THE DREAM LOCATION
Getting married at Villa Alta
Villa Alta is the dream location to celebrate your wedding.
We are certain to provide you and your guests with a fairytale experience.
Choosing Villa Alta for your special day means relying on professionals in the field who will surprise you and guide you every step of the way, taking care of every detail.
FOR YOUR WEDDING
King and queen of the Villa
We want you to feel like king and queen of the Villa on your wedding day, which will be entirely at your disposal: the spacious halls, the terrace, and the outdoor areas will provide you and your guests with moments of relaxation thanks to the tranquility that pervades these places and the view over the Tuscan countryside.
You can choose where to celebrate your ceremony, opting for the magnificent indoor halls and thus breathing in the history that has traversed the villa over the centuries. You will be surrounded by frescoes on the ceilings and will be able to enjoy the natural light that comes through the large windows overlooking the plain. Alternatively, you can choose to use the outdoor spaces shaded by magnolias and cypress trees.
GETTING MARRIED AT VILLA ALTA
CIVIL CEREMONY AND SYMBOLIC CEREMONY
At Villa Alta, you can get married with both a civil ceremony and a symbolic ceremony. We will be happy to fulfill your dream in the places and spaces of the villa that are closest to your tastes and give ample space to both your and our imagination. Let yourself be enveloped by a suggestive environment where the scents of the Tuscan countryside will frame the scene.
GETTING MARRIED NEAR VILLA ALTA
RELIGIOUA CEREMONY
A few meters from Villa Alta, you will find the Pieve di San Marco: one of the most important examples of Pisan Romanesque architecture. The small yet precious Pieve has very ancient origins (8th century) and exhibits pre-Romanesque and Romanesque features from the 9th to 12th centuries, documented by various construction techniques and materials used. The dating of the Pieve di San Marco is significant because in the 9th century, after the coronation of Charlemagne and his conversion to Christianity, the first Christian places of worship were built in the areas of Pisa, such as that of San Giuliano, dominated by barbarian populations since the fall of the Roman Empire.
THE CHURCH OF RIGOLI
THE HISTORY OF PIEVE
The Parish Church of San Marco (originally dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint John the Baptist) is the only one in the area with a three-naved plan, divided inside by pillars, each with a semicircular apse: the central apse is larger than the lateral ones and features three single-light windows through which light filters inside. On the exterior of the central apse, along the ledges of the blind arches, there are medieval sculptural decorations with vegetal and anthropomorphic motifs. The facade is devoid of decoration and features three portals. The brick bell tower, rising above the facade, was rebuilt in the 18th century; the original one was destroyed in the 15th century when Florentine troops conquered Rigoli. During the Florentine domination, the parish of San Marco maintained control over the two newer plebanies of Filettole and Vecchiano, for a total of sixteen parishes. The interior is austere and simple. An important testimony of its origin as a baptismal church already in the early medieval period is the Lombard-era baptismal font (8th-9th centuries): rectangular in shape, it is carved from a single block of marble and decorated with symbolic motifs in low relief. Inside, there is a copy of a 14th-century wooden painting depicting the Madonna enthroned with angels, signed by the Pisan painter Turino Vanni. The painting, which constituted the central part of a polyptych destined for the altar of the Alliata family, is now preserved at the National Museum of San Matteo in Pisa.
Reviews
THEY SAY ABOUT US
Elizabeth I.
2023
The best i have seen
Monica & Rafael was the best . Their team was excellent, we had one of the best wedding I have been to in my life . They make sure that the guest are comfortable and have the best stay without worrying about anything. If you need anything they easily provide it for you. They are welcoming and extremely hospitable. I recommend everyday
Elizabeth I.
2023
The best i have seen
Monica & Rafael was the best . Their team was excellent, we had one of the best wedding I have been to in my life . They make sure that the guest are comfortable and have the best stay without worrying about anything. If you need anything they easily provide it for you. They are welcoming and extremely hospitable. I recommend everyday
Elizabeth I.
