Is Umbria better than Tuscany for a destination wedding?
Umbria offers the same golden hills, medieval villages and Italian countryside atmosphere as Tuscany, but with fewer crowds and a more intimate, under-the-radar feel — ideal for couples who want their guests to have an authentic experience rather than a tourist-heavy one. SPAO Borgo San Pietro sits on the border between Umbria, Tuscany and Lazio, combining the best of all three regions.
How do UK couples get to SPAO Borgo San Pietro from the UK?
SPAO is approximately 2 hours by flight from London, followed by a 1.5-hour transfer from Rome Fiumicino or Florence airports. Once all guests arrive at SPAO, they remain in the same medieval borgo for the entire wedding weekend — no daily transfers between hotels and the venue are needed.
Can all our UK wedding guests sleep on-site at SPAO?
Yes. SPAO offers 23 independent suites and apartments within the medieval borgo, with on-site accommodation for up to approximately 100 guests. This means your full wedding party can stay together in one private village for the entire celebration.
Is SPAO available for exclusive use?
Yes. When you book SPAO for your wedding, you have exclusive use of the entire borgo and all its facilities — gardens, pool, courtyards, indoor halls and the deconsecrated church — for the duration of your stay. No other weddings or hotel guests will share the spaces with your group.
Are there noise restrictions or music curfews at SPAO?
Because SPAO is surrounded by a vast Umbrian natural park and private woodland, there are no immediate residential neighbours. Music timings are discussed and tailored to each couple, and the bar can remain open 24 hours for guests. Later-night moments can also be moved indoors to maintain the atmosphere.
What is included in a multi-day wedding at SPAO?
A three-day wedding at SPAO typically includes arrival and welcome drinks, a pizza night or informal dinner, the main ceremony and wedding reception, an overnight stay, and a morning brunch with guests before departure — all within the same medieval borgo, without the need to move between locations.
What is the maximum number of guests SPAO can host?
SPAO can accommodate up to approximately 100 guests sleeping on-site in its 23 suites. For the main reception, outdoor spaces including the main square, gardens and terraces can host up to around 300 guests for an evening event.
Does SPAO have indoor spaces in case of rain?
Yes. The borgo includes a beautifully restored deconsecrated church and large indoor reception halls that are naturally cool in summer and can be used for ceremonies or dinners if the weather changes. Moving indoors does not feel like a compromise — it simply changes the atmosphere.
