Most couples spend between €15,000 and €30,000+ for a small wedding in Italy, depending on the location, number of guests, and overall experience. Elopements or very small celebrations can cost less, while more curated multi-day weddings can exceed this range.

Most of the weddings we photograph in Italy today are small, intimate celebrations — often between 2 and 40 guests. And while they may look effortless, planning them well requires making the right choices early — from location to budget to how you want the day to feel.

In this guide below, you’ll find real wedding examples with detailed cost breakdowns so you can see exactly how couples spend their budget.

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What is considered a small wedding in Italy?

A small wedding in Italy typically includes anywhere between 2 and 50 guests, although many couples today are choosing celebrations with 10–30 people to keep the experience truly intimate.

These smaller celebrations are often referred to as micro weddings or intimate weddings, where the focus shifts away from large guest lists and toward meaningful moments, beautiful locations, and time shared with the people who matter most.

Over the past few years we’ve seen more and more couples elope to Italy — sometimes just the two of them, and sometimes with a small group of their closest family and friends. If you’re curious about how elopements work, you can also explore our guide on eloping to Italy.

As elopement planners and photographers in Italy, we often help couples design celebrations that combine the adventurous spirit of an elopement with the warmth and atmosphere of a traditional wedding.

With a smaller guest list, couples have the freedom to choose more unique locations — from Tuscan countryside villas to Lake Como terraces or quiet villages along the Amalfi Coast — creating an experience that feels personal, relaxed, and unforgettable.

For couples planning a celebration like this, our Italy wedding packages are designed specifically for intimate weddings of up to 20 guests, allowing you to focus on connection, experience, and the beauty of the moment.

A small wedding in Italy typically costs between €15,000 and €30,000+, depending on the location, number of guests, and the type of experience you want to create.

Elopement: €10,000 – €15,000+
Small wedding (10–20 guests): €15,000 – €30,000+
Intimate wedding (30–50 guests): €25,000 – €50,000+

If you’re trying to understand the cost of a small wedding in Italy, there are several factors to consider when setting your budget.

We’ve already created detailed guides explaining the cost of a wedding in Italy and the cost of an elopement in Italy. Small weddings follow many of the same principles, but with fewer guests and a more intimate setup, the overall budget is often more manageable.

That said, every celebration is unique. When planning an intimate wedding in Italy, these are the main factors that influence the final cost:

– the location in Italy
– the venue and accommodation
– the number of guests
– the vendors and services included
– the type of experience (boat tours, dinners, multi-day events)

Around €25,000

Most couples spend around €25,000 for a small wedding in Italy, with budgets typically ranging between €15,000 and €30,000+.

For example:

• A micro wedding for two may start around €10,000–€15,000

• A small wedding with 10–20 guests often ranges between €20,000–€35,000

• Larger intimate weddings with 30–50 guests can naturally cost more depending on the venue and experiences included

Many couples choose this type of celebration because it allows them to prioritise meaningful experiences rather than a large guest list, whether that means choosing a spectacular venue, enjoying a multi-day celebration, or creating unforgettable moments in Italy’s most beautiful locations.

Our Italy micro wedding packages combine the flexibility of elopement planning with the structure of a traditional wedding celebration, helping couples design intimate experiences that feel both relaxed and beautifully curated.

Below you’ll find five real examples of small weddings in Italy, with detailed cost breakdowns, so you can see exactly how couples spend their budget in Italy.

One of the advantages of planning a small wedding in Italy is the incredible variety of intimate wedding venues available across the country. With fewer guests, couples have the freedom to choose unique locations that would be difficult to access with a large wedding, from historic villas and seaside terraces to countryside estates surrounded by vineyards.

Over the years we’ve planned and photographed small weddings across many regions of Italy. These are some of the types of venues we’ve seen work beautifully for intimate celebrations.

Lake Como is one of the most iconic destinations for an intimate wedding in Italy, known for its historic villas and breathtaking lake views.

Why Lake Como works well for small weddings:

• private villas work well for 10–30 guests
• terraces overlooking the lake
• easier logistics than large weddings

Some of our favourite venues include:

• Villa del Balbianello – one of the most cinematic villas on the lake

• Villa Monastero – famous for its botanical gardens and lakefront terraces.

• Villa Pizzo – elegant gardens and spectacular lake views

• Villa Cipressi – terraced gardens overlooking Varenna

• Villa Lario – a private boutique villa perfect for intimate celebrations

These venues work particularly well for small weddings with 10–30 guests, allowing couples to enjoy both privacy and spectacular scenery.

For more Lake Como villa suggestions, explore our comprehensive guide on how to plan an elopement on Lake Como, where we share practical tips, inspiration, and location ideas that work beautifully for intimate weddings on Lake Como as well.

Tuscany offers some of the most romantic countryside venues in Italy, with rolling hills, vineyards and historic estates providing a timeless setting.

