Umbria Weddings | Venues & Planning

Umbria—often called 'Italy's green heart'—is a serene and enchanting region offering an authentic, unspoiled wedding destination. Tucked between Tuscany and Lazio, Umbria's rolling hills are dotted with medieval hilltop towns, ancient olive groves, and vineyards producing some of Italy's finest wines. This is a region where time slows down, where celebrations are truly immersive, and where hospitality feels deeply personal. A Umbria wedding promises intimacy, natural beauty, and a genuine connection to Italian rural life.

Umbria's landscape is characterized by gentle hills blanketed in olive groves and vineyards, punctuated by mystical medieval towns like Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto, and Orvieto. The dramatic Valnerina valley cuts through the region, offering stunning gorges and waterfalls. Lake Trasimeno, Italy's fourth-largest lake, provides serene waterfront wedding settings. From hilltop estates with panoramic views to rustic agriturismi nestled among olive trees, Umbria's venues blend seamlessly with the natural beauty that surrounds them.

Umbria is the birthplace of saints and mystics—St. Francis of Assisi, St. Benedict, and many others found spiritual inspiration in this landscape. But beyond its religious heritage, Umbria thrives on its agricultural traditions, artisan crafts, and slow-living philosophy. The region is home to world-class ceramics from Deruta, hand-woven textiles from Norcia, and some of Italy's finest cured meats. Your wedding celebration here will be enriched by these authentic traditions, with local artisans often contributing to your event's decor and ambiance.

Umbrian cuisine is simple yet sublime, focusing on premium local ingredients: black truffles from Norcia, lentils from Castelluccio, wild boar, porchetta, and pecorino cheeses. The region is also renowned for its wines—Sagrantino di Montefalco, Grechetto, and Orvieto DOC—perfect for toasting your marriage. Wedding menus here celebrate the harvest, with olive oil pressed on ancient estates and vegetables grown in kitchen gardens, creating meals that are both rustic and refined.