Getting married in a Tuscan Borgo
The Italian word Borgo is referring to a hamlet that in former times was a complete inhabited village and located in the countryside. Many of these former villages nowadays are charming holiday resorts. A borgo often dates back to the medieval and sometimes the original purpose of the single houses is still recognizable, as, for example, a house that once was the “school” of the village, the “scale” or the granary.
Beside the tourism, many borgo are working with agriculture, which mostly was the cause of their origin and is still an important part of the income source. The guest may find a cultivation of wine grapes, of olive groves, fruits, garden products and so on. This makes them very similar to the “Agriturismo” and indeed the difference is often only a very little one and determined by the main economical resource.
Some Borgo has become a true luxury hotel offering high standard guestrooms equipped with utmost comfort, while they do not offer any or only a few holiday apartments.
In any case, a Borgo nowadays is often a popular wedding venue and they offer the possibility to lodge all guests together and allow at the same time much privacy for the individuals.
A wedding reception in a medieval Borgo is a guarantee for a fairytale day: let yourself be pampered by a particular ambience, rich of flowers and scents in a timeless place!
Please find here as follows some examples and do not hesitate to contact me to get more proposals!
Historical Borgo
Area: between Florence and Siena
This beautiful historical complex dates back to the14th century and is located in the north of Siena amidst the enchanting Tuscan landscape. It was restructured conserving its original medieval character and is combining the spaciousness of a luxurious holiday apartment complex with the full service of a 4 star luxury hotel.
The apartments, all with a surface of 40-160 square meters, differ from one another in their architecture and all are tastefully equipped with elegant interiors and a refined décor. The Borgo disposes of a nice swimming pool equipped with a sun terrace and a private tennis court. The restaurant, renowned for its Tuscan specialties, has a magical, elegant setting and a unique medieval ambience. It also has a well stocked wine bar and often guided wine tastings on site are offered. During the summer period, food is served on the terrace by the pool and sometimes the dinner is accompanied by romantic piano music.
Accommodation on site: about 70 (17 apartments and 4 guestrooms)
Leisure facilities on site: pool, wine tasting, tennis court
Wedding Reception: organized with our catering
Time-limit for the party: no time-limit with the exclusive rental or with at least 40 guests
Fireworks: allowed with the necessary authorizations
Wedding fee: requested
Luxury Borgo
Area: Casentino
This Borgo lies in a beautiful setting in the green hills of the Casentino area. A romantic and refined retreat to celebrate your perfect day with the essence of Tuscan countryside, enjoying luxurious comfort.
AThe great property offers accommodation in exclusive villas and suites, all with private bathroom. The whole hamlet is the result of a careful restoration by the owners’ family who restored this architectural jewel to its former glory, respecting the architectural tradition of the territory. The major part of the lodgings features wooden beams, stone fireplaces, and terracotta floors.
Various options are available for the outdoors or indoor wedding celebration: The pool facilities, the Italian garden, and the large panoramic terrace are ideal for aperitifs, while the banquet can be planned in any area of the facility.
Different halls are available for the wedding dinner and party, as the “Limonaia” with its large glass front that can be opened completely, offering a view on the well-tended park and the square in front of it.
The former granary that was restructured with high-quality materials into a large banquet hall and a further ideal hall for the party. An Italian garden and the chapel complete the small village.
Accommodation on site: about 70 - 80
Leisure facilities on site: 2 pools, tennis court, sports fields, wellness center, private lake, playground
Wedding Reception: organized by the catering
Time-limit for the party: no time-limit with the exclusive rental
Fireworks: allowed with the necessary authorizations
Wedding fee: no extra fee is requested
Borgo near Siena
Area: Siena
This venue is located down on the slopes of the beautiful Montagnola Senese nature park, close to the most famous Tuscan cities.
Each apartment has its own private garden space near its entrance and all are furnished in Tuscan style.
The eye-catcher is the large swimming pool, perfectly harmonized with the surroundings and integrating itself with the cliff wall that surpasses it. It has a large central pool and two hydro massage pools and a waterfall of approximately 5 meters descends from the cliff. A great barbecue and a stone Pizza oven on the great terrace are ideal to organize a casual rustic rehearsal dinner.
The spacious and stylish restaurant offers a tasty and typical cuisine with traditional plates. Up 100 people can be seated but it is reserved exclusively to be rent also for small groups. The borgo is managed by the owners who grant for a friendly and warm atmosphere.
Accommodation on site: about 45 (8 apartments + 1 suite)
Leisure facilities on site: pool, BBQ, restaurant
Wedding Reception: organized with the restaurant on site
Time-limit for the party: no time-limit with exclusive rental
Fireworks: allowed with the necessary authorizations
Wedding fee: no wedding fee is requested
