How do you dream about your wedding day?
Would you like a rustic but elegant atmosphere, a location surrounded by greenery, an experience to remember forever both for you and your guests?
Open your eyes and get ready to experience the most important day of your life in a magical place then: the Chianti hills, in Tuscany.
The Magic Of Chianti
Even those who have never visited the region will have surely heard of the Chianti area: it is the most famous part of the Tuscan countryside, an area particularly renowned in the world for its wine production but also for its beautiful landscapes, including vineyards, olive groves, rolling hills and small villages rich in history and art.
The area of the Chianti It is simply perfect to celebrate the day of your wedding, especially in spring or summer, because it offers numerous outdoor locations for all tastes and needs. And here you will not only live a magical day, but you can turn your wedding into a real mini holiday in the heart of Tuscany: an unforgettable experience for all lovers!
It could be the perfect opportunity, for example, to enjoy a day visiting the main cellars in the area, tasting the finest wines of Tuscany accompanied by meats, cheeses and bruschetta. Or you could choose to participate in a course of typical cuisine, to learn how to prepare homemade pasta or pizza: between a taste and another, accompanied by the scent of tomato and basil and fascinated by the tradition of this region, you will feel like living a dream.
If you love the nature and photography, walking through the avenues of cypress trees and immortalizing the landscapes of Chianti is one of those things to do at least once in your life.
There Val D’Orcia in particular, a valley located in the province of Siena and extending to the border with Umbria, offers postcard views that you cannot admire anywhere else in the world, so much so that it is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
This area, which has also been the backdrop for many films such as the famous Gladiator, is full of villas, farmhouses, farms, castles and villages with stunning beauty, and whatever your idea of marriage here you can make it a reality and live an experience and not just a day – just perfect.
Among the most famous villages in the Chianti area are Certaldo, the birthplace of the poet Boccaccio, San Gimignano, a small pearl a few miles from Siena, Monteriggioni, where every year there is a medieval festival that sees the country transform and go back in time. And then Montepulciano and Montalcino, where you can taste two of the most famous red wines in the world, Volterra, the city symbol of alabaster, and Cortona where every year in July there is a famous festival dedicated to books and music that sees the streets of the country full of life and light until late at night.
Dream Locations For Your Wedding In The Chianti Area
With all its charm, amidst nature, art and tradition, Tuscany is perfect for any style of wedding, from the most luxurious to the rustic, from the intimate to the one with hundreds of guests. And this also applies to the Chianti area!
This part of Tuscany is ideal if you love green and want to immerse yourself in the Tuscan countryside, perhaps with an outdoor ceremony, taking dream photos among vineyards and wheat fields.
A perfect location in this case is the Abbey of San Galgano: an ancient church now deconsecrated and made very special by the fact that it does not have a roof. Yes, we already know what you are thinking: the charm of a historic abbey, the beauty of a ceremony surrounded by nature, all in one place and with a beautiful window on the sky! Wouldn’t that be a dream?
Here you could organize a small aperitif in the green areas just outside the abbey, and then move to a reception in one of the farmhouses or in one of the villas near this area.
Another very fascinating location, ideal for those who dream of a wedding in the Chianti area with a touch of romance, is the Castle of Meleto: imagine the frescoed halls, an enchanting outdoor garden to be used for an aperitif or the reception, a splendid panoramic terrace for unforgettable photos, all surrounded by greenery and by the prestige of an imposing historic residence, dating back to about 1200.
The castle also has a private chapel, which can be used for a symbolic ceremony, and also has large rooms and apartments, perfect to accommodate both the bride and groom and the guests.
Also remember the name of Borgo Pignano, a dream estate near Volterra, ideal for both intimate ceremonies and weddings with many guests.
Here the ceremony can be held in the Romanesque church of the village, the parish church of San Bartolomeo, or in the beautiful garden of the villa that offers a splendid view of the village of Volterra. There is no shortage of space, and the proximity to the village is an excellent point in favour of planning days of fun and relaxation in this area of Tuscany.
Another really very suggestive location for the day of your wedding is the Dimora Buonriposo: with its rustic style, its stone walls, the garden surrounding the house and the beautiful pool, it is a truly unique environment for those who want a country style wedding with a touch of elegance.
Even here, if you want, you can take advantage of the bridal suite, while for the guests are available some rooms within the structure.
Imagine your wedding in a location like this, between a glass of wine by the pool, music and dancing in the garden of the house, and in the days to follow, a relaxing horseback ride or a bike ride through the hills of Chianti. Are you ready to leave?