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Hotels, Villas, and the Art of Creating a Wedding Weekend
There is no shortage of beautiful destinations in Italy for your dream wedding. World class hotels, picturesque villas, spaces with frescoed ceilings with centuries of history etched in their walls all offer incredible backdrops for your destination wedding. Rosemary Events will be your guide as we weave together an extraordinary itinerary for your idyllic wedding weekend.
In the meantime, we’ve put together a few of our favorite places, that will get you started dreaming. While you’re at it, don’t forget to imagine welcome dinners in medieval gardens, wine tastings at local estates, a late-night dance party under the stars or boat rides on Como and the Mediterranean. The possibilities are endless.
Belmond, Hotel Caruso
Why Italy is Ideal for Weddings
We love its many location possibilities. Every region brings its own personality.
In Tuscany, think rolling rural hills, medieval estates, and stunning vistas - a perfect environment for refined, but relaxed celebrations. In Rome, history becomes part of your celebration. On Lake Como, weddings feel glamorous with statuesque villas and candlelit dinners that reflect off the lake. The sun-drenched charm of the Amalfi Coast will capture hearts with lemon groves, cliffside terraces, and sunsets… I could go on.
But, it’s actually the hospitality that sets Italy apart. Staff at Italy’s best properties have an innate understanding of service which is always warm, intuitive, and gracious. That level of care changes everything.
Borgo di Santo Pietro, Tuscany
Some of our Favorite Hotels
There are a number of world-class hotels to choose from, so this is by no means an exhaustive list, but these are our picks for hotels that are worthy of being the center of your wedding weekend:
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco (Tuscany)
A rare combination of heritage, natural beauty, and impeccable service… and an absolute dream for multi-day celebrations. Welcome your guests for a food market in the Borgo Piazzetta, marry in the castle ruins, dine in the property’s greenhouse Il Granaio. The whole estate including 42 guest rooms and 11 villas can be booked for exclusive use.
Hotel Castello di Reschio (Umbria)
A little known secret about me is that I studied in Umbria. It has a very special place in my heart. And in Umbria, there’s there’s nothing quite like Reschio. 1.5 hours from Rome, this 1,000-year-old castle sits on a 3,700-acre estate with individual villas for guests, It can accommodate up to 120 guests and offers charming experiences of being on a working farm. Its architecture, landscape, and atmosphere make it feel like a world of its own.
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Photo of Umbrian hillside by Jose Villa
Borgo Santo Pietro (Tuscany)
Borgo Santo Pietro spreads across 300 acres of organic farmland in Tuscany. It’s a luxury hotel and a working estate, offering Michelin star dining, world-class spa and a private chapel. Its 22 exquisite rooms offer a tranquil retreat from the outside world and can be privatized for your wedding weekend. It’s an absolutely lovely place for an intimate wedding.
Belmond Castello di Casole (Tuscany)
Located in the heart of Tuscany, with Florence and Siena within easy reach, this Belmond estate is 4200 acres, including vineyards and olive groves set around an 11th-century castle. This hilltop castle with 39 guest rooms has an brings a sense of old-world Italian romance to your wedding. Marry in their amphitheatre with sweeping views, or in San Tommasso chapel. Dine on one of their two terraces. It’s an idyllic backdrop for a Tuscan wedding weekend.
Borgo di Santo Pietro
Belmond, Castello di Casole
Belmond, Castello di Casole
Belmond, Hotel Caruso (Amalfi Coast)
High above the coastline in Ravello, Hotel Caruso sits with its breathtaking panoramas. Think terracotta floors and sea-view terraces, unmistakably Italian, With 50 rooms, the property feels intimate yet grand, defined by terraced gardens, frescoed salons, and an infinity pool suspended above the sea. There are a variety of spaces that can be used both for weddings and other weekend events. Guest counts from 90-150 guests must be privatized, We recommend that as the ideal scenario for your wedding weekend.
Belmond, Hotel Caruso
Belmond, Hotel Caruso
Passalacqua (Lake Como)
For couples drawn to Lake Como, the lovingly restored Passalacqua offers world-class hospitality, extraordinary accommodations and stellar views. No wonder it has won earned recognition by The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 as both “The Best Boutique Hotel Award” & “The Best Hotel in Europe” as part of With just 24 rooms, it’s best suited for smaller scale events, but with several world class venues nearby on the lake, it might be just as suited for a home base if you marry elsewhere.
Passalacqua Lake Como
Airelles Venezia (Coming Soon)
On the island of Giudecca, an enclave of magnificent palazzos will look out across the canal to the iconic Piazza San Marco. Enjoy uninterrupted views of Venice from rooms surrounded by the past and now luxuriously appointed. No one does it better than Airelles, and this hotel opening will bring a completely new level of luxury to the romantic city of Canals. I’m already imagining the possibilities.
Airelles Venezia
Getting Married In Italy
As you make your plans, give thought to how you’d handle your marriage ceremony as there are strict rules about legal marriages in Italy. We’ve had couples choose to get married privately in the U.S. beforehand, while others have chosen to go through the steps to marry legally. We’ve outlined the options below.
RELIGIOUS WEDDINGS
Non-residents may be married in a Catholic church in Italy, provided the required Nihil Obstat is secured from your home diocese and signed by your bishop. We guide couples through this process with ease, ensuring every detail is in place for a meaningful ceremony. Celebrants for Protestant, Jewish, or Orthodox rites can also be arranged in sacred settings throughout Italy.
CIVIL WEDDINGS
Civil ceremonies are performed in town and city halls across Italy—each with its own architectural charm and sense of place. We help you navigate the options to find the setting that best reflects your vision.
BLESSINGS
A blessing is a beautifully personal ceremony without legal or religious restrictions, led by a Master of Ceremonies rather than clergy or a civil official. It’s ideal for couples who’ve already had a civil or religious service, and equally fitting for vow renewals or those who want a deeply bespoke expression of their commitment.
A Presto!
This is truly just a taste of what you need to know as you plan your Italian wedding. We recommend hiring an expert to help put the pieces together, and be sure the guest experience unfolds flawlessly from door to door. We’d love to be the ones to help you as you find your perfect spot and guide you through that journey. It is truly a magical destination unlike anywhere in the world. A Presto!