Just an hour from Lake Como, the Ticino region of Switzerland offers a unique blend of Italian charm and Swiss efficiency, making it an ideal wedding destination. With its Mediterranean climate, stunning lakes, and picturesque mountains, Ticino provides a backdrop of romance and sophistication. It's largely undiscovered so you'll find some fabulous hidden gems.
Prices for weddings in the Ticino region range from €3500 for a restaurant venue to €42,000 for a buyout at the 5* Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola.
Boutique Hotel Venues:
- Hotel Villa Emden, Brissago Islands: A neoclassical villa on a private island, accessible by boat, featuring botanical gardens and lake views. Ideal for exclusive, private events.
- Giardino Lago, Minusio: A modern villa with Mediterranean flair, offering lakeside views, a rooftop terrace, and intimate indoor/outdoor spaces.
- Relais Castello di Morcote: A charming boutique hotel in Morcote village, available for exclusive buyouts, featuring a bridal suite and shady terrace.
Large Hotel Venues:
- Giardino Ascona: A five-star hotel with Mediterranean gardens, offering various ceremony and reception spaces, and on-site accommodation.
- Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, Lugano: A luxurious hotel with a sixth-century chapel, banqueting hall, and subtropical park.
- Swiss Diamond Hotel: A lakeside hotel with a rooftop pavilion and restaurant, poolside event spaces, and a spa.
- Parkhotel Delta Wellbeing Resort: 4 star hotel with large gardens, and a dedicated banqueting hall.
Event Spaces and Restaurants:
- Villa San Quirico, Minusio: A 1930s villa with gardens and lake views, a hidden gem offering a blank canvas for weddings.
- Delta Beach Lounge: Sophisticated lake side venue, with roof top terrace.
- Moncucchetto, Lugano: A modern winery with a glass-walled restaurant and vineyard, ideal for wine-focused events.
- Tenuta Bally Von Teufenstein, Vezia: Traditional farm buildings and vineyards, offering a rustic setting for small weddings.
- LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura: A performing arts center with a courtyard, theatre, and panoramic event space, perfect for modern weddings.
- Blu Restaurant & Lounge: Lake side venue, perfect for arrival dinners, and after parties.
- Ristorante Vicania: Rustic restaurant, with a pretty terrace.
- Tenuta Castello di Morcote: Stone farm house, with beautiful rooms and gardens.
Castle Wedding Venues:
- Castelgrande, Bellinzona: A historic castle with panoramic views, offering various event spaces and on-site catering.
- Castello di Morcote: Castle ruins with a garden and marquee, providing a unique outdoor setting for weddings.
Ticino offers a diverse range of venues, from intimate boutique hotels to grand castles, ensuring a memorable wedding experience. We encourage couples to explore this hidden gem and discover the magic of Ticino.