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Tuscan
Castles and Villas
suited for Marriage Ceremonies
Castle
# 101
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A former residence
of the Medici family with the possibility of holding Renaissance
banquets and entertainment in full costume.
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- Full
customised catering possibilities
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- 2 halls
holding from 30 to 250 persons
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- Possibility
of a Protestant ceremony held inside the castle
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- Beautiful
park for outside reception
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- Hotels,
B & B and villas nearby for accommodations
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Distance from
Florence: 30 minutes approx.
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Villa
# 102
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In the heart
of Chianti Country near Florence; this magnificent 14th century
Villa has been the site of fashion shows, cultural and media events
and is superbly maintained.
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- Park
and garden for summer reception under a tent
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- Elegant
villa hotels and B & B's for all budgets
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- 3 different
reception halls holding from 30 to 180 guests
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- All
catering on premises in the well-known restaurant
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- Protestant
ceremony possible inside the villa
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- Convent
nearby for Catholic weddings
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- Sit-down
or buffet reception with luxury linens and china
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Distance from
Florence: 30 minutes approx
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Castle
# 103
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A
personal favorite and only 20 minutes from Florence overlooking the
city in Fiesole. A classic castle with crenellated towers, magnificent
views of the surrounding valley and elegantly appointed salons. |
- Minimum
number of persons 30
- Maximum
of 350
- Catholic
church nearby
- Protestant
ceremony either in the cloister inside or in the garden
- Torches,
candles for special effects
- Fireworks
- One of the
top 3 catering firms in Florence for the finest cuisine. Possibility
of customising colors, linens and décor
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Villa
# 104 Lo Sprocco
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A large Medici
Villa dating from the 1400's immersed in a monumental park. FOTO
At night, the special lighting throughout the park creates a magical
atmosphere.
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- Renaissance
dinners served in full costume with period musicians and entertainment
- Private
chapel holding up to 40 persons
- Possibility
upon request of a Protestant ceremony
- In-house
restaurant for catering (7 to 12-course banquets)
- Torches
and candles upon request
- Up to 160
guests inside and 200 outside FOTO
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Castle
# 105 |
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13th century
castle with 4 separate halls of different sizes. Open garden/park
of 4,000 square meters. There is a lovely loggia for dancing. Minimum
of 2 persons to a maximum of 220. The structure is very impressive
and lies In the heart of Chianti and about 30 minutes from Florence.
This is an intimate castle, a jewel of a location for any type reception.
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- Various
halls holding from 2, 30, 40, 50, 180 and 220 persons. 220
in the castle courtyard.
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- Private
cellars to host wine and olive oil tastings
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- Torches
and candles to light both the inside and outside for spectacular
effects
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- Top
caterer offering various 7 to 12-course menus and possibility
of customising china, linens and table arrangements.
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- Protestant
ceremony can be performed in the inner courtyard or garden
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- Catholic
ceremony at several churches nearby.
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Villa
# 106 Gerini
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Dates from the
18th century and has a romantic lake with tiny island surrounded
by huge trees and a miniature bridge. The park is a highlight of
the location with pathways to explore the woods. Outside reception
possibility for up to 500 people.
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- Impressive
interior with main staircase giving access to the various halls
for a total of 500 square meters of space. FOTO
- Frescoed
interiors and stuccoed ceilings with marble floors
- Very well
kept interior and possibility of completely customising the event
- 15 minutes
from Florence
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Castle
#107
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An authentic
medieval ambiance reigns here in a beautifully kept castle completely
furnished with antiques. The details of the inside halls are exquisite
from the antique glass windows to the elegant Italian park which
enjoys great views of the countryside.
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- Themed gala
events and receptions with full Renaissance or Medieval costume
- Torches
and candles for drama
- Situated
at an altitude of 390 meters among the hills of Fiesole overlooking
Florence
- Various
halls for aperitifs and appetizer buffet followed by a sit-down
formal dinner or luncheon
- In-house
catering firm that will assist you with every detail.
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