4.9 out of 5 stars and 55 reviews Best of Weddings (2x).
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(55)Great River Road / 1420 Third Street, Pepin, WI
About this vendor
Celebrate your wedding day in a romantic Italian village – without boarding an airplane. Share vows in a Roman temple surrounded by vineyards. Enjoy magical spaces in your private Italian villa for wine, dinner and dancing. Capture sunset photos on the water. Escape for moments on the piazza – music and romance under the stars.
Make your wedding day only the beginning. Return to the romance of Italy at Villa Bellezza. Celebrate your love and your family again and again.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Estate
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Planning
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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Villa Bellezza was truly the venue of my dreams — absolutely gorgeous and everything I imagined for our wedding day. The outdoor ceremony space between the vines is stunning and so...
elegant, and the indoor reception hall feels straight out of Tuscany with its balcony and warm atmosphere. The wishing well and tower staircase are also such special touches and made for incredible photos.
Our guests raved about the location and loved exploring the grounds — it’s such a romantic and unique setting. The wine is delicious and we chose a bar package that included wine, beer, and a spritz station, which I’d highly recommend. Villa Bellezza even let us order tiramisu for our dessert, and it was a massive hit!
There’s space for both the bride and groom to get ready onsite, in separate areas across the property. Even though the front of the winery remained open to the public, we had zero issues or interruptions. The staff was incredibly accommodating and thoughtful — they truly think of everything, right down to providing umbrellas in case of rain.
A few logistical notes: for the cost, there are some add-ons (for example, you need to rent a dance floor separately), and you’re required to use one of six approved caterers. There’s no floral fridge onsite, and lodging in the area is limited, so plan early — especially since there are several other wedding venues nearby. There’s also no rideshare service, so guests may need to coordinate designated drivers or shuttles.
The biggest challenge was the day-of timeline. You can’t access the venue until 11:00 AM, and they recommend a 5:00 PM ceremony, which can make for a busy morning with hair, makeup, first looks, photos, and setup. Still, everything came together beautifully, and the team helped ensure the day ran smoothly.
Despite those details, I would 100% recommend Villa Bellezza. It’s an unbelievably beautiful and romantic venue with excellent staff, delicious wine, and a truly unforgettable atmosphere. If you’re considering it, feel free to reach out — I’m happy to share more about our experience!
I used this venue for my wedding this September and absolutely LOVED it. The venue was beautiful and exactly what I was wanting. The staff was extremely helpful and worked with us ...
to help make our day perfect. SO happy I booked this venue!!
Photographer: Alecca Synclair Photography
Attended a wedding this past fall and it was absolutely beautiful and well executed.
Villa Bellezza was an amazing venue for our wedding! Their staff are responsive and accommodating and our guests loved the space. Highly recommend!
We changed our venue weeks before our wedding and the staff at Villa Bellezza made the change so easy! They were so helpful in every way!
My wedding day was everything I could have dreamed of!
My wedding at Villa Belleza was absolutely perfect. The venue and team is incredible.
We fell in love with Villa Bellezza from the moment we saw it! It is a stunning venue, and all of the staff was so helpful! We booked our venue before the world was turned upside d...
own with COVID, and they were incredibly helpful guiding us through the changes. We booked the bridal suite, ceremony pavilion, Sala for the rehearsal, and the reception hall. It was nice to have so many spaces for our guests to interact with, and everyone complimented how beautiful the venue was.
Wow - we cannot say enough amazing things about Villa Bellezza and their staff! Planning our wedding during COVID was stressful, but the Villa Bellezza staff helped us keep our min...
ds at ease. Their communication and team are absolutely top notch. We have received so much feedback from our guests that Villa Bellezza was the most amazing venue they have ever been to. Do not hesitate to book them for your wedding - you will not regret it!
Pretty expensive if you want to have both your ceremony and reception there, but it was a beautiful venue and we got many compliments!!
