Tuscan Tradition. Tuscan Excellence.
Established in 1984.
Tuscan Tradition. Tuscan Excellence.
Established in 1984.
A tradition.
GVE Weddings & Events is a family owned and operated company specializing in destination weddings in Italy since 1984. We are your one-stop-shop contact for weddings in Italy. Our services include: venue hire, catering & banqueting, wedding cake design, bar services, wedding planning and day coordination services.
Our tradition is pridefully providing our clients with all the traditions & excellence Tuscany has to offer. As a farm-to-table scratch kitchen, we only source organic produce from local farmers. We work hand-in-hand with our clients every step of the way; stopping at nothing to provide our clients with the highest standard of care. Take your dreams seriously and do not be afraid to share them with us, we would love nothing more than to make your dreams a reality.
Vacation Together
Country Relais & Spa Le Capanne is your very own exclusive and private home tucked away in the peaceful countryside of Volterra. Experience the finest hospitality Italy has to offer, as our staff caters to you. As your host, we will arrange everything you need, so sit-back, relax and enjoy an
incredible vacation.
Photo Credit: Luca Socchi
Vacation Together
Country Relais & Spa Le Capanne is your very own exclusive and private home tucked away in the peaceful countryside of Volterra. Experience the finest hospitality Italy has to offer, as our staff caters to you. As your host, we will arrange everything you need, so sit-back, relax and enjoy an
incredible vacation.
Photo Credit: Luca Socchi
Country Relais & Spa Le Capanne is a 100+ year old farmhouse our family purchased and renovated in 2014. It is a luxurious country-chic Villa, located in the countryside of Volterra; arguably one of the most historical and prominent cities in Italy. The Villa is nestled on 100 acres of land, all of which is apart of the protected natural reserve: Riserva Naturale di Monte Nero. The reserve has beautiful hiking trails, several waterfalls and a man-made swimming pool. On our land, we farm grain, chickpeas and lavender oil. With 400 olive trees, we also produce our own Extra Virgin Olive Oil. For our clients, fig trees, berry bushes, asparagus, lemon trees, mint, rosemary, thyme and basil grow.
With 360-degree panoramic views of Tuscany’s rolling hills, Villa Le Capanne offers exquisite, breathtaking views from every angle. With nine en-suite, double bedrooms and a variety of private and shared spaces, it is perfect for large family holidays, corporate retreats and destination weddings. The Villa is fully air-conditioned and offers Wi-Fi throughout the entire property. Spa services are available on demand. You may self-cater or have our catering provide meal services. Offering a 24-hour concierge service for our clients, we can arrange everything you need on demand (city tours, wine tours, truffle tracking, cooking classes, vespa rentals & more).
Destination Weddings
Our family has over 35 years of experience in the wedding business. We are your venue, caterer, wedding planner and all purpose host. We
accommodate all weddings styles, so believe in your fairy tale and let us, help you tell the story.
Photo Credit: Jules Bower
Destination Weddings
Our family has over 35 years of experience in the wedding business. We are your venue, caterer, wedding planner and all purpose host. We
accommodate all weddings styles, so believe in your fairy tale and let us, help you tell the story.
Photo Credit: Jules Bower
Country Relais & Spa Le Capanne is our very own private venue to host destination weddings. Each wedding we host is unique, exclusive and tailor made to fit our clients. The most important advantage, is we allow our clients the freedom to dream, explore, love and dance until the sun comes up! As your venue, caterer and wedding planner, together we are limitless on the opportunities to make sure your wedding is everything you have dreamed of and more. Allow the Villa to speak volumes for you, offering your guests with their own perfect, private piece of Tuscany. With the highest quality of food, wine and hospitality, partnered with the perfect venue, your guests will have no doubt about where they are in the world. Enjoy the Traditions and Excellence Tuscany has to offer. We will not impose on your dreams or ideas, we will compliment them and work tirelessly to achieve them.
Dolceria del Corso Catering
As a farm-to-table scratch kitchen, experience the finest, quality ingredients Tuscany has to offer. Our recipes are three generations old, embodying the true essence of Tuscany’s cuisine. Let us treat you to the finer things, Tuscan style.
Photo Credit: Volterra Wedding Photographers
Dolceria del Corso Catering
As a farm-to-table scratch kitchen, experience the finest, quality ingredients Tuscany has to offer. Our recipes are three generations old, embodying the true essence of Tuscany’s cuisine. Let us treat you to the finer things, Tuscan style.
Photo Credit: Volterra Wedding Photographers
Dolceria del Corso Catering and Banqueting is a farm-to-table scratch kitchen, sourcing the highest quality organic produce from local farmers in Volterra. Established in 1987, our expertise ranges from causal services to exclusive gala events. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with the highest form of professionalism and care as we cater to their needs. Our food is always freshly prepared from scratch at the start of each service. Every bite must embody the essence of Tuscany’s delicious flavors and be served with the warmth of Tuscany’s hospitality.
The Founders.
Giancarlo & Fabiola Giovannini are the original founders of Dolceria del
Corso. A family owned company, based in Volterra, now ran in partnership with their son, Dario and his wife, Vera.
Photo Credit: Nico Lopez Bruchi
The Founders.
Giancarlo & Fabiola Giovannini are the original founders of Dolceria del
Corso. A family owned company, based in Volterra, now ran in partnership with their son, Dario and his wife, Vera.
Photo Credit: Nico Lopez Bruchi
Photo Credit: Nico Lopez Bruchi
Reviews
Our client's feedback is critical and crucial to our growth, success and development as an enterprise. Our clients come first and their words matter.
Photo Credit: Volterra Wedding Photographers
Reviews
Our client's feedback is critical and crucial to our growth, success and development as an enterprise. Our clients come first and their words matter.
Photo Credit: Volterra Wedding Photographers
- Adam Baillie
Review via Facebook.
"We scoured the Tuscan hills looking for a suitable venue for our wedding and looked at many, but le Capanne had the magic!
The villa itself has all the charm of rural Tuscany with authentic modern styling and breathtaking scenery from every opening. Dario, Vera and all the Giovannini family were fantastic from the very start. Their help and organisation was invaluable to our preparation and on our wedding day itself their service and attention to detail way exceeded our expectations. The food was to absolutely fantastic. We will be highly recommending this place for any special occasion and will be forever grateful for finding this gem. We are already thinking of our next big celebration as an excuse to come and stay again! Thank-you!"
- lisa white
Review via Facebook.
"I was lucky enough to stay here as part of a Lovegrove photography workshop. This venue is so beautiful, peaceful and I really didn't want to leave. The rooms were stunning, the food gorgeous and the staff amazing. Looking forward to going back again some day."