2023
The best i have seen
Monica & Rafael was the best . Their team was excellent, we had one of the best wedding I have been to in my life . They make sure that the guest are comfortable and have the best stay without worrying about anything. If you need anything they easily provide it for you. They are welcoming and extremely hospitable. I recommend everyday
Elizabeth I.
2023
The best i have seen
Monica & Rafael was the best . Their team was excellent, we had one of the best wedding I have been to in my life . They make sure that the guest are comfortable and have the best stay without worrying about anything. If you need anything they easily provide it for you. They are welcoming and extremely hospitable. I recommend everyday
Elizabeth I.
2023
The best i have seen
Monica & Rafael was the best . Their team was excellent, we had one of the best wedding I have been to in my life . They make sure that the guest are comfortable and have the best stay without worrying about anything. If you need anything they easily provide it for you. They are welcoming and extremely hospitable. I recommend everyday
Elizabeth I.
2023
The best i have seen
Monica & Rafael was the best . Their team was excellent, we had one of the best wedding I have been to in my life . They make sure that the guest are comfortable and have the best stay without worrying about anything. If you need anything they easily provide it for you. They are welcoming and extremely hospitable. I recommend everyday
Elizabeth I.
2023
The best i have seen
Monica & Rafael was the best . Their team was excellent, we had one of the best wedding I have been to in my life . They make sure that the guest are comfortable and have the best stay without worrying about anything. If you need anything they easily provide it for you. They are welcoming and extremely hospitable. I recommend everyday
Cristina A.
2023
In one sentence: We would give Villa Alta even a 6th star if possible.
We celebrated our wedding at Villa Alta and had parts of our family staying some days before and later. Our overall experience was excellent. This was not only due to the place itself (which is a jewel) but also to the two owners (Monica and Raffaella) who helped us a lot with organising the wedding. For example, they suggested and put us in contact with external providers, while leaving the final choices to us and supported us from the beginning to the end.
There are many villas in that area that are suitable for weddings or family events. What convinced us with Villa Alta is that it not only has an amazing view (you can see the tower of Pisa at the horizon and sometimes even the sea) and surroundings but also a very nice and elegant interior. We stayed in the Aranci suite – which is very well renovated with a great tasteful bathroom. The other rooms are also very beautiful. Also our family members who stayed at the Villa praised the unforgettable experience, and the guests who attended the event were all really impressed by this fabulous place.
So all in all an amazing experience, which we strongly recommend. Thank you so much Monica and Raffaella!
Wendy W.
2023
Amazing Venue ❤️ Relaxation Guaranteed
Our family stayed at Villa Alta for a wedding nearby, the accommodation was excellent everything was provided, tasty breakfast and amazing views from the hill top position – Monica, Raffaela and their team were super friendly and always available. We all enjoyed our pasta party Welcome Dinner where they catered for 40 guests on the terrace with fabulous views and service. We also used their shuttle bus which seats 8 people for a trip into Pisa, airport pick up and drop off and transport to the wedding venue nearby. We would definitely recommend Villa Alta – a superb venue for all occasions.
Caroline K.
2023
Excellent experience. the local suppliers including flowers, music, lights and catering were fantastic.
Monica and Raffaella were exceptional hosts. They were always available for any questions or help we needed and made our day so stress free. They have amazing local suppliers and made planning the day so easy!
Suzana B.
2023
Very beautiful place
The wedding ceremony held at Vila Alta was beyond magical. The accommodations are a dream, a mix of plush comfort and rustic elegance. The hospitable and attentive staff who truly make Vila Alta shine, their dedication to service evident from the moment of our warm welcome. Thank you Raffaella and the team
Bjarni F.
2023
We had our dream wedding
For us it was the perfect place for our wedding and the service was amazing. Thank you for all you help arranging our wedding. Everything went so smoothly.
Roberto B.