Why Tuscany works well for small weddings:

• beautiful countryside settings that don’t need much decoration
• private villas ideal for 10–30 guests
• space for multi-day celebrations with accommodation on site
• a slower, more relaxed pace compared to coastal locations

Some beautiful examples include:

• Villa Agape

• Argiano Dimore

• Il Burellino

• Villa Montecastello

• Agriturismo San Galgano

These venues are ideal for couples who want a relaxed multi-day celebration, often combining accommodation, ceremony spaces and outdoor dining areas in one location.

You can find more Tuscany countryside villa suggestions that would work perfectly for an intimate wedding on our comprehensive guide on how to plan an elopement in Tuscany.

For couples dreaming of dramatic coastal scenery, the Amalfi Coast offers stunning cliffside venues overlooking the Mediterranean.

Locations like Ravello, Positano, and historic seaside hotels provide spectacular terraces for symbolic ceremonies followed by intimate dinners overlooking the sea.

These venues are particularly suited for micro weddings or elopements with a small group of guests, where the focus is on the experience and the breathtaking surroundings.

Why couples choose the Amalfi Coast:

• breathtaking sea views and iconic backdrops
• beautiful terraces for intimate ceremonies
• unique atmosphere that feels very different from the countryside

Things to keep in mind:

• limited space in many venues (best for smaller guest lists)
• more complex logistics and transport
• higher costs compared to other regions

When planned well, it creates a very special experience — but it’s not the easiest location, which is why guidance here makes a big difference.

Read more about planning micro wedding on the Amalfi Coast in our dedicated guide.

Some of our favourite venues for an intimate wedding in the Amalfi Coast are:

• Basilica di Sant’Eustachio

• Anantara Cinventi di Amalfi

• Hotel Caruso

• Grand Hotel Tritone

If you’re looking for something a little different, Sicily and Southern Italy can be incredibly rewarding.

These regions feel more authentic, less crowded, and often allow for a more immersive experience overall.

Why this area works beautifully for small weddings:

• unique locations that feel less “seen before”
• more privacy and fewer crowds
• a stronger sense of place and atmosphere
• often better value compared to more famous regions

It’s a great choice if you care more about the overall experience than ticking off iconic locations.

Not every venue works well for an intimate wedding.

From experience, the best small wedding venues in Italy usually have:

– outdoor spaces that feel private

– flexibility in guest numbers and timelines

– accommodation on site or nearby

– a setting that feels naturally beautiful without needing heavy decoration

This is often why villas, countryside estates, and small boutique venues work better than large traditional wedding venues.

To give you a clearer idea of what a small wedding in Italy can look like in real life, here are five real intimate weddings in Italy that we’ve planned and photographed.

These real celebrations show what couples often choose for their day — from breathtaking locations and meaningful experiences to the typical costs involved in planning a small or micro wedding in Italy.

Each example includes a detailed cost breakdown, so you can see how different choices — such as the location, the number of guests, and the experiences included — influence the final budget.

Together, these case studies offer a realistic glimpse into what an intimate Italian wedding can look like and how flexible small weddings in Italy can be depending on your priorities and vision.

Budgets for the weddings below range from approximately €14,000 to €31,000 depending on location and guest count.

Sarah & Sholto

Guests: 10 people
Total Cost: approx. €14,000
Location: Ravello, Amalfi Coast

Sarah & Sholto’s dream was to elope on the Amalfi Coast and celebrate a small wedding in Italy surrounded by the breathtaking views of this iconic Italian region, but they also wanted their closest friends and family to be part of it. For their day, we planned a stunning symbolic ceremony in Ravello, overlooking the bay of Amalfi.
They spent the morning surrounded by loved ones with a touching ceremony, then shared some intimate time alone to soak in the scenery and the emotion of the day. The evening ended with a candlelit dinner in a local restaurant, full of laughter, incredible food, and that unique southern Italian warmth. Simply the perfect balance between elopement and intimate wedding.

Cost Breakdown

Villa (10 guests): €5,000 + approx. €250 cleaning & taxes (5 nights)
Extra guests stayed in nearby B&Bs

Ceremony Venue: €600

Aperitif: €15 pp (€285 total)

Chair rental: €12 each (€228 total)

Florist: €2,604.70 (bouquet, boutonniere, 2 vases, petal toss, table decoration — VAT included)

MUA: €700

Car & Boat: €350 + €350

Dinner: €1,100 setup + €140 × 19 guests (€2,660 total)

Full day photography, planning & full day coordination by Benni Carol

This intimate celebration shows how a small wedding in Italy can combine spectacular locations, meaningful moments, and a carefully balanced budget.

