Villa Monty Banks is a villa destination wedding venue in Cesena, Italy, hosting 20 to 120 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Forlì Airport (Aeroporto Luigi Ridolfi) (FRL), 20–25 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, August.
Villa Monty Banks
Villa Monty Banks stands apart for its working farm-to-table model, where the on-site restaurant L'AgrOsteria sources ingredients directly from the property's orchards and fields, olive oil, raspberries, wheat, and vegetables all harvested steps from your reception.
About Villa Monty Banks
Villa Monty Banks stands apart for its working farm-to-table model, where the on-site restaurant L'AgrOsteria sources ingredients directly from the property's orchards and fields, olive oil, raspberries, wheat, and vegetables all harvested steps from your reception.
This 18th-century villa in Romagna's countryside accommodates up to 120 guests across multiple event spaces, including a climate-controlled glass pavilion that opens fully in fair weather or seals tight against rain.
The property functions as a complete destination, offering 11 rooms for overnight guests and handling all catering in-house while welcoming external vendors for florals, photography, and entertainment.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FRL, 25 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 11 on-site rooms (Superior, Deluxe, and Suite categories) accommodate 26 guests; additional lodging available in nearby Cesena or coastal towns
- Farm-to-table catering via L'AgrOsteria uses ingredients grown on the villa's own land: extra virgin olive oil, fine wines, raspberries, vegetables, and wheat
- Convertible glass and wrought-iron pavilion with large sliding doors adapts to weather, fully open air or enclosed climate-controlled space
- Civil ceremonies permitted directly at the venue; capacity up to 120 guests
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 18:00–22:00Guest arrival; check-in to villa rooms; welcome aperitivo in the pavilion or gardens
- 09:00–11:00Bridal preparations in villa suites; guest breakfast and leisure time
- 14:00Civil ceremony on villa grounds or in pavilion
- 15:00–16:30Cocktail hour; group photographs in gardens and farm settings
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FRL · about 25 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Forlì Airport (Aeroporto Luigi Ridolfi).
- Typical total
- On request
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Variable by season and guest count
- Ceremony fee
- On request
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- Reception
- On request
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- Room rate
- On request
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- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0547 405821
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing is seasonal and subject to change. All catering is included via L'AgrOsteria; no outside food vendors permitted. Contact the villa directly via https://www.villamontybanks.it/ or phone for current rates and availability.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold our ceremony and reception at the villa?+
Yes. Villa Monty Banks permits civil ceremonies on the grounds, and the same spaces can transition to reception dining. Inquire directly with the villa about ceremony timing and setup options.
What happens if it rains on our wedding day?+
The venue features a glass and wrought-iron pavilion with motorized sliding doors. On clear days it functions as an open-air veranda; during rain, doors close to create a climate-controlled interior space without sacrificing views of the surrounding landscape.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
No. All food and beverage is handled by L'AgrOsteria, the villa's in-house restaurant. Other vendors, florists, photographers, musicians, planners, are welcome to collaborate.
How many guests can stay at the villa?+
The villa has 11 rooms with a maximum capacity of 26 guests sleeping on-site. For larger wedding parties, accommodations are available in Cesena or coastal alternatives like Cesenatico and Milano Marittima.
How far is the nearest airport?+
Forlì Airport is 18 kilometers away (20–25 minutes by car). Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, a larger international hub, is 79 kilometers distant (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes).
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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.