Castello il Palagio Ricevimenti is an estate destination wedding venue in Mercatale In Val di Pesa, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Peretola Airport (Amerigo Vespucci) (FLR), 45 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Castello il Palagio Ricevimenti
Guests arrive at a 12th-century Tuscan estate where stone archways and cypress-lined grounds set the scene before they even step inside.
About Castello il Palagio Ricevimenti
Guests arrive at a 12th-century Tuscan estate where stone archways and cypress-lined grounds set the scene before they even step inside.
The castle's terraced vineyards and period architecture create an immediate sense of arrival, this is a place with history.
Your celebration unfolds across restored halls and outdoor spaces that feel both grand and intimate, with the Florentine hills as your backdrop.
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Great place! We were here for a wedding, the territory and the castle are very beautiful and atmospheric place. You can feel the history and heritage. There are olive groves and vineyards around
Saveli Usnich · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 150 guests
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Chapel on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 45 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Vineyard, historic, elegant
Venue highlights
- 12th-century castle with original architectural details and restored interiors
- On-site vineyard and Chianti wine production facilities available for tastings
- Capacity for 20–150 guests across multiple ceremony and reception spaces
- Google rating: 4.7/5 stars from verified visitors
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 5:00 PMGuest arrival; welcome aperitivo in the courtyard or garden
- 7:30 PMSeated dinner and celebration in the main hall
- 10:00 AMOptional vineyard or cellar tour
- 3:00 PMCeremony on the terrace or in the garden
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Florence Peretola Airport (Amerigo Vespucci).
- Typical total
- €8,000–25,000+Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€8,000–25,000+ (for 50 guests, 2-day event with lodging)
- Ceremony fee
- €1,500–3,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €85–150 a headAisle estimate
- Room rate
- €120–200 a nightAisle estimate
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 366 229 9889
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by season, guest count, and services selected. On-site wine packages and customized menus available. Contact venue for detailed quote.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold our ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. The estate offers multiple outdoor ceremony locations, including garden areas and terraces. Weather contingency spaces are available indoors within the castle.
Is accommodations available for guests?+
The estate has on-site lodging options. Additional accommodations are available in nearby villages and Florence, 30 minutes away by car.
Can we incorporate local wine into our celebration?+
Absolutely. The estate produces its own wine and can arrange tastings and cellar tours as part of your event programming.
What is the closest airport?+
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) is 35 kilometers away, approximately 45 minutes by car. Pisa International Airport (PSA) is also accessible, about 90 minutes away.
Are outside caterers permitted?+
Contact the venue directly to discuss catering options and any associated policies.
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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
Seated dinner: 150 guests
“The estate seats up to 150 guests, with a Plan B indoors for any weather.”
Read the source for seated dinnerLegal ceremony on site: Yes
“Yes — civil ceremonies are available, alongside symbolic and religious ones.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteChapel on site: Yes
“From our private chapel for intimate ceremonies to the Italian gardens for civil and symbolic rites in the open air.”
Read the source for chapel on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“From our private chapel for intimate ceremonies to the Italian gardens for civil and symbolic rites in the open air.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“The estate seats up to 150 guests, with a Plan B indoors for any weather.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsParking: Yes
“Private parking for around 60 cars”
Read the source for parkingIndoors or out: Both
“Indoor and outdoor spaces that make the day a success in any weather — Plan B included.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Vineyard, historic, elegant
“Cross the threshold of a medieval manor surrounded by 100 hectares of vineyards and olive groves.”
Read the source for setting