A wedding ceremony at a villa in Italy will be an unforgettable celebration for you and your guests. This option is ideal for those who prefer uniqueness, privacy, and spaciousness.
Italy offers a wide variety of villas to suit every taste and to host weddings of any scale. In this article, we present an elegant villa near Rome and the summer residence of the Pope. Its special feature is a large garden, perfect for holding a beautiful outdoor ceremony. You will also enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Lake Albano, surrounded by wooded hills.
Lake Albano
Lake Albano is one of the most beautiful and picturesque lakes of southern Italy. It is located near Rome, just 24 km from the capital, making it a popular destination for leisure and events.
The lake was formed in the crater of an extinct volcano and is surrounded by dense, forested Alban hills. The water of the lake displays a breathtaking turquoise hue that changes with the time of day and weather. Here, on one of the Alban hills, in the town of Castel Gandolfo, stands the summer residence of the Roman Pope and the Vatican Observatory.
Wedding Ceremony at a Villa on Lake Albano
Nestled in the heart of the Castelli Romani Regional Park and just a stone’s throw from the Pope’s summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, this elegant villa from 1920 offers an exclusive panoramic view of Lake Albano.
Its advantage lies in a large, well-maintained garden where you can hold a symbolic outdoor wedding ceremony with a view of the lake, surrounded by tall, slender trees. In case of rain, the villa offers a covered terrace and a restaurant with panoramic windows. The villa can accommodate up to 150 guests, making it suitable for either a cocktail reception or a full-scale wedding lunch or dinner.
- Cost of a symbolic ceremony with an aperitif – from 700 euros
- Cost of an all-inclusive banquet menu (including drinks) – from 120 euros per person
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- We Simplify the Process. You don’t need to arrive weeks in advance to prepare all your documents. You can fly in just 2 days before the wedding and leave all document matters to the professionals.
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- We Meet Our Deadlines. We deliver the certificate of marriage registration in Italy on the third working day after the wedding, and all photographs within two months. All our obligations are regulated by contract. We don’t just promise – we take responsibility for our words.
- We Love Our Work for the incredible happiness and atmosphere of love it creates. For the opportunity to see joyful eyes and to make your wedding dreams in Italy come true. In a place where family and marriage remain the highest values, where European civilization began, and where true love and sincere emotions are truly understood.
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The article features photos from the wedding day of Marina and Sergey. Photographer: Irina Morina.