We got married at Castello di Meleto from May 25-28, 2026, and it was beyond anything we could have imagined! For those that don't have the time to read the entire review, this is the core sentiment we wish to convey: our 70 well-travelled guests (Australians and Americans, most in their mid-30s) unanimously agreed that this was the best wedding, with hands down the best food, they've ever attended!

We booked out the entire venue and hosted all of our guests on the castle grounds for three nights, which turned the wedding into a full resort getaway rather than just a single event. The weather was perfect (80F/27C), so we made full use of both pools throughout our stay. We kicked things off with a pizza party on night one, then an intimate family pasta-making class for 25 family members (Patrizia was awesome!) followed by a pasta party on night two, before the wedding itself on night three. The food was absolutely incredible, and we promise no one will leave hungry!

Victor and Alessio coordinated everything with us remotely from Australia, and the execution was flawless. There's no language barrier, and honestly, you don't need to hire a separate wedding coordinator, they handle everything on-site as well as liaising with your offsite vendors, so save your money. They were incredibly responsive over email and Zoom despite their busy schedules and sent us helpful photos and descriptions to guide our planning and decision-making; we chose the top garden for the ceremony, the herb garden for the Aperitifs and the Castle lawn for our Reception. They also looked after our vendors brilliantly and handled every food allergy amongst our guests with real care. Nothing felt like an afterthought. We'd also like to highlight the wonderful catering staff who were delightful throughout our stay!

What also sets this venue apart is how much was included. The rooms are generally private with separate bathrooms (except for a couple) and the apartments all share a central kitchen and loungeroom – they are all air-conditioned, which is a huge win for a historic estate. I believe they can fit 80 (potentially more with cots/sofa lounges) and they have baby cots to cater for infants as well. Breakfast every day for all guests, your choice of long or circular tables, beautiful tableware and chairs, overhead fairy lights, and their own award-winning wine, all as standard. Their in-house restaurant team makes the food (Michelin-worthy, every night) and can even do your wedding cake (which, surprise, was also delicious – we chose the circular millefeuille). They provide the pool towels, and they recommend trusted local vendors (florists, photographers, musicians, etc.) for anything else you need. And if the weather turns, wet-weather options are plentiful: the beautifully converted old stables or the castle itself. Castello di Meleto does it all for you, without compromising on quality or feel!

We genuinely never needed to leave the property. Between the olive garden, Bee sanctuary, vineyards, a cellar door for wine tastings (discounted for guests), castle tours (the property dates back to 1256!), two pools, and beautiful gardens and pathways, there was always something to explore on-site. For those who wanted to venture out, the castle's location in the heart of the Tuscan wine region made it easy to do vineyard tours or day trips to nearby towns like Siena or Florence.

We couldn't recommend Castello di Meleto more highly for a multi-day destination wedding. Victor, Alessio, and their entire team are top notch and will make your wedding unforgettable! Book early to make sure you get your dates – although, any date at the venue would be stunning all year round.