Deciding to get married in Florence implies a series of factors that must be considered; one of this factors is choosing the best time of year for your wedding. In fact, this is a fundamental step of the wedding organization as well as the successful outcome of the ceremony. Considering that you are going to plan one of the best day of your life, nothing should be left to chance, especially this aspect. The necessary premise that we have to do is that Florence is always beautiful. In summer as in winter its visitors are amazed at the magnificence of this ancient city full of art and history. Given that, there are some aspects that must be taken into consideration. For this reason we decided to wrote this article, to help you choose the perfect date for your perfect wedding.
– Best time to get married in Florence, Italy: in fine weather
In Florence, as in the rest of Italy, you can enjoy a sunny and mild climate almost all year round. In fact, the colder months run from early November to late February, so for 8 months of year you can enjoy sunshine and mild temperatures. Not bad, isn’t it ? Indeed, the majority of couples get married from April to October: these months are characterized by longer days, good weather and the possibility of organizing the wedding reception outdoor. Our agency, with years of experience in organizing wedding in beautiful cities, recommend starting to organize the wedding at least six months before, if you are thinking of marry your loved one in Florence during this period. This is because during the fine weather Florence is always packed of tourists, and for an excellent organization we must consider this aspect too. However, it must be remembered that in the summer months (especially July and August) temperatures are very high, mostly in the city center; so, in our opinion, summer months are not always the best period to get married.
Anyway, if you want to marry your better half in the summer, that’s fine: we can easily arrange an amazing and intimate wedding, far from the crowd in some beautiful Renaissance villas, or medieval castle isolated in the verdant countryside. In this way, you will be able to enjoy the magnificence of these places full of magic and history, as well as their dream gardens; in fact, you can take advantage of the good weather to enjoy the beauty of an outdoor wedding immersed in the Tuscan countryside. We can assure you that you and your guests will always remember this moments.
Let’s face it, celebrate your wedding in spring or summer gives you the chance to choose from many options; but if you decide to celebrate your love in winter, it will be magic too.
– Getting married in Florence in winter: a fairytale wedding
If you are not afraid of the cold, you can consider to get married in the beautiful Florence in winter! Winter season in Tuscany starts in November and ends in February. Here the winter days are cold but not freezing, characterized by windy and rainy days but usually it doesn’t snow. For that reason it is a city that can be visited even in the cold season. Maybe you don’t believe it, but now we will make you understand why Florence deserves to be visited in winter.
First of all, in winter there is less tourists flow, so you can enjoy an uncrowded city. In fact, tourist season in Florence lasts all year round, and only in the months from November to February the flow of visitors slow down a little. Consequently, accommodation prices are lower. So why not choose the winter time to get married in this wonderful city? You will be able to fully enjoy the beauty of Florence, which in this period is illuminated with a different light, which makes the beauty of the ancient palaces and buildings stand out even more. This happens due to the fact that north winds painting the sky of an intense blue, sweeping away mist and drawing the outlines of the buildings.
Furthermore, if you want to visit the famous museums of Florence – outside of which there are usually endless queues – you can do it without stress. Can you imagine visiting the Uffizi Gallery with almost empty rooms, fully enjoying the works of art of the greatest artists in the world? If you come to Florence in winter it will be possible.
Basically, if you are thinking to marry your better half – or simply eloping with him/her – in Florence during winter, we think this is a wonderful idea. There are a lot of enchanting places where you can celebrate your special day in the best way, such as ancient palaces, beautiful villas and charming medieval castles. The choice is yours! We would be happy to show you some lovely places where you can celebrate your beautiful winter wedding in Florence.
In conclusion, the best time to get married in Florence is probably spring and late summer, clearly because of the fine weather; but a winter wedding in Florence is certainly no less. After all, it’s one of the most romantic cities in the world, do you agree with us?
Our agency Brilliant Wedding Tuscany is completely at your disposal for any information. Feel free to send us an email, we will be glad to help you organizing one of the best days of your life. In whichever season you decide to do it, it will be the right season. And it will be a success. Guaranteed!
