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YOUR WEDDING in the VILLA SERMOLLI Edition 2022 ’22 YES, I DO Celebrate Your Wedding in the Heart Oftuscany Dear Bridal Couple YOUR WEDDING IN THE VILLA SERMOLLI Edition 2022 ’22 YES, I DO Celebrate your wedding in the heart ofTuscany Dear bridal couple, We are happy that you are interested in our Villa Sermolli to celebrate this unique day. For the wedding of your dreams we are glad to help with words and deeds. On the following pages we compiled some information about getting married in our villa. But as each wedding is as individual as the bridal couple itself, these are only examples, of course. Planning your wedding together, we will happily cater to your personal likings. Please don't hesitate to contact us for any questions and wishes. From Tuscany with love, Martin Pleiner Phone: +39 392 6944 777 E-mail: [email protected] WELCOME TO THE VILLA SERMOLLI The Villa Sermolli is situated in the middle of the magical Tuscan countryside, not far from the cities of Lucca and Florence. We are happy to offer a free The airports of Pisa and Florence are shuttle to and from the train each 45 min. away from the Villa. station Borgo a Buggiano. The Villa is a former count’s estate from the 16th century. Different antique elements are a reminder of that time even today. With its tastefully decorated rooms and apartments, the Villa offers comfortable accommodations for a restful stay in Tuscany. Most rooms face South and offer an expansive view over the Tuscan countryside. OVERVIEW: THE WEDDING WEEKEND FRIDAY ~ 3 pm Individual arrival ~ 6pm Welcome drink ~ 7.30 pm Pizza night all you can eat SATURDAY 8-10.30 am Individual breakfast ~5 pm Ceremony ~6 pm Aperitif & Antipasti buffet ~7.30 pm Wedding dinner ~ 10.30 pm Wedding cake & wedding dance ~ 11.30 pm After party SUNDAY 8-11 am Individual breakfast up to 11 am Check-out THE HOTEL HTTPS://WWW.VILLA-SERMOLLI.COM/ INDIVIDUAL ROOMS AND APARTMENTS WITH HISTORICAL MEMORIES The categories: 1 suite 1 junior suite 3 deluxe doubles 9 superior doubles 3 classic doubles 7 apartments The Villa accommodates up to 70 guests. The room rates start from 139 EUR/night for the classic room including breakfast up to 229 EUR/night for the suite. You can hire the Villa exclusively for 70 pax Low season 5.400 € per night High season 5.800 € per night If you or your guests want to stay longer or arrive a few days earlier, we are happy to give a discount of 10% for one extension night and 20% starting at two nights. This offer is only valid with a direct booking with us or on our website for the additional nights. The discount on the overnight stays does not apply for the weekend of the wedding. THE ROOMS HTTPS://WWW.VILLA-SERMOLLI.COM/ YOUR INDIVIDUAL WEDDING STYLE GETTING MARRIED SMALL OR BIG WEDDING Locations for 50-150 guests Festive, elegant, romantic or typical Tuscan style. Whether you want to celebrate with your closest family or with all your friends, the Villa and its gardens offer the perfect location. In case of exclusivity our panoramic terrace is available for - the welcome drink THE PANORAMIC - the ceremony - aperitif and antipasti buffet TERRACE - the wedding dinner Without exclusivity is only available for the moment of the weddding cake WELCOME DRINK LOVELY DRINKS: • Aperol Spritz • Lillet Wild Berry • Prosecco Conca D’oro Cuvèe • Alìe Rosè • White wine • Orange juice THE CEREMONY A smaller wedding dinner WEDDING CAKE & WEDDING DANCE THE GARDEN CEREMONY WEDDING DINNER … for many guests or in an intimate circle. DER GARTEN TIME TO PARTY… …IN THE LIMONAIA THE LIMONAIA The Limonaia, hall of the lemons, offers a small bar and enough space for dancing into the small hours. The enclosed garden area with a Jacuzzi lounge makes a great conclusion and your wedding day becomes an unforgettable . After 2 am we charge a service fee of 150€ per hour. WEDDING DINNER THE MENU In Italy the dinner is one of the most important parts of the wedding. In the following pages you will find some menu suggestions. Prices start from 105 € per person with a minimum of 50 guests, it is including an Antipasti buffet (starters), 2 Primi (first courses), 1 Secondo (main course) with a Contorno (side dish) and a fruit platter for dessert. This includes furniture, table linen, place settings etc.. Not included are beverages, decoration for the tables (flowers) and the wedding cake. ANTIPASTI BUFFET Tuscan crostoni refined with truffle, porcini or Stracciatella cheese or a fresh Bresaola carpaccio - the buffet offers something for every taste. PRIMI Vegetarian Primi • Lasagne with asparagus and smoked • Tagliolini in a porcini sauce Scamorza cheese • Tagliatelle refined with truffle and saffron* • Penne in a leek and gorgonzola sauce • Tortelloni in a goat cheese and pepper • Paccheri filled with eggplant, tomatoes sauce and parmesan