We planned our wedding with Villa in less than 6 months. Rebecca and Julianne were amazing to work with and made the planning process so incredibly easy. They are clear communicato...
rs and my husband and I felt supported in whatever decisions we made. Our wedding day was perfect and we owe so much of that to Rebecca and Julianne. Not only will you have perfect photos but your guests will consistently remind you how amazing your wedding day, venue and staff were.
When I was wedding planning I wanted to find a venue that was different/unique, but still close to where we live in MN. Even though the venue was out of town, it was easy to find o...
ther local vendors for hair/makeup, hotels, buses...etc. Villa Bellezza actually provides a list of recommended past vendors other couples have used to make the wedding planning process a breeze.
Although the year 2020 cancelled our travel plans, our wedding venue truly made up for it! Our wedding at Villa Bellezza felt like a night in Italy (and we even got to bring our dog with). We were able to dance under the twinkly lights by the romantic water fountain with delicious wine in hand. Our pictures are absolutely gorgeous, the winery is very well kept. We got married under a large pavilion outside, which was awesome because even if it rains no one gets wet (because of the size).... and yes, it sprinkled on us!
The owner, Julianne and the event coordinator, Rebecca were awesome to work with. They are both detail orientated and had every little detail down to a T. They were also easy to contact and responded quickly when I needed them. We had the best day ever and can't wait to celebrate by going back each anniversary!
WE LOVE VILLA BELLEZZA (and so did our guests)!!
Villa Bellezza is your own destination wedding in Wisconsin and is absolutely gorgeous! Our wedding photos are stunning and we could not imagine doing our wedding at any other vine...
yard. Julianne and Rebecca are great to work with and will do anything to make your day exactly how you want it to be, they are so flexible and we cannot thank them enough for what they did for us! Our wedding guests could not stop talking about what a great venue it was and its beauty. You will not regret booking this place!
Villa Bellezza is absolutely stunning! Julianne and Rebecca were so helpful throughout the planning process and they made everything as easy as possible during the uncertain time o...
f COVID. They supported our decisions and provided many options to try and accommodate what we needed! They really make the wedding planning process as easy on the couple as it can be, and are very flexible to make the day perfect! I would highly recommend this venue for both the ceremony and reception, and their amazing wine is just a plus!
While I was searching for venues and looking at their pictures, I was so excited to see the venue in person. Unfortunately, ever single venue did not live up to their pictures. Tha...
t is until I lucklily stumbled across Villa Bellezza! All I can say is that the pictures of a venue do not do it justice. In person, the venue just takes your breath away, no matter if it is during the icy winter months, fall, spring, or summer, it is just inspiring. I knew from the moment I saw that dramatic walk to the outside pavilion that this was my missing puzzle piece to complete our wedding vision. The owner, the staff, and literally everyone we came in contact with was just so caring and amazing. I highly recommend VB as a venue for any event, or just to go inside and do a tasting and explore the grounds and eat their amazing food. Even though this was my wedding venue, I will be coming back for many more visits. Its location is also right next to the Mississippi River so our wedding party drove across the street to take some of our photos on the river. It is a diamond in the middle of such a unique shotgun town. Thank you so much Villa Bellezza!
You get the best of both worlds with Villa Bellezza. A beautiful outdoor ceremony space that is covered, so even rain won't mess with your plans. Everything is so grand and beaut...
iful, all you need is a few flowers and the space is complete. The experienced staff walks you through all the details so your day goes smoothly and the wine choices are both reasonably priced and delicious. The only thing to think about with this venue is transportation for your guests. You will have to book a shuttle service to get them from their hotel to the venue and then back to their hotel at the end of the night.
Trevor and julianne went above and beyond to make our wedding dreams come true!!! Everything was perfect! Thank you all at villa bellezza.
We had an amazing experience at Villa Bellezza. The location is STUNNING, you would never guess you were in Pepin, Wisconsin. The location has tons of space and is very beautiful a...
nd romantic. It has a timeless, classic feel that reminds me of Italy! My husband and I got engaged in Italy and it was the perfect location for us. The staff does a great job helping plan and prepare your big day! You will absolutely love working with them.
