Castle of Bibbione - venue full of history for an unforgettable wedding in Italy

Erected by the Cadolingi of Montecascioli, the Castle of Bibbione, in Chianti region, is documented in the very ancient manuscripts from the year 997 by the name of Castrum Bibionis. 

Surrounded by city walls, which in the past served as a final defence for its inhabitants, the Castle dominates a medieval village and ancient houses dot the slope of the hill. Its lands extend to below the Via Cassia and the Pesa River, between Florence and Siena. The foundations of the Castle go back to the 9th century and the construction was completed in year 1000, while the first group of stone farmhouses dates back to the latter half of the 13th century. In the Renaissance, the battlements were removed and the fortification was then transformed into a country residence.

Bibbione Castle is composed of farmhouse with pool on the Chianti hills and a villa with private pool which can accommodate up to twelve people, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

The apartments of the farmhose can accommodate from two to six people. Apartment guests have access to the shared pool open from May to October that overlooks the hilly landscape of the Chianti area, between Florence and Siena.

The villa "Il Poggio" is a farmhouse surrounded by olive trees that enjoys a splendid view of the Tuscan countryside, surrounding the whole area of the Castle of Bibbione. The villa can accommodate up to twelve people and gives access to the beautiful pool surrounded by greenery of the private park.

Experience real Italian atmosphere - wedding in Villa Medicea Lo Sprocco

Mugello valley between S. Agata and Galliano, in the town of Scarperia, derives from old Florentine language and it means "bud". In fact, as a famous anecdote relates, Villa Medicea Lo Sprocco enjoys the first ray of sunshine in the morning and the last beam of light at sunset, from which the first bud springs.

Villa Medicea Lo Sprocco, which was built during the fourteenth century at the desire of Lorenzo and Giovanni de' Medici, is immersed in an ancient park which contains, amongst other trees, two giant sequoias and an extremely rear "Copper Beech", which is now 450 years old. From the tree-lined drive which leads to the Villa it is possible to glimpse the loggia, with its arcade, chich opens into vast halls , wonderfully frescoed and connected to each other by round arches. The Villa is an ideal venue for Ceremonies, banquets, company dinner, shoes and open-air plays, also has a vast parking area of its own.

Villa Medicea has years of experience in organizing events. So it provides a range of services for creating ad - hoc of your wedding:

Ceremony:
Villa Medicea offers the possibility to its customers to make a Civil Ceremony or Symbolic, in the Centennial Park, or inside one of the rooms inside. The couple may also use the expertise of staff of Villa Lo Sprocco for the organization and relevant documentation as appropriate for the ceremony.

Receipt:
Villa Medicea offers a service of Catering facilities, to monitor and ensure the quality, but above all to eliminate the rental costs of venues. We guarantee a wide choice of menu, to be agreed depending on your needs, along with a wide wine list, special menus for children, vegetarians, allergy and celiac. Customers of Villa Medicea will benefit from the exclusivity of the location in the chosen day, and will have the ability to manage time and space to suit your needs.

Here is an example for the use of space:

Aperitif: in the park, ideal fresco for photo shoots, or at one of the inner rooms, Wedding Banquet: Heraldry in the room, equipped with a precious stone fireplace of the fourteenth century. The room accommodates up to 200 guests.

Services:
The Villa also offers services such as: free reserved parking for about 80 cars, 5 rooms Suite Style, in case there were guests need to stay overnight.
Villa Medicea offers couples a free suite for the wedding night.

The Villa offers assistance in selecting external service, its price and type will be arranged on request, such as floral arrangements, photo shoot, musical entertainment, babysitting service, fireworks and car hire etc.

Palazzo Belmote - wedding in authentic Italian style

Arriving at Palazzo Belmonte is like entering in another world: the magic begins the moment you reach the stone-walled courtyard where the scent of jasmine, rose, and honeysuckle perfumes the air, where you can barely see the building for the foliage and you can hear the sound of crashing waves long before you reach the sea: you feel instantly re-energised.

At Palazzo Belmonte history, privacy, nature, tranquility, comfort and elegance blend into "one special dream", while the atmosphere and spirit of a private home are carefully maintained.  In a unique position on the sea, the Palazzo remains “one of the best kept secrets of the Mediterranean”.

Weddings

Palazzo Belmonte is the perfect place for an elegant wedding or other special event. Nothing can equal the ambience and glorious views from the Palazzo. On the clearest days the islands of Capri and Ischia seem to shimmer on the horizon, floating on an azure sea.

In the evening, after the sun has lazily set, the star filled sky is a perfect canopy for the Belvedere restaurant. Capri’s twinkling lights flicker on the horizon as the waves lap on the shore below.

The entire Palazzo can be reserved with sufficient notice or, if you are planning a smaller event, certain areas of the Palazzo and the gardens can be set aside for private use. Romantic ceremonies, religious or civil, can be celebrated in the family chapel, outdoors in the flower-filled courtyard or in the gardens. 

A beach wedding, or a service on the islet of Licosa with its lighthouse, are possible alternatives for a celebration. 

One of the most idyllic locations in the Mediterranean, Prince Belmonte’s lovely 17th century home.

Palazzo Belmonte is a sophisticated Historical Residence by the sea, less than 2 hours from Naples International Airport, south of the magical Amalfi Coast, in an unspoilt corner of Italy which lies in the heart of Magna Graecia.

Whether you prefer a truly relaxing or an active stay, the Palazzo has an effective all season appeal across the generations.