Villa Il Granduca is an estate destination wedding venue in Carmignano, Italy, hosting 30 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR), 50 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Villa Il Granduca
Guests arrive at Villa Il Granduca to discover a sprawling Tuscan estate where rolling vineyards frame every vantage point, and centuries-old architecture provides an authentic backdrop for celebrations.
About Villa Il Granduca
Guests arrive at Villa Il Granduca to discover a sprawling Tuscan estate where rolling vineyards frame every vantage point, and centuries-old architecture provides an authentic backdrop for celebrations.
The 12-hectare property welcomes visitors with tree-lined drives and manicured gardens, offering multiple ceremony and reception spaces that feel both grand and intimate.
From the moment guests step onto the grounds, the Carmignano landscape becomes part of the experience, a living gallery that shifts light and color throughout the day.
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We organized our wedding at Villa Il Granduca. The place is magical, beautiful, the owners of the villa are extremely nice and helpful. I recommend this place to everyone.
Maja Piwowarczyk · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 50 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 12-hectare estate spanning vineyards, formal gardens, and period architecture
- On-site wine production. Villa Il Granduca produces Carmignano DOCG wines
- Multiple ceremony venues including chapel, garden, and terrace options
- Accommodates up to 150 guests with separate areas for ceremonies and receptions
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 18:00Guest arrival and welcome aperitivo in the gardens
- 09:00Final setup and guest arrival
- 15:00Ceremony (garden or chapel)
- 16:30Cocktail reception and vineyard walk
- 19:00Dinner and dancing in reception hall
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · about 50 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport.
- Typical total
- €15,000–35,000+Aisle estimate
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€15,000–€35,000+ (for 100 guests, excluding travel and decor)
- Ceremony fee
- €1,500–3,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €85–150 a headAisle estimate
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€85–€150 (catering, dependent on menu and season)
- Room rate
- €150–300 a nightAisle estimate
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€150–€300 per room (on-site rooms); nearby hotels €80–€250
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 055 871 0235
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by season and specific arrangements. Contact venue directly for custom quotes. Wine packages and special experiences (tastings, vineyard dinners) available at additional cost.
Questions about the venue
Can we have our ceremony and reception in different locations on the property?+
Yes. Villa Il Granduca offers multiple ceremony settings, including a historic chapel, garden altar, and terrace options, allowing you to create distinct ceremonial and reception experiences within the estate.
Are accommodations available for guests staying overnight?+
The villa has on-site rooms and coordinates with nearby agritourism properties and hotels. Many guests stay within a 15-minute radius in the Carmignano area.
Can we incorporate the vineyard or wine into our celebration?+
Absolutely. Villa Il Granduca produces its own Carmignano wines and welcomes wine-focused elements, tastings, vineyard ceremonies, or wine-paired dinners, as part of your event.
What is the nearest airport?+
Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR) is approximately 40 kilometers away, roughly 50 minutes by car. Pisa International Airport (PSA) is also accessible at 90 minutes' drive.
Are outside caterers permitted?+
Contact the venue directly at http://www.villailgranduca.com/ regarding catering arrangements and whether external vendors are approved.
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.