Weddings in Ravello, The Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi coast is stunning and the hillside town of Ravello has the best views on the coastline. It is said Ravello is situated ‘halfway between the sky and the sea’ and it is certainly one of the most beautiful places in the world. Some 365 metres above sea-level, the medieval town is made up of narrow alleys with steep steps (goods are still delivered by horse), it has a beautiful piazza and cathedral built in 1087. Ravello inspired many famous composers including Richard Wagner, Edvard Grieg, Toscanini, Bernstein – artists such as Mirò, Escher – writers such as Ruskin, Boccaccio, D H Lawrence. The list is endless……

Here are a few suggestions for your amazing Italian wedding:

• Villa Cimbrone – is an ancient site once belonging to an English Lord, Ernest William Beckett who constructed a building of incredible beauty. There is a small cloister – perfect for wedding receptions or evening dancing. The villa’s lush garden with statues, temples, fountains, grottos is ‘the most beautiful in the world’. Wedding receptions can be organised from minimum 30 guests to maximum 140.
  For an elite, luxury, perfect wedding – Villa Cimbrone is truly unbeatable. Many types of ceremonies can be held in the beautiful grounds.
  
  
• Civil ceremony in Ravello Town Hall - The Municipio is a picturesque small building near to the centre of Ravello – it has picturesque gardens and holds up to 20 guests (standing only) It is suitable for a small, intimate wedding.
  
  
• Hotel Palumbo – This 5 star hotel once a 12th century nobleman’s home, is right opposite the town hall – a perfect place to stay or hold a reception in its gardens with the most unique stunning coastline view. Celebrities who have sojourned here are Richard Wagner, Greta Garbo, Humphrey Bogart to name but a few. The restaurant has frescoed vaults and antique majolica floor-tiles and renowned for its excellent service. 21 rooms and suites all with finely detailed interiors and splendid views