L'Arancera di Villa Grabau is a villa destination wedding venue in Lucca, Italy, hosting 20 to 100 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Pisa Airport (Aeroporto Internazionale di Pisa) (PSA), 40 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
L'Arancera di Villa Grabau
L'Arancera di Villa Grabau sits within rolling Tuscan countryside near Lucca, where stone buildings and mature gardens command views across the region's characteristic landscape.
About L'Arancera di Villa Grabau
L'Arancera di Villa Grabau sits within rolling Tuscan countryside near Lucca, where stone buildings and mature gardens command views across the region's characteristic landscape.
The 12-bedroom property functions as both ceremony and reception venue, with indoor spaces accommodating intimate gatherings and marquee options extending capacity to 100 guests.
Civil ceremonies take place on-site, with a parish church five minutes away for religious services.
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INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE. We had our immediate family stay with us at Arancera during our wedding weekend and I can’t say enough nice things about our experience.
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Money
- Price
- €3,500 to €8,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- PSA, 40 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, restored, elegant
Venue highlights
- 12 bedrooms sleep up to 32 guests on the property, with partner cottages available through Villa Grabau
- Indoor capacity of 40 seated guests; marquee expansion permits weddings up to 100 people
- On-site civil ceremony licensing with church 5 minutes away
- Internal catering for groups to 40; external caterers permitted for 41+ guests
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 16:00–19:00Guest arrival; welcome drinks in the gardens
- 10:00–11:00Civil ceremony at the villa or nearby church
- 11:30–13:00Cocktail hour and photo session in garden areas
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- PSA · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Pisa Airport (Aeroporto Internazionale di Pisa).
- Typical total
- €4,900Aisle estimate
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€4,900 baseline for civil ceremony + accommodation (2 nights); reception costs depend on guest count and catering choices
- Ceremony fee
- €4,900Aisle estimate
- Reception
- On request
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Contact venue for catering rates; internal catering available to 40 guests, external for larger counts
- Room rate
- On request
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Included in ceremony package; 12 bedrooms accommodate up to 32 guests
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0583 406325
Answered by the venue in local hours.
2026 low-season pricing starts at €4,900 for a 2-night stay. Package includes accommodation, final cleaning, air conditioning, city tax, safety deposit, and venue usage fee. A 40% deposit reserves the date; balance due 3 months prior. Marquee rental charged separately.
Questions about the venue
Can we have our ceremony at the villa?+
Yes. L'Arancera di Villa Grabau is licensed for civil ceremonies. A Catholic church is located 5 minutes away if you prefer a religious service.
What's the maximum guest count?+
Up to 100 guests with a marquee installation. The indoor venue seats 40 for dining. Marquee services operate under exclusive collaboration with the villa.
Is catering included?+
Internal catering is available for up to 40 guests. For 41+ attendees, external caterers are permitted. Discuss menus directly with the villa or your chosen supplier.
How far are the airports?+
Pisa Airport is 40 km away (40-minute drive); Florence Airport is 50 km (55 minutes). Both offer rental cars and private transfer services.
What happens if it rains?+
The villa has climate-controlled indoor space for up to 40 seated guests. For larger events, a marquee can be rented to cover outdoor areas.
What is the booking process?+
A 40% deposit secures your date at booking. Final payment is due three months before your wedding.
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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
Setting: Countryside, restored, elegant
“La piscina a sfioro e ad acqua salata offre momenti di relax per una nuotata alle prime luci del mattino, circondati dal silenzio della campagna.”
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