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1 WEDDING PORTFOLIO CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION BROCHURE view FACTSHEET download VIDEO watch BELMOND.COM/VILLASANMICHELE

2 FLORENTINE ROMANCE LET US MAKE YOUR WEDDING DREAMS COME TRUE IN A GLORIOUS TUSCAN HILLSIDE SETTING OVERLOOKING FLORENCE. CHOOSE FROM MAGNIFICENT VENUES, SUCH AS THE TERRACED GARDENS, PANORAMIC POOL OR OUR HISTORIC CHURCH.

3 ROOMS WITH A VIEW OUR DAVANZATI ROOM IS LOCATED IN THE HOTEL S BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN GARDENS, WITH VIEWS OVER THE CITY AND THE ROLLING HILLS OF TUSCANY. FOR TOTAL PRIVACY, THE WHOLE HOTEL INCLUDING THE ENCHANTING LA LOGGIA RESTAURANT IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR EXCLUSIVE USE.

4 CEREMONIES RELIGIOUS WEDDINGS Non-residents can be married according to Catholic rites in a Catholic church. You will need to obtain the Nihil Obstat from your local diocese, signed by your bishop, in order to be married in an Italian parish.your wedding planners can also arrange a celebrant for Protestant, Jewish or Orthodox rites to marry you in a sacred location. WHERE DISTANCE FROM THE HOTEL NUMBER OF GUESTS VILLA SAN MICHELE CHURCH* FIESOLE 0km 80 DUOMO OF FIESOLE FIESOLE 1km 400 CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA PRIMERANA FIESOLE 1.5km 100 CHURCH OF SAN MARTINO MAIANO 2km 120 *subject to approval by the Diocese of Fiesole CIVIL WEDDINGS IN TOWN HALLS Civil ceremonies may be celebrated in town and city halls. We can organise champagne cocktails in front of Fiesole Town Hall to raise a toast after the ceremony. IN FLORENCE AND FIESOLE WHERE DISTANCE FROM THE HOTEL NUMBER OF GUESTS PALAZZO VECCHIO FLORENCE 8km 80 FIESOLE TOWN HALL FIESOLE 1km 70

5 CEREMONIES CIVIL WEDDINGS AND BLESSING AT THE HOTEL Civil weddings can also be organized at the hotel. Blessings are ceremonies without legal or civil restrictions and are therefore performed by a Master of Ceremonies, rather than a clergyman or state official. The ceremony suits couples who have already had a civil or church ceremony, but is also perfect for those who wish to renew their wedding vows to mark an anniversary. NUMBER OF GUESTS ITALIAN GARDENS terraced gardens with a view of Florence THE CHURCH the former church of the monastery ROSE GARDEN blooming terrace with a view POOL TERRACE the verdand area by the pool 100* LOVERS CORNER intimate corner of the gardens 12 LIMONAIA SUITE GARDEN secluded garden with a view of Florence 30** * 200 in case of exclusive use of the hotel **only available to guests who book the suite

6 CAPACITIES COCKTAIL RECEPTIONS NUMBER OF GUESTS ITALIAN GARDENS ROMAN GARDEN THE CHURCH 60 CENACOLO ROOM ANTIQUE RESTAURANT* CLOISTER BAR 30 *available upon request and availability BANQUETS NUMBER OF GUESTS ITALIAN GARDENS* DAVANZATI ROOM CENACOLO ROOM** ANTIQUE RESTAURANT** LA LOGGIA RESTAURANT *only in the months of July and August **available upon request and availability

7 CAPACITIES WITH EXCLUSIVE USE NUMBER OF GUESTS COCKTAIL RECEPTIONS ITALIAN GARDENS ROMAN GARDEN POOL RESTAURANT THE CHURCH 80 CENACOLO ROOM 50 ANTIQUE RESTAURANT 50 CLOISTER 60 LA LOGGIA RESTAURANT IN FRONT OF THE FAÇADE ITALIAN GARDENS DAVANZATI ROOM POOL RESTAURANT NUMBER OF GUESTS BANQUETS THE CHURCH 50 CENACOLO ROOM ANTIQUE RESTAURANT CLOISTER 60 LA LOGGIA RESTAURANT 130

