Best Italy Wedding Venues

How to Plan a Wedding in Italy

Planning a destination wedding can seem overwhelming, but I promise it’s more rewarding and more memorable than a traditional wedding! If you’re an adventurous couple looking for a unique wedding experience, then consider Italy!

​I’m Tylee, a Destination Wedding & Elopement Photographer. In the article below I’m sharing the best wedding venues in Italy, as well as tips for how to get married or elope in Italy!!

Getting To & Around Italy

Flying into Italy is fairly easy. Most international airports have direct flights to Rome. If you’re hoping to fly into one of Italy’s smaller airports (Naples, Malpensa, Pisa, Milan, etc.), you’ll have to either fly into Rome first or get a connecting flight through a nearby country.

​Once landed, there are many ways to make your way around Italy. You can rent a car and pick it up at the airport. Just know that parking can be difficult throughout some of the cities. If you’re planning to stay in a populated city (Rome, Amalfi, Positano, Venice), then it might be best to hire a ride. You can plan to get around by foot or rent a vespa/moped as needed. Instead of renting a car, you can reserve a ride through a service like Jayride or Shuttle Direct.

Traditional taxis are present in larger cities. Uber is also available but only in Rome and Milan, and Lyft is not yet available in Italy. If you’re traveling a long distance or cross-country, the rail system is a great option. You can reserve tickets through Eurail or Italia Rail. Tickets are cost-friendly and the train systems are quick and comfortable.

Italy Wedding Venues

There are several different regions to say “I Do” in Italy, and each region has something different to offer.

Here are a few of my favorite Italy wedding venues in each of ​the most popular regions to get married:

Lake Como

Lake Como is a popular wedding destination in Italy known for its quaint & quiet charm. In Northern Italy, Lake Como sits in the valley of massive mountain ranges with a breathtakingly blue lake at the center.
​Some of my favorite venues in Lake Como include:

Amalfi Coast / Positano /Capri

Another one of the most popular regions to get married in Italy is the southern, Amalfi Coast region. These seaside villages are colorful, quaint, and create beautiful backdrops for any wedding or elopement.
Some of my favorite venues in Amalfi Coast, Positano, & Capri include:

Tuscany

One more popular region for getting married in Italy is in the Italian countryside of Tuscany. Known for it’s villas and vineyards sitting on rolling hills, Tuscany is a romantic and secluded wedding region.
​Some of my favorite venues in Tuscany include:

Italy Wedding Planners

Due to how popular Italy is for destination weddings and elopements, there are many Italy wedding planners to work with. A few Italian wedding and elopement planners whose work I absolutely love are Brenda Babcock Celebrations, The Stars Inside, and Emma Events.

However, if you want to cut costs and plan it on your own, then I promise you can do it!

Most venues have their own venue coordinator or on-site event planning team who will assist you with the whole process. Especially if you are planning a small wedding with just a few guests, or an intimate elopement for just you & your fiancé, there might not be a need to invest in a wedding coordinator.

Additionally, certain photographers (myself included!) assist you with the wedding planning process. So if you find the right photographer to capture your day, and if you select a venue with an on-site coordinator, you’ll be more than set!

Therefore hiring a wedding planner is not necessary, just a personal preference. If your goal is to do it on your own, you’ve freaking got this!

Time of the Year & Weather

The weather in Italy varies greatly by region and time of year.
Lake Como is very far north. Therefore, if you’re hoping to get married in Lake Como you’ll experience the best weather between May & September. The temps at this time will be in the 70’s (Fahrenheit).

Tuscany is located in central Italy and experiences a slightly warmer climate. The best wedding weather in Tuscany is between May & October. The temps at this time are in the 70’s and 80’s in summer months.

Amalfi Coast, Positano, and Capri are all coastal regions located in southern Italy. The most pleasant months for weddings here are between May and October, with temps in the 70’s and 80’s.

These are things to keep in mind if you are the kind of person who doesn’t do well with heat. Or on the contrary, if you are someone who doesn’t want to be cold on your wedding day.

Photographers

Lastly, finding a photographer to capture your destination wedding in Italy can be tricky. You can opt for an Italy wedding photographer who is based in the region you are getting married. Or you can opt to bring along a destination wedding photographer from another location. Here are the pro’s and con’s to each option…

Local Italy Wedding Photographer:

There are several wedding photographers based in Italy. Therefore the benefit of hiring them is that they have the home court advantage. They know where the best photo ops are, and they are comfortable shooting at Italy wedding venues because it’s all they do. However, a potential disadvantage is that these photographers capture hundreds of Italy weddings per year. Since all they do is shoot weddings in Italy, usually several per week and occasionally several per day, you might not get the personal connection and undivided attention that you deserve. Finally, cultural and language barriers are another thing to keep in mind when working with Italian photographers.

Destination Wedding Photographer:

Your other option is to find a destination wedding photographer and have them travel to Italy with you. The benefit of this is that you have their undivided attention. They are traveling to Italy to capture your wedding alone. Therefore, you’ll be getting their full effort, develop a deeper connection with them, and receive a quicker return of your images. Plus, they will be available to capture any other events you want photographed over your trip (i.e. rehearsal dinner, sunset sailboat ride with your family, a day-trip to Capri, etc.).

Additionally, you won’t be navigating cultural and language differences if you hire a destination wedding photographer from your home country/state.

The disadvantage to this: you might have added expenses covering the photographer’s travel fees. There are clear pro’s and con’s to each option, but what’s most important is that you choose a photographer who you get along with. You are sharing the most special day of your life with this person, so it’s of the utmost importance that you feel comfortable with them and have personalities that vibe well together.

​One Final Pep Talk

If your dream is to get married in Italy…you’ve got this!! And, I guarantee you won’t regret it!!!

If you have any more questions about the Italy wedding venues mentioned, or if you just want some advice on how to elope in Italy, then send me a message!

Here’s a few more articles that you’ll love:

• Best Places to Elope– Check out my list of the top locations for elopements around the U.S., Europe, and beyond!
• How to Write Your Wedding Vows– How to write personal, original vows for your wedding or elopement.
• Wedding Day Essentials for Brides– A full list of must-have items for your wedding day.

Or check out my Planning Tips page for more wedding and elopement advice. Happy planning!!