Destination wedding in Noto
The capital of Sicilian baroque, carved in golden stone.
Region
Val di Noto
Best months
March for the almond blossom, May and June, then September and October. The Infiorata flower festival in May fills the town with colour and visitors.
Getting there
About 1 hour 15 minutes from Catania airport. Civil ceremonies take place in the Sala degli Specchi of Palazzo Ducezio, one of the most beautiful ceremony rooms in Italy. Most receptions happen outside town, so guest transport should be organised.
Getting married in Noto
Noto was rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake as a single, coherent baroque city, and the result is a UNESCO World Heritage town where every façade is made of a soft limestone that turns amber at sunset. Walking down Corso Vittorio Emanuele with a bride in white is one of the strongest images you can create in Sicily.
Around the town there are converted farm estates among almond and citrus groves, which makes Noto the ideal choice for couples who want a baroque ceremony followed by a long, relaxed dinner in the countryside under the stars.
Venues and locations I use in Noto
- Cattedrale di San Nicolò — the monumental staircase is the classic exit shot
- Chiesa di San Carlo al Corso and Chiesa di Montevergini
- Palazzo Nicolaci di Villadorata — balconies with carved figures
- Country estates and masserie between Noto and the Vendicari reserve
- Noto Antica and the Cava Carosello for adventurous portrait sessions
Frequently asked questions
How far is the beach from Noto?
Fifteen to twenty five minutes. The Vendicari nature reserve and the beaches of Calamosche and San Lorenzo are perfect for a next-day session.
Can we book the Sala degli Specchi for a legal ceremony?
Yes, through the Comune di Noto. It is a small room, so it suits intimate weddings of up to about forty guests.
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