Create the wedding of your dreams in a romantic Italian village – without you or your guests boarding an airplane. Italy, a favorite destination for lovers, draws couples each year to their dream wedding destination. Villa Bellezza was designed to create your magical Italian village wedding – close to home. The journey to Villa Bellezza follows a scenic coastline – passing stone faced bluffs, lush, green valleys and charming villages. Named “The Prettiest Drive in America”, your guests will be immersed in discovery even before they arrive. Facilities & Capacity Just like many Italian villages, Villa Bellezza is surrounded by vineyards and takes pride in its own international award-winning winery on site. The center of every Italian village is its piazza – where people gather and life is celebrated. Upon arrival at Villa Bellezza, you and your guests will be greeted by the music and life of Piazza Bellezza. Your guests will take a moment to explore before entering your villa for the day—Villa Bellezza. You both have found the love of your dreams. Create the wedding of your dreams. Meet in a stone tower for your first look. Share vows in a Roman temple in the vines. Enjoy magical spaces in your private Italian villa for wine, dinner and dancing. Capture sunset photos on the water. And when night falls, escape for quiet moments on the piazza – music and romance under the stars. Whether you are planning a gathering of just a few friends and family - or celebrating with 300+ friends and family, Villa Bellezza has a variety of unique event spaces for you to explore. Services Offered Wedding Planning Services - After booking with Villa Bellezza, you will receive two complementary planning sessions with our experienced Event staff – wedding suggestions, timelines, floor plans - we can help! On the day of your wedding, our Event Staff will be there to greet you and your wedding party, your vendors, and remain on site to ensure our property exceeds your expectations. Wine Selection- Wedding planning should be fun. Our couples enjoy complementary wine tastings from booking date to wedding date. Visit often. We can help! Select Vendors - Villa Bellezza offers a choice of six caterers and three bar services you may choose from for your reception social hour and dinner. Whether you imagine a casual buffet service, an elegant plated meal or artful platters served family style to each of your guest tables—our skilled culinary experts can deliver your dream. Preferred Vendors – Check out our list of photographers, videographers, florists, bakeries, DJ’s, musicians, day-of wedding planners, officiants and more. All preferred vendors are already familiar with weddings at Villa Bellezza. Choose from our list if you need a suggestion. Or, choose your own vendors. We love to meet new wedding professionals! Lodging Lists - We have already done the research. Hotels, inns, B&B’s and many lovely vacation homes. We can provide you room counts and accommodation information for the Lake Pepin area -- complete with website references and contact information. Wedding Party Snacks / Lunches - Arrive early, the day is yours! We have a selection of lunches available to hold you until your wedding dinner is served.
