SPAO is a restored medieval hamlet in Allerona, Umbria, where the entire property is reserved for one wedding at a time (SPAO’s borgo experience). Rather than holding a reception in a venue that guests leave at the end of the night, you can build the celebration around a shared stay.
The borgo has 23 independent suites in historic buildings, including spaces described as the old school and the priest’s house (SPAO weddings). Its overnight capacity of over 100 people makes accommodation part of the experience, not simply another item to organise elsewhere.
That is the version of an Umbrian wedding we want Australian couples to discover. A private village, a natural setting and enough time to enjoy both.
Make room for the days around the wedding
SPAO’s wedding offering includes ideas such as a welcome dinner, pizza night, wine tasting, farewell brunch, guided walks, cooking classes and truffle hunting (SPAO weddings). These are possibilities to discuss when designing your stay, rather than a fixed schedule that every wedding must follow.
You might prefer one relaxed evening before the ceremony and a simple brunch afterwards. Or you might want a fuller programme, with activities that let guests experience the area together.
For Australian couples travelling with family and friends, the advantage is choice. The wedding can have a centre of gravity without every hour needing to become an organised event.
Let the wedding lead into your Italian journey
Consider Rome, Florence, Orvieto, Perugia and Siena as possible chapters in your honeymoon or wider trip, rather than trying to fit them all into the wedding weekend. Choose an itinerary that reflects your interests, the nights available and the route you want to take.
You can also build in time for family visits. If Italian heritage is part of your reason for choosing Italy, our article on a meaningful return for Italian-Australian couples explores how a wedding and a journey to your roots can sit together, even when the family’s town is elsewhere.
Explore your Umbrian wedding at SPAO
If Umbria feels like the setting you have been looking for, take the next step with our guide to SPAO as your destination wedding from Australia. It brings together the suites, private chef, dedicated planning and possibilities for a multi-day celebration.
To discuss your own plans, contact SPAO with your preferred dates and guest-count range. You can also explore the full Italy wedding guide for Australian couples before deciding what comes next.
