Chapel Vitaleta is an estate destination wedding venue in San Quirico d'Orcia, Italy, hosting 20 to 180 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Airport (Peretola) (FLR), 1 hour 45 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Chapel Vitaleta
Chapel Vitaleta sits on a working Tuscan estate in the Val d'Orcia, where rolling hills of wheat and cypress punctuate the horizon.
About Chapel Vitaleta
Chapel Vitaleta sits on a working Tuscan estate in the Val d'Orcia, where rolling hills of wheat and cypress punctuate the horizon.
The 14th-century chapel commands views across the countryside, with ceremony space that opens directly onto manicured grounds and vineyard rows beyond.
A 180-person indoor capacity ensures celebrations proceed regardless of weather, anchored by on-site Catholic and civil ceremony options.
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The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Chapel on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 105 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, restored, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 14th-century chapel on active agricultural estate with unobstructed valley views
- Dual ceremony capability: Catholic church and civil license available on-site
- Internal catering team with menus starting at €155 per person
- 180-guest indoor capacity across two floors for inclement weather backup
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 2:00 PM–6:00 PMGuest arrivals at Locanda in Tuscany or Rocca d'Orcia partner hotels
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AMGuest arrival and welcome briefing at Vitaleta chapel grounds
- 11:30 AMCeremony (civil or Catholic, on-site)
- 12:30 PM–1:30 PMCocktail hour on grounds and gardens
- 2:00 PM–5:00 PMReception dinner (Vitaleta internal catering)
- 5:00 PM–lateDancing, cake, and evening entertainment
- MorningGuest departures or extended stay at partner properties
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · about 1 h 45 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Florence Airport (Peretola).
- Typical total
- €8,000–15,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000–15,000+ (for 50-guest ceremony + reception, excluding guest lodging and florals/music)
- Ceremony fee
- €4,000+Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €155–175+ a headAisle estimate
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€155–175+ (catering menu starts €155; beverages and service additions separate)
- Room rate
- €90–180 a nightAisle estimate
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€90–180 (at partner properties; Locanda in Tuscany or Rocca d'Orcia)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0577 170 0345
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Toilet attendant required for parties over 45 guests (€35/hour). Deposit: 30% non-refundable to confirm booking. Catering is handled in-house; external food vendors not permitted. Gratuity, bar service, and specialty menu upgrades will increase per-head cost.
Questions about the venue
Can we bring our own vendors?+
Yes. Vitaleta has no supplier restrictions, so you're free to hire your preferred photographer, florist, musicians, and other vendors.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
No rooms are available at the chapel estate itself. However, Vitaleta's sister property Locanda in Tuscany offers 9 rooms (24 guests max), and nearby Rocca d'Orcia Suites and Villas provides 12 rooms and 6 apartments/villas (49 guests max).
What if it rains?+
The estate has an indoor facility across two floors that accommodates up to 180 guests, so ceremonies and receptions can move inside without compromising experience.
Can we have a civil ceremony?+
Yes, both civil and Catholic ceremonies are available on-site. Civil ceremony fees start at €4,000; contact the venue for full pricing details.
Is the venue accessible for guests with mobility concerns?+
The location is accessible for disabled guests, though it is rural and surrounded by gravel pathways and gardens. Discuss specific needs with the venue in advance.
What's the booking deposit?+
A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your wedding date.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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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
Legal ceremony on site: Yes
“It is possible to celebrate symbolic or civil ceremonies only outside the chapel.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteChapel on site: Yes
“The recently restored famous Vitaleta Chapel can accommodate religious ceremonies indoor for up to 20 people and outdoor for up to 180 people.”
Read the source for chapel on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“It is possible to celebrate symbolic or civil ceremonies only outside the chapel.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremony