Venue Spotlight · Calatafimi-Segesta, Trapani
Casale degli AranciA Countryside Wedding Venue near Castellammare del Golfo, Western Sicily
A rustic casale in the citrus-scented hills between Palermo and Trapani, with a historic courtyard, gardens among the palms and civil ceremonies right on site.
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An independent Venue Spotlight by Marry Me in Sicily. We’re wedding planners, not the venue: we don’t own, run or represent Casale degli Aranci, and this isn’t its official website. We’re simply sharing a place we love and helping couples plan their day there.
Where
Calatafimi-Segesta, Trapani
Setting
Countryside hills
Guests
Up to around 450 outdoors
Ceremony
Civil ceremonies on site
Sicily Wedding Venues We Love
A Countryside Wedding Venue in Western Sicily
Casale degli Aranci is warm, rustic and unmistakably Sicilian. Tucked into the hills of Calatafimi-Segesta, in the province of Trapani, it is surrounded by citrus groves and open countryside, with sweeping views over the hills from its gardens.
There is a historic courtyard made for outdoor ceremonies, gardens among the palm trees, a shaded terrace for long dinners and a pool for aperitivo. Add the fact that civil ceremonies can take place right on site, and it is one of our favourite wedding venues in western Sicily, and a wonderful choice for couples who want to combine countryside and coast.
Where Is Casale degli Aranci?
A Wedding Venue near Castellammare del Golfo
The Casale sits on the SS113 in the countryside of Calatafimi-Segesta, roughly between Palermo and Trapani. The seaside town of Castellammare del Golfo, with its harbour and beaches, is about twenty minutes away by road, which makes it a perfect base for guests.
Guests can fly into Trapani airport, about 37 km away, or Palermo airport, about 58 km. In between the celebrations there is the Greek temple at Segesta, the coves of Scopello and the Zingaro nature reserve to explore, along with boat trips along the coast and long dinners by the harbour.
A Real Wedding We Planned Here
A Wedding in the Sicilian Hills: Jessica & Seb
Jessica and Seb were married at Casale degli Aranci in May 2026, and it is a real wedding we planned here. The bridal party spent a relaxed morning in the Casale’s two getting-ready rooms, then Jessica walked to Seb down a stone staircase on her father’s arm for a fully legal civil ceremony on site, celebrated with a joyful burst of coloured smoke.
Their guests stayed in Castellammare del Golfo and travelled up together by coach. The food was generous and authentically Sicilian, the first dance was under a canopy of string lights, and fireworks lit up the Casale to end the night. Their wedding was featured in British Vogue’s October issue.
Photography: AF Photographers
Wedding Spaces
A Courtyard, Gardens & Hillside Views
Indoors and out, the Casale has a setting for every part of the day, from getting ready to the last dance.
The Historic Courtyard
Stone arches, tiled floors and a wrought-iron balcony: a beautiful, characterful setting for an outdoor ceremony and photos.
The Gardens
Lawns among the palm trees with views over the hills, lovely for a ceremony in the open air.
The Shaded Terrace
Long tables beneath a pergola, perfect for a Sicilian feast as the sun goes down over the countryside.
The Pool
A poolside setting for aperitivo, and a magical spot once the lights come on in the evening.
The Indoor Hall
A large, elegant hall for up to around 300 guests, so there is always a beautiful plan B.
Getting-Ready Rooms
Two rooms where the couple and wedding party can arrive early and get ready on site.
Gallery
Moments at Casale degli Aranci
Photography: AF Photographers
Big Celebrations Welcome
Room for Everyone
Casale degli Aranci can host up to around 450 guests outdoors, across the gardens and poolside, and up to around 300 indoors in its large hall. It works just as beautifully for a smaller wedding, with plenty of space for everyone to spread out.
With a historic courtyard, gardens, a terrace and an indoor hall, you can move from ceremony to aperitivo to dinner and dancing without anyone needing to leave the Casale.
Where Guests Stay
Countryside Wedding, Seaside Base
Jessica and Seb’s guests made a proper holiday of it by staying in Castellammare del Golfo, with beach days, boat excursions and harbour-side dinners in between the celebrations. On the wedding day a coach carried everyone together up to the Casale, an easy ride of about twenty minutes through the countryside.
