Villa La Foce Wedding Planner
Villa La Foce is not merely a venue; it is a living masterpiece of landscape design, set against the breathtaking, UNESCO-protected panorama of the Val d’Orcia. Celebrated for its world-renowned gardens, it offers a wedding experience that unfolds like a beautiful story.
At a Glance: Your Villa La Foce Wedding
- Location: Pienza, Val d’Orcia, Tuscany
- Style: Historic Patrician Villa with World-Famous Italianate Gardens
- Event Capacity: Perfectly suited for events up to 140 guests
- Accommodation: The estate accommodates up to 60 guests across the main villa and beautifully restored farmhouses, ideal for your inner circle.
- Key Features: The iconic Cecil Pinsent gardens, sweeping views of the cypress-lined roads of Val d’Orcia, the authentic and atmospheric Limonaia (Orangery).
- Best For: Discerning couples desiring an iconic, multi-day celebration deeply rooted in history, world-class design, and the incomparable beauty of nature.
Signature Flow: A Curated Itinerary
We design your celebration as a seamless journey, guiding your guests through the estate’s distinct and magical “rooms.”
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Day 1: The Welcome Dinner
- Welcome Dinner: An intimate wood-fired pizza night in the villa’s courtyard, allowing guests to mingle under the stars as they arrive in Tuscany.
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Day 2: The Wedding Day
- Ceremony: Vows exchanged in the formal Italian Garden, with its geometric box-hedging providing a natural aisle and the dramatic valley views creating an unforgettable backdrop.
- Aperitivo: Guests are led up the stairs to the upper gardens for cocktails and music, a moment of surprise and delight as the sun begins to set.
- Dinner: A candlelit banquet at the back of the villa. Its beautiful architecture ans the two ancient holm oaks create an atmosphere of rustic elegance that is both grand and intimate.
- The Party: The Limonaia transforms into a vibrant dance floor, with guests spilling into the adjacent garden for a breath of fresh air between songs.
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Day 3: The Farewell Brunch
- Late Morning: A relaxed farewell brunch at a private villa in the Florentine hills, featuring a final taste of Tuscan cuisine before guests depart.
Why We Love Planning Weddings at Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce offers a rare blend of cinematic beauty and logistical perfection. The gardens, designed by Cecil Pinsent, function as a series of distinct “rooms.” This allows us to curate a journey of constant discovery for your guests.
As Sabrina often notes, the natural flow from the formal ceremony garden to the aperitivo terrace eliminates the need for wasting funds on any transport. The estate itself becomes the entertainment, keeping the energy high as we reveal a new setting for every chapter of the evening.
Event Spaces: Ceremony, Reception, and More
The villa’s succession of gardens and courtyards offers a rare level of versatility for crafting a unique, multi-day experience.
Lower Italian Garden
This is arguably one of the most iconic ceremony spots in all of Italy. Enclosed by geometric box hedges and lemon trees, the garden offers a breathtaking backdrop: the sweeping Val d’Orcia and the famous “winding cypress road.” The dramatic descent down the travertine stairs ensures your entrance is nothing short of spectacular.
Upper Italian Garden - The Terraces
This elevated space is defined by its open stone terraces and a magnificent wisteria-covered pergola that frames the garden. We love hosting the aperitif here, as the open layout offers unobstructed views of the Amiata hills, providing a sophisticated atmosphere as the sun begins to set.
Rear Area at the Villa
Set between the villa and the pool, this expansive area is the heart of the evening reception. We arrange the dinner tables here between two ancient elm trees, allowing guests to dine under the stars with the villa’s impressive façade as a majestic backdrop. Logistically, this space is also perfect for a marquee, ensuring a secure and elegant Plan B if required.
The Limonaia
This historic lemon house is our designated space for the late-night celebration. It transforms perfectly into a chic club setting for the open bar and dancing. While it can serve as a secure indoor backup for the ceremony or intimate dinners, we strongly suggest reserving it for the after-party to ensure a dynamic change of scenery for the final chapter of the night.
Real Weddings at Villa La Foce: See the Magic
We invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty of a real wedding we planned and designed at this extraordinary estate.
Plan Your Villa La Foce Wedding With The Extraordinaire
Your vision for an iconic Tuscan wedding deserves a conversation with an expert. We know Villa La Foce intimately—from the best spot for golden hour portraits to the precise logistics of transforming its historic spaces. We invite you to a complimentary consultation to explore the extraordinary possibilities at Villa La Foce and discover how we can orchestrate an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
As the region’s premier luxury wedding planner in Tuscany, our expertise extends to a curated portfolio of the area’s most exclusive properties. We are dedicated to matching your unique vision with the perfect Tuscan setting.
