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Villa Michaela
Family-owned villa near Lucca specializing in 3-night destination weddings. Chapel for 60, accommodation for 37 guests, and just 20km from Pisa Airport.
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Most wedding venues sell you a day.
Villa Michaela sells you an experience—and specifically, a three-night destination wedding weekend that has become their signature over years of hosting couples from across Europe and beyond.
This isn't a hotel offering wedding packages or a villa that occasionally hosts events.
It's a family-owned estate in the picturesque village of Vorno where Vanessa Rhode and her team have perfected the art of the intimate destination celebration: arrive Friday afternoon, settle into one of 18 bedrooms, gather your 37 closest people, and live together through a long Italian weekend where the wedding becomes just one highlight in days of shared meals, poolside relaxation, Lucca explorations, and memories that extend far beyond ceremony and reception.
The practical advantages become immediately clear—Pisa Airport sits just 20 kilometers away with flights connecting all of Europe, making guest logistics remarkably simple.
Lucca's legendary walled city lies 5 kilometers down the road.
The villa itself commands views across rolling pine and olive-clad hills to the Apuan Alps, with a licensed chapel seating 60, a lemon garden accommodating 80 for dinner, formal interiors for 70, a swimming pool, tennis court, and—perhaps most surprisingly—a soundproof underground nightclub where dancing continues past Italy's noise curfews.
But Villa Michaela's real distinction isn't infrastructure, it's approach: this is bespoke hospitality where the family works with each couple to craft their ideal weekend rather than selling standardized packages.
Want to walk your guests down village paths to sunset dinner at Lo Scompiglio's vineyard terrace? They'll show the way.
Need a pizza party Sunday by the pool with guitar duo? They'll arrange it.
Prefer your dog (or six dogs) to attend? Absolutely welcome.
The flexibility reflects family ownership—these aren't policies, they're conversations, and the three-night format creates space for authentic Italian living rather than rushed event execution.
Max Guests
80
Exclusive Use
Yes
Starting From
€48,970
Key Features
| Family-Owned Villa with Bespoke Wedding Approach |
| 3-Night Destination Wedding Packages (Signature Format) |
| Only 20km from Pisa Airport (Ideal European Access) |
| 5km from Lucca Historic City Center |
| 18 Bedrooms, 17 Bathrooms (Accommodates 37-44 Guests) |
| Licensed Chapel Seating 60 for Ceremonies |
| Lemon Garden for 80 Seated Outdoor Dinners |
| Indoor Dining for 70 Guests (Winter Weddings) |
| Soundproof Underground Nightclub |
| Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Lemon Grove |
| Dogs Very Welcome (Maximum 6) |
| Views of Apuan Alps & Rolling Tuscan Hills |
| 15% Winter Wedding Discount (Oct 15 - Apr 15) |
| Comprehensive Package: Accommodation, Meals, Open Bar |
| Walking Distance to Village Restaurants & B&Bs |
A Living Monument to Italian History
Villa Michaela's story centers less on centuries of aristocratic lineage and more on a family's decision to share their Tuscan home with couples seeking authentic destination wedding experiences.
Located in Vorno, a working agricultural village where vines, olives, vegetables, and fruit trees still define daily life, the villa captures genuine Tuscan character—not recreated for tourism, but simply lived.
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Exclusive Use Experience
Villa Michaela's three-night destination wedding package delivers everything most venues promise in a single evening, but extended across a long Italian weekend.
Arrive Friday after 3pm, settle your 37 closest people into their bedrooms, gather for welcome drinks, then walk down village paths to sunset dinner at Lo Scompiglio's vineyard terrace—or host cocktails and pizza at the villa, or visit the family trattoria 5 minutes away.
Saturday morning, guests take the village bus to Lucca (9:30am from the square, 2 minutes walk) to rent bicycles and explore the legendary walled city while the villa prepares for your ceremony.
Late afternoon service in the chapel or gardens, followed by drinks and canapés for 100 throughout the grounds, then seated dinner for up to 100 in the lemon garden (summer) or chandeliered dining room (winter).
Dancing continues outdoors until midnight, then moves seamlessly to the soundproof underground nightclub into the small hours.
Sunday brings pool party, BBQ, or pasta celebration (additional cost, around €75 per head), with optional guitar duo entertainment.
Monday breakfast and departure—though many couples extend into the week, using Villa Michaela as base for Tuscan exploration.
The €48,970 package includes accommodation, all breakfasts, ceremony service, post-ceremony canapés and drinks for 100, three-course dinner for 100 with wine and waitstaff, and 3-hour open bar—essentially covering the core wedding experience.
Equipment rental for larger guest counts, wedding cake, photography, planning, music, and flowers arranged à la carte through the family's curated vendor network.
The format works because it acknowledges reality: destination wedding guests travel far and deserve more than a single evening.
Villa Michaela gives them a proper Italian holiday where your wedding becomes the highlight of shared days, not a rushed event between flights.
