The Wedding Atlas · Italy · Umbria
Getting Married in Umbria
Green hills, hilltop towns and olive groves in central Italy. Umbria is a region of rolling hills, oak woodland and medieval hilltop towns, greener and quieter than neighbouring Tuscany. It has been drawing more couples who want a similar quality with less visitor traffic.
Part of the Umbria destination guide.
- Best months
- May, June, September and October
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The 11 venues we list in Umbria. Choose an area on the map, or tap a pin to open a venue.
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Three of the 11 Umbria venues we list, chosen by our editors to show the range.
Borgo Antichi Orti Assisi
A countryside borgo in Assisi where vows are exchanged in working gardens, with the Basilica di San Francesco as backdrop and mixology after dark.
Castello di Montignano Relais & Spa
Castello di Montignano is a refurbished tenth-century castle and spa hotel on a hill near Massa Martana in Umbria, available for exclusive-use weddings.
Castello di Petrata
Castello di Petrata is a fourteenth-century castle on 50 hectares of hillside five kilometres above Assisi, with a glass hall, terraced gardens, a couple's spa and 22 rooms.
People who work here
The owners, wedding directors, planners, photographers and chefs behind weddings in Umbria.
Angela SalzanoFounder and destination wedding planner, Angela Salzano
Freddie MarquisDirector, The Luxury Travel Book
Monica and ValentinaFounders and destination wedding planners, Weddings On Demand
Ilaria GuarinoCo-founder, Italian Event Planners
AndreaPhotographer, Andrea & Federica
Maurizio RelliniWedding photographer and co-founder, Rellini Art Studio
Pierpaolo PerriWedding and proposal photographer, founder, Pierpaolo Perri
Rossana SaporiCo-founder, TheKnotInItaly
Alessandro MariPhotographer and founder, Alessandro Mari Photography
Federica TamboriniFounder and wedding planner, Joy Wedding
Chiara Di BariFounder and wedding planner, Eventilab Weddings
Cinzia CianiFounder and CEO, Diamante Your Wedding in Italy
Rocco DanieleWedding photographer, Rocco Daniele Photography
Denise MoreFounder, destination wedding planner and designer, Denise More
Eleonora BonomiFounder, wedding planner and designer, Dream On Wedding Team
Valentina d'AmelioFounder and wedding planner, Il Mio Matrimonio
Giuliano BausanoWedding photographer, Giuliano Bausano
Noemi AndrettaFounder, destination wedding planner and symbolic celebrant, Noemi Wedding
Daniele VertelliWedding photographer and founder, Daniele Vertelli Photography
Gaetano Di GiacomoFounder, wedding videographer and photographer, Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production
GretaOwner and wedding planner, Torre Collevento
Serena RanieriCo-founder, Italian Event PlannersSerena RicciWedding photographer and co-founder, Rellini Art Studio
Myriam Tedesco GenazzaniWedding planner and event manager, My Wed in Italy, Il Mio Matrimonio
GiacomoOwner, Torre Collevento
A Wedding in Umbria
Green hills, hilltop towns and olive groves in central Italy
Its small cities are settings in themselves: Assisi, with its Franciscan basilica and pink-stone streets; Orvieto, on its volcanic tufa cliff; and Spoleto, with a Roman amphitheatre and medieval bridges.
Food and wine are part of the region's draw. Black truffle from Norcia, Sagrantino wine from Montefalco and ceramics from Deruta give Umbrian weddings local character.
Choosing a setting
Castle or relais
Photo: Castello di Solfagnano Castle
2 venues we list: Castello di Solfagnano and Castello di Petrata.
Photo: Borgo Antichi Orti AssisiThe season
When to get married
October is a strong month in Umbria, with truffle season, the olive harvest and warm light.
Getting there
How guests arrive
Most guests travel via Rome or Florence. A hire car is needed, because public transport between the hilltop towns is limited.
Where guests stay
Under one roof, or nearby
Umbria's hilltop towns and agricultural estates give some of Italy's quieter wedding settings, from Franciscan Assisi to the cathedral city of Orvieto and the festival town of Spoleto.
