
Four Seasons
Florencefrom €9,400Luxurious 15th-century palazzo with private gardens in the center of Florence

Four Seasons Elopement Packages
An elopement at the Four Seasons Florence offers a private garden estate experience in the heart of Florence.
As a historic hotel with one of the city’s largest private gardens, it provides a rare sense of quiet and grandeur.
Planning here means working within the hotel’s established structure, including specific time slots and vetted suppliers, to ensure privacy and a seamless event.
Our package is designed to manage these logistics. We secure the best private spaces and timings for your ceremony and portraits, handle the required coordination with the hotel’s event team, and ensure your elopement feels intimate despite the scale of the property.
Four Seasons Florence is one of several distinct venues we work with; you can compare more Florence elopement packages to find the right fit.

What’s Included in the Four Seasons Package
Our 2027 packages for the Four Seasons Florence start at €9,400. This price is based on a symbolic elopement for two people, held on a weekday, in a designated private garden space. It covers the essential elements for a complete, well-planned day.
| Included | What It Covers | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full Planning & Coordination | Complete planning, supplier management, and on-site coordination. | We manage all communication with the hotel and vendors. |
| Venue Rental Fee | Use of a designated ceremony space for a set duration. | Typically 2 hours in a designated private garden space. |
| Photography | 4 hours of coverage with one of our core photographers. | Covers final preparations, ceremony, and portraits on the grounds. |
| Symbolic Celebrant | An English-speaking celebrant to perform your symbolic ceremony. | The ceremony is personalized to you. |
| Personal Florals | A seasonal bridal bouquet and matching boutonnière. | Designed based on your color preferences. |
| Hair & Makeup Artist | Professional hair and makeup for one person in your hotel suite. | A trial can be arranged the day before for an additional fee. |
| Aperitivo for Two | A post-ceremony toast with prosecco and small bites. | Arranged by the hotel in a quiet corner of the garden. |
Starting price: €9,400
Prices are VAT inclusive. The final cost depends on guest count, day of the week, and any optional extras.
Optional Extras
The base package provides a complete elopement, but it can be expanded to include other elements for a more tailored day. We manage the booking and coordination for all additions.
| Extra | Best For | How It Affects the Package |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Videography | Capturing the full sensory experience of the day. | Adds a second creative supplier to coordinate. We recommend a 4-hour package. |
| Live Musicians | Adding a classic, elegant feel to the ceremony. | A solo harpist or string duo are excellent choices for the gardens. |
| Ceremony Florals | Defining the ceremony space with a floral arch or arrangements. | All floral designs must be approved by the hotel; we manage this process. |
| Legal Paperwork Assistance | Couples who want a legally binding civil wedding in Italy. | Requires a ceremony at Florence's Palazzo Vecchio, which we schedule and coordinate. |
| Private Dinner for Two | A celebratory meal without leaving the property. | We can book a table at the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, Il Palagio, or in a private dining space. |
| Guest Management | Couples eloping with a small group of family or friends. | Includes coordination of guest seating, communication, and group dining. |
Important Venue Facts
Planning an elopement at the Four Seasons requires understanding its structure as a world-class hotel. These are the key factors we manage for you to ensure a private and personal experience.
- Access: Access to the gardens is through the main hotel. While the grounds are large and feel private, they are shared with hotel guests. We secure private, sectioned-off areas for your ceremony to ensure it is not interrupted.
- Timing & Exclusivity: Ceremonies are held during specific, pre-approved time slots to avoid overlaps with other hotel activities. True exclusivity of the entire property is not possible for an elopement, but we create a schedule that feels private and calm.
- Ceremony Spaces: The hotel offers several garden locations and an intimate Renaissance-era chapel. The choice depends on availability and hotel operations on your chosen date. We help you select and secure the best available option.
- Strict Rules: As a historic property and luxury hotel, the Four Seasons has firm rules on suppliers, decor, and music. All vendors must be vetted and approved. Our package uses pre-approved, trusted suppliers to make this process simple.

Example Four Seasons Elopement Timeline
This sample timeline shows how a typical elopement day flows at the Four Seasons Florence. We build your final schedule based on your specific choices, the season, and the hotel’s availability to create a relaxed and logical pace for the day.
- 2:00 PM: Hair and makeup artist arrives at your suite.
- 4:00 PM: Photographer arrives to capture final getting-ready details.
- 4:30 PM: First look, followed by a short walk to the ceremony location in the garden.
- 4:45 PM: Your symbolic ceremony begins.
- 5:15 PM: Ceremony concludes. Post-ceremony aperitivo and congratulations.
- 5:45 PM: Portrait session begins around the Gherardesca gardens and property grounds.
- 7:00 PM: Portraits conclude as the sun sets.
- 7:30 PM: You are seated for your private celebratory dinner.

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Begin Planning Your Four Seasons Elopement
To begin planning your elopement at the Four Seasons Florence, the first step is to check availability.
When you enquire, we will contact the hotel to confirm available ceremony slots for your preferred dates.
From there, we will discuss how your vision fits the venue’s practicalities and provide a clear, itemized proposal for your 2027 package.