2023
Fantastic wedding in villa
We decided to celebrate our wedding in a historic villa in Tuscany and once we visited Villa Alta in Rigoli we immediately understood that it would be the ideal location for us. The villa has a spectacular view of Pisa, is surrounded by greenery, extremely clean, with attention to every detail and well maintained!
We celebrated our wedding (civil ceremony) on August 26th in the adjacent Italian garden and had dinner on the terrace with 100 guests. All the guests who attended the event were very impressed with this fabulous site.
The two owners (Monica and Raffaella) were truly professional, kind, friendly and helped us with the organization of the wedding (catering, lights, DJ).
The property also offers a swimming pool in which to relax, as we did before the wedding! The offer also includes bed and breakfast: fantastic room, well renovated, large and with sitting area, as is the breakfast, plentiful and varied (pancakes, croissants, pastries etc), much appreciated.
The quality/price ratio is truly excellent, very competitive!
We had a fantastic experience, which we highly recommend.
Thank you very much Monica and Raffaella from Bob & Susy.
Alexandra D.
2023
The most beautiful villa & lovely ladies!!
Villa Alta was an incredible experience for my family and I for my wedding. Our family stayed here and hosted a few events around our wedding and in addition to the tremendous beauty that it offered, Rafaella and Monica were incredibly helpful and made it a beautiful experience through and through!! Highly highly recommend this gorgeous villa!!
Sara L.
2023
“High Level” Villa
Villa Alta is amazing.
We immediately fell for its balance between the elegance of its architecture and the cosiness of its warm, pastel colors. We didn’t want a place which would turn out too cold, austere or dark.
Very easy too reach from Pisa, the Villa is a little bit elevated: a bus is provided, for a short one minute trip to the terrace, from which you can admire a view of the all city of Pisa (Tower included), its surrounding lands reaching the sea. The delightful terrace is also sourronded by mountains and a typical Tuscany landscape ( olive trees, lemmon trees). The adjacent Italian Garden, with its roses and statues of Cherubs, is a little jewel and a very good setting for photographs.
The Villa is made of many rooms, of different colors and very bright: a cheerful and diversified structure, allowing anybody who would need it ( groups of people, parents with children), to have a moment of intimacy, withouth being isolated. Ancient and historically important (here Chianti was invented), the Villa is nevertheless very well maintened, clean, flawless.
Monica e Raffaella were very professional, kind and friendly. They adapted to our specific needs and communication was always smooth and easy. They are very experienced and always ready, for who would need it, to give advice or provide contacts for other services. They speak English and have helped many international couples to get married in their Villa.
Guests were enthusiast. We had challenged the weather, having set the date for October 29th, but even on a cloudy day, the terrace showed a sky full of colors, beautiful, romantic shades.
Last but not least, a special mention to the Bed and Breakfast included in the offer. Spending the night in the Villa, discovering the little paths and views from the garden in the evening and in the morning after… all of this contributed to the uniqueness of the experience. Breakfast was rich and varied (pancakes, croissants, pastries, eggs …) : a final surprise, very much appreciated (brides are too nervous to eat during their wedding sometimes) , which ended the experience on a sweet note.
Mary K.
2023
A Dream location, supplier and venue
I cannot express the love and gratitude we have for both Monica and Raffaella. From the moment we arrived they took us into their arms and gave us the grand tour of villa Alta. The gardens the, grounds, the history and interiors are utterly breath taking. The pool , hot tub and jacuzzi and outdoor gym is so stylish and surrounded by lemon and orange groves, it is the most picturesque venue I have ever stayed.
The breakfast every morning was all freshly baked and delicious and they even offer a chauffeur service for guest who do not drive.
We as family cannot wait to return yearly to our new Italian family. Villa Alta you have our heart!
Kevin B.
2023
Wedding perfection
When we first met Monica and Rafaella we immediately felt at ease with them. They are so accommodating, helpful, professional and we would recommend them to anyone planning a wedding in Tuscany.