Three nights exclusive use of entire villa
18 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms for 37-44 guests
Continental breakfast included daily (Friday-Monday)
Post-ceremony drinks and canapés for 100 guests
Three-course Tuscan gala dinner for 100 guests
Waitstaff and professional table service
Half bottle of wine per guest with dinner
Open bar for 3 hours after dinner with barman
Licensed chapel for ceremonies (seats 60)
Exterior lighting throughout property
String lights for both pergolas
Parking for 30 cars on-site
Swimming pool and lemon grove access
Tennis court and recreational facilities
Soundproof underground nightclub
Table tennis, giant Jenga, lawn games
Kitchen access for casual meals
Views of Apuan Alps and Tuscan hills
Dogs welcome (maximum 6)
Option to host multiple events across 3 nights
Event Spaces & Capacities
Distinct spaces, each offering unique ambiance for your celebration
| Event Space | Cocktail | Seated Dinner | Buffet | Ceremony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Chapel Villa Michaela's private chapel accommodates up to 60 guests for religious or symbolic ceremonies, offering an intimate sacred space on the estate grounds. With full licensing from the Commune di Capannori, civil ceremonies can also be conducted here, providing complete flexibility for ceremony formats without coordinating external venues or municipal offices. | - | 60 | - | 60 |
| Lemon Garden (Outdoor) The villa's lemon garden provides the classic Tuscan outdoor celebration setting—dining for 80 guests under the stars, surrounded by citrus trees, with views extending across rolling hills to the Apuan Alps. String lights create evening atmosphere, while the garden's natural amphitheater arrangement ensures intimate gathering feel despite accommodating significant guest counts. | 100 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chandeliered Dining Room (Indoor) For winter weddings or weather backup, the villa's formal dining room seats 70 guests in elegant chandeliered atmosphere. With 15% discount available October 15 through April 15, winter celebrations deliver the same comprehensive experience with refined indoor setting—proving that Tuscan weddings needn't be limited to summer months. | 80 | 70 | 70 | - |
| Villa Grounds & Pergolas Multiple outdoor areas including pergolas with string lighting accommodate post-ceremony drinks and canapés for 100 guests. The villa's extensive grounds provide diverse celebration zones—from the swimming pool area for casual gatherings to formal garden spaces for ceremony alternatives, delivering flexibility throughout the property. | 100 | - | 100 | 100 |
| Soundproof Underground Nightclub Perhaps Villa Michaela's most surprising feature: a soundproof underground nightclub allowing dancing to continue into the small hours without disturbing neighbors or violating Italy's strict noise curfews. After midnight when outdoor music must cease, celebrations simply move underground—no early endings, no compromises, just seamless continuation of the party. | 60 | - | - | - |
World-Class Facilities
Five-star amenities designed for relaxation and enrichment
18 Bedrooms, 17 Bathrooms
Accommodating 37 guests comfortably (expandable to 44 with children or singles), Villa Michaela provides genuine house-party atmosphere where your closest circle stays together throughout the long weekend.
Each bedroom features en-suite or dedicated bathroom access, with continental breakfast included daily—creating the experience of gathering at a friend's impossibly elegant Tuscan estate rather than checking into separate hotels.
Swimming Pool & Lemon Grove
The villa's swimming pool serves as social centerpiece throughout the weekend—Friday afternoon arrival swims, Saturday morning relaxation before Lucca excursions, Sunday pool party celebrations.
Surrounded by the lemon grove with views extending across olive-clad hills, the pool area captures quintessential Tuscan villa living where your wedding weekend includes genuine vacation rather than just event execution.
Tennis Court & Recreation
Full tennis court, table tennis, giant Jenga, and other lawn games provide entertainment throughout the three-day celebration.
The facilities reflect Villa Michaela's destination wedding philosophy: your guests need activities beyond the ceremony and reception, and the villa delivers options for all ages and interests without requiring constant excursions away from the property.
Licensed Chapel
The estate's private chapel with full civil ceremony licensing from the Commune di Capannori seats 60 guests for religious, symbolic, or legal ceremonies.
Having the chapel on-site eliminates coordination headaches with external churches or town halls—your entire celebration unfolds within the villa's grounds, simplifying logistics while maintaining ceremony gravitas.
Soundproof Underground Nightclub
Villa Michaela's unique soundproof underground club space solves Italy's strict midnight noise curfew challenge.
Unlike most venues where music must cease at midnight, here the party simply moves underground and continues into the small hours without disturbing neighbors or risking fines.
It's infrastructure that demonstrates the family's deep experience hosting destination weddings—they've anticipated and solved the frustrations couples encounter elsewhere.
Vorno Village Integration
The villa's location in working agricultural Vorno village, just 5km from Lucca, provides authentic Tuscan context.
Walk guests down village paths along the river to sunset dinner at vineyard restaurants, explore the square, visit the 5-minute-walk family trattoria—your wedding weekend integrates into genuine Italian village life rather than existing as isolated resort experience.