I had my dream wedding at Villa Bellezza - it was a romantic, classic, perfect day!
Villa Bellezza is nothing short of an amazing place to get married! We got married and had the reception in the great hall with a cocktail hour in the foyer and reception room whil...
e they flipped the great hall over for dinner. It was flawless! They were so accommodating and everything went off smooth. Do not hesitate to check them out, they are incredible.
The Villa was such a fabulous place to get married. It was like we were in Italy. As soon as we saw the Villa after countless places searching for a venue we knew this was the plac...
e. On top of such a beautiful property the staff was so friendly and accommodating. We truly had the best day of our life!!
Villa Bellezza Winery & Vinyards was everything my husband and I envisioned for our wedding! We had a small private ceremony under their outdoor pavilion and cocktail hour to follo...
w with our family and close friends. The staff at Villa Bellezza Winery & Vinyards were amazing! They were helpful and hands on in deciding food quantities and most importantly the quantity of wine for our guests!! My husband and I have been road tripping to Villa Bellezza Winery & Vinyards every year for the last 4 years to enjoy the wine, staff, venue and amazing atmosphere.
The experience you will receive as bride and groom goes beyond the money at this venue - you become family.
We overall really enjoyed having our wedding at Villa Bellezza. The space and atmosphere are beautiful, which are what drew us to this venue and it did not disappoint. Everyone tol...
d us how beautiful the venue was. The staff were enjoyable to work with and were easy to get a hold of. In general the add-ons for the site made it pricier than we would have liked (the ceremony site is an extra $2000, which is more than a lot of other places we looked at). But overall we are glad we booked with them and it was a great venue.
Get married here!!! My husband and I cannot say enough GREAT things about Villa Bellezza. Villa Bellezza itself is a dream, and the staff were friendly and accommodating during the...
wedding planning process and on our wedding day. Our guests enjoyed all of the spaces in the venue and loved Villa Bellezza wine. Rebecca helped us with the rehearsal and was available on our wedding day to keep the day organized. Everything was timely and perfect thanks to Villa Bellezza staff!!! My husband and I had so much fun and we cannot imagine getting married anywhere else. We highly recommend Villa Bellezza!!!
My husband and I really wanted to have that magical winter wedding for our special day and Villa Bellezza was an amazing venue for that. Although we had our ceremony at my hometow...
n church, VB was great with coordinating all of the events of the day with us, and the reception was gorgeous and exactly how we envisioned it. They were very accomodating and willing to work with us on our timeline (such as letting us get into the spaces earlier to decorate and take pictures), which was really nice. We love returning to VB whether it's for a cooking class, or just to have a glass of wine and dinner! It will always be a special place for us!
The Villa Bellezza staff was very open and flexible. The wedding day turned out just as beautiful I had imagined it could thanks to the care of Villa Bellezza.
Cody and I had the most amazing day because we decided to choose this venue. Our guests were stunned at this little beauty in the middle of Wisconsin. We enjoyed the helpful team: ...
Trevor especially! Thank you for making our wedding the best day of our lives.
Villa Bellezza is such an amazingly beautiful venue! We knew the moment we toured this was where we wanted to start our forever. There are so many amazing spots for photos and it i...
s truly a unique venue that needed minimal decorating. The only downfall is that you cant get into the bridal suite until 11am. I would have loved to have had my hair and makeup done onsite at the venue but could not. Other than that I have no complaints.
Oh and the wine is amazing too!
There are not enough words to describe what a beautiful wedding venue Villa Bellezza is. They made our dream of having an intimate outdoor wedding and outdoor reception come true. ...
