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 6.3/10
VillaSpaPrivacyBeachFamilyTransferLoyalty

Score breakdown

  • Villa Quality
    Suite/villa product, materials, plunge pools, indoor-outdoor flow.
    8
  • Spa Depth
    Spa size, treatment depth, hammams, signature programs, wellness clinic.
    7
  • Privacy
    Density, walls, beach exclusivity. 10 = private island or villa estate.
    9
  • Beach Quality
    Sand, swimmability, reef, surf-free. 1–3 if no beach.
    5
  • 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.
    6
  • Loyalty Value
    Points 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