Florence, Italy
Villa Corsini Wedding
FRANCESCA & GIOVANNI
An elegant celebration among Renaissance gardens, historic architecture and panoramic views over the Florentine hills.
The Venue
Villa Corsini Mezzomonte is a 15th-century Florentine villa located in Impruneta, a short drive from Florence. Originally connected to the Medici family and later enriched by the Corsini dynasty, the estate preserves centuries of Florentine history through its architecture, frescoes and formal Italian gardens. Today, its panoramic position overlooking the Tuscan countryside and its expansive reception spaces make it one of the most distinctive venues for destination weddings near Florence.
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Built to celebrate the marriage of Prince Giovan Carlo de' Medici, Villa Corsini has welcomed guests for centuries. The legacy of the Medici and Corsini families, together with frescoes created by Florentine masters, makes the estate one of the most historically significant wedding venues in Tuscany.
The Wedding
Francesca and Giovanni celebrated their wedding at Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte with more than 300 guests, gathering family and friends for a celebration inspired by opera, Italian culture and timeless elegance.
Set among Renaissance gardens and historic interiors overlooking the Florentine hills, the day unfolded on a grand scale, with multiple teams of creatives documenting every stage of the celebration.
One of the most memorable moments came during the reception, when Giovanni surprised his guests by performing Nessun Dorma from Puccini's Turandot alongside a professional tenor. The performance transformed the evening into a genuine operatic experience and perfectly reflected the artistic vision behind the wedding.
From the ceremony in the gardens to the final dances late into the evening, the celebration balanced the scale of a grand destination wedding with moments that felt genuinely personal to Francesca and Giovanni.
When Giovanni later performed Nessun Dorma alongside a professional tenor, the famous final word — "Vincerò" — felt less like an aria and more like a declaration of love.
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Practical Information
Location
Ceremony options
Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte is located in Impruneta, on the first hills of Chianti just outside Florence. Surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and panoramic Tuscan landscapes, the estate offers the atmosphere of the countryside while remaining within easy reach of the city.Â
The villa offers a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, from Italian gardens and panoramic terraces to elegant frescoed halls. Couples can design a celebration that moves naturally through different spaces while maintaining the atmosphere of a private Tuscan estate.
Reception spaces
From aperitivo on the terraces to candlelit dinners inside the villa's historic halls, Villa Corsini allows guests to experience multiple spaces throughout the celebration. The venue is particularly suited to large destination weddings, offering a seamless flow between ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and evening entertainment.
Accessibility
Conveniently located just minutes from Pisa and less than thirty minutes from Lucca, the venue is easily reached from Pisa International Airport and major transport routes. Ample parking and nearby accommodation options make it practical for both local and international guests.
FOR LARGE DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Villa Corsini is particularly suited to grand celebrations. Francesca and Giovanni welcomed around 300 guests, demonstrating the venue's ability to host large-scale events while preserving the elegance and intimacy that define Tuscan hospitality. Supported by a team of three filmmakers, every stage of the celebration was documented across the villa's extensive grounds and reception spaces.
Why we love this venue
What we love most about Villa Corsini is the extraordinary variety of spaces it offers throughout the wedding day.
From the grandeur of the Galleria Pandolfo Sacchi to the symmetry of the Giardino all'Italiana di Mezzogiorno and the quieter atmosphere of the Giardino delle Pizzughe, every part of the estate has its own character and rhythm.
The villa combines Renaissance architecture, historic frescoes, formal Italian gardens and panoramic views over the Florentine hills in a way that feels both spectacular and authentic. For large destination weddings, it offers endless visual opportunities while still allowing intimate moments to unfold naturally.
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