Surrounded by acres of olive groves and vineyards, Villa Medicea di Lilliano is the epitome of a Tuscan Wedding Experience!
Villa Medicea di Lilliano is a historic estate that tells the story of ambition, royalty, and change. Over the course of 10 centuries, the villa has transferred ownership between royals, cardinals, and noblemen. The villa began as a watchtower in the XI century. Over the course of the following five centuries, the villa became a large stone farmhouse. In modern-day, the villa serves as a winery, hotel, and event venue!
Well preserved is the villa’s agriculture and architecture. As a matter of fact, this is easily seen in the first-floor granary, the lemon house, and the subterranean oil cellar. Additionally, baroque influence can still be found in the private chapel of the Medici Cardinal and the twin stairways in the central courtyard.
The specifics of planning a wedding
The picturesque backdrop of Villa Medicea di Lilliano hosts exceptional weddings of all sizes. From elopements to small-scale weddings, and weddings of up to 250 guests. Their collections begin with a ‘just for two’ sized wedding day and extend all the way up to bespoke banquet experiences. Moreover, the villa offers the option of hosting your wedding indoors or outdoors, with a multitude of locations on the property to choose from! Villa Medicea di Lilliano offers two indoor banquet rooms, gardens, a courtyard, the chapel, and a terrace (with breathtaking views of Florence!) for your wedding day. Additionally, the villa provides its couples with a built-in rain plan. Thus ensuring that inclement weather will not ruin your event.
There are a few regulations when it comes to sourcing vendors for your wedding. The following vendors must all be sourced from the villa’s exclusive supplier list:
- Catering
- Lighting
- Sound & Audio
- Fireworks
And yes, the villa allows you to close the night of your wedding with a custom fireworks display! Any additional type of wedding vendor not listed may be selected and hired at your own discretion.
Package offerings for hosting your Villa Medicea di Lilliano wedding will vary. For instance, the month and day that you opt to host your wedding may affect your package offerings. Additionally, whether or not you opt for the venue’s full buyout will also affect your offerings. A full buyout of the venue includes 5-16 on-site suites for your guests. Lastly, a full buyout includes the ability to host other events such as a welcome party, rehearsal dinner, or a morning-after brunch!
Travelling to Villa Medicea di Lilliano
You and your guests will be delighted at the ease of access to Villa Medicea di Lilliano! The villa is only 15 minutes from the city center of Florence. And 25 minutes from the airport (Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola). Subsequently making the villa’s proximity to Florence convenient to take in the sites and enjoy the local art and culture! If you’re looking for even more Tuscany wedding inspiration while you’re here, read this post about planning your wedding at La Badia di Orvieto!
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