“Thank you for the most unforgettable day!
Benni went out of her way to make sure we had a day catered exactly to what we wanted. We opted for an intimate ceremony with the opportunity to explore Ravello, Amalfi and a boat tour while our guests relaxed.
Benni put us in touch with all of the vendors for the day and made sure everything ran seamlessly.
Benni was so friendly and took all the time in the world to make sure Sholto (who had ruptured his Achilles tendon 11 weeks prior) would be able to walk around.
We wish we could go back and do it all again.”

If you’re dreaming of a day like Sarah & Sholto’s, explore our Amalfi Coast Elopement Packages — they include full planning support for both elopements and small weddings in the Amalfi Coast. You can also find plenty of useful tips in our Comprehensive Guide to Elope in the Amalfi Coast.

Sidney & Roger

Guests: 8 people
Total Cost: approx. €19,600
Location: Taoemina, Sicily

Sidney & Roger chose Sicily for their intimate wedding in Italy, specifically the elegant town of Taormina. It’s one of our favourite destinations in southern Italy — vibrant, charming, and full of light. Their day unfolded slowly and beautifully: a morning walk through Taormina’s streets, a boat ride along the coast, and a touching symbolic ceremony on the terrace of Hotel Villa Schuler, overlooking the sea.
The evening ended with dinner at a local restaurant where everyone could truly experience the best of Sicilian hospitality and cuisine. The whole day felt effortless, joyful, and deeply personal — exactly what small weddings in Italy are all about.

Cost Breakdown

Venue (Hotel Villa Schuler): €1,240 (terrace rental + open bar)

Rooms (5 nights): €2,480 / €1,950 / €1,616 / €1,702

Hair & MUA: €650

Bouquet: €200

Celebrant: €600

Florist: €500 (2 ceremony vases)

Musicians: €660 (duo for ceremony & aperitif)

Boat: €400

Dinner: Ristorante Giardini Babilonia (~€80 pp)

Full day photography, planning & full day coordination by Benni Carol

“Hi Benni and Carol! Roger and I just looked at the pictures together, and they are better than we could have imagined! We especially love the ones we took after the wedding in the community gardens (the lighting is stunning!) and we love the way you captured everyone’s emotions throughout the day. We couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful duo to plan and capture our special day. Thank you so much for your kindness and patience throughout the whole process and thank you for giving us such a special gift. I probably won’t get any work done today because I’ll just be looking at these amazing pictures all day! We can’t wait to share them with our friends and family! Thank you so much again. We are so happy with how everything turned out!”

If you love Sicily as much as we do, take a look at this Elopement on Mount Etna — another example of how magical an intimate Italian wedding can be on this island. You can also take a look at this elopement in Taormina, that started at dawn with a stunning exchange of vows in front of Isola Bella.

Kobe & Kyle

Guests: 10 people
Total Cost: approx. €14,900
Location: Tuscany

Kobe & Kyle’s small wedding in Tuscany was a perfect mix of intimacy, joy, and pure emotion. Their ceremony took place in the gardens of a medieval castle where they and their guests were staying — an authentic and relaxed setting surrounded by the Tuscan countryside.
After a heartfelt ceremony (and quite a few tears from everyone, us included), the group enjoyed an alfresco aperitif followed by dinner under the stars. Before sunset, we took a little drive with the couple to capture some portraits among the rolling hills — the perfect quiet moment before joining the party again.

Cost Breakdown

Venue (Tuscan Castle, 7 nights): €5,000

Hair & MUA: €650

Bouquet: €350

Celebrant: a friend (otherwise approx. €600)

Aperitif & Dinner: €100 pp

Full day photography, planning & full day coordination by Benni Carol

If you like Kobe & Kyle’s intimate wedding in Tuscany and you would like to know more about planning your own incredible day, feel free to get in touch! With years of experience in planning elopements and intimate weddings in Tuscany, you’re definitely in for a treat! Whether you’re looking for intimate wedding venues, wedding vendors or unique itineraries and activities for your day, we’ve got you covered! And if you’ve stumble upon our website because you’re looking for your perfect venue for your day, check out our guide to Wedding Venues in Tuscany — you’ll find a curated list of our favourite intimate and sustainable places to tie the knot in this region.

Arianna & Gary

Guests: 24 people
Total Cost: approx. €26,000 (excluding rooms)
Location: Exclusive Villa in Florence, Tuscany

Arianna & Gary chose to celebrate their intimate wedding in Tuscany at Villa Agape, an elegant villa overlooking Florence. Their celebration lasted two days — starting with a relaxed pizza party and followed by a stunning garden ceremony the next day. It was the perfect example of how a micro wedding in Italy can still feel grand, elegant, and full of heart.
Everything about their day reflected who they are: warm, joyful, and beautifully real. From the sunset light to the laughter during speeches, it was a celebration we’ll never forget.