We had our wedding ceremony amongst the vines and our reception in the pavilion. The backdrop couldn’t be more perfect for our June Wedding! Our family and friends were just as much in awe as we were. You truly feel like you are transported to Italy. Food & Wine were a hit with our guests. From the initial tour, to our tasting, to our wedding day - we were taken care of throughout. Villa Bellezza will always hold a special place in our hearts and we plan to visit annually to remember our very special day! Do not hesitate to become a Villa Bellezza couple, we highly recommend! Thank you Julianne & Mackenzie!
We were so happy we went with Villa Bellezza for our wedding venue. It was a beautiful venue and the staff was so professional. The wine is also amazing!
We absolutely loved getting married at this venue, it was like a dream the entire day! Working with VB was also very professional and they made everything simple and easy for us an...
d worked with us to make our wedding day dream a reality! I highly recommend working with them, it was the best decision we made during our entire wedding planning! Thank you Villa Bellezza!
We recently had our summer wedding at Villa Bellezza. From beginning to end every logistic and detail was exemplary. The communication was clear and Mackenzie was very accommodatin...
g given that we live out of state. Our guests (both in and out of state) could not stop glowing on how beautiful the venue itself was. I highly recommend Villa Bellezza!
Villa Bellezza, where do I begin! My husband and I were married at this haven tucked in the rolling hills of beautiful Pepin, WI in June of 2018. From the moment we stepped foot on...
the grounds of Villa, we were instantly transported to Italy. The terra cotta roof and stone edifice can be seen from the roadside peeking out from the vines. We first worked with Deanna, who gave us a wonderful tour of the facilities including the Pavillion and Vat Room. The lofty ceilings with exposed wood beams was one of the first things we noticed about the stunning reception hall, along with the iron railings from the walkway above leading to the bridal suite. The space was so elegant and carried sound perfectly during our day so everyone could hear the music and speeches perfectly. The bridal suite was so feminine and elegant; a perfect way to start the day with bridesmaids, and for the rest of the wedding party to retreat after the ceremony. The pavillion though pricey, was the perfect space for our ceremony that ensured shelter from the elements. One of our guests' favorite features was the stunning antique French bar just off the reception hall that offered a perfect air conditioned spot for cocktail hour on our surprisingly hot day. My husband and I were so impressed by the attention to detail that extended from each space at Villa, to the service of its staff. Mackenzie Ohm seamlessly transitioned our event planning after Deanna left, and was such an excellent support for us throughout the entire planning process. She also provided coordination for the rehearsal dinner, which we held in the Vat Room, and the day of. We highly recommend the Vat Room for a rehearsal dinner or even a more intimate ceremony. The background of vintage wine vats was perfect for pictures and the menu for the evening was fantastic as well. Villa's wine selection and event pricing is just another highlight that we sincerely enjoyed. The quality of their wine is exceptional and certainly helped us to create incredible memories on our special day through sharing with our guests. My only concern was after the wedding, we left behind a couple odds and ends and had some challenges getting them retrieved. In addition, the wifi was rather spotty which made electronic payment for some vendors the day of a little challenging. Unfortunately, the staff was busy tending to a morning meeting and was unable to help us trouble shoot this issue. My recommendation for them would be to have a support event person help the evening wedding in the morning with their needs so other members can tend to morning events. Ultimately, the entire day could not have been more seamless and we highly recommend Villa!
We loved every minute of our wedding at Villa Bellezza! Their event spaces are absolutely beautiful. We used the outdoor pavilion for our ceremony, reception hall for cocktail hou...
r, and the great hall for dinner and dancing. The bridal apartment was great to have throughout the day as a place for the wedding party to gather and relax between pictures. The staff we worked with throughout the planning process were very responsive and helpful in pulling the details together. We will be back to visit and enjoy their wine for years to come!
We got married in July 2017, and could not speak more highly of our experience, the aesthetic and the staff. Everyone was extremely helpful and provided recommendations when we wer...
e unsure what to do. It ended up raining the morning of our wedding and we got a call from Julianne first thing letting us know we could easily setup the reception under the pavillion. Even a year later we continue to receive compliments on how beautiful our venue was. Could not have had a better experience, or a more gorgeous venue.
