6 Relaxed and Romantic Wedding Venues in Sicily
As Italy’s largest island, just a mere one and half miles from the mainland, Sicily is home to lots of amazing beaches, cathedrals, vineyards and architecturally pretty villages and towns. It’s filled with lots of history and plenty of ancient ruins and archaeological sites, striking a more rugged and natural tone in comparison to some parts of mainland Italy. With four-fifths of Sicily being hilly and mountainous, it’s a cool balance between shoreline views and more rustic and green spaces. It’s the perfect location for any couple who fancies a more laid-back and authentic Italian style wedding yet still wants to enjoy all the wonderful perks that Italian culture has to offer.
Below we’ve rounded up 6 of our favourite wedding venues in the land of warm beach swims and arancini balls…
RELATED: Don’t forget to take a look at our wedding venue recommendations in Florence, Rome, Puglia, Lake Como, Tuscany, Lake Garda, Venice, Sorrento and Amalfi Coast.
1. Baglio Oneto
Located within a wine resort in Western Sicily, Baglio Oneto is the perfect balance between the lush greenery of a vineyard and stunning sea views. You can host civil or symbolic wedding ceremonies there in their intimate courtyard garden or in the Belvedere Garden, both of which can host up to 400 guests. After this, enjoy your wedding breakfast either outside or in their Mandragola Hall, which is filled with lots of pretty pottery and paintings, and can seat up to 350 guests. On this same floor is also a terrace that leads out to the gardens. Make the most of the vineyard whilst you’re there and make sure to sample their 8 types of wine and EVO olive oil in a tasting session. The venue also has 48 bedrooms, some with either vineyard views and the others with sea views.
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2. Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo
Just moments from the ancient Greek theatre of Taormina, the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo is surrounded by six acres of gardens, filled with lemon trees, olive trees, magnolias and amazing views over Mount Etna and the Mediterranean. Host your wedding ceremony outside on the panoramic Ganimede Terrace, followed by dinner for up to 150 guests within the Afrodite Hall, which connects to the Afrodite Terrace that can hold the same capacity. If you’re planning a more intimate wedding, there are other smaller rooms available that are equally as lovely. The venue has 71 rooms available and can sleep up to 170 guests, including a presidential suite on the top floor that has a 300 square metre terrace with 180 degree views, perfect for the newlyweds.
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3. Tonnara di Scopello
Nestled on the seafront in Sicily’s Northwestern corner, Tonnara di Scopello is a really cool, laidback and unique wedding venue. Originally a traditional tuna fishery until the 1980s, it was then transformed into a wonderful open air museum and wedding venue overlooking the water and rocks of the bay. Filled with Sicilian spirit, they are able to host symbolic weddings there or catholic weddings in the church just moments away. After the ceremony, enjoy cocktails on the large square by the sea followed by your wedding meal within their elegant courtyard called the Baglio. After that, you and your guests can dance on the terrace until the early hours, as there is no curfew! The venue can also sleep up to 50 guests in 14 apartments, and there are also other hotels nearby they can stay in too.
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4. Castello Camemi
Originally built in the 15th century as a fortified castle, Castello Camemi is now a beautiful 5 star boutique hotel in Eastern Sicily, that underwent a thorough restoration to recover all its original materials and period features. It is located in a UNESCO World Heritage location and is surrounded by Sicilian countryside and rolling hills, that make for the loveliest backdrop to your wedding day. Enjoy your ceremony outside under the pretty and romantic trees followed by a cocktail reception in the garden, with the castle walls in the background. Follow this up with dinner in their main hall for up to 220 seated or in the Wide Court for 300 guests. Up to 28 of your guests can stay at the venue and make the most of the outdoor swimming pool too!
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5. Baglio Strafalcello
Built at the end of the 19th century, the charming Baglio Strafalcello is located in the centre of a winery in the Trapani Hills, just a few kilometres away from the open air church of Scopello. They have plenty of spaces in which to host your weddings, from the panoramic garden and two large internal courtyards, to the recently restored internal halls with exposed brick walls and stone flooring. The venue boasts romantic and pretty views of both the countryside and the sea, and has large gardens surrounding it for that added level of seclusion. It also has its own kitchen meaning you can choose your own external caterers if you wish.
6. Tenuta Savoca
Located in Enna in Sicily, the pretty Tenuta Savoca is nestled in Piazza Armerina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The venue is particularly well known for its enchanting forest filled with poplar trees, where many couples have chosen to host their ceremonies and receptions. It is also home a beautiful main building that provides ample indoor spaces that you can easily make your own. In addition to this, they also have a lovely terrace and Arab Garden in which to host your nuptials. It is one of the few natural sites in Sicily that allows celebrations in and amongst the nature and is exclusively yours for the day, with the venue having a one wedding per day policy. The venue can host up to 350 guests and is able to sleep 30 guests on site too.
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