Some venues put your wedding on a stage. Villa Parisi puts it above the sea. Grand Hotel Villa Parisi hovers over the cliffs of Castiglioncello on the Etruscan Coast of Tuscany , a white villa with a palm garden, a turquoise pool, and a wooden beach deck where ceremonies begin with the water breathing just a few metres below. We photograph and film weddings here with a calm, editorial eye: quiet light, honest movement, nothing staged.

Seaside vows on the rocks

There is no ceremony room here , there is a deck over open water. Guests drift down the cliff path with paper parasols, the floral arch stands in the sun flare, and the whole coastline holds its breath for one minute. It is the kind of setting that makes a ceremony feel cinematic even before a single frame is taken.

A weekend in sun-soft light

Villa Parisi weddings rarely last one day. Fridays are for the pool , linen, aperitif, sea view , Saturdays belong to the vows and the long table, and Sundays leave time for the village and the coves of Castiglioncello. Guests stay on the seafront, and the weekend gathers its own rhythm: slow mornings, salt air, golden hours that stretch.

Details worth the flight

Tuscany carries the detail deep into the day: menu cards on white linen, a seating plan hung in soft tulle, classical busts bedded with trailing plants, desserts in glass on a mirrored tray. We photograph these the same way we photograph the couple , up close, honest, unhurried.

Elegant Wedding at Villa Parisi

Laila & Christian, September 2025. We wrapped up our season on the stunning Tuscan coast with a wedding that felt like a dream, set at the iconic Villa Parisi, a gem of 19th-century elegance perched right above the sea.

The weather was radiant, the atmosphere effortlessly refined, relaxed yet undeniably exclusive. Guests were captivated by the setting’s charm, the sound of the waves, and the warmth that filled the day. Our focus, of course, was on Laila’s glowing beauty and her graceful baby bump, which shone perfectly in every gown she wore.

A celebration where timeless romance met coastal magic, the perfect finale to a remarkable season. See the full wedding story.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Villa Parisi and how do guests get there?

Grand Hotel Villa Parisi sits in Castiglioncello, a little promontory town on the Etruscan Coast of Tuscany. Pisa airport is about an hour away and Livorno is close by, which makes arrivals easy for guests flying in from the UK, the US or Germany.

Where can a wedding at Villa Parisi take place?

Two settings carry the day: the wooden beach deck above the rocks with a floral arch and the sea breathing below, and the terrace heights around the pool and palm garden for aperitivo and dinner. If the weather turns, the villa’s halls take over without losing the view.

When is the best time for a Villa Parisi wedding?

May to October gives the sea its best colours and the evenings their warmth. June and September are the calm favourites with long sundowns, swimmable water, and light that flatters every portrait.

Do you cover photo and film together?

Yes, one small, quiet team photographs and films the whole day, so nothing is repeated for a second camera and the flow of your celebration stays natural.

How far in advance should we book our Villa Parisi wedding date?

As early as you can. Popular summer weekends are usually reserved first, so send us your preferred dates early and we will reply with availability and a planning guide in one go.

Can Villa Parisi host small weddings and elopements?

Yes, the beach deck and the terrace settings work just as well for an intimate elopement as for a wide guest list. Tell us your idea and we will map the day around it.

Do you photograph weddings beyond Villa Parisi?

We document destination weddings across Tuscany, Italy and Europe: historic villas, castles and coastlines. Ask about your venue and we will happily check our availability.

Check availability for your date

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