They were so knowledgeable with all aspects of wedding planning and a wealth of resources. They connected us with the local priest and church, the catering company, florist, photographer, hairdressers, make up artists and had solutions to every request we brought to them.
They are master organisers and ensured that all parts of our wedding went smoothly on the day. They made our family feel truly at home in Villa Alta and ensured that everyone had a special and memorable stay.
Angela Ulivelli
2022
Matrimonio indimenticabile in questo luogo così magico… Incantevole panorama, servizio impeccabile… Resterà nel nostro cuore il nostro giorno più bello… ❤ Roberto e Angela
Alessandra R.
2021
Location da favola!
Villa Alta ha fatto sì che il nostro ricevimento fosse davvero unico!
Il panorama spettacolare e la classe dell’ architettura storica rendono l’atmosfera semplicemente magica!
Grazie a tutto il team per aver reso possibile questo sogno!
Miriam P.
2022
Bellissima location
Ho festeggiato il mio matrimonio presso Villa Alta.
Tutti gli invitati si sono complimentati per la location suggestiva e la vista mozzafiato.
I proprietari sempre disponibili e gentili.
La consiglio vivamente
Natalia
2022
Matrimonio Villa Alta
Non ci sono le parole per descrivere Villa Alta. L’abbiamo scelta come location per il nostro matrimonio, ed abbiamo fatto la scelta giusta; è stato un matrimonio stupendo. I proprietari, Monica e Raffaella, sono persone meravigliose, ci hanno aiutato tantissimo per rendere il nostro giorno il più bello. La Villa è fantastica! Abbiamo fatto la cena sulla terrazza con una vista straordinaria per poi festeggiare sotto la luce della luna. Le camere erano bellissime e spaziose, per non parlare della suite matrimoniale che era proprio stupenda con la sua privacy e la vista mozzafiato. La struttura offre anche una piscina nella quale rilassarsi, come abbiamo fatto noi il giorno dopo le nozze.
Lo staff tutto è stato disponibile e gentile.
La cucina è di altissima qualità, un esempio per tutti: la carbonara memorabile abbinata a dell’ottimo vino. Siamo stati veramente fortunati a trovare questa location e la sceglierei altre 100 volte. Hanno reso incredibile il giorno più importante della nostra vita.
Vi ringraziamo tantissimo,
Natalia e Kamil
Aleksandar Balicevac
2022
Villa Alta is a fascinating place with amazing surrounding and a staff that you just want to become a friend with. We just fell in love with the place and decided to spend one of the most important days of our life’s at this place – the welcome dinner to our wedding.
Monica and Rafaella are such a heroes! Planning the whole event for 100 people from Sweden went so smooth with their help. Ca 40 of our guests who staid Villa Alta enjoyed the stay so much that many of them prolonged their stay after our wedding weekend. I warmly recommend Villa Alta to anyone who wants to experience the Tuscany at its highest and still feel like home despite being away.
Solutions for weddings
WEDDING PACK
For the wedding day the music can be played on the terrace until midnight, then the music must be played inside until 2 a.m., when the guardian will close the common parts of the villa.
We can also help you organize the wedding, including the catering, the lights, the DJ, the singer, the video maker, transfer, photographer, the flower designer, hair and makeup styling
Bronze
Pack
Exclusive rental of the Villa for just 1 day
Silver
Pack
Exclusive rental of the Villa for 1 day and overnight stay for 1 night for your guests (from 24 to 40 people)
Gold
Pack
Exclusive rental of the Villa for 2 days and overnight stay for 2 nights for your guests (from 24 to 40 people)
Platinum
Pack
Exclusive rental of the Villa for 3 days and overnight stay for 3 nights for your guests (from 24 to 40 people)
TAILOR MADE
Pack
A tailor-made solution based on your budget
WEDDING
The realization of your dream
is our mission!
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