My wife and I recently celebrated our destination wedding here at Buccelletti Casali & Cantina with 40 of our closest friends and family.
First off let me just say WOW. The pictures online don’t come close to capturing the 1625 rustic Tuscan charm mixed with modern 21st century luxury. We had the pleasure of using both Borgo Gagioletto and Borgo Santo Stefano and they were both absolutely immaculate. Each villa is unique in its own way and creates their own escape into quiet luxury. From the valley views, surrounding hillsides, and olive trees to the luxurious swimming pools that each Borgo provides. The ambiance and vibes are truly unmatched. We chose this villa site unseen and our expectations were blown out of this world!
I personally cannot say enough good things about Renee and her team. Specifically herself and Chiara who were our main POCs for all things wedding planning. Renee guided us through the entire vendor selection process with spot on recommendations for everything from our florist, caterer, DJ, ceremony location and much more. Coming from the states, having Reneé as our eyes and ears on the ground was a huge reassurance for us since she herself is originally from the US but has been in the Italian wedding industry for almost 10 years now. She is beyond transparent about everything you can think of when it comes to cost, capabilities and all things inclusive of planning a destination wedding.
The vendors she recommended for us were spot on and brought my wife’s Pinterest mood board to life to a T. Renee was able to make our Italian wedding dreams become a reality. I would highly highly recommend Cortona Catering, IF design and Black Sax to name a few. The food and cocktails were absolutely impeccable and our florist curated the perfect elevated minimalist ambiance. My only regret is not ordering a larger wedding cake because it was delicious and the star of the show.
Between the rehearsal dinner, wedding and white pizza party we held poolside at Borgo Gagioletto, each event was executed to perfection.
Lastly, Reneé and team seamlessly helped our guests with transportation to and from airports, train stations and between villas. I cannot recommend this team and location enough to make your Italian dreams come to life. We will for sure be coming back to relax poolside and sip more of the amazing Buccelletti house wine!...
Read moreWe held our wedding at Buccelletti Casali and Cantina in late May of 2024, with 80 guests who travelled from the USA.
The lodging was incredible. Immaculately clean, perfect airconditioning, comfortable and breathtaking. A luxury experience for a fraction of the price. The additional lodging in the area that Renee helped coordinate was amazing and we only heard positive reviews from the guests regarding their hosts and food.
All the vendors that Renee recommended we use for our wedding day were professional, reliable and high quality.
Both of our families love good food and great wine. Buccelletti and Cortona Catering were able to deliver three days of incredible meals, each one better than the last. From cocktail hour in the vineyard to dancing through the garden, all expectations were exceeded.
My husband and I both studied in Italy and have travelled extensively throughout, but found the charm of Castiglion Fiore perfect for a wedding weekend. I was asked many times how difficult it was to plan a wedding abroad, especially in a venue and location we had never visited until our wedding week. Overall, it was a great experience which Renee and her team made very smooth. We had rain, last minute guests, transportation delays, and numerous legal meetings since we were getting married in the Catholic Church. Renee and her team handled everything and made our week perfect. On top of it all they coordinated all our guests reservations and activities. It was a three day event filled with stunning views, unique activities, delicious wine, medieval town visits and swimming.
Even months later we are so grateful to Buccelletti when we hear guests say it was one of the best weddings they have ever attended. If you are considering having your wedding at Buccelletti, just know it's a place where all the time and resources you put into a wedding will...
Read moreEnding the October month my now wife and I had our wedding and week long stay with about 20 friends and family at Buccelletti’s villas. 1 word…. Overdelivered. Planning this trip, after never having been even to Europe, was a little stressful, never really knowing what to expect. Once we arrived the family was very welcoming and transported us to our villas just up the hill, 2 minutes. Our wedding was the following day at the olive mill because of inclement weather , we had our ceremony early, which Renee did wonderfully! We then had a delicious lunch, followed by a wine tasting. The mill was beautiful, I know they have other wedding locations but this spot was perfect for us. It’s all sooooo beautiful everywhere you look inside and out, we could have been happy with our ceremony anywhere!
The villas were amazing and had such beautiful views! They were very clean and updated, plenty of coffee and light breakfast in the morning. Each of our guests had their own bedroom and some shared a kitchen, everyone loved their stay! Be aware it’s on a mountainside, it’s hilly and there are a fair amount of stairs, to move among the villas. The parking lot is a short walk to the villas, the roads are tight! We rented cars which I highly recommend! This way you can go to the grocery store about 10 minutes away, little cafes nearby for pastries these help stock up the villas. Also a drive to Sienna is about 1:15, wayyy worth the trip! We cooked with each other each night outside by the fire, and one night took a cooking class with Lidia. She was a so kind! 10/10 recommend this place and I would love...
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