How much does a wedding venue cost in Italy?

Wedding venue costs in Italy vary widely, from a few thousand euros to significantly higher amounts, and we recommend avoiding the lowest offers, as they may come with hidden drawbacks, especially when planning one of the most important days of your life.

First, trust your instincts and take a breath, your wedding venue should be a place that makes both your hearts leap. Next, think about the kind of celebration you envision: a full day of festivities with all your friends, a multi-day gathering surrounded by your favorite people, or a more intimate event with just your closest friends and family. Once you’re clear on this, you’re already well on your way to laying a strong foundation for your wedding plans.

Before choosing a venue or a planner, make sure it truly suits the type of celebration you’re planning. Does it provide the services you need beyond the wedding reception? What contingency options are available in case of bad weather? A solid plan B is essential and it shouldn’t be a last-minute gazebo set up in the garden.

Experienced professionals will offer thoughtful solutions to support your vision, but they should never pressure you into choices that don’t feel right. Planning your wedding should feel like creating a tailor-made suit you should feel comfortable, understood, and well-advised from the very start. It’s also crucial to define a budget early on, as costs will depend on the number of days, the guest count, and the range of services you choose.

A destination wedding may seem reasonably priced at first, but it’s essential to consider the impact of unpredictable weather. If your venue lacks an adequate indoor backup space, you may need to rent a large gazebo, an expense that can reach around €6,000 for a dinner with 40 guests. For 80 guests, that cost can easily double to €12,000. These are significant figures, and overlooking this possibility can be risky, as weather conditions are never guaranteed. Even without rain, elements like strong wind can disrupt the setup, imagine a beautifully decorated dinner table, with your florist spending hours arranging flowers and candles, only for the wind to compromise everything.

Rather than quoting a venue price straight away, it’s wiser to think through the practical details that can prevent costly surprises later. If your guests aren’t all staying on-site, try to arrange accommodations that keep your group together during the event. This makes logistics far easier and allows you to organize a single shuttle service at a clear, manageable cost.

For example, transporting 40 friends from an off-site property to the venue and back, about a 20–30 minute ride each way, might cost €700–800. But if everyone chooses their own accommodation, and you decide to cover transportation, the same service can quickly climb to €2,000–3,000. In other words, a cost of roughly €20 per person can jump to €75 per person.

A bit of planning upfront can save both money and stress when the celebration begins.

Another important consideration is learning to prioritize the different elements of your celebration. The dinner alone from appetizers and finger food to dessert and cake is just one part of the overall experience. Then come the flowers, the décor for both the ceremony and the dinner table, the photographer and videographer, makeup and hair artists, the open bar for the after-party, live music for the ceremony, DJ sets for the reception, tailored outfits, confetti, welcome gifts for your guests’ rooms, the ceremony fees, and even the activities you might offer to entertain your friends before the event begins. And the list can grow.

The key is this: prioritize. Decide what is essential and what you could simplify, scale back, or skip altogether. A beautiful bouquet might cost $40 or $300, and the same range can apply to photography, décor, or almost any service. By understanding what matters most to you, you can craft a celebration that feels rich and meaningful without letting the budget spiral.

Although these costs are only indicative and it does not make much sense to share them, the cost for a venue in Italy varies from €3,000-4,000 per day for accommodation alone to €10,000-15,000 if the location is large and can accommodate groups of up to 40-60 people. Usually, the cost of the location includes accommodation for guests as well as the spaces where the various stages of the wedding party will be set up.

At Terzo di Danciano, every season and every shade of weather becomes the perfect back drop for your wedding destination.