Villa Oliva
Villa Oliva stands apart for its genuine flexibility: a working Tuscan estate that accommodates everything from intimate gatherings to 200-person celebrations, with civil ceremonies conducted on-site and a 1,000-year-old church within walking distance.
Villa Oliva is a villa destination wedding venue in Lucca, Italy, hosting 20 to 200 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Pisa International Airport (Aeroporto di Pisa) (PSA), 40 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Villa Oliva
Villa Oliva stands apart for its genuine flexibility: a working Tuscan estate that accommodates everything from intimate gatherings to 200-person celebrations, with civil ceremonies conducted on-site and a 1,000-year-old church within walking distance.
The 20-guest on-property accommodation transforms a single day into a multi-day retreat, while covered structures, including an antique lemon house, eliminate weather anxiety.
External catering and supplier policies mean you shape every detail without fighting house restrictions.
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We rented the dependance for 4 days and the location for our wedding in August 25. Other that some of the older reviews, we had a very positive experience.
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Money
- Price
- €4,000 to €9,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- PSA, 40 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegant
Venue highlights
- Civil ceremonies available on-site; medieval Pieve di San Pancrazio (circa 1000 AD) walkable from grounds
- 20 guests sleep on-property; additional local hotels nearby for larger parties
- Rain contingency: rentable limonaia and greenhouse preserve outdoor ambience in bad weather
- Venue hire €8,000 for up to 150 guests (lighting and power included); €20 per person above that threshold
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- AfternoonGuest arrival; check-in to villa accommodation and nearby hotels
- EveningWelcome dinner in villa grounds or limonaia (optional add-on event, €4,500)
- Late morningCivil ceremony on-site or procession to Pieve di San Pancrazio (10-minute walk)
- AfternoonReception: cocktails and dinner in villa gardens and covered structures
- MorningCheckout; guests depart or extend stay at local accommodations
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- PSA · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Pisa International Airport (Aeroporto di Pisa).
- Typical total
- €16,000–22,000Aisle estimate
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€16,000–22,000 for 100 guests: €8,000 venue + €5,300–8,000 catering + €3,250 accommodation (3 nights, 20 on-site)
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included in venue hire (civil ceremony on-site); Pieve di San Pancrazio fees separate
- Reception
- €53–80 a headAisle estimate
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€53–80 depending on catering choice (external vendors set rates)
- Room rate
- €325 a person a nightAisle estimate
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€325 per night (€6,500 for 20 guests, 3 nights; €217 per guest per night)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 338 609 6115
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Venue hire €8,000 (up to 150 guests, includes electrical and lighting). Guests over 150 charged €20 each. Additional event fees (€4,500 per separate event) apply for rehearsal dinners or day-after brunches. Civil ceremony registration fees payable to local authorities. Air conditioning availability to be confirmed with venue.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold our ceremony at the villa itself?+
Yes. Villa Oliva permits official civil ceremonies on-site. Alternatively, the medieval Pieve di San Pancrazio, dating to around 1000 AD, sits within walking distance and offers a historic alternative.
What happens if it rains?+
The villa provides covered event spaces: a restored lemon house and greenhouse can be rented to shelter celebrations without moving guests off the property or losing the garden atmosphere.
How many guests can stay at the villa?+
The on-site accommodation sleeps 20 guests across multiple nights. For larger parties, the venue can recommend nearby hotels in the Lucca area.
Can we hire our own caterer and vendors?+
Yes. Villa Oliva actively welcomes external catering companies and suppliers, giving you complete control over food, florals, photography, and other services.
When is the venue available?+
Villa Oliva accepts bookings throughout the year with no seasonal restrictions.
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.
Sources for individual venue facts
Setting: Countryside, historic, elegant
“Vivi l'eleganza della campagna toscana a Villa Oliva.”
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