Cost Breakdown

Venue: €1,500 + VAT (ceremony fee)

Open bar package: €15 pp/hour + extra wine bottles (€30 each)

Rooms: €300–€330 per night

Dinner: €160 + VAT pp (minimum 20 guests)

Beverages: €12 pp

Cake: €12 pp + €100 show

Chiavari chairs: €370

Caricaturist: €1,000

Acoustic duo (6 hrs): €1,600

Florist: €500 (pizza party) + €3,500 (main day, +22% VAT)

MUA: €600

Celebrant: a friend (otherwise approx. €600)

Full day photography, planning & full day coordination by Benni Carol

“Benni and Carol are truly exceptional! From the moment we met them, they were kind, professional, and so easy to work with. Their attention to detail is unmatched they captured every emotion, every candid moment, and every beautiful detail of our wedding day with such artistry. Their creativity shines through in every photo, and they have such a natural ability to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Looking through our gallery feels like reliving the best day of our lives all over again. We can’t thank Benni and Carol enough for documenting our love story so perfectly they went above and beyond in every way. If you’re looking for photographers who are not only incredibly talented but also genuinely wonderful people, look no further than Benni and Carol!”

Jamie & Robert

Guests: 15 people
Total Cost: approx. €31,000 (excluding rooms)
Location: Exclusive Villa on Lake Como

This intimate wedding at Relais Villa Vittoria captured everything couples dream of when choosing Lake Como: elegance, tranquillity and a setting that feels worlds away from the crowds. Spread across the villa’s most scenic spaces, the day unfolded with a ceremony on the Main Terrace overlooking the lake, aperitivo on the Piazzetta terrace and a romantic dinner beneath the Pergola by the pool. It was a celebration that blended luxury and simplicity.
The couple stayed in the Lake View Suite Prestige, a spacious suite with terrace and jacuzzi bathroom (€1,840 for two nights), while guests enjoyed the villa’s additional rooms (€400 per night). Every detail was chosen with intention — from the florals to the acoustic music — creating an atmosphere that was warm, intimate and beautifully relaxed.

Cost Breakdown

Lake View Suite Prestige: €1,840 (2 nights)

Guest rooms: €5,600 total (€400 x 2 nights x 7 rooms)

Ceremony fee (Main Terrace): €500 + VAT

Aperitivo: €15–€30 pp + VAT (menu dependent)

Dinner: €145 pp + VAT

Makeup Artist: €700

Celebrant: €500

Florals: €2,400

Private boat (2 hrs): €650

Full day photography, planning & full day coordination

Please note: without full villa exclusivity, the ceremony, aperitivo and dinner follow the villa’s standard timing, and only acoustic music is allowed to respect other guests.

For more ideas and a curated list of the most romantic small wedding venues on Lake Como, explore this guide and start imagining your own intimate wedding on Italy’s most iconic lake.

Even with a small guest count, organising venues, transport, and timelines can be surprisingly complex, which is why many couples choose to work with an intimate wedding planner in Italy.

If you’re considering planning a small wedding in Italy and would like professional support, here’s how we help couples design intimate celebrations:

As elopement planners and photographers in Italy, we design small wedding experiences that feel personal, natural, and genuinely enjoyable to live.

Our approach is different from traditional wedding planning — we focus on connection, atmosphere, and meaningful moments, rather than rigid timelines and formal structures.

Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding in Italy, a micro wedding with a small group of guests, or a destination elopement, we guide you through the entire process — from choosing the right location to shaping a timeline that feels relaxed and effortless.

For smaller celebrations, our approach combines planning + photography + on-the-day support, so everything feels simple and well taken care of.

Typically, this includes:

• location guidance and venue recommendations
• full timeline design tailored to your day
• trusted local vendor suggestions (hair & makeup, florist, etc.)
• photography coverage focused on natural, real moments
• on-the-day coordination so everything flows smoothly

Most of our couples planning a small wedding in Italy invest between €12,000 and €15,000+, depending on the level of coverage, location, and overall experience.

Every wedding is different, so we always tailor the approach based on what you actually want your day to feel like.

If you’d like to explore options and see what could work for you, you can find more details here:

Explore our Italy wedding packages

Or simply get in touch — we’re always happy to talk things through and help you understand what’s possible.

The cost of a small wedding in Italy typically ranges between €15,000 and €30,000, depending on the location, number of guests, and the experiences you choose to include. Intimate weddings with fewer guests often allow couples to invest more in unique venues, beautiful settings, and meaningful experiences.

A small wedding in Italy usually includes between 2 and 50 guests, although many intimate celebrations tend to have 10–20 people. With fewer guests, couples often choose more unique locations such as private villas, scenic terraces, or countryside estates.

Yes — micro weddings and intimate weddings are very popular in Italy. Many couples choose to celebrate with a small group of family and friends while focusing on the experience of the day, whether that means a villa in Tuscany, a terrace on the Amalfi Coast, or a lakeside ceremony on Lake Como.

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