Wedding at Villa del Balbianello

Make your wedding unforgettable while protecting Italy's historical, artistic and landscape heritage.

Castles surrounded by gorgeous mountains, charming villas on Lake Como, elegant Venetian houses and hidden waterfalls near Rome. These are some of the most stunning places in Italy where you can set up an unforgettable wedding.

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FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano ETS is the National Trust for Italy, a non-profit foundation established in 1975 with the aim of protecting and enhancing Italy's historical, artistic and landscape heritage. We take care of more than 70 special places in Italy (half are open to public and available to hire for private events).

WHY CHOOSE ONE OF OUR SPECIAL PLACES FOR YOUR WEDDING?

From the most famous Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como to the iconic Kolymbethra Garden in the Sicilian Valley of the Temples, no matter what your tastes are, we have plenty of venues to offer for civil weddings, religious ones, elopements, love proposals and photo shoots.

Besides, choosing one of our beautiful locations, is a great first step to have an ethical and sustainable wedding.

We can also recommend you a list of partners that will support you in making the most out of your special day: wedding planners, catering and eco-friendly wedding favors.

CONTACT US

Please feel free to contact us at any time if you need further information: email us at m.pizzorni@fondoambiente.it.

7 Charming Villas for stunning wedding ceremonies in North of Italy

Wedding at Villa del Balbianello | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Villa del Balbianello

The famous Villa on Lake Como that hosted writers, scholars and travelers from all around the world.

Wedding at Villa Fogazzaro Roi | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Villa Fogazzaro Roi

A “Little World of the Past” facing the Italian shore of Lake Lugano.

Villa della Porta Bozzolo | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Villa della Porta Bozzolo

A summer mansion with beautiful frescos and a wide park, just 15 minutes away from Lake Maggiore.

Wedding at Villa dei Vescovi | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Villa dei Vescovi

A Renaissance villa on the Euganean hills - near Padua - surrounded by vineyards. Inside there are two apartments available for the spouses or guests.

Wedding at Palazzo e Giardini Moroni | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Palazzo e Giardini Moroni

Located in Bergamo city centre we find this impressive building built in the 17th century. The Palace is all covered with frescos and has a beautiful garden.

Wedding at Villa Necchi Campiglio | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Villa Necchi Campiglio

Downtown Milan we find this iconic Villa with a 30's atmosphere. This was the set of Ridley Scott's latest film, the House of Gucci.

Wedding at Villa Panza | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Villa e Collezione Panza

An American contemporary art museum on the hills of Varese and a 18th century villa surrounded by an amazing garden.

Wedding at Villa Rezzola | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Villa Rezzola

A charming villa in Lerici - in Liguria - with a beautiful view on the Gulf of Poets in the “Cinque Terre”. Currently the villa is being restored.

3 Cozy Italian Houses for more intimate but sumptuous wedding ceremonies

Wedding at Casa Bortoli | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Casa Bortoli

A typical stately home in a historic building on the Grand Canal in Venice. An exclusive location for civil ceremonies and small weddings.

Wedding at Torre e Casa Campatelli | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Torre e Casa Campatelli

A house and a medieval tower in the historical city centre of San Gimignano in Tuscany. This is a great venue for small exclusive events and non traditional ceremonies.

Wedding at Casa and Collezione Laura | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Casa e Collezione Laura

A stunning house near Sanremo - in Liguria - which is the symbol of love of a couple of eccentric collectors. The perfect spot for a love proposal, a small dinner or lunch cooked by its landlady.

2 Inspiring venues for a unique wedding in Liguria and Tuscany

Wedding at San Fruttuoso Abbey | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Abbazia di San Fruttuoso

A piece of paradise just behind Portofino: the perfect spot for a romantic proposal or a religious ceremony. This is the place where Kourtney Kardashian e Travis Barker went during their wedding stay in the area. You can also get to sleep here. The Abbey can be reached only by ferry or private boat.

Wedding at Teatrino di Vetriano | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Teatrino di Vetriano

Just 30 minutes away from Lucca - in Tuscany - stands this beautiful historic theatre which holds the record as the world’s smallest theatre. If you want to surprise your partner with a unique love proposal, this is the right place!

3 Romantic Castles for an elegant wedding in Trentino and Piedmont

Wedding at Castello di Avio | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Castello di Avio

If you are a knights-and-ladies stories lover you cannot miss this superb castle in Trentino and its renowned “Love Room”. The room takes its name from its una 14th century frescos depicting a passionate kiss amidst darts between a lady and a knight.

Wedding at Castello di Masino | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Castello e Parco di Masino

A thousand-year-old royal palace an hour away from Turin. Here you can also admire one of the largest Italian maze overlooking the Canavese lands.

Wedding at Castello della Manta | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Castello della Manta

Not far from Saluzzo and the truffle area of Alba - in Piedmont -, stands a 13th-century fortress with wonderful and precious frescos.

2 Amazing and wild venues near Rome

Wedding at Parco Villa Gregoriana | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Parco Villa Gregoriana

Discover an extraordinary setting between Roman temples and a picturesque cascade. Forests, trails, ancient ruins, natural caves, the river engulfed in rocks and a spectacular waterfall: all of this just a stone’s throw from Rome. The most “romantic” and “wild” place to get married.

Wedding at Bosco di San Francesco | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Bosco di San Francesco

A place of harmony and silence by the great Basilica of St Francis of Assisi. A perfect place for a ceremony or a proposal surrounded by nature and spirituality.

4 Beautiful places for a special wedding in the vibrant South of Italy

Wedding at Baia di Ieranto | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Baia di Ieranto

The perfect place for sport and sea lovers.

Wedding at Kolymbethra Garden | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Giardino della Kolymbethra

Let yourself be charmed by this beautiful garden located in the Valley of the Temple, in Sicily. This place and its blooming orange trees is a little piece of paradise on earth: say “yes” here and enjoy a Sicilian chic-nic.

Wedding at Cerrate Abbey | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Cerrate Abbey

Looking for a more traditional venue? This enchanting abbey - in Salento, in the Apulia region, near Lecce - made out of tuff and surrounded by olive trees is the perfect spot to celebrate a wonderful religious ceremony.

Wedding at Casa Noha | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Casa Noha

Are you organising a love promise in Matera? This historical and marvelous house can be a first great step towards an outstanding marriage.

2 Extraordinary wedding venues in Calabria and Sardinia

Wedding at Giganti della Sila | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

I Giganti della Sila

A majestic, ancient woodland in the centre of Calabria. Giants of Sila is a wild and breathtaking open-air area far from more popular wedding locations. Perfect for a love proposal or a civil ceremony.

Wedding at Saline Conti Vecchi | FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente italiano

Saline Conti Vecchi

If you have a passion for pink flamingos and for natural marine landscape, Sardinia offers one of the most spectacular place in Italy: Saline Conti Vecchi. It is an ancient industrial site, with a still-operating plant where you can admire white mountains made of salt and a scenic moonscape. An unusual and colorful set for civil ceremonies and wedding photo shoots.

Best places to elope suggested by FAI, the National Trust for Italy

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