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Weddings in Italy - Venues on The Sea

By Slow Dreams - Weddings in Italy

 

Below is an extraordinary collection of venues for beach & seaside weddings in Italy.  They are all located physically on the sea or very nearby overlooking the sea.  All our other venues are situated further  back from the coast, but still overlooking the sea. 

 

 

 

To get detailed information,  click on the photos or the names of the venues you like.  The web pages for each venue contain:

 

  • Photos & Overview of the Venue

  • Photos and Details of Its Ceremonies & Receptions - includes suggested reception menus with prices

  • All accommodations types and costs

 

luxury wedding in italy - seaside

The Santavenere

5 Star Luxury Hotel on The Sea

Frank Sinatra's Italian Hideaway

A 5 star luxury hotel sitting on the perfect 11 acre seaside acres surrounded by the sea, the Maratea mountains and the historic towns of Maratea and The Porto di Maratea.

Ceremony spots include one of Italy's most beautiful coves,  a ceramic patio high above the sea, and a serene lawn setting on top of a sea cliff.

Cost Category: Expensive

Max guests reception: 200.

Max guests accommodations: 70 - other hotels nearby.

Child friendly

L'Approdo

The Ideal Beach Venue

 

L'Approdo has that rare asset of Italian hotels -  a beautiful and  private beach.

Wedding ceremonies can be on the beach or on  a patio high above the sea looking down on the beach, or they can be at nearby Castello del'Abate.

 

Cost Category: Inexpensive

Max guests reception:  150

Max guests accommodations - 150

Child friendly

San Diego

A 3 Star Hotel in a 5 Star Setting

The sea and mountain views from San Diego are second to none anywhere.  It is situated at the edge of the dream-like seaside village of Acquafredda with many flower gardens  - a unique mixture of Italian hill-town and English country village

Although the rooms are quite basic. It is ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions  - a fact coupled with its excellent pricing is reflected by it hosting the most weddings for the locals - it's hard to beat local knowledge.

 

Cost Category: Inexpensive

Max guests receptions - 200

Max guests accommodations - 120  - next door is Hotel Villa Cheta - 4 stars.

Child friendly

La Locanda del Fiume

A Historic Agriturismo High Above the Sea

Have your wedding surrounded by sea, ountains and a historic mill.

La  Locanda del Fiume is situated in the medieval town of Pisciotta.  Its patio makes the perfect spot for a wonderful wedding setting.

 

 

Cost Category: Inexpensive

Max guests reception

Max guests accommodations

Child friendly

Grand Hotel San Michele

100s of acres of beaches, sea cliffs, vineyards and fruit groves

The Grand Hotels sits on top of high seaside cliffs on some of the finest seaside acres in Italy. 

Its cliff-top patios make for perfect ceremony settings.   They sit high above the sea and hundreds of acres of vineyards, orange, lemon/orange/olive groves.

 

Off in the distance are two of Italy's  most famous volcanoes - Mount Aetna & Stromboli. 

San Michele has its own flower and organic vegetable gardens which are used for receptions.

 

Cost Category:

Max guests reception

Max guests accommodations

Child friendly

Hotel Gabbiano

A Dramatic Cliff & Beach Setting

Hotel Gabbiano sits directly on the sea with beaches to either side of it.  It is in the village of Acquafredda.

Its beaches are dramatic, with soaring cliffs and towering mountains popping directly from the hotels beaches. 

Cost Category:

Max guests reception: - 150

Max guests accommodations - 90

Child friendly

 

Hotel Meraviglie

8 very private and idyllic seaside acres

Hotel Villa delle Meraviglie sits one one of the most beautiful properties anywhere in Italy.

It has a wonderful set of patios spread over the 8 acres offering excellent privacy for any size of wedding.   From its shoreline the views are quite spectacular along the length of the Coast of Maratea.

Cost Category: Inexpensive+

Max guests reception: 50

Max guests accommodations: 50

Child friendly

budget weddings in italy

Lido Lazzarella

Exceptional Quality Receptions at Exceptionally  Low  Prices

Situated right in the middle of Sapri's beautiful beach and promenade and near the train station for Naples, Rome, etc., Lido Lazzarella offers amazingly inexpensive but high quality receptions.    The owners of the lido provide all catering services for caterd receptions at villas and castles. Their reputation for fine food is growing with every wedding.

Ceremonies can be on seaside terrace, the beach (no beach fee), the or just outside of town on a deserted part of the stunning coast.

Cost Category: Inexpensive

Max guests reception: 140

Max guests accommodations-  accommodations are at adjacent Hotel Pisacane and it sister hotels on the promenade.

Child friendly

Villa Cheta

The Perfect Intimate Italian Venue

Villa Cheta sits in an idyllic sea cove at the edge of the picture perfect village of Acquafredda.  Its Italian gardens are replete with wisteria and bougainvillea.

Its patios are perfect for an Italian seaside wedding.

The hotel's restaurant is well known for it high standards of food & wine.

 

Cost Category: Moderate to Expensive

Max guests reception: 50  -  Hotel San Diego which can cater for up to 200 is next door

Max guests accommodations: 30 - Hotel San Diego next door

   

Villa Sirio

A Romantic & Historic Inn

Situated in Castellabate's historical seafront with beautiful beaches on either side,  Villa Sirio offers a historic and  intimate wedding venue.

The inn is just 250 yards from the bustling town centre - but is extremely peaceful.

Ceremonies can be on  patio overlooking the sea, on the adjacent beach (off-season only), or  at nearby Castello del'Abate.

 

Cost Category: Moderate to expensive

Max guests reception: 100

Max guests accommodations: 50.

 

Albergo Vicino Palinuru

An Intimate & Historic  Boutique Hotel

 

The Albergo perches high above the sea with memorable views.

It is ituated several kilometers outside of the resort town of Palinuro. The Albergo offers a quintessential Italian stay.

 

The Albergo does not have a restaurant but is just around the corner from Slow' Dreams staff's favorite restaurant of all time - quite basic but with unbelievable food.

The whole hotel must be booked for weddings. .

 

Cost Category:  Expensive.

Max guests reception: 30

Max guests accommodations - around 25.

Castello del'Abate

A Medieval Castle Overlooking Amalfi & Capri

A ceremony only venue high in the unspoiled hill-town of Castellabate.   Below the castle is the blue  Golfo di Salerno edge with the mounts of the Amalfi coast and the Isle of Capri.

The mayor allows last minute weddings and also will permit a religious ceremony immediately after the civil ceremony.

Cost Category: Perhaps the least expensive castle wedding in Italy.

 See Villa Sirio and L'Approdo  above for reception and accommodation options.

 

 

Castello Praja

An Authentic  Medieval Castle High Above The Sea

Cost Category: Expensive

Max guests reception: 40

Max guests accommodations: 15 - hotel nearby for excess guests.

Not suitable for unsupervised children.

 

The Northstar

An Antique Wooden Sailboat

There is no more a romantic or memorable wedding than on the Northstar.   Cruise along one of the most dramatic coastlines anywhere in the world.

Cost Category: Moderate to Expensive

Max guests reception:  30 including the celebrant, musicians, etc.

Max guests accommodations:  None - many of our venues are nearby.

Not suitable for unsupervised children

 

The Sapri Wedding Beach

The Ultimate in Beach Wedding in Italy Setting

The photo says everything. 

This beach is at the bottom of a huge cliff and requires the hire of a boat to get to (e.g., The Northstar above).

The Sapri wedding beach is on the coast of Maratea just outside the town of Sapri.

 

Cost Category: depends on boat hired

There are many of our venues conveniently nearby.

Unsuitable for unsupervised children.

 

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