8 SPECIAL MENUS OUR CHEFS LOVE TO CREATE REAL MASTERPIECES AND WILL BE DELIGHTED TO CUSTOMISE A MENU FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY. FROM COCKTAIL PARTIES TO SEVEN-COURSE MENUS AND INSPIRING BUFFETS, THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS ARE DESIGNED TO MAKE YOUR EVENT A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL OCCASION. APERITIF GIVE YOUR GUESTS A WARM WELCOME WITH A PERSONALISED APERITIF. CHOOSE THREE COLD AND THREE WARM CANAPÉS FROM THE LISTS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE TO ACCOMPANY YOUR DRINKS AND MAKE YOUR APERITIF EVEN MORE SPECIAL BY ADDING A MOZZARELLA DISPLAY. DRINKS Spritz (Prosecco, Aperol, soda water) Americano (bitter Campari, red Vermouth, soda water) Prosecco Red and white wine Italian beer Soft drinks

9 APERITIF DELICACIES COLD CANAPÉS Mini aubergine cannelloni marinated with red pepper and ricotta cheese Wholewheat bread crouton served with quail egg and mustard zabajon King prawn marinated with green lemon and ginger Tuna tartare, dressed with oil and maldon salt, served in a crunchy sesame seed cone Mini caprese with red basil Belon oysters with mandarin emulsion, tuona bread bruschetta Da Vinci caviar served on rye bread bruschetta with yogurt jelly Wholeweat bread bruschetta served with cheese strands and sundried tomatoes Rye bread croutons served with lemon marinated seabass Amalfi Coast cherry tomatoes stuffed with anchovy flavoured spaghetti Bread stick served with marinated pink grapefruit and seabream carpaccio Bresaola served with rocket leaves, sesame cream cheese Celery stick served with red vinegar marinated anchovy fillets and Tropea onion Country bread crouton with Cinta Senese ham kebab Vegetable crudité served with cucumber mayonnaise Mini pancakes served with chives, caprino cheese and smoked salmon King prawn cubes served with tomato and basil extract Red and black caviar served on a crunchy puff pastry with green lemon flavoured yogurt drops WARM CANAPÉS Seared scallops served with dried fruit bruschetta Deep fried chicken strings served with mild curry sauce Saffron bignè stuffed with Tuscan style chicken liver patè Aubergine rolls with tomato and mozzarella gratin Rivisondoli mozzarella served with Tuscan bread bruschetta and tomato gratin Sicilian king prawns in spelt flour tempura with lemon Fried rice and turbot egg balls served with Renaissance sour sauce Mussels au gratin with coriander leaves Tuscan bread crouton served with Stracchino cheese and Cinta Senese ham Lobster tail seared with thyme on a toasted bread crouton Mini roll served with artichoke and pecorino cheese Red sage leaves served with anchovy strings in tempura Aubergine cube, Parmigiana style Salmon and artichoke dumplings served with champagne and dill mousse Mini Chianina beef meatballs and fried onion rings with barbecue sauce Pecorino cheese and Norcia black truffle stuffed vol-au-vent Vegetarian Quiche Lorraine served with paprika flavoured puff pastry Lemon scented swordfish saltimbocca served on Tuscan bread bruschetta

10 APERITIF EXTRAS MOZZARELLA DISPLAY Homemade cow s milk mozzarella Ricotta Scamorza Stracciatella Burrata 35 Euro + 10% VAT per person (for one hour) Price includes drinks with your choice of 3 cold and 3 hot canapés Extra canapés: 2 Euro + 10% VAT per item per person Enrich your drink selection with a Bellini or a Rossini cocktail: 5 Euro + 10% per drink Mozzarella display: from 25 Euro + 10% VAT per person

11 MENU SELECTION GIOTTO 30-minute welcome cocktail with Spritz, Prosecco, white wine, red wine, soft drinks, Italian beer and dry snacks Caterina de Medici salad Wild green salad, Parmesan cheese, walnuts and capers, herb dressing Green tortelloni pasta filled with aubergines and goat cheese, fresh thyme Seared lamb, millet seed with creamy polenta and red wine drops Fruit salad with green apple, raspberries and nipitella sorbet Coffee and friandises 175 Euro + 10% VAT per person, wines excluded 160 Euro + 10% VAT per person without welcome cocktail, wines excluded MICHELANGELO 30-minute welcome cocktail with Spritz, Prosecco, white wine, red wine, soft drinks, Italian beer and dry snacks Beef carpaccio, served with rocket salad, crunchy celery and Parmesan cheese Creamy risotto with fennel and Parmesan cheese Sliced Chianina beef steak with Brunello wine sauce, spinach and zolfini beans Warm puff pastry with raspberries and their sauce Coffee and friandises 190 Euro + 10% VAT per person, wines excluded 175 Euro + 10% VAT per person without welcome cocktail, wines excluded

