ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PLANNING A TUSCANY wedding
My name is Lukas, I am an elopement and wedding photographer. I created this wedding guide for all of you to give you a jumpstart when planning your Tuscany wedding.
Tuscany is a little slice of paradise that is located in central Italy. The breathtaking region is known for its hilltop castles, extraordinary countryside, history and fine art. You can enjoy mountains, rolling hills, islands and the sea coast combined with beautiful Italian culture.
This wedding guide gives you a brief overview of everything you need to know if you have never been there. Scroll down and learn all you need to know about your future Tuscany wedding.
WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO
GET MARRIED IN TUSCANY?
The more you get to know Tuscany, the more of an extraordinary wedding destination it is. That´s why this magical region should be on top of your list when planning a destination wedding.
Tuscany is known for its long summer seasons and its largely dry and mild weather – perfect for a breathtaking outdoor wedding.
This region will enchant you with its breathtaking views including gentle hills, sandy beaches, dreamy valleys and vineyards, and with its many world heritage sites.
If you are looking for a unique “la dolce vita” feeling on your wedding day, mouthwatering food and amazing venues, then you should definitively consider Tuscany as your wedding destination.
THE BEST WEDDING VENUES IN TUSCANY
Villa Catureglio is a stunning estate that sits in the foothills of the Alpe Apuane, above the Garfagnana valley.
The venue is magical all year round and offers a frescoed chapel, ornamental gardens, and a barn. You can get married in beautiful gardens and exchange vows in the beautiful countryside.
Villa Catureglio is perfect for receptions and dinners with up to 120 guests but also for intimate elopements. The Pisa airport is just a one hour drive away, which makes it a perfect destination wedding venue in Tuscany.
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Catureglio
13th century Villa near Lucca
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This stunning wedding venue is located in the hills of Fiesole, right next to Florence.
The garden and the terrace give you and your guests a stunning view of Florence and even offers an inner courtyard for your wedding reception.
This popular venue is perfect for stunning wedding pictures near its vineyards or olive trees.
You and your guests will talk about this fantastic location for years to come, as its lightened torches create a truly magical atmosphere around the castle.
CASTELLO DI VINCIGLIATA
castle in florence
Villa la Selva is a magical wedding venue in the heart of Tuscany that offers you lots of history, culture and fascinating landscapes. The venue can be reached by a 20 minutes drive from Siena and a 50 minutes drive from Florence. You can host weddings with up to 250 guests and enjoy the surrounding vineyards, the vine cellar and the luxurious atmosphere of this place.
If you choose to get married at this captivating setting, you can enjoy dinner in the sixteenth century Italian garden, dance in the Ceremony Hall and walk through the ancient cellar with vault ceilings. The panoramic terrace and the swimming pool add to the luxurious atmosphere and will make your stay extra special.
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VILLA LA SELVA
WINE RESORT
Villa di Maiano is located near Castello di Vincigliata and offers you indoor and outdoor wedding venues.
You can exchange your vows right under the branches of an old oak tree and later have your first dance in an old ballroom with lots of antique chandeliers.
The magnificent church of San Martino a Maiano sits right next to the Villa. It can be incorporated into your wedding if you plan a Catholic ceremony. This location easily fits over 200 guests.
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VILLA DI MAIANO
VILLA DI MAIANO
Villa Michaela is a uniquely designed villa and historic retreat from the 18th century. The estate is surrounded by 50 acres of olive groves, pine clad hills, gardens and hiking trails.
The Main Villa and the adjacent farmhouse can accommodate up to 39 guests and the chapel is perfect for ceremonies with up to 120 people.
Get married at the Limonaia Garden, a historical, ornamental lemon garden with a fountain, take pictures at the Lawn with a Pergola and celebrate your special day at the swimming pool area.
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Villa Michaela
Historic Retreat
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This unique location is situated right underneath Piazzale Michelangelo and guarantees you stunning views of Florence.
The Rose Garden features up to 350 different types of roses, a Japanese garden, and bronze statues.
You can have a civil ceremony from May through September right at the terrace of the garden.
THE ROSE GARDEN
Garden in Florence
Borgo Stomennano is a beautiful estate with a villa and several farm houses that is located in Chianti Classico, just 10km away from Siena and 60 km away from Florence.
