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Stunning Destination Wedding Venues In Italy 2022

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Stunning Destination Wedding Venues In Italy 2022

Looking for a top Italy wedding venue to tie the knot in? Whether you want to soak up the sun at the beach on the Amalfi Coast or wander luxe gardens on historic estates, we’ve got you covered! Read on for our A-list of ten of the Stunning Destination Wedding Venues to host the destination wedding of your dreams.

Villa Lario Resort

A Refined Luxury Property Overlooking Lake Como

This historic resort overlooks scenic Lake Como and can accommodate both indoor and outdoor weddings with up to 170 guests. With beach access, a private dock, a swimming pool, and natural caves to explore on its 10,000 square meter property, your guests will have lots of fun in between toasting you and your sweetheart.

Whether you opt for a romantic candlelit dinner in the caves, wakeboarding on the lake, or a helicopter tour with their private helipad, Villa Lario is sure to deliver an unforgettable experience.

Grand Hotel Tremezzo

A Five Star Historic Hotel With Panoramic View of Lake Como.

Built on the shores of Lake Como in the Belle Époque style, this truly extravagant venue dates back to 1910 and was originally built by the social elite to celebrate luxury and the pursuit of pleasure.

Treat your guests to three heated pools at Grand Hotel Tremezzo (one of which floats on the lake!), a world-class spa, expansive gardens where fragrant flowers and olive trees bloom, and five restaurants and bars to choose from. With 75 gorgeous rooms and 15 suites, this family-owned venue can accommodate up to 90 guests for an indoor or outdoor wedding and is known as one of the Stunning Destination Wedding Venues in Italy.

La Certosa di Pontignano

A Historic Certosa in Tuscany a Short Distance Away from Siena

While this rustic Italian wedding venue is known for its manicured gardens and authentic Tuscan allure, its world-renowned chapel with ornamental fresco ceilings sets it apart. Once used as lodgings for Carthusian friars, the 14th century architecture adds a historic feel to your stay and captures many hearts with its charm.

Steeped in art and history from nearby Siena, this venue can accommodate up to 120 guests and welcome up to 250 for your ceremony, it even has an on-site restaurant capable of catering your dream event. It’s no wonder La Certosa di Pontignano is the official conference centre of the University of Siena!

The Lazy Olive Villa

A Country Villa and Organic Restaurant in Tuscany.

Originally built in the 1700s as a farmhouse, The Lazy Olive Villa lies nestled in verdant pastoral Tuscany, with rolling hills perfect for an outdoor wedding. Sporting an organic olive grove and vegetable garden as well as a swimming pool for your guests to cool off in, this wedding venue in Italy is the perfect place to unplug and escape throughout your destination wedding.

For further entertainment, The Lazy Olive offers cooking courses, including an olive oil class, truffle hunting, wine tasting, thermal baths, massage, hot air ballooning, and more. For your dining pleasure, this intimate venue hosts an organic restaurant which uses their own cold-pressed olive oil and is capable of catering to a modest number of guests. Sustainability is part of the mission statement at The Lazy Olive and they are proud to announce they are trending toward carbon neutral. Keep your eye on them in coming years for the release of their organic wine!

L’Arancera di Villa Grabau

A Luxury Hideaway in the Middle of Lucca hills,

L’Arancera di Villa Grabau, the idyllic Tuscan venue was named for its historical role of storing oranges. Today, it boasts a colourful greenhouse producing lemons, oranges, grapefruits, olives, and more. From the saltwater pool to the rustic, cozy lodgings, this venue is the perfect for an outdoor, warm-weather wedding in Italy and can accommodate up to 32 people. It is one of the Stunning Destination Wedding Venues in Italy.

Take your pick from intimate cooking classes, yoga sessions, wine tasting and an artisanal ice cream workshop to keep your guests entertained!

Capri Palace

A Stunning Luxury Hotel Located in Anacapri

Settled in Anacapri near the famous Blue Grotto, Capri Palace boasts panoramic views of the Naples Gulf, an abundance of contemporary art, and two Michelin-starred restaurants.

To top it off, guests have access to its private Beach Club as well as to the esteemed medical spa, Capri Beauty Farm, and can even rent private yachts to explore the Gulf of Naples! The glamorous accommodation boasts 69 rooms and suites and can hold up to 160 guests both indoor and outdoors.

Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como

A Grand 19th-century Villa Boasting Breathtaking Views Over Lake Como

Situated on Lake Como’s forested shore, this Victorian era resort features 52 suites, 21 rooms, and two stand-alone private villas amongst its beautiful botanical gardens. Named after its flagship hotel which opened in Hong Kong in 1963, Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como prides itself on placing within a class of the hospitality service associated with luxury and elegance.

With lake access, a world-class chef serving up delicious on-site food, and a spa, your guests will be pampered and entertained. This historic venue can host both indoor and outdoor weddings; to boot, it is one of the only venues on the lake licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies!

Villa Astor

Villa Astor

A Unique Private Residence Perched on a Cliff in Sorrento

Opulent marble artefacts excavated from Pompeii, plush velvet furniture, and unparalleled views…that’s what you can expect from Villa Astor. Near Sorrento, this venue stands proud atop a gorgeous seaside cliff and is known as the watermark for luxury accommodations on the Amalfi coast.

Your invitees will love the beach access, vast, lush gardens on the venue grounds  and the opportunity to swim in a naturally occurring grotto carved from the sea! This Italy wedding venue can host up to 200 guests for your ceremony and up to 20 overnight visitors: perfect for treating your friends and family to an unforgettable, intimate event.

Convento Dell’Annunciata

An Ancient 15th Century Convent In The Countryside Near Lake Garda

Close to Verona, the city in which Romeo and Juliet was based, this prior convent now hosts weddings and other events for those interested in exploring its hallowed estates. Now a member of Italian Historical Homes Association, Convento Dell’Annunciata celebrates extensive grounds and gardens which range from a manicured shrubs to more wild, natural areas, and has even been touted by publications as well-known as Vogue magazine.

Near beautiful Lake Garda, this historic-meets-contemporary venue can host indoor or outdoor celebrations for a truly romantic destination wedding.

Villa Agape Art Hotel

An Extraordinary Boutique Hotel Perfectly Located In The Florentine Hills

Once owned by the Duchess of Aosta, this lavishly decorated venue and accompanying seven-acre Italian-style garden captures classic Florentine architectural style. Nestled in the hills of Tuscany, this four star boutique hotel houses an onsite Tuscan restaurant, a wine bar, and 31 finely-furnished rooms.

Treat your loved ones to a private, guided tour of Florence and Tuscany with Villa Agape Art Hotel or curl up with a glass of wine in the garden. With its antique furnishings and historic bones, this venue is sure to bring the spirit of romance in either an indoor or outdoor wedding!

Wherever you decide to host your destination wedding in Italy, the venue you choose is pivotal in making your dream ceremony and reception come to life. For further information on these Italy wedding venues and even more hotspots to peruse, check out our directory here. Happy hunting!

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