Destination: Wedding! Celebrating parts of Tuscany

Tuscany

Located in central Italy, Tuscany is the region in which you can find the historic cities of Florence, Pisa and Siena. 16 UNESCO World Heritage sites exist in the region, creating a special opportunity for history . Yet, it can feel like a tale of (more than) two cities with the beautiful contrast between the art and architectural wonders of Florence and the endless vineyards and olive groves of Montepulciano. From North American airports, you would take a flight with one stop in a major European city (Rome, Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich, Amsterdam, etc) before your arrival in Florence. The stunning countryside views from memorable films such as 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'Under the Tuscan Sun', and 'Gladiator' are accessible by car or via numerous day tours on Viator. Local trains are very popular during high season on TrenItalia and TrenNatura (the Nature Train) to capture unique scenic views.

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Visions to capture: Everyone envisions the rolling hills of Tuscany, with endless grape vines and olive groves. Entrances perfectly lined with cypress trees welcome you and your guests to your magical event. Remember that your wedding story can contain a pre or post visit to one of the treasured cities of the region. The Florence Duomo is a beautiful backdrop for wedding and group celebration photos.

Places to stay:

Pieve Aldina (Fontenille Collection): Traversa del Chianti, 53017 Radda in Chianti SI, Italy Phone: +39 (0) 5 77 19 11 511

This exceptional property is our featured destination in Tuscany! Pieve Aldina, located in the heart of the Chianti hills, touches every important note providing incredible service, capturing the feelings, the visual elements and a gastronomic experience that is truly the definition of luxury. This 22 room - 15 suite boutique hotel was once a summer residence of the Bishops of Siena.

This expansive property offers a number of options to enjoy everything local on and off the property. A historic Romanesque church, Pieve di Santa Maria Novella, is next to the property and bike reservations are available to explore the countryside.

Spa services are available including massages, exfoliation, facials, an infrared sauna and hammam. A delicious tea party is held each afternoon from 4pm to 5pm in the Enoteca where the chef creates a variety of seasonal treats- from delicious Italian cookies, cakes and pastries for guests to enjoy.

Curated wedding experiences are handled by the amazing team in house at Pieve Aldina

We had a wonderful conversation with Aurora Gori, a member of the sales team within the property, who shared a number of details to help plan a memorable stay for the entire wedding party. "The property is five minutes from the city, but we are surrounded by nature. There are 40 acres of olive groves and 300 nearby wineries."

"Transfer services are available 24 hours per day and the property is open from late March to early November each year. September is the best time to visit because of the weather." "We can create a whole wedding experience, including the food and beverage. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, but we try to focus on seasonal ingredients." "Many couples arrive already married and have a smaller ceremony or blessing before their celebration with guests. The property is available for buy-outs and we have an on-site gardener who can create flower arrangements."

Aurora shared a wonderful sentiment about their overall approach: "The property is very transparent so that you are having the best experience during your wedding. There is a very transparent relationship between us and the clients, because this is a very special day of their lives."

We would love to help you get to Tuscany and craft the travel aspects of your wedding experience. Contact us at See The Room for booking and support.