Villa Le Fontanelle
Villa Le Fontanelle operates as a boutique hotel venue in Florence's hills, meaning your guests can stay where they celebrate, eliminating coordination headaches across multiple properties.
Villa Le Fontanelle is a hotel destination wedding venue in Firenze, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), 20-25 minutes by car. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Villa Le Fontanelle
Villa Le Fontanelle operates as a boutique hotel venue in Florence's hills, meaning your guests can stay where they celebrate, eliminating coordination headaches across multiple properties.
This 15th-century Renaissance villa offers on-site accommodation for up to 150 guests, with manicured grounds and period interiors that serve as both backdrop and logistical hub.
The venue's hotel status streamlines vendor logistics and guest comfort across multi-day celebrations.
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Villa Le Fontanelle, just outside Florence, is a breathtaking location for a wedding. I am a videographer and often film weddings here, and couples are always enchanted by the views.
Nicola Martucci · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 12 listed
The ceremony
- Chapel on site
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 25 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
Venue highlights
- 15th-century Renaissance villa with original frescoes and period architecture
- 4.8/5 Google rating from 200+ verified reviews
- On-site hotel accommodations allow guests to stay at the venue
- Capacity from 20 to 150 guests with indoor and garden ceremony/reception spaces
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.
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMGuest arrivals and check-in; welcome aperitivo in villa gardens
- 8:00 PMRehearsal dinner in villa dining room
- 10:30 AMGuest arrival and preparation begins
- 4:00 PMCeremony in villa gardens or indoor salon
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMCocktail hour on grounds
- 7:00 PMReception dinner and dancing
- 10:00 AMFarewell breakfast; guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · 20-25 minutes by car
Guests fly into Florence Peretola Airport.
- Typical total
- €15,000-45,000+Aisle estimate
Request formal quote directly from venue for accurate pricing.
See the full figure+
€15,000-45,000+ for 50-100 guests (ceremony, reception, select accommodations)
- Ceremony fee
- €1,500-3,000Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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€1,500-3,000 (estimate; contact venue for confirmation)
- Reception
- €80-150 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
See the full figure+
€80-150 (typical Tuscan villa pricing; final cost depends on menu and services)
- Room rate
- €120-250 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
See the full figure+
€120-250 per room (hotel rates vary by season and room category)
- Weather window
- June – September
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 055 428 9042
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we have both ceremony and reception at the villa?+
Yes. The property features multiple indoor salons and manicured grounds suitable for both ceremonies and receptions, with flexibility to host events sequentially or simultaneously in different spaces.
What accommodation options are available for guests?+
As a functioning hotel, Villa Le Fontanelle offers rooms on-site, reducing travel friction for out-of-town guests and enabling multi-day wedding experiences without logistical complications.
Are outside caterers permitted?+
Contact the venue directly via https://villalefontanelle.com/ to confirm catering policies, as hotel venues typically offer in-house catering but occasionally allow approved external vendors.
What's the best time of year to marry here?+
Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) provide mild temperatures and lower humidity than summer months.
How accessible is the venue from Florence airport?+
Peretola Airport (FLR) is approximately 20 minutes away by car. The hotel can arrange transfers, and its on-site accommodations simplify guest arrival logistics.
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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
Room types: 12 listed
“Deluxe Room”
Read the source for room typesChapel on site: Yes
“Chapel/shrine”
Read the source for chapel on siteEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spaces