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 6.3/10Score breakdown
- Villa QualitySuite/villa product, materials, plunge pools, indoor-outdoor flow.7
- Spa DepthSpa size, treatment depth, hammams, signature programs, wellness clinic.8
- PrivacyDensity, walls, beach exclusivity. 10 = private island or villa estate.7
- Beach QualitySand, swimmability, reef, surf-free. 1–3 if no beach.6
- Family Friendly1 = strictly adults-only feel, 10 = best-in-class kids club.6
- Easy Transfer10 = airport <30 min by car. 1 = seaplane + boat or 4hr drive.9
- Loyalty ValuePoints 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
- 01
Day 1: Lush garden aperitif welcome
- 02
Day 2: Symbolic blessing in Secret Garden, banquet at Splendido Grill, cocktail at Champagne Corner
- 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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