Belmond
Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence
Fiesole, Florence
The verdict
Perched on Fiesole's hills with Michelangelo-attributed facade and panoramic Florence views, this 15th-century monastery-turned-luxury retreat excels for intimate weddings up to 100. Lush terraced gardens, historic church for symbolic rites, and frescoed Cenacolo create timeless Tuscan romance. Expert events team delivers seamless bespoke celebrations in lush gardens or La Loggia's iconic loggia, blending Renaissance elegance with modern luxury.
The seven-axis profile
Property profile
Composite 6.3/10Score breakdown
- Villa QualitySuite/villa product, materials, plunge pools, indoor-outdoor flow.8
- Spa DepthSpa size, treatment depth, hammams, signature programs, wellness clinic.7
- PrivacyDensity, walls, beach exclusivity. 10 = private island or villa estate.9
- Beach QualitySand, swimmability, reef, surf-free. 1–3 if no beach.5
- 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.6
- Loyalty ValuePoints redemption + status perks. 1 = independent, 10 = great brand value.3
Ceremony venues
Historic church
symbolic ceremonies (capacity not specified)
Cenacolo room
frescoed 15th-century space
Rose
filled gardens — fairytale outdoor
Panoramic poolside
sunset vows
Roman Garden
outdoor (100 cocktail)
Italian Garden
terraced outdoor
The planning team
Ana Rosa Buldon, Events Manager, leads banqueting office; expert staff handles every detail from bespoke menus to decor for magical hilltop events.
Signature designers
Fluida Design, Vincenzo Dascanio
What's included
In-house
- Venue setup
- bespoke menus
- decor
- events team coordination
Bespoke
- Legal/religious officiants
- external florists/designers
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.
Begin a wedding inquiry