How much does a wedding in Tuscany cost?"

Budget tiers (guest count & total spend)

Here’s a rough guide of what couples are spending currently in Tuscany:

• For a small “intimate” wedding (20-30 guests): around €25,000–€40,000.

• For a mid-size celebration (50-80 guests): around €40,000–€70,000+.

• For a large or luxury wedding (100+ guests, premium venue): €70,000 up to €150,000+ (or higher) depending on how lavish you go.

• On the very budget-aware side: you might find smaller weddings (micro weddings or elopements) starting around €8,000-€15,000 if guest numbers are very small.

📋 Typical category-by-category breakdown

Here are the main cost categories and typical ranges in Tuscany. Your actual numbers will depend heavily on guest count, venue type, season, inclusions, how many days you celebrate, etc.

CategoryApproximate cost / notesVenue rental / venue hireThis is often one of the largest single costs. For example: boutique agriturismo or countryside estate might cost from €3,000 – €10,000+ for smaller weddings. More grand villas/castles can go €10,000-€30,000+ depending on size, exclusivity & location. Catering & drinks (food + beverage)Typical per-guest cost: ~ €100-€250 per person for a sit-down meal + drinks in many cases. For luxury menus and open bars this can go higher. If you have, say, 60 guests at €150 each, that’s ~ €9,000 for food alone.Professional vendor services (planner, photographer / videographer, etc.)• Planner: often ~10-15% of total budget or flat fee from a few thousand euros.
• Photography / videography: might cost €2,000-€12,000 depending on coverage and prestige. Flowers & décorWide range: from a few thousand euros to tens of thousands depending on scale and extravagance. For example, florals & installations might cost €5,000-€15,000+ in top-tier weddings. Music / entertainment DJ or live band, lighting, sound set-up: could cost €1,000-€8,000+ depending on length, location, equipment, travel. Accommodation / guest lodging / travel logisticsIf you’re having a destination wedding and providing accommodation (or choosing a villa where guests stay), this needs budgeting. Also transportation / shuttles.Seasonal / hidden costs & extras• Peak season (May-Sept) often adds significant premium.

• VAT, music licensing fees (in Italy there are SIAE music licence fees), event permits.
• Multi-day events (welcome dinner, brunch after) add extra cost.
• If your venue is remote, extra cost for logistics, transport, power, etc.

Example Scenario

Here’s a hypothetical example for a wedding with ~60 guests to illustrate:

• Venue rental: €12,000–€18,000 (for a nice villa near Siena or Val d’Orcia) Bild-Hochzeit

• Catering & drinks: say €150 × 60 guests = €9,000

• Flowers & décor: €3,000-€5,000

• Photography/videography: €2,000-€5,000

• Planner + coordination: ~ €3,000-€6,000

• Entertainment / DJ + lighting: ~ €2,000

• Miscellaneous (transport, guest accommodation support, permits, extras): €2,000-€4,000

Total estimate: ~ €31,000-€44,000 (and likely more if you choose higher tier options, multiple days, lots of guests, premium venue).

This aligns with the published “small wedding (20-40 guests) ~ €25,000-€45,000” number.

🔍 Tips to manage / optimise budget

• Choose the shoulder season (spring/early autumn) rather than high summer to save on venue & vendor premiums.

• Limit guest count — fewer guests = lower catering + fewer tables + fewer logistics.

• Pick a venue that includes guest-accommodation or fewer separate venues (brings costs down).

• Use local vendors (flower, catering, music) rather than flying in all services — local knowledge helps and may cost less.

• Negotiate exactly what the venue rental covers: sometimes furniture, lighting, décor, power are extra.

• Be aware of VAT (in Italy 22% is common for some services) and music licensing fees; budget an extra margin.

• Prioritise the elements most important to you (e.g., scenery + venue + photography) and allocate more there, save on things you care less about.

• Clarify all contracts: what’s included, what’s extra, timelines, cancellation policy, etc.

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