Your Vow, Your Villa: The Unforgettable Wedding at Villa Bibbiani
A Tuscan wedding is the dream of a lifetime. At Villa Bibbiani, that dream becomes an exclusive reality. This is not just a venue; it is your private noble estate, a spectacular backdrop of rolling vineyards, historic gardens, and timeless romance.
Villa Bibbiani is the perfect location for the ultimate Tuscan wedding event. We specialize in creating multi-day celebrations, offering extensive spectacular outdoor spaces for a ceremony overlooking the hills and a large, elegant indoor event facility to ensure perfection in any weather.
A Sacred Vow: The Consecrated Frescobaldi Chapel
What truly sets Villa Bibbiani apart is its sacred history. Exchange your vows in the original 17th-century private chapel of the Frescobaldi family. This intimate, deeply romantic, and spiritually resonant space was personally consecrated by Pope Clement XIII. It offers a blessing and a sense of history that cannot be replicated anywhere else.
Pope Clement XIII
A Papal Patron: Who Was Pope Clement XIII?
The Pope who bestowed this rare honor upon Villa Bibbiani was Carlo Rezzonico of Venice, who reigned as Pope Clement XIII from 1758 to 1769.
Born into Venetian nobility, his papacy is remembered for his immense personal conviction and his patronage of the arts during the high Neoclassical period. He is most famous for his steadfast defense of the Jesuit Order against the unified political pressure of Europe's most powerful monarchs.
The fact that he granted a Perpetual Indulgence in 1767, at the direct personal request of Giuseppe Frescobaldi, was an extraordinary act of grace. It was a sign of deep personal favor, demonstrating the remarkable standing and influence the Frescobaldi family held in Rome, and forever linking the Villa to the highest levels of the Vatican.
Endless Possibilities for Your Celebration
The chapel tells a rare and moving story of a father and son, a testament to family devotion and legacy.
The story begins with the lower plaque, which records that in 1754, the noble Francesco Frescobaldi (FRANCISCVS FRESCOBALDIVS) honored the ancient spirit of the land. He had a sacred altar stone retrieved from the ancient crypt of a local saint, Saint Grania, and installed it here to be "more elegantly adorned."
The story is completed by the plaque above it. In 1767, Francesco’s son, Giuseppe Frescobaldi (IOSEPHI . F . FRANCISCI), petitioned His Holiness Pope Clement XIII for the ultimate blessing. As a personal favor, the Pope granted a Perpetual Plenary Indulgence to this very altar, a decree that forever ties the Villa and the Frescobaldi name to the grace of the Vatican.
To exchange your vows here is to stand upon a sacred relic, blessed by a Pope, in a chapel built as an act of enduring family love. It offers a sense of history and divine favor that simply cannot be replicated.
- The Grand Arch: Host your ceremony or reception under the Villa's iconic archway, offering breathtaking views and a perfect frame for your moment.
- The Botanical Park: Welcome your guests with cocktails among the rare and ancient trees of the 19th-century botanical park.
- The Grand Ballroom: Our indoor event space provides a flawless setting for dining and dancing, allowing your celebration to continue late into the night.
Our dedicated events team partners with Italy’s finest vendors to ensure every detail, from the flowers to the feast, is a reflection of your unique story. Contact us to begin planning your chapter in the Villa’s long and beautiful history.
The "Arco dell'Uomo": A Vow Before Eternity
For the most spectacular and deeply moving outdoor ceremony, Villa Bibbiani offers the "Arco dell'Uomo" — The Arch of Man.
This is not a modern garden feature. This towering, majestic stone arch is an authentic portal to ancient history, a sacred relic of the Etruscan civilization that thrived on this very hill over 2,500 years ago. Long before the Villa was built, long before Rome was an empire, this arch already stood, likely serving as a monumental gateway to a sacred area.
To stand beneath this arch and exchange your vows is more than a wedding; it is a ritual. It is an act that connects your future to the deepest, most mystical past of Tuscany.
Surrounded by panoramic views of the Arno Valley and enveloped by the energy of millennia, the Arco dell'Uomo provides an unparalleled backdrop of power, permanence, and timeless beauty.