Country B&B Villa di Corniola is a hotel destination wedding venue in Empoli, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci) (FLR), 35 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Country B&B Villa di Corniola
Villa di Corniola stands apart as a working Tuscan farm estate where guests stay within the property itself, a rarity in Empoli, offering authentic immersion rather than commuting to nearby hotels.
About Country B&B Villa di Corniola
Villa di Corniola stands apart as a working Tuscan farm estate where guests stay within the property itself, a rarity in Empoli, offering authentic immersion rather than commuting to nearby hotels.
Six antique-furnished rooms plus four ensuite bedrooms and a cottage provide on-site accommodation for up to 30 people, transforming a wedding into a multi-day retreat.
The dual indoor reception spaces (120 seats each across two floors) plus 150+ capacity marquee mean weather presents no obstacle to scaling your celebration.
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A stunning place to stay. We stayed here for one night before flying home from Pisa Airport. The whole place was beautiful and the host was so helpful. We hope to return again. Would highly recommend.
Peter Johnston · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 120 guests
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 35 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, restored, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- On-site accommodation for up to 30 guests across 11 rooms and a cottage apartment, unusual for Tuscan venues
- Two climate-controlled reception floors (noble floor and vaulted cellar level) each seating 120, plus expandable marquee
- 13th-century parish church on adjacent grounds for religious ceremonies; symbolic rites available indoors or in the estate gardens
- Open supplier policy and flexible catering: prepare your own menu or select from venue-recommended external caterers
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 16:00–18:00Guest arrivals; check-in to rooms and cottage apartment
- 19:30Welcome aperitivo in the villa gardens or ground-floor reception room
- 10:00Civil or religious ceremony (13th-century church or symbolic rite on grounds)
- 12:30Cocktail hour and group photos in estate grounds
- 14:00Reception lunch/dinner in noble floor dining rooms or marquee
- MorningFarewell breakfast; guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · 35 minutes
Guests fly into Florence Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci).
- Typical total
- €8,500–12,000+Aisle estimate
Destination wedding rate (venue + accommodation) starts at €8,500 for up to 30 people over minimum 2 nights. Additional catering, florals, and services quoted separately. A deposit secures booking; full cancellation terms in contract.
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€8,500–12,000+ for 30 guests, 2–3 nights with venue + accommodation
- Ceremony fee
- €2,027Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
See the full figure+
€2,027 (Empoli Municipality civil ceremony)
- Reception
- Variable; no fixed per-head rate published, inquire directly / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
- Room rate
- Included in destination wedding package or varies by room type / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
- Weather window
- June – September
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 379 170 6480
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold the ceremony and reception at the villa?+
Yes. Civil ceremonies are conducted through Empoli Municipality (€2,027 fee). For religious ceremonies, a 13th-century parish church sits nearby on the grounds. Symbolic rites and receptions happen indoors or in the estate's outdoor spaces.
What happens if it rains?+
The villa has two full floors of reception rooms, the formal noble floor and the atmospheric semi-basement with traditional Tuscan brick vaults, each accommodating 120 seated guests. A marquee structure can also be erected in the park for 150+ people.
Do we have to use the villa's catering?+
No. The venue operates an open supplier policy. You may arrange your own catering or request recommendations for trusted external caterers. Internal catering with tailored menus is also available.
How far is the venue from Florence?+
Villa di Corniola is 30 minutes from Florence city center by car, with easy train connections. Florence airport is 34 km away (35 minutes); Pisa is 52 km (40 minutes).
What is the minimum group size for a destination wedding booking?+
Destination wedding packages (venue + accommodation) require a minimum 2-night stay. Standard bookings begin at €8,500 for up to 30 overnight guests.
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
Seated dinner: 120 guests
“The ancient halls with authentic furnishings and the historic cellars with suggestive exposed vaults with a country-chic soul represent the ideal location for winter setups, hosting up to around 120 people seated indoors.”
Read the source for seated dinnerOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The large garden park offers suggestive views for the symbolic ceremony in front of the Italian gardens or near the ornamental gazebos, while for open-air banquets you can take advantage of the corner you most desire according to your taste: near the pool fountain, in the holm oak grove or in the belvedere square.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“All’interno avrete invece a disposizione ben due piani di raffinate sale per il piano “B”, in un’atmosfera accogliente e senza tempo, ricca di dettagli preziosi ma non ostentati.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rains