Villas and Castles
The region has plenty of beautiful villas, surrounded by large gardens with ancient trees. Immersed in the silence of Tuscan hills, these venues are the ideal place for ceremonies and parties. Many municipalities organize secular weddings within the gardens and usually a caterer takes care of the wedding party. Alternatively, you may choose a religious ceremony in one of the Renaissance churches downtown and celebrate with your guests in luxurious rooms. The most romantic couples will surely remain impressed by some beautiful neo-Gothic buildings on the shore of a lake.
If you're looking for an original and astonishing venue for a wedding in Tuscany, you definitely need to consider its castles. Some of the most famous castles near Florence have frescoed halls, sixteenth-century furnitures and scenic views that perfectly fit as the setting for a fairytale wedding. Alternatively, you may enjoy your wedding party in a castle surrounded by the beautiful hills of Chianti, among sunflowers fields, olive trees and vineyards. Some castles have an intimate courtyard or chapel to get married with a Catholic or Protestant ceremony, if you like.