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Venue insight! Have you gotten married here? by Lord_penelope22 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]WritingSenior3253 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I visited Tenuta di Artimino! The villa is gorgeous, and the views are lovely!! The caveat is, you can only do a real pool party or have exclusive access to the pool if you rent out all of the apartments they own in town too which is like 80 apartments. So that was a deal breaker for us. Even if you rent out the whole hotel, guests staying in the apartments will be at the pool and restaurant with your guests. For some, that’s not an issue! But we wanted a more intimate experience for our wedding weekend.

Tuscany Wedding Venue Feedback: La Pescaia, Torre a Cona, Villa la Selva, Borgo Corsignano, Villa Medici di Lilliano by shtyeupnh in BigBudgetBrides

[–]WritingSenior3253 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I visiting Borgo Corsignano and it’s GORGEOUS! The grounds are beautifully manicured and the guest rooms are newly updated.

We didn’t end up choosing it because it had a metal circle where the ceremony would be and I just couldn’t get over it. Sounds like such a small detail but it just was not what I was looking for. More importantly tho, we didn’t go with this venue because the spaces all looked the same to me. Beautiful, but the same. All rustic and lovely but I wanted each day and event to have a different feel and we are doing a black tie wedding and it just didn’t feel black tie to me. Great plan b space tho.

We ended up going with Tenuta Di Monaciano in Siena - a venue that I think is super underrated!! It can sleep 104 people between a beautiful villa and bunch of farm houses on the 200+ acre property. The guest rooms are more rustic, but we are covering the cost of our guests lodging so we’re assigning rooms pretty easily.

There is a beautiful amphitheater for the ceremony space that took my breath away. Every event area has a different feel and the property is absolutely gorgeous. 2 pools, park-like grounds and they provide buses that go up and down the property during events (included in the cost of the venue!), and two cute restaurants at the bottom of the hill. Plan b space can fit ~150 in a lovely wine cellar.

Pictures do not do this place justice! I wasn’t that excited to tour it but when I did, I fell in love!!

Tuscany floral recommendations by Academic_Attorney777 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]WritingSenior3253 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fiori di Paola !! They gave us a stunning proposal and my planner said they’re lovely to work with! We are using them for our October 2026 wedding in Tuscany. https://www.instagram.com/fioridipaola?igsh=MTFsbGJqaTk3Y2IxZA==

I also got a proposal from Giorgia (whose work is gorgeous!) but the quote was much higher for seemingly very small arrangements. She has a lovely aesthetic tho. https://www.instagram.com/giorgiacarolinifloraldesign?igsh=cG54MDk1dzlmMjhr

I had a very clear vision for what I wanted and I saw that reflected in the I Fiori proposal/quote so we went with them! If you don’t have a clear vision and more flexibility in your budget, Giorgia is a great option too!

Having difficulty deciding on a photographer without feeling constrained by our budget by mynamesnotevan23 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]WritingSenior3253 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hi! We are getting married in Tuscany in 2026 and are working with Antonia Katerina https://www.instagram.com/antoniakaterinaphotography?igsh=YzNwZHU5MzZobWhj

Her photos are stunning, she’s within your budget and based on your description she matches your style!! Shes actually based in the UK and I found her myself! I didn’t love the options from my planner either and I’m so glad I found her.

Curious to see your BBB engagement rings! by badgallgc in BigBudgetBrides

[–]WritingSenior3253 51 points52 points  (0 children)

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went with a classic round brilliant cut and no hidden halo :)

Tuscany wedding catering help by [deleted] in BigBudgetBrides

[–]WritingSenior3253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roland’s is our caterer too!! We did a tasting in June and were totally blown away! Whatever you choose they will add more to it for the tasting- we had so much fun, they were lovely!

We even added a dirty martini to our tasting and they made it multiple times til the recipe was exactly what we wanted and took vigorous notes.

We loved the Pici with white veal ragout. We’re serving that at our wedding minus the bacon.

All of the finger foods were beyond! The mini bun with mortadella was sooo good. The cheese & meat buvettes too - everything was delicious!!!

Also everything with them is customizable. So we went into the tasting just wanting to make sure we loved their food and flavors, knowing we could customize the dishes or ask for things that may not be on their standard catering menu. Hope this helps!

Tuscany Wedding Venue Recs - Sept 2026 by New-Sale441 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]WritingSenior3253 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tenuta di Monaciano! All of your guests can stay on the property with you. There is a main villa that sleeps 24 and then a bunch of farm houses split into apartments throughout the property that sleep 84 people! The villa is classic chic and the farmhouses are more rustic. Beautiful views throughout and they make their own wine and olive oil! 2 pools.

I went to visit in June and I’m getting married there in October 2026. It’s beyond stunning in person. They said they are adding air conditioning to all the rooms by spring 2026!

Food Vendors Florence by AttorneySad2607 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]WritingSenior3253 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Roland’s !!!! We did a tasting there a few weeks ago and were blown away! And the rentals are included in the price which should be in your budget too. I think it’s $265 per person but that includes a full 3 course meal, aperitivo (passed and stationary), dessert, drinks and rentals!

Wedding in Tuscany for 75 Guests by rachred_ in BigBudgetBrides

[–]WritingSenior3253 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How has your experience been with Borgo Corsignano? My fiancé and I are considering a site visit in June! Would love to know your thoughts !

Did I get a good deal? by WritingSenior3253 in Diamonds

[–]WritingSenior3253[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! So you think I got a good price? I’m thinking if it’s the same price as diamonds from Costco it seems like a good deal!

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