villa desire
Guests arrive at Villa Desire to discover a sprawling Roman estate where manicured gardens frame panoramic city views and centuries-old architecture sets the stage for celebration.
villa desire is an estate destination wedding venue in Roma, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 45-60 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, November.
About villa desire
Guests arrive at Villa Desire to discover a sprawling Roman estate where manicured gardens frame panoramic city views and centuries-old architecture sets the stage for celebration.
The 464 Via della Storta address places you on the outskirts of Rome proper, allowing intimate gatherings to unfold across multiple indoor and outdoor spaces without the urban noise.
From aperitivo to late-night dancing, the estate's scale and design let each moment breathe.
Ask about a date.
Choose a day from the calendar.
Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
I celebrated my 40th birthday yesterday, everything was perfect. Excellent organization...everything was just as I imagined...I managed to feel like a queen for a day. Thanks to Luca and all his staff.
Francesca Scaramozza · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 200 guests
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FCO, 60 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, modern, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Estate spans multiple acres with distinct ceremony, cocktail, and reception zones on the property
- Google rating of 4.5/5 reflects consistent guest satisfaction across hundreds of reviews
- Located 12 kilometers northwest of Rome's historic center via Via della Storta
- On-site accommodation options available for destination wedding guests
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.
- 17:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitivo in the garden
- 19:30Dinner and informal socializing
- 10:00Rehearsal (optional)
- 16:00Ceremony in main garden space
- 17:00Cocktail hour with passed canapés
- 19:00Seated reception dinner
- 22:00Dancing and late-night entertainment
- 10:00Farewell brunch before guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FCO · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
- Typical total
- €20,000–35,000Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€20,000–35,000 for 60 guests (2-night event)
- Ceremony fee
- €2,000–3,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €120–180 a headAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€120–180 (food and beverage)
- Room rate
- €150–250 a nightAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€150–250 per room
- 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
- 339 705 9296
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Final pricing depends on guest count, season, menu selections, and additional services. Request a detailed proposal via the website.
Questions about the venue
What is the total guest capacity at Villa Desire?+
The estate accommodates between 20 and 150 guests, with flexible configurations across indoor and outdoor spaces.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception on-site?+
Yes. The property features dedicated ceremony grounds and separate reception areas, allowing transitions throughout the day.
Is accommodation included for guests traveling from abroad?+
Villa Desire offers on-site rooms and suites, with additional partner hotels nearby in Rome for overflow guests.
What catering options are available?+
In-house culinary teams provide Italian and international menus tailored to your preferences, with wine pairings available.
Are there restrictions on wedding dates or timing?+
Contact the venue directly at http://www.villadesiree.it/ for current availability and seasonal pricing adjustments.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
Still deciding? Elena is Aisle’s AI wedding planner. Give her a month and a guest count and she will forecast the budget, work out how your guests would travel, and put a first plan on paper. No account needed.
Other wedding venues
- Villa d'EsteCernobbio, ItalyAlso in Italy
- Villa Di BaccoBoscoreale, CampaniaAlso in Italy
- Villa di LiviaPozzuoli, CampaniaAlso in Italy
- Villa Di LorenzoCarini, SiciliaAlso in Italy
- Villa Di MaggioTorretta, SiciliaAlso in Italy
- Villa di MontefreddoPilonico Materno, UmbriaAlso in Italy
- Villa di PiazzanoCortona, UmbriaAlso in Italy
- Villa di StrianoBorgo San Lorenzo, ToscanaAnother estate
Weighing villa desire against the field?
Answer four questions, budget, season, guest count, feel, and a shortlist of comparable houses comes back in about a minute. No sign-up needed.
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: 200 guests
“Gli ambienti della sala interna accolgono fino a 200 persone e possono essere allestiti e imbanditi con raffinate e accurate tavole e con originali e simpatici buffet.”
Read the source for seated dinnerOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“All’esterno, il generoso giardino, il portico e la piscina, con i loro 2000 mq di superficie, consentono di allestire banchetti, aperitivi a buffet, cene e party all’aperto, nonché la celebrazione del rito civile simbolico per gli sposi.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyExclusive use required: Yes
“Tutti gli eventi organizzati presso Villa Desirèe sono in ESCLUSIVA lungo l’intero arco della giornata.”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredParking: Yes
“La struttura, inoltre, dispone di una cucina professionale, di attrezzature per animazione e musica dal vivo e di un ampio parcheggio per gli invitati.”
Read the source for parking