Villa Michaela (già Villa Nottolini) is a villa destination wedding venue in Capannori, Italy, hosting 20 to 70 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei) (PSA), 30–40 minutes by car. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Villa Michaela (già Villa Nottolini)
Your guests arrive at Villa Michaela to find a working estate in rural Tuscany where they'll sleep under one roof for three nights, share meals prepared by the villa's own kitchen team, and attend ceremonies in a 70-seat chapel steps from the gardens.
About Villa Michaela (già Villa Nottolini)
Your guests arrive at Villa Michaela to find a working estate in rural Tuscany where they'll sleep under one roof for three nights, share meals prepared by the villa's own kitchen team, and attend ceremonies in a 70-seat chapel steps from the gardens.
The entire property, 17 rooms across two buildings, a dining hall with chandeliers, and private chapel, belongs to your wedding alone, with no other events competing for staff or space.
Rain simply becomes a non-issue: the dining room seats all 70 guests with room to spare.
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Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
My favorite place to visit in all of Italy, we have been returning each year and love it more each time. Beautiful orignal Tuscan villa wonderfully restored surrounded by olive groves in a charming village 10 minutes from Lucca.
Joanna Hedley · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 120 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 80 guests
Staying over
- Sleeps
- 35 guests
The ceremony
- Chapel on site
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €15,000 to €40,000 for the whole property, per nightAisle estimate
- Nights the booking must cover
- 3 nights
House rules
- Music until
- midnight
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- PSA, 40 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- On-site Oratorio dell'Annunziata chapel seats up to 70 for both civil and religious ceremonies
- Complete accommodation for up to 39 guests (17 rooms in 2 buildings) included in exclusive-use rental
- Weather-proof: 70-seat chandeliered dining room means no tent required or backup plan needed
- In-house catering team; open supplier policy allows your own florist, photographer, musicians
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 14:00–18:00Guest arrival; check-in to rooms; welcome aperitivo in gardens or dining hall
- 19:30Welcome dinner in chandeliered dining room
- 08:00–10:00Breakfast service; guest relaxation time
- 15:00Ceremony in Oratorio dell'Annunziata chapel (70 seats)
- 16:00–17:00Aperitivo and photos in gardens
- 19:00Reception dinner in dining room or garden (weather permitting)
- 08:00–10:00Farewell breakfast
- 11:00Guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- PSA · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei).
- Typical total
- €23,500Aisle estimate
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€23,500 base (accommodation + breakfast for 3 nights, up to 39 guests) + catering costs (not included) + optional vendor fees
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included in exclusive-use rental (no separate ceremony charge listed)
- Reception
- On request
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Variable, catering priced separately; in-house team available or BYOC
- Room rate
- €23,500 a person a nightAisle estimate
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€23,500 total for 3-night exclusive rental (3 nights, sleeps 39 guests, includes daily breakfast; roughly €656–737 per guest for accommodation + breakfast)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0583 971112
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Exclusive-use pricing covers the entire property, chapel, and breakfast. Catering, beverages, flowers, music, and other services quoted separately. Open supplier policy; no mandatory vendor markups reported. Contact villa for 2026–2027 rate confirmation and catering menu pricing.
Questions about the venue
Can we have a religious ceremony here?+
Yes. The on-site Oratorio dell'Annunziata accommodates both civil and religious ceremonies for up to 70 guests. Confirm requirements with the villa directly at http://www.villamichaela.com/
What happens if it rains on our outdoor reception?+
The 70-seat dining room with chandelier lighting is your indoor venue, no tent hire or contingency space needed. You can plan outdoor events knowing the villa has full capacity indoors.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
Villa Michaela operates an open supplier policy. You may bring your own vendors. The in-house catering team is available if preferred. Discuss specifics when booking.
How far is the villa from major airports?+
Pisa Airport is 25 km away (approximately 30–40 minutes by car). Florence Airport is 74 km away. Ground transfers can be arranged or hired independently.
Are there nearby hotels for overflow guests?+
Yes. Art Bar di Vorno and Il Villano di Vorno are both within walking distance. Villa Marta Hotel at Coselli is an 8-minute drive away.
Is the venue accessible for guests with mobility restrictions?+
No. The venue is not wheelchair accessible. Discuss any mobility needs with the villa team before booking.
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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
Seated dinner: 120 guests
“We have internal catering for maximum 120 people.”
Read the source for seated dinnerCeremony, seated: 80 guests
“Have your dream Tuscan wedding here at Villa Michaela, in our unique chapel designed by Lorenzo Nottolini and seating 80.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedSleeps: 35 guests
“Total sleeping capacity 35.”
Read the source for sleepsChapel on site: Yes
“Have your dream Tuscan wedding here at Villa Michaela, in our unique chapel designed by Lorenzo Nottolini and seating 80.”
Read the source for chapel on siteIn-house catering: Yes
“We have internal catering for maximum 120 people.”
Read the source for in-house cateringNights the booking must cover: 3 nights
“Please note that we require a 3 night minimum rental in order to hold a wedding at Villa Michaela.”
Read the source for nights the booking must coverMusic until: midnight
“All over Italy there is a law prohibiting music after midnight, but we can apply for an extension until 1a.m.”
Read the source for music untilParking: Yes
“We have an ample parking at the Villa for at least 30 cars.”
Read the source for parkingSetting: Countryside, historic, elegant
“Villa Michaela is an amazing retreat in the countryside of Lucca, where you and your guests can experience life disconnected from the rush, while still benefiting from high-speed WiFi, all modern facilities, and central heating and air conditioning in all bedrooms.”
Read the source for setting