Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte Celebrates the Most Prestigious International Recognition in Its History
A historic date for Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte and the entire event industry in Italy. The historic Florentine villa has been awarded the prestigious title of "Best International Wedding Venue" at the UK Wedding Awards 2025, the most important accolade in the British wedding industry.
The awards ceremony took place last night at the exclusive Dorchester Hotel in Park Lane, London, in the presence of over 500 industry professionals from 33 countries. Organized by the renowned Weddings & Honeymoons Media, the event celebrated international excellence in the wedding venue sector.
For the first time in over 60 years of operation, Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte, managed by Corsini.Events Group, has achieved an international milestone, highlighting the quality and excellence of Italian private event venues and reaffirming its leading role in the event industry.
Tommaso Corsini, CEO of Corsini.Events Group, accepted the award, stating: "This recognition is an international certification of years of passionate and hard work by an extraordinary team, to whom I dedicate this award. We are proud to bring Italian excellence to the world and to contribute to the promotion of our territory."
A Key Driver for Local Tourism and Economy
The private event market in Italy, particularly in the Florentine region, plays a strategic role in boosting tourism and the local economy. Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte is a prime example of how exclusive events can generate a significant economic impact, with its annual revenue estimated to exceed €20 million, benefiting local businesses directly.
With this prestigious award, Corsini.Events Group is already looking to the future and its next major goal: the growth of WIM – We Inspire Memories, a networking event dedicated to the Italian private event market with international reach.
WIM 2025: A Global Vision
The 2025 edition of WIM will feature a tour across Italy and other international destinations, culminating in a flagship event in Florence on November 19, 20 and 21, 2025.
"With WIM, we aim to create an unprecedented networking initiative in the private events industry, not just in Italy but globally," says Tommaso Corsini, adding, "Our goal is to establish this sector as a true economic engine for local communities and the entire country."
WIM, in collaboration with its partners and research firms, has analyzed that the Italian event market engaged over 50 million attendees in 2014, participating in approximately 350,000 private events. This activity generated a primary and global economic impact ranging from €15 to €25 billion, accounting for nearly 1% of Italy’s GDP.
The event industry involves over 40,000 companies and is recognized as one of Italy’s top sectors for service quality and the uniqueness of its historic venues and cultural heritage sites used for exclusive events.
Villa Corsini: A Historic Jewel of Art and Hospitality
"Private events are an extraordinary resource for the preservation and enhancement of Italy’s private cultural heritage,” emphasized Lorenzo Corsini, co-founder of Corsini.Events Group. “These activities not only safeguard our historic sites but also make them economically sustainable. We dedicate this award to everyone who, with passion, protects and promotes these unique locations."
Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte boasts centuries of history and a unique hospitality tradition. Over the years, its interiors have been enriched by masters such as Francesco Albani, Pandolfo Sacchi, Il Passignano, Cecco Bravo, and Angelo Michele Colonna. Built four centuries ago with a hospitality vocation, the villa has hosted exclusive receptions for over 60 years, welcoming clients and guests from all over the world, cementing its reputation as one of the top luxury venues in Tuscany and Italy.
For over ten years, Villa Corsini has been managed by Tommaso and Lorenzo Corsini through Corsini.Events, alongside a young and dynamic team that has successfully led the venue’s location management, event production, and organization, culminating in this prestigious award.
Corsini.Events aims to continue its growth in the private event market, focusing on hosting exclusive events and promoting historically and culturally significant venues.
Benedetta Listri, Director of Corsini.Events, added: "Today, working in this sector requires not only passion but also great professionalism and dedication. Corsini.Events has successfully innovated the venue management model, creating a winning format that the market has recognized and rewarded. This success is the result of the work of a young, dynamic, and highly specialized team."
