Belmond

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino

Portofino, Liguria

The verdict

Perched above Portofino's glittering bay, Splendido delivers Riviera glamour with intimate garden ceremonies in the Secret Garden or floral Walking Path, capped at 60 guests for exclusivity. The expert events team—led by EugenIA Bregante—orchestrates bespoke Ligurian feasts at Splendido Grill, while full-hotel buyouts unlock ultimate privacy amid wisteria terraces and cliffside vistas. Perfect for discerning couples craving dolce vita sophistication without the masses.

The seven-axis profile

Property profile

Composite 6.3/10
VillaSpaPrivacyBeachFamilyTransferLoyalty

Score breakdown

  • Villa Quality
    Suite/villa product, materials, plunge pools, indoor-outdoor flow.
    7
  • Spa Depth
    Spa size, treatment depth, hammams, signature programs, wellness clinic.
    8
  • Privacy
    Density, walls, beach exclusivity. 10 = private island or villa estate.
    7
  • Beach Quality
    Sand, swimmability, reef, surf-free. 1–3 if no beach.
    6
  • Family Friendly
    1 = strictly adults-only feel, 10 = best-in-class kids club.
    6
  • Easy Transfer
    10 = airport <30 min by car. 1 = seaplane + boat or 4hr drive.
    9
  • Loyalty Value
    Points redemption + status perks. 1 = independent, 10 = great brand value.
    1

Ceremony venues

  • Secret

    60

    Garden — intimate lush gardens (60)

  • Walking

    20

    Path — floral space overlooking Portofino (20)

  • Champagne

    Corner — garden cocktail area

Multi-day program

  1. 01

    Day 1: Lush garden aperitif welcome

  2. 02

    Day 2: Symbolic blessing in Secret Garden, banquet at Splendido Grill, cocktail at Champagne Corner

  3. 03

    Day 3: Farewell brunch or boat excursion with gelato

The planning team

Expert events team including Events & Banqueting Coordinator EugenIA Bregante and F&B Manager Alessandro Pugliese; renowned for curating design details inspired by Portofino's dreamy surroundings, authentic menus, and seamless intimate-to-grand celebrations.

Signature designers

Il Giardino delle Fate (flowers & decor), Tala Design Events (planner), Alessandro Mancino (hair & makeup)

Vendor network

In-house: planner, catering, cake, bar. Preferred: florist, photographer, music, external planners; named partners from features include Il Giardino delle Fate (florist), Facibeni (photographer)

What's included

In-house

  • expert planning
  • custom menus & cake
  • catering
  • bar setups
  • garden venues

Bespoke

  • external churches/town hall ceremonies
  • elaborate florals
  • music
  • photography

Ready to scope a wedding here?

Tell us your dates, party size, and ceremony preferences. We come back with a private brief: lead time, hold-deposit windows, planner introductions.

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