6 of the Best Italian Wedding Venues on Lake Garda
Home to breathtaking views, delicious food, great weather and just generally lovely vibes, Lake Garda in Italy is a wonderful place to get married. With each and every one of them filled with romance and unparalleled positions on the lake itself, below we’ve listed 6 of our favourite venues perched on Lake Garda.
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1. Isola Del Garda
A beautiful Neo-gothic villa set on an island, Isola Del Garda is situated within majestic natural parkland and formal gardens. You can host your wedding within the Loggia with 18th century frescoes and get married on the open terrace that directly overlooks the lake. The venue is exclusive use and can host up to 100 of your guests with premium catering available. Plus they also have a gorgeous Tuscan greenhouse in the heart of the natural park surrounded by greenery, making it a lovely spot to host your reception.
2. Malcesine Castle
Nestled with Malcesine, an area that is known for this famous castle built around 568 AD, Malcesine Castle is filled with history and romance and is located on a pretty port area of Lake Garda. The venue is licensed and can host up to 70 guests inside, and 99 outside. You can get married outside on the terrace with lake views or within the two ceremony rooms inside the castle, with one accommodating 40, the other 70. You can even take a boat out for your champagne reception for a memorable moment.
3. Villa Arcadio
Set in the hills above Salò, Villa Arcadio has lovely views of both the lake and countryside and is surrounded by lush greenery and olive groves. Inside the ancient monastery, the interiors are a refined mix of old and new and form a really sophisticated backdrop to your wedding day. The venue can host between 2 - 80 guests and you can have a symbolic ceremony either in the gardens or on the glass covered terrace. The venue can also sleep up to 40 of your guests, who will be able to take advantage of the beautiful pool overlooking the lake.
4. Dogana Veneta
Dogana Veneta is a prestigious historic building located in the heart of Lazise, one of the prettiest spots on the lake. The interiors feel contemporary yet in keeping with the old nature of the building, and it can host between 40-200+ of your guests. Arrive by boat to your wedding ceremony and enjoy your reception on the lake view terrace, plus there’s also plenty of accommodation nearby for your guests to stay in so they won’t have to hobble too far home after the late night!
5. Torre San Marco
A luxury venue located on the lakeside in Gardone Riviera, Torre San Marco is an intimate and romantic location that can hold up to a whopping 1500 people. You can host your wedding right on the lake and enjoy all the rooms the venue has to offer, including a piano bar, elegant restaurant, winery and beautiful gardens. You also have the option of hosting your reception either indoors or outdoors.
6. Villa Cortine Palace
Surrounded by luscious greenery, Villa Cortine is an elegant and decadent 5* Italian hotel that was created in the 1800s when Baron Von Koseritz purchased a large 5 hectare park and commissioned the construction. The hotel can host between 80 - 180 guests, with 54 rooms on site and a lovely swimming pool.