrivalled sea view, often framed by iconic Sicilian Faraglioni (sea stacks) and ancient watchtowers.

Sicily is serviced by larger international hubs in Palermo and Catania, which provide numerous flight options from overseas, often requiring a connection through a major European city or mainland Italy.