Our first wedding at Villa Maestrale: a real story in South Sardinia
Sometimes, the best things happen naturally.
The first wedding at Villa Maestrale was not something we had planned. It started with a simple request, and it slowly turned into one of the most beautiful experiences we’ve ever hosted.
How it all started
Sophie and Steve, a Swiss couple and passionate kitesurfers, discovered Villa Maestrale during their travels.
They fell in love with the place and contacted us in January 2023, asking something unexpected:
they wanted to host their wedding here in September 2025.
At the time, we had never organized a wedding before.
We were used to hosting guests, families, and kite groups — not events of this kind.
So, naturally, we were unsure:
How would catering work?
How could we manage logistics?
Was the house even suitable for a wedding?
Turning uncertainty into something special
What made the difference was Sophie herself.
She works in the wedding industry as a photographer, and she immediately understood the potential of the space. After a couple of visits, she had a clear vision of how everything could come together.
She brought in Jolanda, a Sardinia-based wedding planner who speaks Italian, English, and German fluently.
From that moment, everything became easier.
Together, they organized:
lighting setup
outdoor dining arrangements
rental of tables and equipment
coordination of the entire event
What we initially saw as a challenge became a smooth and inspiring process.
A different kind of wedding
The concept behind this wedding was simple — and powerful.
It wasn’t just about a ceremony.
It was about creating a shared experience over several days.
Instead of a one-day event, Sophie and Steve wanted their guests to:
stay together
relax
enjoy the location
and celebrate in a natural, intimate way
Villa Maestrale became not just a venue, but a home for everyone involved.
The wedding day
The ceremony took place at sunset, with the sea just 150 meters away and a wide, open view over the horizon.
The setup was simple and elegant:
chairs arranged facing the sea
natural light fading into golden tones
a relaxed and intimate atmosphere
The aperitivo was served at sunset, creating a soft transition into the evening.
The pizza experience (and why it worked)
One of the most unique aspects of this wedding was the catering.
Instead of a traditional formal dinner, Sophie and Steve chose something different:
👉 a wood-fired pizza experience
An external catering team arrived with a mobile oven and started preparing pizzas on-site.
It was:
informal
authentic
social
Guests could move freely, interact, and enjoy the moment without rigid structure.
This choice perfectly matched the spirit of the location.
What we learned from our first wedding
This experience changed how we see Villa Maestrale.
We realized that the villa is not designed for large-scale events — and that’s exactly its strength.
It works best for:
small (under 50/60 pax) and intimate weddings
groups who want privacy
couples looking for something personal and relaxed
A simple and effective formula
Over time, we refined a format that works well for weddings at Villa Maestrale.
Minimum stay of 6 nights
The wedding becomes part of a longer experience
Couples can enjoy both the celebration and their honeymoon in the same place
For larger groups, (Sophie and Steve did so) we collaborate with nearby bed & breakfasts, allowing guests to stay close without needing to travel long distances.
Working with trusted partners
One of the key elements is working with people who already know the location.
Thanks to our first experience, we now collaborate with:
experienced wedding planners like Jolanda
local suppliers
trusted service providers
This makes planning much easier, especially for couples coming from abroad.
When is the best time to get married here?
The most suitable months are:
April, May, June
September and October
These periods offer:
better weather conditions
fewer crowds
more relaxed atmosphere
Summer is also possible, but these months provide the best balance.
A place that creates its own atmosphere
What makes Villa Maestrale unique is not just the view or the location.
It’s the combination of:
privacy
sea view
sunset exposure
proximity to nature
The villa sits facing the sea, with open views and a natural sense of space that creates a very special atmosphere for events like this.
From a first experience to something more
After Sophie and Steve’s wedding, everything became clearer.
We understood how to host weddings in a way that stays true to the spirit of the villa.
Since then, we have continued to host a number of small weddings, each one different, but all sharing the same idea:
👉 creating something personal, private, and meaningful.
Villa Maestrale is not a traditional wedding venue.
And that’s exactly why it works.
If you’re looking for a large, structured event space, this might not be the right place.
But if you’re looking for:
a private setting
a real experience
a place to celebrate and stay
then it can become something truly special.