We had our wedding at Villa Bellezza in fall of 2017, and it was absolutely perfect. We signed our contract with them in May, and got married in Sept (so we had a very short engage...
ment!) VB rose to the occasion, and helped us make this possible! Deanna is so kind and organized. I couldn't have been happier with their services. It was expensive to get married there, but it was so worth it! The outdoor chapel area is so beautiful. I felt like a celebrity walking down the aisle with my Dad. Thank you so much VB and team for hosting my dream wedding!
Villa Bellezza will always hold a special place in my heart. My husband actually reserved the venue with our moms prior to our engagement and he couldn't have chosen a better locat...
ion. We wanted something romantic, elegant and thats exactly what we got! The venue & Deanna were great to work with , I think we were solid regulars there for awhile, but wouldn't change that for the world. We love their wine. We also chose to use the venue for our grooms dinner. The food was amazing and hot. They were extremely accommodating with our wants and needs. We can't wait to go back and visit.
Villa Bellezza is an absolutely beautiful venue! It is the perfect set up for having privacy for your wedding party, time to set up your table settings, and a large cocktail hour. ...
The one opportunity is that they charge a lot for a venue that you have to out source everything. You had to bring everything that a basic bar already has for the drinks, out source the table cloths (they didn't even have white as an option to rent), and bring your own projector for the slide show. This was challenging since I live in Minneapolis. The wedding coordinator Deanna was flawless and amazing to work with.
Villa Bellazza provided a wonderful setting and experience for our wedding! We had a very intimate ceremony in mind for just family and wanted it to be in a beautiful outdoor setti...
ng. From our first conversation with Deanna we knew we had picked the right venue- she listened to everything we wanted and was very responsive. She and one of the owners, Julianne, went out of their way to give us a tour of a couple location options and then Deanna checked in with us regularly as the date got closer to make sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed a terrific family dinner in VB's new restaurant, il Forno, the night before the wedding then had a beautiful ceremony in the vineyards. It was so nice to have a toast after the ceremony in the tasting room to cap off the experience. Pepin is also a great location for a small wedding - there were terrific places to stay and eat in walking distance of VB. Overall, a wonderful experience!!
They were amazing through the whole thing! Incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the whole planning process. The venue is gorgeous and are day was exactly what we wanted!
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Villa Bellezza this past weekend. The staff was wonderful to work with. We worked with Xanath and Deanna and they were both very cons...
iderate, professional and easy to work with. We don't have a single complaint from start to finish. The place itself is so beautiful and unique. We got so many compliments on how it was the most beautiful wedding they'd ever been to. We didn't have to do much decorating since the place itself was enough, putting a lot less stress on me! While planning, if we had any questions, the staff replied very quickly to our emails so I could continue the process. The staff that was their the day of our wedding made sure everything ran smoothly and made sure all other vendors were there on time! I'm so happy we picked Villa Bellezza. I can't wait to continue to go back to visit and remember the wonderful day it was. I would highly recommend this venue! Thank you!
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Villa Bellezza in June. The entire experience, from start to finish, was simply amazing! We toured several wedding venues, and were s...
o impressed when we visited Villa Bellezza for the first time. Our initial tour was organized, professional, and answered all of our questions. The facilities were beautiful and unique. Throughout the process of planning the wedding, the staff was prompt and extremely helpful. On the day of the wedding, our guests were so impressed with the beautiful site, and the staff was wonderful in making sure everything was coordinated and ran smoothly. Overall, I couldn't be happier we picked Villa Bellezza for our wedding!
Having our wedding at Villa Bellezza was a dream come true for us. We knew immediately upon visiting it the first time that it was exactly what we were looking for: a unique, elega...
nt, romantic European setting with a beautiful scenic backdrop. Who knew you could find this in central Wisconsin? Everything came together even better than I'd imagined.
