Weddings from Switzerland

Get married in Italy,
one hour from Lugano

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Tenuta Passera Marchiotto is in Vergiate (Varese), about one hour by car from Lugano and 45 minutes from the Chiasso border crossing: a historic estate set in ancient woodland where Swiss couples find what is rare at home — an open-air party with no curfew, in-house Italian cuisine and an entire estate in exclusive use, for up to 250 guests.

Across the border
An Italian wedding, a step from home
From Lugano, Mendrisio and all of Ticino it takes about an hour on the motorway: close enough for guests to drive home in the evening, far enough to feel like an escape to Italy. And those who want to stay on will find Lake Maggiore ten minutes away.
The party
Without the curfews you have at home
Where the rules say the music must go down early, the party ends just as it gets going. Here you dance outdoors in the historic courtyard, beneath a cascade of warm lights, until late and with no curfew: the night is yours.
International guests
Benvenuti, welcome
We are delighted to host international couples and guests: the website and materials are available in English, and Malpensa airport is a quarter of an hour away for those flying in from Zurich, Bern or further afield.
Distances
How far we are
  • Lugano about 1 hour
  • Chiasso (border) about 45 min
  • Mendrisio about 50 min
  • Zurich about 3 hours
  • Malpensa airport about 15 min
Frequently asked questions

Questions from Swiss couples

How far is the estate from Lugano and the Swiss border?
About one hour by car from Lugano and about 45 minutes from the Chiasso crossing, almost all motorway. From Zurich it is about a three-hour drive, or a flight to Malpensa: the airport is 15 minutes from the estate.
Why do many Swiss couples choose to get married in Italy?
For the freedom to party outdoors until late with no curfew, for in-house Italian cuisine, and for the charm of a historic woodland estate in exclusive use — all just an hour from home.
Do you work with couples living abroad?
Yes. Our dedicated coordination can concentrate site visits and decisions into a few trips and follow you remotely for everything else. We speak Italian and English.
How many guests can the estate host?
Up to 250 guests for the open-air reception, with an equally charming indoor plan B in case of bad weather.
Come and see it in person

The best way to know if this is your venue is to visit it. Contact us for a private tour of the estate.

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