Locations for Your Wedding in Tuscany: Chianti
Chianti is the heart of Tuscany, right in the centre between Siena and Florence: about 300 square kilometres of rolling hills, rows of flourishing vineyards, olive groves and green oak forests somewhere dominated by medieval towns and hilltop villages.
Marrying in Chianti is the best way to discover Tuscan treasures: Medieval castles, Renaissance palaces set in the heart of tiny towns, villas and country inns are available for every style and budget for an unforgettable wedding and holiday in Tuscany.
Chianti offers the best selection of Wedding Halls for a civil ceremony and several country churches immersed in the Chianti landscapes and surrounded by miles of vineyards. Wedding receptions in Chianti can be held in private locations and will also allow you to taste the magnificent wines and the fine local cuisine.
GREVE IN CHIANTI
Greve
is the chief town of Chianti, lying in a landscape which is considered one
of the most beautiful in Tuscany. Its main attraction is the famous
triangular square framed by ancient buildings,
porticoes and loggias: once the market
place for the surrounding castles, villages and farmhouses, the square is
today the commercial centre of Greve with picturesque wine and food
shops and home of the largest wine fair, held here every September.
At the Southern apex of the square is
the lovely Church of Santa Croce which houses some beautiful
paintings of the school of Fra Angelico whereas the elegant Town
Hall dominates the opposite side.
An incredible variety of options are available for wedding receptions:
from medieval castles to charming Tuscan inns to panoramic villas with
gardens and private pools. The area surrounding Greve is well known for
its beauty, for the thousand cellars where it is possible
to taste the Chianti wines and the wonderful ancient
castles dominating the valley such as the fortified hamlet “Castle
of Montefioralle” surrounded by vineyards, olive groves
and cypresses which well worth to be visited.
Civil
Ceremonies in Greve in Chianti
The wedding hall is housed in an imposing old palace “Palazzo Comunale” dominating the ancient central square of Greve.
Civil ceremonies are held in one of the main halls of the palace which is decorated with wooden furniture and antiques. The wedding hall is very elegant and offers a perfect setting for an intimate civil ceremony.
Religious Ceremonies in Greve in Chianti
Several charming medieval churches, Roman style country chapels and more solemn churches are available for a religious Catholic ceremony in Greve in Chianti and in the wonderful country area surrounding the ancient town.
RADDA IN CHIANTI
Radda in Chianti is an ancient town situated on a hill completely covered with woods and extensive vineyards. The town conserves the harmonious structure of the medieval village gathered around a little square overlooked by Palazzo Pretorio, the ancient seat of the Podesta, the chief magistrate of the town. From its earliest origins until 1500, because of its strategic importance, Radda found itself in the middle of the conflicts between the two most important cities in Tuscany, Florence and Siena. In the 13th Century Florence affirmed its dominion here and Radda became a centre of the Chianti League. Worth to be seen in the nearby area is the hamlet of Castello di Volpaia dating back to the second half of the 12th century.Civil Ceremonies in Radda in Chianti
Civil wedding ceremonies are held in the Palazzo Pretorio, a beautiful 14th century building with the outside façade adorned with heraldic coats of arms of local families. The marriage hall it’s simply decorated and very intimate. During summer it is possible to celebrate ceremonies under the frescoed Medieval loggia facing the lovely square rich of flowers and facing a lovely fountain.
Religious ceremonies in Radda in Chianti
Several charming medieval churches, Roman style country chapels and more solemn churches are available for a religious Catholic ceremony in Radda in Chianti and in the wonderful country area surrounding the ancient town.
CASTELLINA IN CHIANTI
The county of Castellina is entirely within the Chianti Classico wine zone and it has been for centuries the most important commercial centre of the area. The Medieval fortress town is of Etruscan and Roman origins and a large part of the ancient walls and towers still remain like the impressive arched passage “ Via delle Volte” leading along the eastern wall originally used for sacred and military purposes. The old charming historical town with its ancient Wedding Town Hall and the wonderful tiny church is an ideal setting for an intimate wedding in the Chianti region.
Civil Ceremonies in Castellina in Chianti
Civil weddings are celebrated in the famous “Rocca di Castellina”, a beautiful 14th century medieval tower located in the heart of the town from where it is possible to enjoy a magnificent view over the town and the surrounding countryside. Here the atrium, the courtyard decorated with iron coat of arms, the huge fireplace and the well worth to be seen. Civil ceremonies are held in the wedding hall called “Sala del Capitano” with its thick ancient walls dating over 800 years and the ancient furniture which create an unique atmosphere and romanticism.
Catholic ceremonies in Castellina in Chianti
The churches in the area are numerous and all interesting such as the beautiful 16th Century church in Neo-Romanic style in the very heart of the town which conserves original frescoes of the famous painter Bicci di Lorenzo. The interior is simple yet elegant with the isles divided by precious stone pillars. The church is perfect for an intimate Catholic ceremony. Other Romanesque churches are located near Castellina in Chianti and offer a perfect setting for an intimate religious ceremony.
GAIOLE IN CHIANTI
The
13th Century village of Gaiole developed in the past
as an ancient market centre and after 1300 became important as one of
the cities of the League of Chianti.
Gaiole is surrounded by hills covered with olive groves and vineyards and it is nowadays well known as one of the key wine producing towns in Chianti. The small town is easily reached by driving through the spectacular panoramic road known as "La Chiantigiana" which connects all the Chianti towns.
The
imposing Brolio Castle dating back to 12th century ,
the impressive ruins of Montegrossoli, Meleto
Castle, the noted Abbey of Coltibuono - one
of the most important Vallombrosan centres of the region - Spaltenna
Castle are only some of the settlements in the area around Gaiole
which worth to be visited. Some of these castles and hamlets have
their own churches suitable for a Catholic wedding ceremony or
private blessings and they are often available for exclusive rentals and
receptions.
Civil
Ceremonies in Gaiole in Chianti
The town hall of Gaiole is located in the centre of the town and it is a quite typical Tuscan building with an elegant even simple façade. The palazzo faces the lovely romantic square framed by typical wine shops, cellars and handcrafts. An elegant staircase leads to the first floor where the intimate wedding hall with its wonderful wooden ceiling is available for a unique romantic civil ceremony.
Religious Ceremonies Gaiole in Chianti
One of the most interesting characteristic of Gaiole is the presence of several Roman churches which are among the most ancient churches in Tuscany and have preserved their original structures and ancient beauty. Furthermore some of the wonderful castles of the area have their own chapels. Both of them are suitable for a Catholic wedding ceremony and offer a very special setting for an intimate religious ceremony offering the mystic atmosphere created by the contrast between the ancient past and the peace of the green countryside all around.