We had our ceremony in the newly built pavilion, nestled in the middle of lush vines in prime September. We then had our cocktail hour and reception in The Great Hall. From the moment they first arrived to the time they filled their hands with as much pizza and candy possible before ambling onto the shuttles to go back to their hotels, our guests were absolutely blown away by the beauty and elegance of VB.
Though the coordination staff changed halfway through our planning, they were all extremely helpful, accommodating and detail-oriented. I would send an email and would get a response within 10 minutes. You can tell that everyone who works there is extremely passionate about their jobs and how fortunate they are to be surrounded by so much beauty every day.
We got married at Villa Bellezza Winery in August of 2016. My husband is from Lake City, MN so we stumbled upon VB as we began to look at wedding venues in the area. We fell in lov...
e with the winery right from the start, first of all because it is absolutely beautiful and second because the staff is exceptional. The staff is beyond organized. I was completely at ease throughout the entire wedding planning process and the day of because of how much attention they pay to every single detail of your wedding day. Staff was easily reached leading up to the wedding and we had "detail" meetings with staff which kept everyone on the same page during the planning process. Guests loved traveling to the venue and could not have say enough nice things about how beautiful and unique the venue was. We are excited to always have Villa Bellezza Winery as a special place in our hearts. We look forward to being able to continue to visit the tasting room (the wine is amazing) and new restaurant as we celebrate milestones in our marriage.
Pros: Amazing staff to work with from the start - they keep your organized and help with all the details like your own wedding planners. Insanely gorgeous venue, amazing wines for...
a midwest vineyard! They really help you customize the wedding to your preferences.
Cons: Driving distance between rehearsal dinner options, hotels, etc.
Cost & extra rental fees, although you probably get that anywhere.
We couldn't have been happier with our choice to get married at this beautiful vineyard! It truly felt like we were in Wine Country. We live in the Twin Cities, so we provided shut...
tles for our guests to and from the reception which worked out perfectly. The staff was such a pleasure to work with, and were very accommodating to our requests. We searched so many different places for our dream venue, and knew we had found the one the second we arrived at Villa Bellezza for the first time.
Absolutely stunning venue and our guests loved it. We had so many compliments on our wedding and they were very impressed by the vineyard.
There could have been a little more comm...
unication leading up to the event. When we arrived the day off, all the vines were covered in nets and there was still construction on site, which we were told would be finished before our wedding date. Overall, it wasn't a huge deal but it would have been nice to know before hand.
I'd recommend this venue to anyone thinking about a vineyard wedding. They building is gorgeous and the wine isn't bad either!
Villa Bellezzza is perfect!! We would recommend the venue over and over again!
This place is BEAUTIFUL and a perfect spot to have a wedding. The location is a bit out of the way, but this wasn't a problem. The winery has amazing wines, and a perfect area for ...
both a cocktail hour, reception, and ceremony. We worked with Victoria, and we couldn't rave about her enough. She was very professional, fun and on top of it. She responded quickly and helped with anything needed. If looking for a spot to have a wedding I wouldn't look any further!
My husband and I were extremely happy with our wedding at the Villa Bellezza. It’s a gorgeous venue that we fell in love with and couldn’t wait to share our wedding day there with ...
our family & friends. The vineyard, great hall and piazza make great backdrops for photos. We both have large families and so the great hall was the perfect spot for dinner and the dance. We really enjoyed the wine and are excited to make a trip back. Victoria was a pleasure to work with and very organized which made the planning and the day of run very smoothly.
Villa Bellezza is a beautiful venue. The staff is excellent and the wine is wonderful. Our guests raved about the beauty of the facility and the grounds. There are well organize...
d to deal with weddings and have a lot of references and recommendations for everything from caterers to makeup artists. WE feel very fortunate to have been able to have our wedding at Villa Bellezza.
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Great River Road / 1420 Third Street, Pepin, WI
Villa Bellezza Winery - Romantic Italy. Only Closer.