There are no guest rooms at the Casale itself, so we help you find the right hotels, villas and B&Bs nearby, in Castellammare del Golfo and the Scopello area, and arrange transfers so nobody has to think about driving.
Ceremonies
A Legal Civil Ceremony, Right on Site
Thanks to the Casale’s official collaboration with the City Hall of Calatafimi-Segesta, couples can hold a legally binding civil ceremony right at the venue, with no rushing between town halls.
We guide you through the paperwork, and on the day our Sicily-based planner Sabina can be at your side to interpret alongside the Italian official, just as she was for Jessica and Seb. Our legal documents guide and our post on civil vs religious weddings in Sicily explain the basics.
Food & Wine
Generous, Authentic Sicilian Food
Catering is in-house, by the Casale’s own chefs, rooted in Sicilian tradition, with ideas such as a street-food aperitivo and show cooking alongside Sicilian wines. At Jessica and Seb’s wedding the food was, quite honestly, exquisite, and guests were still talking about it long after the plates were cleared. We will help you shape the menu and every moment around it.
Why We Love It
Countryside and Coast, Together
Civil Ceremony On Site
A legal civil wedding in a beautiful setting, without a separate trip to the town hall.
A Seaside Base for Guests
Castellammare del Golfo is about twenty minutes away, so the wedding becomes a holiday by the sea.
Food People Remember
Generous, authentic Sicilian menus from the Casale’s own kitchen.
Made for a Party
Coloured smoke, string lights, sparklers and fireworks: the Casale knows how to celebrate.
Destination Weddings from the UK
Your Casale degli Aranci Wedding, Planned from Start to Finish
We have been planning weddings in Sicily since 2010. Lina looks after you in English from the UK, while her aunt Sabina is on the ground in Sicily, so every detail is checked in person.
We take care of everything, from the legal paperwork and suppliers to flowers, music, photography, coach transfers and guest accommodation, right through to coordinating the day itself. See how it all came together for Jessica & Seb at Casale degli Aranci, browse Our Weddings and read our guide to getting married in Sicily from the UK.
Common Questions
Casale degli Aranci FAQs
Casale degli Aranci is in the hills of Calatafimi-Segesta, in the province of Trapani in western Sicily, on the SS113 roughly between Palermo and Trapani. Castellammare del Golfo is about twenty minutes away by road, Trapani airport about 37 km and Palermo airport about 58 km.
The Casale can host up to around 450 guests outdoors, across the gardens and poolside, and up to around 300 indoors in its large hall.
Yes. The Casale collaborates officially with the City Hall of Calatafimi-Segesta, so couples can hold a legally binding civil ceremony on site. We will guide you through the paperwork and can interpret on the day. Our legal documents guide explains the basics.
No, there are no guest rooms on site. Guests stay nearby, in Castellammare del Golfo (about twenty minutes away) or the Scopello area, and we help you find hotels and villas and arrange coach transfers so everyone arrives together. The Casale does have two getting-ready rooms for the wedding party.
Catering is in-house, by the Casale’s own chefs, with generous menus rooted in Sicilian tradition, such as a street-food aperitivo and show cooking, alongside Sicilian wines.
Yes. It is about 58 km from Palermo airport and about 37 km from Trapani airport, so it works well for guests flying into either. It is a lovely option if you want a countryside wedding in western Sicily with the coast close by.
Plenty. There are beaches and boat trips from Castellammare del Golfo, the coves of Scopello and the Zingaro nature reserve, and the Greek temple at Segesta.
Simply get in touch with your preferred dates and guest numbers. Contact us for current rates and availability; we will check dates with the venue for you and plan every detail with you from there.
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Plan your wedding at Casale degli Aranci with usAbout this page: this Venue Spotlight is an independent feature by Marry Me in Sicily, a wedding planning company. We don’t own, run or represent Casale degli Aranci, and this is not the venue’s official website. For the venue’s own information, visit casaledegliaranci.it.