YOUR WEDDING

AT VILLA LA MASSA

Whether it is a romantic Patrician Villa located on the shores of the River Arno in one of the most enchanting landscapes in the world,

a lakeside venue or a picturesque country vineyard, destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular as more and more

couples enjoy finding that special place to celebrate the most memorable moments of their lives. And what better than to be able to continue with your honeymoon almost straight after the ceremony?

A scene set in the enchanting Tuscan country side with sheer amber hues, background music provided by the calm running waters of the Arno, olive groves, endless vineyards and Cypress trees... a place to reconvene with your loved ones and spend a few days in the warmth of one’s own private country home with unparalleled levels of luxury

service at your disposal.

The perfect location for pre-wedding celebrations for the bride and her bridesmaids, relaxing and being pampered in the state of the art ARNO SPA, family and friends to enjoy an intimate ceremony in the XVI century chapel in the grounds of the villa, banquets and parties

in the enchanting gardens or in the aristocratic rooms of the Villa and savouring delicious and traditional Tuscan food and wines.

Villa La Massa is an epitome of beauty, history and heritage which combine to offer a truly elegant and modern Art of Living.

WELCOME COCKTAIL

Prosecco, Spritz & White WineHam canapés

Salmon canapésOlive paté canapés

Shrimp canapésFresh cheese canapés

Mini pizza

Euro 20,00 per person, one hour of serviceSupplement Franciacorta Euro 5,00 per personSupplement Champagne Euro 10,00 per person

Prosecco and fruit cocktailHam canapés

Salmon canapésOlive paté canapés

Shrimp canapésFresh cheese canapés

Mini pizzasSmall puff pastry with vegetables

Small puff pastry with hamPolenta with blue-cheese

Sausage and fresh cheese canapés

Euro 26,00 per person, one hour of service

RECEPTIONThe terrace overlooking the Arno river and the majestic hills of Chianti Rufina.

The elegant rooms of the Villa: the Sala Corsini, Rinuccini or Limonaia.The suggestive cellar of XV century. The charming settings in the garden.

Everything creates the perfect romantic atmosphere for your day.

THE EXCLUSIVE RENTAL OF THE VILLA (STARTING FROM EURO 19.000,00) GUARANTEES THE POSSIBILITY TO USE THE SPACE WITH NO LIMITATIONS.

Fried delights

Fried seasonal vegetablesOlives Ascolana style

Rice croquettesSalmon croquettes

Fried capersFried sage

Mushroom fondue

Supplement Euro 15,00 per person

Seafood corner

Octopus saladSeafood salad

Tuna tartareShrimp cocktail

Oyster Fines de Claire (3 pcs per person)

Supplement Euro 30,00 per person

Tuscan cold cuts and cheese corner

Cinta Senese hamAssorted cold cuts of Italian and Tuscan cheese

Supplement Euro 20,00 per person

DessertsRicotta pie flavored with orange and wild berries

Wedding cake at your choiceThree chocolate mousse

Wild berries tartStrawberry bavarian cake

TiramisùZuccotto cake with sabayon and Vin Santo

Mille feuille with strawberries or wild berries or chocolate shavings

Selection of 4 courses Euro 110,00, water, coffee, friandises, Vat 10% and service includedSelection of 5 courses Euro 130,00, water, coffee, friandises, Vat 10% and service included

Selection of WineFrom Agricola San Felice Winery:

SAN FELICEVermentino 2014

Chianti Classico 2012Vin Santo 2007

Euro 20,00 per person

IL CHIANTIIl Grigio 2011Vigorello 2011In Pincis 2004

Euro 35,00 per person

MONTALCINORosso di Montalcino, Campogiovanni 2013

Brunello, Campogiovanni 2010In Pincis 2004

Euro 38,00 per person

THE BEST OF SAN FELICEPoggio Rosso 2011

Brunello di Montalcino, riserva Il Quercione 2008In Pincis 2004

Euro 60,00 per person

WE ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL TO DESIGN SPECIAL MENUS ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS, PAIRED WITH WINES SUGGESTED BY OUR SOMMELIER.

THE PRINTING OF THE MENU IS INCLUDED.

