30/11/2024: We came across Forte Sorgnano, and Marco on Hitched whilst looking for suppliers for a wedding in Italy. After having our original hopes dashed, when a similar venue was closing for refurbishment, we were keenly seeking out a romantic castle in Tuscany or Umbria.
The process can be overwhelming and I had countless vendors reach out to me, some more professional than others. But the whole experience with Forte Sorgano stood out from the start - the communication was so thorough and professional, the pictures beautiful, and the flexibility perfect.
It's also really important to note that budget and logistical needs were really important to us and can be difficult to meet, but we loved Forte Sorgnano because it offered everything we'd hoped for, accommodated all of our guests on site and still came in at a reasonable price.
Marco was easy and professional to deal with from the beginning and put no pressure on us to book, but offered lots of ideas and creative options for how we could customise the wedding to our vision.
We visited a couple of times, and this venue does not disappoint in person. In fact it's probably hard to get the full impact from pictures, but it is a beautiful estate, surrounded by greenery, with a refurbished castle atop a hill and overlooking the hamlet. It has everything you could need - a restaurant, accommodation, staff, parks for the kids, swimming pool, hot tub, even a farm. We love that they produce their own wine, olive oil and honey - and couldn't resist buying our own.
We tasted the wedding food beforehand which was an amazing experience in and of itself - the food options were so varied and delicious - I've never had such great wedding food. We also tried out the wines but loved the Forte Sorgnano ones.
The wedding ran smoothly - with our guests experiencing the same wow factor as we did. The rooms were clean, check in process professional, and the food delicious. We had a pizza party and cultural ceremony the night before which was accommodated so perfectly and the perfect welcome for our guests.
The day itself was magical. The staff made us feel like royalty and the food and service was everything you would expect from Italy! The castle looked magnificient - and saying our vows on top of the gorgeous terrace was the most incredible moment of my life. There were so many unique and special touches throughout the day which made the experience unforgettable.
The next day Marco arranged activities for us including a truffle hunt, wine tasting and a pasta party - it felt like our own homemade holiday as well as wedding and we were so grateful to have this precious extra time with loved ones to celebrate and relax.
Thank you Marco and ALL of the team at Forte Sorgnano for the most amazing three days of our lives. We will never forget this incredible experience and can't wait to revisit. We just love the rustic, calm and inviting feel of this venue, and the unrivaled Italian hospitality on offer.
We cannot wait to return as guests for our anniversary!
10/11/2024: Beautiful place! The owners are special people, we felt at home.
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