Centuries of history have been made in the name of love. Love, which is the beginning and end of everything deserves to be celebrated! Not just celebrated celebrated! But grandly celebrated! And what better way than sealing your union in one of the places which have witnessed century-old tales.
If you’re a stickler for classic, it’s impossible to beat Italy for an authentic Renaissance setting for your wedding.
A heritage venue combined with Four Season’s luxury & style, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is an urban resort made of two Renaissance buildings: the 15th century “Palazzo Della Gherardesca” and “La Villa”, a former convent of the 16th century. The two properties are emerged in the Gherardesca gardens, the largest private park in the city. You’ll never guess that the outer walls of the hotel hide reminiscences of the Renaissance era, a living museum with magnificent pieces of artwork and unique designs found in its 116 rooms and suites as well as its hallways.
The Four Seasons Hotel Firenze features historic architecture dating from the late 1400s with superb Renaissance detailing—the frescoes alone are a visual feast. Read on the tales of this magnificent property as they reveal 5 reasons why you should say “I do” in a heritage property!
The Regal Feeling
A heritage property gives you a chance to experience royalness in the best way possible. The breathtaking Renaissance architecture with large halls and crystal chandeliers is surely set to incite a sense of opulence in the guests and nothing beats the feeling of living the fairytale and feeling like a true king and queen where histories have been made.
A Renaissance Palazzo: Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is an urban resort made of two Renaissance buildings: the 15th century “Palazzo Della Gherardesca” and “La Villa”, a former convent of the 16th century. The Hotel’s history tells many famous people who lived there, such as the Medici family, the Pope, and much more. The hotel’s heritage allows newlyweds to tie their knot in historical and artistic places: the hotel’s main ballroom is a Neo-gothic church, there is an entirely gold-decorated small private chapel that they can use, and another rich ballroom, called Gherardesca Ballroom, with huge crystal chandeliers.
Also, the hotel has unique suites, such as the Royal Suite, with its hallways perfect for the couple shots, or the Duomo View suite, overlooking the Duomo. Every corner of the property has a century of history and a wedding there is unforgettable. The Sangallo Suite takes on a regal look with deep purples and a white-and-gold coffered ceiling above the bed, while the Scala Suite offers a fresco of angels on its ceiling.
Large and Perfectly-Manicured Gardens
Another big advantage of a heritage property is gardens! Or rather, large ones! There’s something so romantic about getting married outside surrounded by gorgeous gardens. The fresh air, a green carpet aisle, the sun starting to set, nature’s vibrant colors and the sweet aroma of flowers will surround you and your guests with a setting that can’t be replicated indoors.
The Garden: It is a metropolitan oasis and the largest private garden in central Florence. The 11 acres (4.5 hectares) Giardino Della Gherardesca has existed as a garden since the late 15th century, and as a botanical garden for rare and endangered species since the early 19th century. The statues, fountain, small Ionic temple and “Kaffeehaus” that can be found in the garden are all remaining aspects of the original Romantic design. Many locations in the garden can be used for weddings (Temple Lawn, Duomo View, Cedro Garden, Giusti Terrace, etc). Couples can also decide to have the pre-wedding dinner in one location, the wedding in another location, and the wedding brunch in a third location, thanks to the variety of outdoor-indoor spaces offered. A tent structure can also be set up to accommodate more guests. The hotel has also the possibility to always arrange fireworks from the center of the garden.
A Private Affair
With safety being listed as one of the top trends in 2022 weddings, couples will prefer locations where they have the luxury to celebrate in private with their loved ones without worrying about COVID. Heritage venues offer villas with buyout options; thus promising complete privacy for you and your guests!
La Villa: La Villa offers the privacy of a private residence, with its 37 rooms and suites served by their own reception, concierge, breakfast room and ballroom. It is set within the walled tranquility of Florence’s largest private garden, and it’s a perfect location to privatize for a wedding buy-out. Nestled in a 16th-century former convent in the hotel’s private garden, La Villa has a highly residential feel, reminiscent of a historical private mansion. This slice of heaven is a panoramic setting for an impressive backdrop for banquets and galas. For dinner and dancing, La Villa Ballroom seamlessly leads guests inside from La Villa terrace. Restored to its 19th-century glory, the Ballroom has adapted into an exceptional place for one-of-a-kind wedding celebrations. The largest event space that can accommodate up to 200 guests, can be transformed from renaissance grace into a high-tech glamourous disco with time-honored and perfect acoustics.
Modern Service Blended With Traditional Approach
When it comes to heritage venues experiences, expect nothing less than an A-list service from the venue. Not only do they know the modern approach of wedding service like taking care of everything- from appointing a dedicated wedding planner to Michelin catering options, but you also get the cultural aspects and a unique feeling that creates a memory of a lifetime.
The Service: Food plays a big role; especially in la dolce vita lifestyle. Each couple who decides to get married at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze gets a unique wedding planning service from their experts. Everything can be organized, from a themed wedding to a historical wedding, from an intimate wedding to a huge wedding. The catering is offered by the Hotel’s Michelin-starred Chef, Paolo Lavezzini, and the menus are obviously entirely customizable following the couples’ wishes.
Rewriting Romance
Walking into a piece of history hand-in-hand with your beau means you carve your love story in the fabrics of time forever! Rest assured, it’s a timeless feeling.
The Romantic experiences: The hotel can also arrange the best romantic experiences for proposals, honeymoons, or even to visit the city during the wedding weekend. If you want an indulgent only-in-Florence dining experience, the historic hotel can set up a private dinner on the Ponte Vecchio’s only terrace. You’ll get great vistas of the Arno River while noshing on a four-course meal made by chef Paolo Lavezzini onsite. The Duomo seems so close you can almost touch it. How romantic it would be to go for a hot-air balloon ride with your beau departing from the center of the Garden?
Check out this romantic video to see what your dream day can look like on this magnificent property!
The venue is fit for a dream wedding or stunning elopement for an intimate affair to a large group – so make your dreams come true with this Renaissance gem. Book them right here on DWP Insider!
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