MENU

Appetizers

Lobster salad flavoured with green lime sauceCinta Senese cold cuts with Tuscan croutons

Seafood salad with seasonal citrus fruitsGoose escalope of Liver with summer Truffle

Chianina beef Carpaccio with soncino, summer truffle and Parmesan shavingsWarm prawn and scallop salad served on Modena vinegar sauce

Pigeon thigh and breast with mixed candied lemonZucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta cheese and seasonal vegetables,

taleggio cheese sauce and black truffle shavingsShrimp tails and tomatoes, with cannellini beans cream flavoured

with Tuscan olive oil

First Courses

Traditional ravioli served with a porcini mushroom sauceHomemade dumplings of ricotta cheese and spinach, fresh tomato and pecorino shavings

Homemade garganelli pasta with lobster sauceHomemade cappellacci stuffed with pecorino cheese, courgette flowers and saffron pistils

Pennette pasta with duck meat sauce and toasted pine nutsRisotto with seasonal vegetables, scallops flavoured with white butter

Paccheri pasta with tomato sauce and seafoodTrofie pasta with basil, garlic, pine nut sauce and clams

Traditional Tuscan raviolo stuffed with ricotta cheese, egg yolk and pecorino fondueSeafood risotto

Main Courses

Beef fillet with aromatic herbsGlazed veal loin with Armagnac

Veal chop in crust of porcini mushroomsTuscan roast beef flavored with mustard

Sea bass fillet Mediterranean styleTurbot fillet with Italian Spumante

Roasted loin of lamb with mint sauceWild salmon steak with fennel

Beef Mignon with seasonal truffleChianina sirloin steak with black pepper and Chianti wine

All main courses are served with seasonal vegetables

WEDDING CAKEThe wedding cake is served on the terrace overlooking the river

or in the gardens, accompanied by a flute of Champagne.

We will be pleased to help you choose the wedding cake: our proposals start from Euro 280,00.

OPEN BAR AFTER THE PARTY

The open bar can be organized either inside or in the gardens of the Villa.

Vodka & tonicGin & tonic

Bacardi & CokeOur wines

Cocktails à la carte

Euro 10,00 per personEuro 1.250,00 per 1 hour service up to 100 people

“It’s an enchanting spot. Caressed by a curve of the Arno, it breathes a leisured, bucolic air that we associate with the age of the Grand Tour...”

Lee Marshall - Departures

“It’s an enchanting spot. Caressed by a curve of the Arno, it breathes a leisured,

bucolic air that we associate with the age of the Grand Tour...”

Lee Marshall - Departures

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTSWe will be pleased to design with you the most suitable arrangements for your wedding: table centerpieces, flower decorations for the church

or the location that you choose for your wedding.

Arrangements starting from Euro 25,00.

CEREMONY

Symbolic ceremony or blessingIn civil style, celebrated by a non-religious officiant with no religious readings

Euro 1.250,00 includes VAT 22% and the following services:

Use of our location to host the ceremony

Coordination of all the suppliers (florist, musician, celebrant, etc.)

Assistance before and during the wedding day

Ceremony with civil validity or both civil and religious validity

(this does not require the couple to marry first in the Town Hall)

In religious style, celebrated by a Protestant pastor with sacred readings.

In civil style, celebrated by a non-religious officiant with no religious readings.

American, Canadian, Australian Nationality: Euro 5.900,00British Nationality: Euro 5.500,00

German, French, Austrian, Dutch, Irish Nationality: Euro 4.300,00Italian Nationality: Euro 3.200,00

The above rates include VAT 22% and the following services:

Procedures related to civil documents including legal document fees in Italy

Procedures related to religious documents (for Catholic weddings only)

Assistance at the Town Hall for the prenuptial agreement

Interpreter during prenuptial agreement

Interpreter during the ceremony (if necessary)

Celebrant

Civil marriage certificate valid at all legal effects released by the Town Hall (and religious certificate)

GENERAL INFORMATIONA member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Villa La Massa is located 8 km. from the historic center

of Florence and 18 km from its international airport, surrounded by 9 hectares of gardens.

