Villa Grabau is one of the few Lucca-area villas that genuinely works well for 100+ guest weddings without feeling crowded.

The scale of the gardens, pathways and reception areas means guests can spread out naturally while still feeling part of the same event. This makes it particularly suitable for larger destination weddings where flow and movement between spaces matters.

Villa Grabau also has practical advantages for wedding mornings.

There are nearby accommodation and preparation spaces within the estate and surrounding area that work well for couples and bridal parties getting ready separately. This keeps the morning calm and organised while still being close enough for moving between both prep and ceremony.

Another strong advantage of Villa Grabau is its proximity to Lucca and surrounding venues, making it very easy to organise welcome drinks, rehearsal dinners or informal gatherings nearby.

Guests don’t need to travel far, which makes it simple to build a full wedding weekend itinerary that moves between the villa, the city and nearby countryside locations without long transfers.

Another defining feature of Villa Grabau is how open the estate feels despite its structure!

From multiple points across the gardens, guests can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding Tuscan landscape.

One of the ceremony spaces you can choose from, known as the Box Hedge Theatre, is such a visually striking garden setting.

It is entirely enclosed in structured green hedging, creating a natural “outdoor theatre” effect where guests are surrounded by maintained English-style gardens. The result is incredibly romantic and intimate.

One of the most memorable spaces at Villa Grabau is the Lemon House (Limonaia), often used for dinner and evening celebrations.

Inside, it feels very Italian with it’s high ceilings, historic architecture and an elevated, elegant atmosphere that works beautifully for long dinner tables and speeches. Outside, the surrounding garden space creates a more relaxed flow where guests can move freely between indoor and outdoor areas.

It strikes a balance between luxury and an inviting warmth without ever feeling too formal or restricted.

After the ceremony, guests typically move into the surrounding garden areas for aperitivo.

Guests mingle across lawns and garden paths while enjoying drinks and canapés. From a filming perspective, it’s one of the best moments of the day for natural interactions and candid storytelling!!

There are also quiet corners throughout the gardens that work beautifully for first looks, private vows or a short moment away from guests. The structured layout of the villa actually makes privacy feel very easy to find.

Villa Grabau also has a beautiful pool area that feels private but still connected to the main villa, so guests can relax, swim, and spend time together without ever feeling removed from the celebration.

For destination weddings, this space often becomes a natural gathering point the day before or after the wedding with drinks, music, and a very easy, social atmosphere that helps everyone settle into the weekend! We love filming pool parties and seeing couples incorperate them as they give guests a chance to unwind and connect in a completely different way to the formal wedding spaces.