Where Celebs Get Married: Six Stunning Wedding Locations in Italy
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The seven-star Hotel Aman on the Grand Canal in Venice was the site of George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's unofficial wedding ceremony last September.
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Here's how you make an entrance in Venice: by water. The Aman Hotel is housed inside the 16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli, one of the city's most illustrious residences.
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One of the salons of the 24-room luxury hotel Aman in Venice. George and Amal hosted a weekend-long celebration here before their civil ceremony at Ca' Farsetti.
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We could dine with this view.
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The Odescalchi Castle on the southern shore of Lake Bracciano near Rome was the site of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' wedding in 2006.
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Built in the 15th century, Castello Odescalchi served as the residence of the Orsini and Borgia papal families.
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The Castello has hosted several high profile weddings, including that of Petra Ecclestone, daughter of billionaire Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone.
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The five-star Borgo Egnazia on the Adriatic coast in Puglia was chosen by Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel for their 2012 wedding.
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Now, that's chillin' in style. (Borgo Egnazia)
Sitting on 50 acres of land, Borgo Egnazia boasts villas with swimming pools, private beaches, a spa, a golf course, tennis courts and restaurants. No difficulty keeping your guests entertained here.
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Palazzo Margherita in Bernalda, in the southern region of Basilicata, hosted the wedding of Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars in 2011.
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The historic Palazzo Margherita is owned by Sofia Coppola's father, director Francis Ford Coppola, whose grandparents hailed from Bernalda.
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This opulent salon at Palazzo Margherita was inspired by the films of Italian director Luchino Visconti.
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Lake Como could not miss from a list of wedding locations of course! Here's the enchanting 15th century Villa Pizzo.
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Located in Cernobbio, Villa Pizzo hosted the wedding of musician John Legend and Chrissy Teigen in 2013.
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The 16th-century fortress Forte di Belvedere in Florence was chosen by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West for their grand wedding in 2014.
To many foreigners, Italy inspires the utmost romance and is therefore the dream wedding destination. Celebrities seem to favor it too – just think of the much-talked-about George Clooney-Amal Alamuddin wedding affair in Venice last year.
We selected six stunning locations around Italy where Hollywood stars tied the knot – no expense spared. (After all, you get married only once… right?)
And if you need help planning your dream Italian wedding, head to our Wedding Section for tips, interviews, organizers and more.
Topic
Weddings
Location
Bernalda
Lake Como
Bracciano
Fasano
Florence
Venice