37 rooms (double rooms and suites)Arno SPA

Heated Outdoor pool

Private parking

Helipad

Complimentary shuttle service from Hotel to Ponte Vecchio roundtrip every hour

Limousine service

Tennis Club located 500mt from the Hotel (free of charge for Hotel guests), 16 courts (both clay and synthetic courts)

Bicycles available for guests

Horseback riding within 5km

Golf Club "Ugolino" located 10 km from the hotel, preferred green fees for Hotel guests.

Wine cellar available for private wine tastings paired with regional specialities

Cooking classes and Chef’s garden tour with the Executive Chef Andrea Quagliarella upon request

Bespoke experiences that can be arranged for guests by Villa La Massa:

Reservations and tickets for museums: Uffizi, Accademia etc..

Guided tours of Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Siena etc..

Discover the Chianti wine region: vineyards, cellars, wines and olive oils Tastings

THE ENCHANTED SUITES FOR YOUR WEDDING

THE HONEYMOON SUITE with majestic windows facing the Arno river and the countryside, Renaissance atmosphere, four-poster bed, boiseries, precious tapestries, Iranian marble bathroom…

invites you to discover the art of living of the Florentine nobility. An oasis of romance.

THE PRESIDENTIAL SUITE with its garden on the Arno.Linen and silk in shades of ecrù, ochre and Florentine red, terracotta floors, a majestic fireplace,

for intimate romantic dinners.

THE PARCO SUITE is even more intimate with stunning views over the Arno river and the surrounding hills. A glamorous space, toned light gray, combined with interior touches of écrou,

orange, velvets and silks and sandstone enlivened with the red typical Tuscany stonework.Enchanted atmosphere… the background music is provided by the calm running waters of the Arno.

Fresh fruit and champagne to toast at sunset.

Wedding ProposalWedding ceremony in the private chapel of the Hotel

Photo Shoot3-course dinner, drinks and wedding cake included

Minimum guaranteed number: 15 people

Euro 295,00 per person

Wedding and well-being proposal

One night in a Junior Suite TopFresh fruit and champagne in the room upon arrival

Buffet breakfast at the Restaurant or continental breakfast in the roomA “Body scrub with Villa La Massa’s olive oil” per person, the day before the wedding

A massage for the couple (at your choice) the day after the wedding

Euro 1.123,00 per two persons

Supplement for accommodation in Suite: Euro 200,00

INFORMATION:

Villa La Massa ReceptionTel +39 055.62.61.1 - reservations@villalamassa.it

www.villalamassa.com

TECHNICAL WEDDING SHEETRentals:

Il Verrocchio RestaurantEuro 2.000,00 up to 70 peopleComplimentary from 70 people

Max capacity 80 persons banquet inside / 80 persons banquet outsideSet up: round table for 8/10 person and oval table for bride and groom (from 2 to 12 persons)

Sala CorsiniComplimentary

Max capacity 60 persons banquet / 100 persons cocktailSet up: round table for 8/10 persons and oval table for bride and groom (from 2 to 12 persons)

Sala RinucciniComplimentary

Max capacity 50 persons banquet / 100 persons cocktailSet up: round table for 8/10 persons and oval table for bride and groom (from 2 to 12 persons)

Sala Limonaia(Sala Corsini with Sala Rinuccini)

ComplimentaryMax capacity 110 persons banquet / 200 persons cocktail

Set up: round table for 8/10 persons and oval table for bride and groom (from 2 to 12 persons)

The use of the private Chapel and the external spaces is complimentary

Floral arrangements, musical entertainment and services not mentioned are subject to extra costs.

The musical entertainment is subject to SIAE and time restrictions (midnight)

THE EXCLUSIVE RENTAL OF THE VILLA (STARTING FROM EURO 19.000,00)

GUARANTEES THE POSSIBILITY TO USE THE SPACE WITH NO LIMITATIONS.

Romantic atmosphere and well-being

The views of the Tuscan countryside, with sheer amber hues…

the background music is providedby the calm running waters of the Arno…

allow the mind to driftand dream into oblivion.

Villa La Massa, Via della Massa 24 - Firenze - Candeli - Italy

www.villalamassa.com