Reception

Lucca has a stunning variety of venues suitable for a wedding reception. One very popular type of venue is a historic villa that can be rented for the day. In this case scenario, usually a local caterer is brought in to provide the table, chairs, waitstaff, etc and prepare and serve the food. Some historic villas now offer the possibility to hold a legally valid civil ceremony on their grounds, so are often a good choice for couples looking to keeping the ceremony and venue all on the same site. No two villas are alike, so the wow factor certainly does come into play here when choosing a historic villa for your reception. Couples that wish to recreate the aristocratic splendor of days gone by often opt for this type of villa, as it provides elegance, originality and a touch of opulence.

Another popular choice are local hotels, vineyards and B&Bs that happen to have a restaurant as well as accommodation on site. These are often extremely panoramic venues situated amongst olive groves and grapevines that allow the natural beauty of their surroundings to speak for themselves. They are a great solution for those looking to have a relaxed, fun wedding where they can dance the night away and then easily retreat to the quiet of their rooms.

Finally, there are many local restaurants both inside the historic city of Lucca as well as in the hills that are specialized in weddings. They provide excellent meals, beautiful views and good value for the money. Consider these venues as an option if your party is quite small or if you would prefer that all of your guests do not stay in one place.