Assisi
The pilgrimage town on the slope of Monte Subasio has small hotels and restored convents. The Basilica of San Francesco is a ceremony backdrop.
Orvieto
A volcanic tufa plateau above the Tiber valley, with a cathedral facade and several wine estates in the surrounding Classico zone that offer boutique stays.
Castles for exclusive hire
A working medieval castle between Gubbio and Perugia is available for exclusive hire and keeps its original towers, drawbridge and courtyard.
Agriturismo Estates
Umbria has a dense network of farm-stay properties across the Valnerina and Martani hills, several converted into small exclusive-use wedding venues among olive groves and truffle oak woods.
Photo: Castello di PetrataFood and drink
Eating and drinking in Umbria
Umbrian cooking comes from the land rather than the sea: black truffles, lentils, cured meats and a tradition of wood-fired and spit-roasted meat.
Norcineria
Umbria's cured pork tradition centres on the town of Norcia. Salsiccia di Norcia, capocollo and prosciutto di Norcia are protected by IGP and served as antipasto at local celebrations.
Pasta al Tartufo Nero
Umbricelli or strangozzi pasta with fresh or dried black truffle from Spoleto or Norcia.
Porchetta
Whole pig roasted slowly on a wood spit over fennel and rosemary, sliced and served in bread rolls at markets and festivals. It is also an option for informal wedding buffets.
Good to know
Before you book
Nearest airports
Perugia has limited routes. Rome Fiumicino is the main gateway for international guests, and Florence serves the north of the region.
Spoleto Festival
The Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto runs through late June and early July and fills hotels across the region. Couples who do not want a festival around the wedding avoid those dates.
Truffle protocol
Black truffle from Norcia is a protected designation, and truffle hunters work under licences with regulated seasons. A tasting or hunt as a guest activity is best arranged through a certified operator.
Hill town road access
Most of Umbria's wedding destinations sit on hilltops reached by narrow switchback roads. Minibuses are more practical than coaches, and some castle venues limit the size of vehicle.
Entering Italy
UK and Canadian visitors may stay up to 90 days in any 180. ETIAS is not yet operating, and the Entry/Exit System has run since 10 April 2026. Check the guidance for your own passport.
Marrying legally in Italy
Checked 5 November 2026The ceremony
A civil marriage at the town hall (the comune) has legal effect. A Catholic ceremony can carry civil effect. A non-Catholic religious ceremony needs a civil ceremony first.
The paperwork
A foreign partner needs a nulla osta, or its embassy equivalent. Documents from outside the EU need an apostille and an Italian translation, and must be under six months old.
On the day
Two adult witnesses with photo ID are required, and an interpreter if a spouse or witness does not speak Italian. Each comune sets its own checklist, so contact the one that will marry you well ahead.
Sources: Italian Ministry of Justice, US Mission Italy, gov.uk, the Government of Canada and the EU travel portal.
From The 5 Star Edit
Stories from Umbria
Visits, real weddings and planning notes from our editors.
Questions couples ask
Before you decide
How does Umbria compare with Tuscany as a wedding destination?
Umbria is less visited and more forested, with a more intimate landscape. Couples who want the quality of a Tuscan wedding with less crowding often choose it.
Is Umbria served by international wedding suppliers?
The local supplier network is smaller than Tuscany's but established. Many Florence-based suppliers work regularly in Umbria, and for large events some elements may come from Rome or Florence.
Can truffle season be part of the wedding?
Black truffle season peaks in late autumn and in summer, and white truffle appears in October and November. A truffle hunt or a truffle tasting menu can be added to an Umbrian wedding.
When is the best time to marry in Umbria?
May, June, September and October are the recommended months, and October is a strong one, with truffle season, the olive harvest and warm light. The Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto runs through late June and early July and fills hotels across the region, so couples who do not want a festival around the wedding avoid those dates.
How do guests get to an Umbria wedding?
Most guests travel via Rome or Florence. Rome Fiumicino is the main gateway for international guests, and Florence serves the north of the region. A hire car is needed, because public transport between the hilltop towns is limited.
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This guide draws on the venues' own published details, official sources and the knowledge of our editors. Entry and legal information can change, so confirm it with the authority that will marry you before you book.