12 MENU SELECTION DONATELLO 30-minute welcome cocktail with Spritz, Prosecco, white wine, red wine, soft drinks, Italian beer and dry snacks Savoury buffalo mozzarella cheesecake with confit tomatoes, anchovy caviar and traditional Tuscan bread Durum wheat paccheri pasta with lobster, tomato and basil Seared veal medallions with herbs wrapped in Lardo di Colonnata served with broccoli tartar and roasted pine nut powder Chocolate and vanilla delights glazed with Aztec chocolate Coffee and friandises 220 Euro + 10% VAT per person, wines excluded 200 Euro + 10% VAT per person without welcome cocktail, wines excluded LEONARDO 30-minute welcome cocktail with Spritz, Prosecco, white wine, red wine, soft drinks, Italian beer and dry snacks Golden Tyrrhenian prawn tails with poppy seeds, served on a lobster puree Creamy risotto with lemon, served with raw fish and seaweed powder Raviolone with poached egg and asparagus cream, served with a light mustard zabaione sauce Seared fillet of sea bass with cardamom vegetables and pumpkin puree Rose panna cotta with green lemon jelly Coffee and friandises 250 Euro + 10% VAT per person, wines excluded 235 Euro + 10% VAT per person without welcome cocktail, wines excluded

13 MENU SELECTION VILLA SAN MICHELE 60-minute welcome cocktail with Spritz, Prosecco, white wine, red wine, soft drinks, Italian beer and 6 canapés Thyme-scented seared scallops, oyster leaves, seaweed spheres Ecori risotto with Calvisius Caviar and Champagne Paccheri filled with prawn tartare and white sturgeon eggs, served with lobster fondue Turbot medallions in a purple potato crust served with zucchini and carrot cream Citrus sorbet in a pink grapefruit slice with mint leaves Veal medallions stuffed with wild mushrooms, served with truffle sauce and potato gratin Home made Tiramisu served in a dark chocolate semi-sphere with almond Cantucci crumbs 280 Euro + 10% VAT per person, wines excluded Wedding cake from 20 Euro + 10% VAT per person, for a minimum of 25 people Wine package to complement your menu including half bottle of white and red wine per person from 30 Euro + 10% VAT per person

14 ENRICH YOUR EVENT PERSONALISE YOUR WEDDING MEAL AND DELIGHT YOUR GUESTS WITH OUR SPECIAL DISPLAYS OR AN OPEN BAR TRADITIONAL ICE CREAM BICYCLE CART Assorted homemade ice creams served from a genuine ice cream bicycle cart Small: 700 Euro + 10% VAT for 2 hours Big: 960 Euro + 10% VAT for 2 hours CHOCOLATE DISPLAY An array of chocolate masterpieces, introduced by our Chef Chocolatier From 25 Euro + 10% VAT per person Minimum 30 people CANDY TABLE A buffet with a selection of 8 traditional Italian sweet treats From 25 Euro + 10% VAT per person Minimum 30 people OPEN BAR A rich selection of drinks and cocktails 1 hour (2 drinks per person): 30 Euro + 10% VAT per person 2 hours (3 drinks per person): 55 Euro +10% VAT per person Each extra hour: Euro % VAT per drink

15 FINER DETAILS PRICES AND SERVICES In addition to the items already listed, the price of your wedding menu includes: Complimentary double room with either Florence or garden view for the wedding couple on the night of the marriage, provided event hosts minimum of 50 guests Set-up with hotel s tablecloths, silver cutlery, crystal glasses and dinnerwear Printing of personalised menu and table plan Special diets menu Personalised set ups will be quoted separately. The exact number of guests should be confirmed 14 days prior to the event. Music in the gardens can reach a maximum of 85 db. Click here to browse our wedding journal and be inspired by dreamy celebrations at our hotels in Italy, Spain and Portugal Click here to see the hotel and grounds and begin to visualise your wedding day For a personalised proposal and to discuss the details of your wedding, please contact: SPECIAL EVENTS SALES OFFICE TEL ITA.SESO@BELMOND.COM Special thanks to Andrew Bayda, Binz, Bonomassa, Riccardo Pieri Photography, Colin Cowie, Facibeni Fotografia, Tyson Sadlo and Joee Wong Photography for the use of their images