6 Stylish and Relaxed Wedding Venues in Puglia
Located in Southern Italy, the relaxed and beautiful region of Puglia stretches itself across the shoreline, with beaches spanning over 860 kilometres of coastline. Known for its stunning landscapes, history, tradition and simple yet delicious cuisine, it’s an ideal spot to host a relaxed yet beautiful wedding. Over the past few years, many of their farmhouses and residencies have been refurbished and turned into Masserias, beautiful villas that were traditionally lived in by the aristocratic and wealthy. They have often previously been or continue to be wine and olive oil producers, which provides plenty of interesting spaces within the venues along with potentially delicious local fares you can bring to your wedding table.
Below we’ve listed 6 of our favourite wedding venues in the region to get you inspired.
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1. Masseria Montenapoleone
Located just a few moments from the sea, the pretty Masseria Montenapoleone is a traditional and characteristic farmhouse surrounded by olive groves and verdant greenery. Inside you’ll find all the classic hallmarks of a farmhouse, from arched wood beamed ceilings and stone floors to ancient fireplaces with modern updates like air conditioning to bring it into the 21st century. With the ability to host up to 100 guests, the venue will ensure you have a true Puglian experience and provides a lovely relaxed backdrop. The venue has 17 double bedrooms available and a beautiful swimming pool on site too.
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2. Masseria Don Luigi
Situated between Bari and Brindisi and nestled away within the countryside, Masseria Don Luigi is a beautiful spot for an outdoor wedding, with the area renowned for its wine and oil production. Located near to the beach with activities like golf and horseback riding nearby, you and your guests will love it as a venue that’s ideal for exploring on the days around the wedding. For example, from here you can easily explore the nearby neighbouring towns of Torre Canne, Alberobello, Castellana and Monopoli. Host your ceremony within the park of the Masseria, followed by cocktail hour by the pool and dinner in the olive tree grove for up to 200 guests seated, surrounded by twinkly fairy lights. Additional perks of the venue include a lovely large pool with hydromassage, 14 guest bedrooms, rental bikes and special agreements with nearby beaches available.
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3. Torre Coccaro
A beautiful seaside resort hotel originally built in the 16th century, the characteristic Torre Coccaro is located in the Puglian countryside and has an absolute abundance of amenities, if you’re on the lookout for an all in one wedding venue. They have three restaurants there, one in the old vaulted stables, one by the pool and one by their private beach club, that is also home to a mini club for children. They have flourishing orchards that are filled with organic products including unfiltered and cold pressed olive oil that is handpicked, figs, lamb and cheese from the local farm, porcini mushrooms and asparagus. The venue can also organise mountain bike excursions, horseback riding, cooking classes and golf trips for you and can sleep your guests across 40 double bedrooms. For the wedding day itself, enjoy lovely welcome drinks by the pool followed by appetisers in the old farmhouse and then onto your wedding breakfast for up to 120 guests within the vegetable garden, looking out across the estate. Finish your evening by cutting the cake in front of the Frantoio Hall, a natural white cave in the vegetable garden where you can party on until the early hours inside.
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4. Masseria Pettolecchia
Located in a quiet and secluded area near the town of Fasano and just 40 minutes from Brindisi airport, the stunning Masseria Pettolecchia is both eclectic and luxurious in style. With traditional architecture and features including stone walls, arched doorways, stone fireplaces, old antiques and paintings, the venue has been refurbished with an eye for modern design and technology, creating the perfect balance for the 21st century. The venue has plenty of spaces in which to host your wedding, from the top terrace where you can admire the surrounding 8 hectares of olive groves, to beside the heated pool or bar area for aperitifs. The venue has no neighbours so you can party until 2am, plus it has 5 bedrooms available for your wedding party (with 3 having direct access onto the garden and pool) along with a beach club you can enjoy on the days around the wedding too.
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5. Villa San Martino
Located in the heart of Puglia and surrounded by 10,000 square metres of private parkland, the idyllic Villa San Martino is both secluded yet close to the seaside too. The venue can host up to 250 of your guests for the ceremony and reception and is perfect for all the seasons, with both stunning interior and exteriors spaces available to you. With the venue civil ceremony licensed, you can choose to say your vows in the grounds of the venue or on the sandy shores of the nearby beach, followed by a reception at the villa. They also have a dedicated on site events coordination team and overnight accommodation available for your guests.
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6. Masseria Le Carrube
Designed like a traditional Puglian farmhouse, with the classic tiled roof and white washed walls on the exterior and exposed walls on the interior, Masseria Le Carrube is a lovely relaxed wedding venue located at the foot of a hill in a secluded area. Choose to host your ceremony either within the beautiful mediterranean garden by it’s pergola, in front of the Masseria or within the orange groves for a truly memorable experience. Afterwards, you can host your reception of up to 200 guests in a variety of spaces including the ancient oil mill, where you’ll enjoy a delicious four course sit down dinner. The venue has 12 bedrooms and 7 suites along with 2 outdoor swimming pools and a babysitting service available.
Source: Exclusive Italy Weddings
Source: Exclusive Italy Weddings
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