Wedding Venues in Tuscany | 15 venues

Vignamaggio is a historic Tuscan vineyard dating from 1404, in the Chianti Classico area near Greve in Chianti. The ceremony and reception both take place within the borgo, surrounded by vineyards, gardens and woodland covering more than 400 hectares. Restaurant La Fattoria serves cuisine made from the estate's own produce, while the La Pensione hotel and renovated farm buildings provide accommodation right on the vineyard.

The medieval Castello Banfi offers ten different spaces for the ceremony and reception - from the stone courtyard and rose garden for 70 guests to the impressive 13th-century Sala del Capitano for 90 guests. Fourteen luxury rooms and suites on site let couples celebrate without leaving for a hotel, in the privacy of a historic estate. Panoramic views over the Brunello di Montalcino vineyards form a natural backdrop for the whole day, from morning photographs to night-time celebrations on the terrace.

The organic Tuscan estate Il Borro, with a thousand-year history and 1,100 hectares of land, can host up to 191 guests for a celebration. The Italian garden, the terrace by the main villa, or a renovated natural amphitheatre are available for the ceremony; the reception is held at Osteria del Borro, a chef-led restaurant run by chef Andrea Campani. Villas and apartments on the estate provide on-site accommodation, while the organic winery, with twelve rows of its own vines, rounds off the day.

Castello di Vicchiomaggio stands on a 140-hectare Tuscan estate with 33 hectares of Chianti vineyards, forming an unmistakable backdrop for the whole wedding day. Guests can stay overnight on site in apartments, suites or villas; an infinity pool overlooking the vineyards completes the atmosphere. The reception, held within the historic castle, is accompanied by wines produced on the estate itself.

The Tenuta Torciano wine estate near San Gimignano offers couples a ceremony set right among the vines, surrounded by the scent of ripening grapes and a skyline of medieval towers. The reception follows in the spirit of authentic Tuscan cuisine, paired with wines from the estate's own cellar. Accommodation is available in the historic Torre Chigi tower or at the nearby Torciano - Vecchio Asilo hotel.

A Renaissance villa built for the Medici family in the hills above Florence, near Impruneta. The interiors are decorated with frescoes by Florentine masters, and the spacious halls host both ceremonies and wedding receptions. The villa is surrounded by manicured gardens with views over the Tuscan countryside, and it is rented out exclusively for a single event at a time. It has been hosting celebrations continuously since 1966.

A noble residence built by the Medici family on the hill of Careggi above Florence, today a four-star hotel with seven guest suites. The ceremony and wedding reception can be set in the gardens or in the historic halls, with views over the city and the Tuscan hills. The villa has its own restaurant, Citrarium, so the couple don't need to arrange catering elsewhere. On-site accommodation makes it possible to stay before and after the wedding.

A historic villa near Montespertoli, set amid forty hectares of organic vineyards and olive groves in the hills south-west of Florence. The estate is officially licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies and offers outdoor space for both ceremony and reception. The surrounding landscape of cypresses and rows of vines forms a peaceful backdrop for a countryside wedding. Space is also available for family celebrations and smaller corporate events.

A Tuscan castle near Siena, in the village of Monteroni d'Arbia, rented out exclusively for a single wedding. The couple has the castle courtyard, gardens and indoor halls at their disposal, with a chapel on site for a Catholic ceremony. Accommodation is provided in apartments right on the estate, so guests can stay for several days. The gently rolling countryside around Siena completes the backdrop for the whole ceremony.

An extensive estate with a castle near the small town of Casole d'Elsa, in the hills west of Siena, now a luxury hotel. The ceremony can be held in the restored chapel of St Thomas, among the rows of vines, or in the old amphitheatre, with the reception on the terrace or in the wine cellar. The whole estate can be booked for exclusive use, with accommodation right on site. The surrounding Tuscan countryside offers peace and privacy, far from the city.

This historic villa dating from the late fifteenth century stands on a ridge overlooking the hills of the UNESCO-listed Val d'Orcia. Its celebrated gardens were designed by architect Cecil Pinsent, and their cypress-lined terraces form a striking backdrop for the ceremony. The main villa is available alongside separate farmhouses and apartments, each with its own pool and garden. The kitchen draws on fresh produce from the estate's own farm.

This sixteenth-century noble residence lies seven kilometres from the walls of Lucca, set within a nine-hectare park. The ceremony can take place in a hidden theatre of clipped box hedges, in the English garden, or in the amphitheatre of the citrus garden. The villa's halls and a spacious citrus orangery serve as venues for the reception. Several historic cottages within the grounds are available for the newlyweds' accommodation.

This five-star relais, set in a former Tuscan residence near Cortona, hosts weddings for up to ninety guests. The ceremony takes place on the steps of a private seventeenth-century frescoed church or on a terrace overlooking the valley. The reception is held in the Pomerio winter garden or the glazed Limonaia orangery. The estate also includes a Michelin-starred restaurant, a spa, and rooms available for exclusive hire of the whole property.

This winery amid the Maremma hills between Bolgheri and Scansano was designed by architect Renzo Piano. Both the ceremony and reception take place on a panoramic terrace between the vineyards and the woods. A striking underground ageing cellar lined with hundreds of barrels is well suited to a candlelit dinner. The Etruscan necropolis of San Germano lies just beyond the vineyards.

This eleventh-century fortress stands on a hilltop with a 360-degree view over the whole of the Val d'Orcia. The castle resort is unique in the world for offering natural thermal water in its pools and in the baths of selected rooms. The ceremony takes place on the north terrace, while the reception is held in the gardens or on the restaurant terrace; dozens of luxury suites provide accommodation. Brunello di Montalcino ages in the estate's own cellar.