You can host ceremonies with up to 180 guests there, and up to 38 guests can even stay there overnight.
Get married in the beautiful garden surrounded by the tuscan countryside, have dinner in the front or back garden next to the medieval Borgo Stomennano or just inside the villa in a historic hall.
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Borgo Stomennano
Villa and Farm houses
Villa Orlando is a well known wedding location in Versilia and sits right on the coast of Tuscany.
You can get married at the shore of the lake, celebrate on the lawn of the villa surrounded by centuries old trees and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the historic villa.
If you are looking for a wedding venue in Tuscany with unique architecture, history and lots of nature, the you might have just found the perfect one.
You can even take a romantic boat trop on the lake, enjoy the Belvedere terrace of the boat house and use the Pavillion by the lake for dinner..
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Villa Orlando
Lake side villa
What do you need to get married in Tuscany?
Getting married in Tuscany AS a foreigner can be a bit tricky, but it definitifely worth the effort!
For a civil, or religious wedding ceremony, make sure to prepare these documents:
You better start collecting all of these things now!
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Both of your passports
Both of your birth certificates
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A go-ahead document for your wedding, released by your home country
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IF you don´t speak italian, there must be a translator present at your wedding
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sign a statement, in which you desclare that there´s no wedding obstacle
And the most important thing that you need, would be a photographer that captures the beauty of your Tuscany Wedding.
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO GET MARRIED IN TUSCANY?
Summer
THE BEST TIME FOR LOTS OF SUN
Summer time in Tuscany can get quite hot, especially in July and August with temperatures around 30°C.
If you love lots of sun and hot weather, then the summer months might be just perfect for you.
Enjoy light breezes from the sea at the coast or choose a venue that sits right in the mountains for cooler temperatures.
Winter
THE BEST TIME FOR MILD DAYS AND GOOD RATES
Winter in Tuscany usually offers mild days and cold nights.
You still can enjoy lots of sunny days, but there might even be snowfall in the mountains, especially during January and February.
If you choose to get married in Tuscany during winter, you will most likely have lower rates and fewer crowds during your visit.
SPRING & AUTUMN
THE BEST TIME FOR MILD WEATHER
The best time to plan your destination wedding might be between late September and October and between April and May.
During these months you will most likely enjoy comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds at popular spots in Tuscany.
Early spring is also perfect for low rates, but you still can enjoy the sunny weather.
Best wedding planners in tuscany
Original Tuscan wedding
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Original Tuscan Wedding is the first native English-speaking wedding planning agency located in Florence. They are in constant contact with the best venues and other wedding vendors of the region and help to overcome language barriers for a smooth destination wedding. The Original Tuscan Wedding team takes your vision, adds a Tuscan flare and makes your wedding day even more magical.
How much does it cost to get married in Tuscany?
One of the most asked questions by couples that are planning their Wedding in tuscany is the costs!
There really is no honest answer to that as it also depends on what your wedding should look like!
The right question should be how much you really want to spend to make your wedding unforgettable.
No matter what your answer is, you can make your wedding special.
Caterina Weddings
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Caterina Testardi is a destination wedding planner, who was born in Pisa, Tuscany – a region that she loves and adores. She loves to organize weddings for foreign couples and incorporates your taste, personality and budget into the wedding planning process. Caterina Weddings offers preselected suppliers which is amazing for your budget and avoids lots of stress.
Nicoletta Del Gaudio
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Nicoletta Del Gaudio is a wedding planning company based in Tuscany and Sardinia. She and her team help you to make your dream of the perfect Mediterranean style wedding come true. The company offers packages that are perfect for couples that plan to have a destination wedding. Nicoletta loves to organize every aspect of your wedding and also helps you with the bureaucratic part of getting married.
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Tuscan Tours and Weddings
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Tuscan Tours and Weddings is a wedding and event planning agency located in Tuscany, Italy. Serena is the owner of the company and has unrivaled knowledge of planning destination weddings. She and her team offer full or partial wedding planning and will take care of all the legal procedures you need to go through as a foreign couple. The company is also experienced in planning civil, military, religious, non-religious and double weddings.
