Castello Alidosi is a castle destination wedding venue in Castel del Rio, Italy, hosting 20 to 100 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ), 73 km / 1 hour by car. Best months: June, July, August, November.
Castello Alidosi
Castello Alidosi invites guests into a 14th-century fortress in the Emilia-Romagna hills, where stone walls and sweeping countryside views frame multi-day celebrations.
About Castello Alidosi
Castello Alidosi invites guests into a 14th-century fortress in the Emilia-Romagna hills, where stone walls and sweeping countryside views frame multi-day celebrations.
Arriving from Bologna or Florence, wedding parties find themselves in a self-contained estate with sleeping quarters for up to 20 guests, allowing the entire gathering to stay together beneath centuries-old rooflines.
The castle adapts to any weather, a 128-square-meter greenhouse seats 100 for dinners, while indoor tavern and villa spaces accommodate smaller groups and pre-wedding gatherings.
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This villa is such a beautiful and intimate venue that feels straight out of a fairytale. I attended a wedding here in June 2024, eveything was perfect.
Michelle Maukner · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €4,000 to €10,000 venue feeAisle estimate
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BLQ, 60 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Sleeps 20 guests across 10 bedrooms in the main villa and annex; additional nearby hotels within 5–30 minutes for extended parties
- Two churches 5 minutes away; civil ceremonies conducted at the local comune (also 5 minutes)
- 128-square-meter greenhouse holds 100 seated guests; tavern accommodates 20; air-conditioned main villa with elevator to bedrooms
- Weekend packages start at €10,500 for exclusive venue use plus wedding night; additional nights €3,500 per couple
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- Afternoon / eveningGuests arrive and settle into accommodations; welcome aperitivo in villa living rooms
- MorningCeremony at nearby church (5 min drive) or civil signing at comune
- AfternoonPhotos and group activities in castle grounds
- EveningReception dinner in greenhouse (100 capacity) or villa spaces; dancing and toasts
- Morning / brunchCasual breakfast or brunch; optional group farewell activity
- AfternoonGuests depart; castle staff conduct final walkthrough
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BLQ · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Bologna Guglielmo Marconi.
- Typical total
- €10,500Aisle estimate
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Weekend wedding for 75 guests with 2-night stay and external catering: €10,500 (venue) + €7,000 (2 additional nights for 10 couples) + catering costs. Weekday equivalent: €10,000 + €3,000 (1 extra night) + catering. Add 10% VAT to all figures.
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included in venue package (ceremonies held at local churches or comune, both 5 min away)
- Reception
- On request
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Variable; depends on chosen catering package
- Room rate
- €3,000–3,500 a nightAisle estimate
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Wedding night included in venue fee; additional nights €3,000–€3,500 per couple (weekday/weekend)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 351 427 0997
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Prices shown exclude catering, which must be quoted separately. 30% down payment reserves the date; 70% due 1 month prior. €3,000 damage deposit held as temporary security.
Questions about the venue
Can we bring our own caterer, or must we use the venue's partner?+
Castello Alidosi works with an external catering partner offering full packages, but couples may engage their own caterer provided the property approves the supplier first. No blanket restrictions apply.
What happens if it rains on our wedding day?+
A 128-square-meter greenhouse accommodates seated meals for up to 100 guests. The villa's tavern (20 capacity) and living rooms serve as additional sheltered spaces for aperitivos and smaller gatherings.
Can guests with mobility challenges attend?+
Most areas are accessible for disabled guests, with an elevator serving bedrooms in the main villa. Some outdoor spaces and the tavern require stair access; contact the venue to discuss your specific needs.
How many nights must we book?+
Weekday weddings require a minimum 1-night stay; weekend weddings require 2 nights minimum. Additional nights cost €3,000 (weekday) or €3,500 (weekend) per couple.
What are the payment terms?+
A 30% deposit secures your date. The remaining 70% is due 1 month before the wedding. The venue also holds a €3,000 temporary damage deposit.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Outdoor ceremony: Yes
“La cerimonia si svolge tra le terrazze e i giardini, nessun trasferimento, nessuna corsa.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“Per i ricevimenti più ampi, mettiamo a disposizione uno spazio raffinato e funzionale anche in caso di pioggia: una serra dal design contemporaneo che unisce estetica e praticità, permettendo di vivere l’atmosfera dell’aria aperta con il massimo comfort, anche in presenza di imprevisti meteo.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsExclusive use required: Yes
“Per questo, affittiamo la nostra tenuta esclusivamente per un solo evento alla volta, offrendovi il privilegio di sentirvi i veri padroni di casa.”
Read the source for exclusive use required