tuscany - scent of history

Getting Married in Italy is specialized in the organization of weddings in Tuscany. You think of Tuscany, and gently rolling hills spangled with imposing cypress trees come to your mind. And then, memories of your history books bring back Etruscan and Renaissance masterpieces, as well as medieval villages and endless landscapes of olive groves and vines. Tuscany narrates of tradition and hospitality, and the tale excites all the senses: let your tongue relish the horn of plenty full of gastronomic treasures, extra-virgin oil and wine. Allow your nose to enjoy the rich fragrances of Tuscany genuine flavours, and your eyes to take pleasure in the awe-inspiring beauty of the profusion of medieval towns and villages.

Siena
The town Hall is in the beautiful Piazza del Campo square of this magnificent town, where the Palio is run in the summer: civil ceremonies are held in the Sala del Concistoro located inside the Civic Museum and wonderfully frescoed. Afternoon and Saturday weddings possible.

San Gimignano
San Gimignano really does live up to expectations; it is immaculately preserved and surrounded by some of the loveliest countryside in Tuscany.

The spectacular skyline offering rows of medieval towers will be the perfect frame for you wedding day, giving you a taste of the real Tuscany. Civil ceremonies are held in the magnificent Castello reached through an open courtyard, next to the frescoed Duomo. The Sala Dante is a peaceful large room, with beautifully restored frescoes, suitable for a wedding party of just a few guests, up to a larger, 100 guest wedding party.

Pienza
In the southernmost part of Tuscany and very close to Montepulciano, its beautiful 14th century Town Hall, housed in Palazzo Piccolomini, offers its Sala del Consiglio for civil celebrations. One of the most beautiful small medieval towns, offering magnificent panoramic views from its gothic Cathedral.

Cortona
Recently in the lime light for Frances Mayes book and film, "Under the Tuscan Sun" Cortona has always been a gem in the crown of Tuscany. Cortona is a red brick Medieval hilltop town, that rings with the sound of church bells and voices, has top class restaurants and stores, and is a picture perfect back drop for your wedding offering extensive spectacular views of the Chiana Valley and of Lake Trasimeno, enchantingly a landscape of timeless beauty which will leave you undoubtedly with cherish memories.

Certaldo
This fascinating medieval village offers a real taste of rolling hills and striking landscapes. The small town atmosphere is unmistakably old world Italy. Careful conservation has preserved the town's many historic buildings, helping to create the ultimate wedding location. Choose Certaldo and indulge your pallet with the local cuisine while you enchant your soul with beautiful frescoes, paintings and artefacts that date the Etruscan, Roman and Medieval periods.  Weddings are held in the cloister of the Palazzo Pretorio, in the upper part of the old town.

Lucca
The 16th century brick walls, about 4200 meters long, enclose Lucca offering a spectacular frame for your wedding. The walls embrace a place that can be wandered or pedalled with ease yet remains full of secrets. One of Italy’s finest medieval treasures, the centre is unspoilt and sprinkled with palazzi, towers and almost countless splendid churches. Weddings are celebrated in the ‘Green Room’ of the famous Palazzo Orsetti.

Chianti
Chianti is an area of about 300 square kilometres of pure Tuscany, right in the centre between Siena and Florence. Entirely hilly, it offers sweet and soft, covered in serried rows of vines, green forests or stony meadowland with olive groves and spark oak trees. The light is really astounding – no view ever seems to be the same from one hour to the other.

Castellina in Chianti
Plunged in the beautiful Chianti hillsides, this medieval fortress hosts weddings in the Sala del Capitano of its medieval Rocca, characterized by a huge, ancient fireplace.

Radda in Chianti
Another small medieval jewel with remnants of the wall and tower of the ancient fortified town.  Radda offers a beautiful square embellished with a fountain, flowers, and the frescoed Loggia, where civil ceremonies may be performed outside in the loggia covered with frescoes dating from the 14th century.

Gaiole in Chianti
The 13th century village developed as a market place. The village is well known for the Brolio Castle, seat of one of the major wine producing companies, and one of the first examples of small fortress with bastions. For those who are looking for a more rural and informal experience wine tasting accompanied by local produce is available in many farms around the Chianti area.

Greve in Chianti
Greve in Chianti, which is named after the river that runs through it, is the chief town of the Chianti Classico wine zone and home to Chianti's largest wine fair, held every September. The rebuilt church of Santa Croce stands at the top of the asymmetrical main piazza. The original piazza is shown as square in old documents but the construction of buildings, porticoes and loggias has encroached on it over the years so that it is now triangular. On one side of the piazza is the town hall palace where wedding ceremonies are performed.

Volterra
Weddings are performed in the 13th century Palazzo dei Priori, in the medieval district. Of Etruscan origins, the town is perched upon a beautiful hill overlooking two river valleys.

Colle val d'Elsa
Yet another medieval town in the terra-di-sienna coloured hills. Weddings are celebrated in the frescoed hall in the heart of the historic district.

San Quirico d'Orcia
An authentic medieval town hall. The wedding hall is festooned with heraldry flags, and is located in the heart of the tiny town.

Montepulciano and Montalcino
In the province of Siena, these typical medieval villages are among the prettiest hill towns in Tuscany, rich in history and really unspoilt.

Poppi
Weddings are performed in the 13th century Castello Pretorio, a castle, which is also the museum. The town overlooks the Piana di Campaldino, the valley where in 1289 Dante himself fought in the famous conflict between Guelphs and Ghibellines.

Arezzo
The beautiful Tuscan town of Etruscan origins is world-famous for its carousel of the Saracino, and for the antique fair taking place in its medieval square Piazza Vasari. The recently restored wedding hall is located in the 14th century Palazzo Pretorio.

Pisa
This once-seafront town, famous for its pending tower, offers the beautiful Palazzo Gambacorta, overlooking the Arno River, as the venue for your weddings, in halls of various sizes.

Versilia: Viareggio, Pietrasanta & Forte dei Marmi
The well-known seaside of Versilia is over 20 kms. long, pretty wide, with very thin sand and a number of bathing establishments. This area offers a side of Tuscany from another point of view: famous sculptors from around the world have selected to live here, right where one of the purest marbles can be found. Civil ceremonies in Pietrasanta are held in a cloistered court, which allows you to celebrate your wedding both inside and outside, or in the modern but very luminous town hall of Forte dei Marmi, one of the fanciest seafront towns or in Viareggio famous for its Carnival and offering miles of beaches, restaurants and shops.