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Wedding ceremony in the gardens of Podere La Specola
Weddings · Tuscany

Weddings in Tuscany on a private estate near Florence

A celebration that takes its time, in a setting reserved entirely for you: gardens, olive trees, stone courtyards and open Tuscan views.

Plan your event
100
Guests for the event
22
Staying on site
27
Hectares reserved
Ceremony among the olive trees
Scroll · a wedding at La Specola

The ceremony

Long wedding table set for dinner at golden hour

The tables

Night party under the lights

The party

The weekend

Three nights, at your own pace.

01

Arrival dinner or Pizza Party

A relaxed welcome evening for those staying on site.

02

Ceremony & reception

Up to 100 guests can gather among lawns, olive trees and open-air dining areas.

03

Pool brunch

A slow final morning before the goodbyes, for those who stayed the night.

04

Everything in one place

The whole property is yours: ceremony, dinner and rooms a short walk apart, from Villa La Torre to the other houses (see Your stay).

Wedding dinner in the courtyard
The setting

Stone courtyards and long tables.

Dinner can be set almost anywhere: under the pergola, in the courtyard, along the cypress avenue or beside the pool, always with the hills as a backdrop.

A covered marquee provides a sheltered space for dinner and dancing, so the celebration carries on in any weather. The estate holds up to one hundred guests across ceremony and reception; florists, catering, music and photographers remain your choice, and we are glad to recommend trusted names in the area.

Long white table between the cypresses at dusk Tables and gilded chairs in the courtyard under the trees Place setting with wicker charger and olive-and-lemon garland The courtyard dinner under string lights, seen from above at night Evening table under string lights with cypresses Place setting with menu card and flowers The long table in front of the villa on the lawn Wooden table with cross-back chairs, lemons and olive branches The courtyard dinner under hanging lights in the evening Green napkins, candles and lemons on the wooden table The ceremony chairs among the cypresses with flowers Table with pink candles and flowers in front of the villa The lit bar corner under the ivy The white table in the courtyard under hanging lights Wooden chairs and a rose arrangement among the cypresses The buffet table with floral cloth under the olive trees The lit courtyard with the long table seen from above The white marquee and the poolside party at night Evening table with candles under the lights in the blue hour The ice-cream cart among the olive trees The string lights above the cypresses at nightfall
Wedding stories

Real weddings at La Specola.

A few celebrations published by international magazines and photographers.

Katrina and Riccardo's wedding
Katrina & Riccardo
WedVibes
 Daniel and Courtney's wedding
Daniel & Courtney
The Wedding Trail
 Andrea and Eric's ceremony
Andrea & Eric
Julian Kanz
 Paige and Charlie's wedding
Paige & Charlie
Ross Hurley
Amanda & MaxFilm by Salt + Pine Films · 2:39
In pictures

Celebrations at La Specola.

The ceremony in the cypress avenue seen from above Ceremony among the olive trees with seated guests Guests with parasols at the ceremony, in black and white The floral altar among the cypresses, with wooden chairs The bride's bouquet of roses and peonies The bride with her bridesmaids in the garden The grooms' kiss before the ceremony The couple's kiss in the cypress avenue The couple hand in hand on the lawn at sunset The bride in the cypress avenue in the sunset light The couple strolling among the cypresses The couple's embrace among cypresses and olive trees The groom lifting the bride among the altar flowers The bride from behind at the villa's stone door, in black and white The couple's Fiat 500 down the cypress avenue The couple's white Fiat 500 at sunset The bouquet through the window of the Fiat 500 The poolside aperitif among the olive groves, from above The buffet table with flowers among the olive trees Hand-made pizza at the Pizza Party The bride at the wood-fired oven with the pizzaiolo Pasta served from the parmesan wheel The long table under string lights in the garden Candles, glasses and flowers on the table The evening table under the lights in the blue hour The couple at the long table in the cypress avenue The lit cypress avenue with the table at the far end The villa with hanging lights and cypresses The villa's facade lit at dusk The courtyard dinner under the lights, at night from above The bride on the billiard table The first dance among the confetti
Frequently asked questions

The answers couples ask for most often.

Eight things to know before you write. For everything else, tell us your date and we will talk it through together.

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Can we hold a symbolic wedding ceremony on the estate?

Yes, the symbolic ceremony can be held anywhere you like on the estate.

How late can the music play?

Music can play until 1 a.m.

Can we bring our own suppliers (caterer, florist, photographer)?

Yes, you can bring any outside supplier: caterer, florist, photographer, musicians. If you wish, we can recommend trusted names in the area.

What is the plan if it rains?

If it rains, dinner and the party move into the covered marquee by the main villa, so the evening goes on whatever the weather.

How many guests can sleep on the estate?

Up to 22 guests can sleep on the estate, across the three houses: Villa La Torre, Il Fienile and Villa al Prato.

Is there a minimum number of nights?

For weddings the minimum stay is three nights.

When is the best time of year for a wedding at La Specola?

We are open from April to November: from spring to autumn, every month has its own light.

What does the hire include, and how do we get a quote?

The hire includes exclusive use of the whole estate, the 10 bedrooms across the three villas and electricity; heating, when needed, is charged by consumption. The price depends on the season, the length of your stay and the number of wedding guests: send us your dates and guest count and we will reply with a tailored quote.

Wedding celebration at Podere La Specola
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Send us your preferred dates, an approximate guest count and how many will be staying overnight. We’ll check availability, send you a tailored quote and help you plan every detail of the day.

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