Vivaio Ruoppo - Sorrento Lemon Farm is an estate destination wedding venue in Sorrento, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Naples International Airport (Capodichino) (NAP), 60 minutes by car. Best months: May, June, July, August.
Vivaio Ruoppo - Sorrento Lemon Farm
Guests arrive through the gates of a working lemon farm perched above the Amalfi Coast, where terraced groves and sea views create an immediate sense of arrival in Italy's most storied landscape.
About Vivaio Ruoppo - Sorrento Lemon Farm
Guests arrive through the gates of a working lemon farm perched above the Amalfi Coast, where terraced groves and sea views create an immediate sense of arrival in Italy's most storied landscape.
The property's vintage stone architecture and sprawling citrus gardens provide genuine photo moments, no artifice required.
Your ceremony unfolds among the trees themselves, while receptions take place in restored farm buildings with 19th-century character and modern amenities.
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Amazing experience. We had the absolute best time doing the cooking class! So much fun. Excellent customer service and the food was spectacular. Love it here! 10/10. Highly recommend.
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Money
- Price
- €2,500 to €6,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- NAP, 60 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, relaxedAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Operating lemon farm with 200+ mature trees spanning 2 hectares of cultivated terraces
- Panoramic views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and Capri Island from multiple ceremony and reception spaces
- Capacity for 20–150 guests across multiple indoor and outdoor configurations
- On-site production of limoncello and fresh citrus for cocktails and cuisine
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.
- 16:00–17:30Rehearsal in ceremony grove; welcome aperitivo with farm's limoncello and local wines
- 09:00–11:00Guest arrival and welcome coffee; ceremony setup
- 11:30Ceremony among the lemon trees
- 12:15–14:00Cocktail hour in the grove with farm-made aperitivos and canapés
- 14:00–22:00Seated reception dinner in restored farm building; dancing, toasts, and dessert
- 10:00–12:00Optional farewell brunch or farm tour for guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- NAP · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Naples International Airport (Capodichino).
- Typical total
- €8,000–25,000Aisle estimate
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€8,000–25,000 for 75 guests (ceremony + reception + catering, excluding florals, photography, and travel)
- Ceremony fee
- €1,200–2,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €45–85 a headAisle estimate
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€45–85 (food and beverage, depending on menu and vendor; venue does not provide in-house catering)
- Room rate
- €80–300 a nightAisle estimate
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€80–300 (nearby hotels and B&Bs in Sorrento; no on-site lodging)
- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 081 877 3219
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Costs vary widely based on season, guest count, catering selection, and external vendor rates. Contact the venue directly for a custom quote.
Questions about the venue
What's included in a rental?+
Venue access, use of ceremony and reception spaces, tables, chairs, and basic lighting. Catering, florals, photography, and additional décor are arranged separately through preferred vendors or your own selections.
Can we use the farm's limoncello and lemons in our menu?+
Yes. The farm produces limoncello and supplies fresh lemons year-round. Coordinate directly with the venue and your caterer to feature these in cocktails, desserts, and entrées.
What's the best season to marry here?+
July–August is hot and busier across the Sorrento Peninsula.
Are accommodations available on-site?+
The farm itself does not offer lodging. Sorrento town is 2 km away with numerous hotels, B&Bs, and rental villas within a 5–15 minute drive.
How do we handle logistics for 100+ guests?+
The venue works with local transportation coordinators and caterers experienced in destination events. Shuttle arrangements from hotels and parking logistics are typically arranged 4–6 weeks before the event.
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.
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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.