cheese • Tuscan soup • Pici in a tomato and nut sauce, refined • Risotto with asparagus and Scamorza with parmesan cheese cheese • Ravioli filled with Pienza cheese, pears • Gorgonzola-Risotto and pine nuts * + 5€ per person PRIMI Fish Meat • Farfalle in a sauce of zucchini, saffron and • Filled pasta with figs, ham and Tuscan prawns cottage cheese • Pennette in a lobster sauce* • Pappardelle with boar ragout • Gnocchi in asparagus sauce with prawns • Potato tortello with rabbit ragout and • Spaghetti with mussels lemon • Ravioli with scallops and prawns, refined • Gnocchi with ragout of the Tuscan „Cinta with buffalo mozzarella and cherry Senese“ pork tomatoes * + 5€ per person SECONDO Meat • Roasted lamb * • Duck breast with balsamic vinegar* • Beef filet confected with Chianti wine* • Grilled beef filet with porcini or truffle* • Beef entrecote with radicchio stewed in • Grilled Tuscan Fiorentina Steak with Barolo Parmesan and rocket or truffle * • Filet of the Tuscan “Cinta Senese” pork with a crust of belly bacon and thyme • Roast beef with mushrooms sauce * + 5€ per person SECONDO Fish • Grilled king prawns in a citrus sauce* • Tuna steak with rocket, tomatoes and • Cod fish Livorno style balsamic vinegar * • Cod fish with black olives, cherry • Salmon in a rocket-pesto-crust with tomatoes and capers roasted pine nuts • Grilled sea bream with vegetables in the oven * + 5€ per person SIDE DISHES • Bell peppers Tuscan style • Roasted potatoes with rosemary • Peas Florence style • Potatoes with parmesan cheese and • Salted spinach breadcrumbs • Ratatouille • Potatoes with bacon and onion • Grilled vegetables • French fries • Egg plants with garlic and parsley DESSERT You are welcome to add another dessert to the menu, it will cost 5€ per person. For bringing your own wedding cake we bill 2€ service charge per person. DESSERT • Crostata di marmellata (Short pastry with marmalade) • Crostata di frutta con crema (Short pastry with fruits and cream) • Panna Cotta with strawberries and chocolate • Caramel cream • Ice cream with fruits and pine nuts • Tiramisù • Parfait of wild berries • Citrus sorbet • Sweet ricotta with berries • Mousse of Mascarpone with chocolate sprinkles and Cantucci cookies DRINKS Beverages are not included in the aperitif and in the dinner menu. They can be paid, completely or partially, by you or your guests individually. We also offer a special flat rate for all beverages: 100€ per person for drinks all-in during •Welcome drink •Pizza-night until midnight •Aperitif •Wedding dinner •After Party until 2 am FROM A TO Z Allergies Are some guests allergic to certain products or don’t eat meat? Please tell us in advance so that we can prepare special dishes. Chair covers Chair covers are inclusive in the menu’s price. White tablecloths, white cloth napkins, cutlery and tableware are included as well. Children Children are very welcome in our villa. Of course they get a special price. Children up to 3 years are free, children from 4 to 11 years pay only the half of the menu price and children older than 12 years pay as an adult. Church You can get married in a catholic church from the 13th century on the piazza of BuggianoCastello's old town or in the city hall next to it. Closing hour You can party as long as you want in the Limonaia (with closed doors to the garden). A time limit will be set in the contract. Contact person In the Villa your contact person is Martin Pleiner. He is the owner of the Villa and would be glad to help you with your questions and organization. Do your witnesses plan your wedding? Do you have a wedding planer? Please share their contact details, together we can organize your wedding. Corkage fee Do you want to bring your own beverages? We charge a corkage fee starting from 15€ . Decoration The wedding couple is responsible for the decoration. We would love to help you and to show you our decorative items. Dogs Dogs are welcome in our hotel. We charge 15€ per night excluding food. Extra bed -0-4 years free - 5-8 years €20 per night incl. breakfast - 9-14 years €30 per night incl. breakfast - from 14 years €40 per night incl. breakfast Flowers In the surrounding area we can recommend very good florists. We have often worked together successfully and can help you with the translation as well. Menu cards We can print out your menu cards. Of course you can bring your special menu cards with you, which fit to your decoration style. Music You have the free choice of your music style and musicians but you will have to pay a SIAE permit fees in order to have all your documents in order. If you need help don’t hesitate to ask us for contacts. Napkins Choose your favorite style of napkins. We fold and decorate the napkins as you wish. Parking space We have a free parking area which is video-monitored.
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