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Affordable Wedding Venues in Europe

Venue hire starting under €10,000

A destination wedding does not have to come with a huge venue bill. The venues below list a starting price under €10,000 for venue hire, across France, Italy and Spain. Several are châteaux or villas with rooms on site.

Remember that a starting price is the lowest price the owner lists for the venue, often for lower-demand dates. Catering, accommodation, decoration and extras can add to it, so compare what each listing includes. There are 13 venues here, from €2,000.

Venues

Browse 13 wedding venues

Château de L'Encastre
Occitanie

Château de L'Encastre

An exclusive French château overlooking Lac de Saint-Ferréol - from intimate celebrations to unforgettable destination weddings in the South of France

From €3,100

Up to 250 guests
Château de Quesmy
Hauts-de-France

Château de Quesmy

A 17th-century château with a moat and a 6.5-hectare landscaped park in Picardy, one hour from Paris, with rooms for 50 guests

From €5,000

Up to 100 guests
Domaine Le Risdoux
Grand Est

Domaine Le Risdoux

A fully private estate in an 8-hectare Ardennes valley, combining nature, elegance and true escape for tailor-made events

From €5,500

Up to 300 guests
Finca Morneta
Balearic Islands

Finca Morneta

A 13th-century Mallorcan estate in the wine country of Binissalem, where historic heritage meets contemporary luxury

From €5,000

Up to 150 guests
Palazzo Pascal
Campania

Palazzo Pascal

An intimate 11th-century 5-star boutique residence above Ravello, where Mediterranean gardens, iconic Amalfi Coast views and personalised celebrations come together.

From €2,000

Up to 120 guests
San Clemente Palace
Veneto

San Clemente Palace

A private lagoon island with a 12th-century church, historic gardens and a free boat to St Mark’s

From €4,950

Up to 600 guests
Villa Antiche Mura
Campania

Villa Antiche Mura

A villa among an ancient citrus grove in Sorrento, with sea-view terraces looking across the Bay of Naples to Mount Vesuvius

From €3,000

Up to 120 guests
Villa Sofia
Lombardy

Villa Sofia

Italian countryside villa with private parkland, a swimming pool and a pond, for intimate destination weddings

From €4,500

Up to 50 guests

How to keep the total cost down

  • Choose shoulder dates: spring and early autumn, or a Friday or Sunday, can cost noticeably less than a peak Saturday.
  • Check what is included: a lower hire fee can mean catering and rooms cost extra. Ask for a full estimate for your guest count.
  • Right-size the guest list: smaller weddings can use smaller venues with lower starting prices.
  • Ask about suppliers: venues that let you bring your own caterer or florist can give you more control over the budget.

Read our guides to wedding costs in France and wedding costs in Italy.

Frequently asked questions

What does a starting price under €10,000 usually include?

It varies by venue. It generally covers hire of the venue for the event, and sometimes accommodation or a set number of nights. Each listing explains what the price covers.

Is the starting price the final cost?

No. It is the lowest price the owner lists, often for a lower-demand date or the smallest package. Catering, accommodation and extras can add to it, so ask for a full estimate.

How can I get a lower price?

Choose a date outside the peak season or a weekday, keep the guest list manageable and ask the owner about packages for your dates.