Villa Merlo Nero is a villa destination wedding venue in Firenze, Italy, hosting 20 to 80 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence (Amerigo Vespucci) (FLR), 30 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Villa Merlo Nero
Villa Merlo Nero stands apart for housing your entire wedding party under one roof, 13 bedrooms sleep 26 guests across manicured grounds near Florence.
About Villa Merlo Nero
Villa Merlo Nero stands apart for housing your entire wedding party under one roof, 13 bedrooms sleep 26 guests across manicured grounds near Florence.
The main villa's ground-floor reception rooms shelter up to 70 people in wet weather, while Italian civil ceremonies take place steps from the entrance.
Rated 4.8/5 by 69 guests, this working estate combines self-catered flexibility with professional infrastructure, letting you control costs without sacrificing ceremony space.
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.
As wedding photographers, we have had the chance to work at many beautiful venues, but our experience at Villa Merlo Nero was truly exceptional. The villa is absolutely stunning: elegant, intimate, and full of authentic Tuscan charm.
The Santoros · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 30 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- On-site accommodation in 13 bedrooms for up to 26 overnight guests, eliminating hotel logistics
- Ground-floor wet-weather reception capacity of 60–70 people within the main villa
- Civil ceremonies licensed to occur at the villa; Catholic churches located nearby for additional options
- Maximum 80 outdoor garden guests on dry days; garden areas fully accessible
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.
- 16:00Guest arrival; check-in to bedrooms; welcome aperitivo in garden or main hall
- 10:00Civil ceremony at villa or nearby church; return for photographs on grounds
- 13:00Lunch reception in garden (or ground-floor rooms if wet)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · 30 minutes
Guests fly into Florence (Amerigo Vespucci).
- Typical total
- €13,000–21,000+Aisle estimate
Packages cover use of villa, grounds, and up to 13 bedrooms. Civil ceremony fee included. External catering reduces overall costs compared to in-house options. Longer stays offer better per-night value.
See the full figure+
€13,000–21,000+ for accommodation (2–4 nights); catering costs separate based on guest count and menu
- Ceremony fee
- Included with accommodation packageAisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
- Reception
- Dependent on external caterer chosen; venue charges no per-person fee / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
- Room rate
- €5,000–7,500 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
See the full figure+
2-night package: €5,000–7,500 per night (€10,000–15,000 total); 3-night: €4,300–6,300 per night (€13,000–19,000 total); 4-night: €4,000–5,250 per night (€16,000–21,000 total)
- Weather window
- June – September
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 333 914 4381
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we sleep all our guests at Villa Merlo Nero?+
Yes. The villa accommodates 26 people across 13 bedrooms, covering most small-to-medium destination wedding parties. Additional guests can stay in Florence city centre, 19km away (30 minutes by car).
What happens if it rains?+
The main villa's ground-floor reception rooms host up to 60–70 guests indoors. The garden remains accessible for ceremonies and aperitivi in lighter weather.
Which caterers does the villa work with?+
Villa Merlo Nero welcomes external caterers, giving you freedom to hire independently or choose from approved suppliers. Discuss options directly with the venue.
Can we hold our ceremony here?+
Yes. Civil ceremonies are licensed at the villa. Catholic churches are located nearby if you prefer a religious service before the reception.
Is the venue accessible?+
The garden areas are fully accessible. Two ground-floor bedrooms also accommodate guests with mobility needs.
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 Mocale50026 San Casciano in Val di Pesa FI, Italy, ItalyAlso in Tuscany
- Villa NemoraMontebenichi, Italy, ItalyAlso in Tuscany
- Villa PienzaPienza, Val d’Orcia, Tuscany, ItalyAlso in Tuscany
- Villa Pitiana Hotel50066 Reggello FI, Italy, ItalyAlso in Tuscany
- Villa MianiRome, Lazio, ItalyAlso in Italy
- Villa Michaela (già Villa Nottolini)Capannori, Italy, ItalyAlso in Italy
- Villa Michelangelo Vicenza – Starhotels CollezioneArcugnano, Italy, ItalyAlso in Italy
- Villa Monty BanksCesena, Italy, ItalyAnother villa
Weighing Villa Merlo Nero 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.