Nearby B&Bs (Il Villano, Il Rio, Art Bar di Vorno) provide overflow accommodation within walking distance for guests wanting their own space.
Dining & Bar Areas
Distinguished spaces for dining, entertainment, and memorable celebrations
In-House Catering (Continental Breakfast, Gala Dinners, BBQ)
Pizza Making in Traditional Wood-Burning Oven
Open Bar Service with Professional Barman
Nearby: Lo Scompiglio Restaurant (25 min walk, vineyard views)
Nearby: Trattoria Il Bimbotto di Vorno (5 min walk, family-run)
Gelato Cart Service (Available for Events)
Curated Experiences
Our professional team arranges exceptional activities to enhance your stay
Three-night exclusive use accommodation packages
Continental breakfast daily (included)
Three-course Tuscan gala dinner for up to 100 guests
Post-ceremony drinks and canapés service
Open bar for 3 hours with professional barman
Waitstaff and table service
Exterior lighting and pergola string lights
Parking for 30 cars on-site
In-house catering for all meals (BBQ, pizza parties, pasta)
Recommended photographer: Corinna Busch (Hollywood-trained, knows property intimately)
Recommended wedding planner: Giulia Bernini
Equipment rental coordination (AG Sistema - 5 min away)
Wedding cake arrangement through local Pasticceria
Van rental with in-house driver for wedding weekend
Gelato cart service (3 hours, 4 flavors)
Pizza-making lessons in wood-burning oven
Swimming pool and tennis court access
Table tennis, giant Jenga, recreational activities
Hiking trail access to pine forests and viewpoints
Coordination with nearby overflow accommodation (walking distance B&Bs)
Dog-friendly accommodation (maximum 6 dogs welcome)
Babysitting services available
Vintage car rental coordination
Fireworks arrangements
Music licensing assistance (SIAE - mandatory in Italy)
Location
Easily accessible from major cities and international airports
Address
Via di Valle 8, Frazione di Vorno, 55060 Capannori, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
Travel Times
Pisa Airport
20 km / 25 min Lucca City Center
5 km / 10 min Florence
74 km / 50 min Florence Airport
80 km / 50 min Forte dei Marmi
33 km / 35 min San Gimignano
75 km / 1h Cinque Terre
94 km / 1h 15min Siena
145 km / 1h 45min Nearby Experiences
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View on Google MapsFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about hosting your event at Villa Michaela
What is the three-night wedding package?
Villa Michaela specializes in three-night destination weddings (Friday-Monday) with exclusive use for 37-44 guests. The €48,970 package includes all accommodation with breakfast, post-ceremony drinks and canapés for 100, three-course dinner for 100 with wine, 3-hour open bar, waitstaff, lighting, and parking. This format allows your wedding party to live together throughout a long weekend rather than rushing through a single evening.
How many guests can stay at the villa?
Villa Michaela accommodates 37 guests comfortably across 18 bedrooms with 17 bathrooms (expandable to 44 with additional beds for children or singles). For guests unable to stay at the villa, excellent overflow B&Bs within walking distance include Il Villano di Vorno, Il Rio di Vorno, and Art Bar di Vorno, plus Villa Marta hotel 8 minutes away.
What is the maximum event capacity?
The villa accommodates up to 100 guests for post-ceremony drinks and dinner. The licensed chapel seats 60 for ceremonies, the lemon garden seats 80 for outdoor dinners, and the formal dining room seats 70 for indoor winter celebrations. Pricing adjusts for guest counts below 100.
How close is Villa Michaela to airports?
Just 20km from Pisa Airport (25 minutes)—one of Tuscany's most convenient venue locations. Florence Airport is 50 minutes away. Pisa serves multiple daily flights from across Europe, making guest coordination straightforward. For American clients, Frankfurt serves as ideal European hub with many daily connections to both Pisa and Florence.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes! Villa Michaela welcomes dogs with a maximum of 6 on the property—reflecting the family-owned, flexible approach where your celebration includes whoever matters to you, including four-legged family members.
What about the winter wedding discount?
15% discount available for weddings between October 15 and April 15. Winter celebrations accommodate up to 70 guests in the chandeliered dining room with the same comprehensive package—proving Tuscan weddings aren't limited to summer months and often delivering better weather than high-season heat.
What is the soundproof nightclub?
Villa Michaela features a soundproof underground nightclub allowing dancing to continue into the small hours after Italy's strict midnight outdoor music curfew. Unlike most venues where celebrations must end at midnight, here the party simply moves underground—no early endings, no compromises on your celebration timeline.
What's included vs. additional costs?
The €48,970 package includes: 3 nights exclusive accommodation with breakfast, ceremony service, drinks and canapés for 100, three-course dinner for 100 with wine and waitstaff, 3-hour open bar, lighting, and parking. Additional costs include: equipment rental for guest counts over 40 (villa provides up to 40), wedding cake, photography (Corinna Busch recommended), planner (Giulia Bernini recommended), live music/DJ, flowers, Sunday pool party/BBQ, and mandatory SIAE music license.
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