Getting Married in Puglia
Alexander & Karin
Saturday, July 3, 2027
Antica Masseria Martuccio · Mesagne, Puglia, Italy
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Join us in Puglia
Karin grew up among the green olive trees and the clear beaches of Salento, and that's where Alexander fell in love—with Puglia, and with her. We would love for you to join us on the best day of our lives, under the sun in Puglia.
Antica Masseria Martuccio
C.da Martuccio, S.S. 7 km 17, 72023 Mesagne (BR), Puglia, Italy
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A timeline of our wedding day
The Ceremony
Chiesa Mater Domini, Mesagne
Witness as Karin & Alexander exchange their vows in the historic church of Mater Domini in Mesagne.
Transfer & Welcome Aperitivo
Antica Masseria Martuccio
Make your way to Antica Masseria Martuccio, then arrive, settle in, and enjoy a welcome drink among the olive trees.
Dinner
Cortile
A traditional Puglian feast served under the stars and candlelight, stretching through the evening.
Cake Cutting
Cortile
Gather round as the couple cut the cake and share a final toast before midnight.
Pool Party
Masseria Poolside
After midnight, everyone is welcome to keep the celebration going by the pool.
Where to Stay
Rest your head in Puglia
Stay at the Venue
Antica Masseria Martuccio
€€€At the Venue
The easiest and most seamless option for guests who want to stay where the wedding celebrations take place. The masseria offers guest rooms, free parking, a pool, restaurant, and airport shuttle service to Brindisi Airport on request. Best for close family, wedding party, or guests who want zero travel on the wedding day.
City Hotels
Hotel Orientale, Brindisi
€€–€€€25–35 min drive
A proper city-center hotel in Brindisi, good for guests who want restaurants, cafés, the port, the train station, and airport access nearby. The hotel is in the historic center and has a private monitored garage with EV charging.
Boutique Hotel Executive Inn, Brindisi
€€–€€€25–35 min drive
Modern boutique hotel in the historic center of Brindisi. A good choice for guests who prefer a clean, urban hotel base rather than a countryside stay. Address: Via Pozzo Traiano 24, Brindisi.
Palazzo Virgilio, Brindisi
€€–€€€25–35 min drive
A 4-star city hotel near Brindisi's historic center, train station, and port. Useful for guests arriving by train or staying only a night or two around the wedding.
Beach Hotels & Residences
Aquarium Residence, San Pietro in Bevagna
€€–€€€40–50 min drive
A seaside hotel/residence-style option in San Pietro in Bevagna, with restaurant and private beach facilities. Best for guests turning the wedding into a beach holiday on the Ionian coast.
Saint Matthew B&B e Appartamenti, San Pietro in Bevagna
€€40–50 min drive
A practical B&B/apartment option close to the beach, with both rooms and apartments. Good for families or friend groups who prefer more space and a self-catering setup.
Hotel dei Bizantini, San Pietro in Bevagna
€€40–50 min drive
A relaxed hotel/village-style stay with lido, beach bar, lounge bar, animation, and private parking. Better for guests who want a simple beach-focused stay rather than a boutique hotel.
Airbnb & Villa Areas
San Pietro in Bevagna Area
€€40–50 min drive
Best for guests who want beach houses, villas, and apartments near the Ionian coast. This area works well for groups staying several nights, but guests should have a car or pre-book wedding-night transport. San Pietro in Bevagna is known for beaches, local restaurants, shops, and nearby natural areas.
Adriatic Coast: Torre Santa Sabina / Torre Guaceto / Carovigno Coast
€€–€€€30–45 min drive
Good for guests who want a seaside base closer to Brindisi and the Adriatic side. Torre Guaceto is a protected coastal area with dunes, wetlands, sandy beaches, and small inlets, while Torre Santa Sabina and nearby coastal villages offer more classic holiday rentals.
Ostuni / White City Area
€€–€€€35–45 min drive
Best for guests making a longer Puglia trip. Recommend this for people who want scenic streets, rooftop dinners, countryside villas, trulli, or holiday homes. The tradeoff is parking and transport: Ostuni's historic center is best explored on foot, and guests should plan wedding-night transfers carefully.
Airbnb & Villa Tips
Before booking a villa or apartment, please check that it has air conditioning in every bedroom, parking, a clear address or Google Maps pin, and a realistic plan for late-night transport after the wedding. For countryside villas, confirm road access, number of real bedrooms, bathroom count, pool availability, and whether the host can help arrange taxis or private drivers.
In Italy, short-term rentals and tourist accommodations should display a CIN — Codice Identificativo Nazionale — in their listing. We recommend choosing listings with clear registration details.
Things to Do
Explore the region
Getting Around
Renting a Car in Puglia
Brindisi Airport · Book Early
A car is the easiest way to explore Puglia, especially if staying outside Brindisi city. Brindisi Airport has on-site rental desks including Locauto, Sicily by Car, Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Budget, Drivalia, Autovia, Maggiore, and Felirent. The venue itself notes that the region is ideal for car exploration, offers free parking, and is around 15 minutes from Brindisi Airport. Tip: Book early for July, especially if you need an automatic car. Choose a compact car for old-town streets, add full insurance, and bring the physical credit card used for booking.
Learn moreRecommended Rental Approach
BDS Airport · Simplest Option
For guests who want the easiest pickup, choose a well-known airport provider and avoid off-site shuttle rentals unless the price difference is worth it. Locauto says its Brindisi Airport office is near the arrivals gate, in the rental-car building close to the terminal, while Enterprise describes the rental area as a 2–3 minute walk from arrivals with no shuttle needed. Tip: Check the opening hours against your flight time and confirm after-hours return rules.
No Car? Venue Airport Transfers
Brindisi & Bari Airports
Staying only a few days and don't want to rent a car? Antica Masseria Martuccio offers airport pick-up and drop-off for a reasonable fee, so you can skip the rental and still arrive easily. Just let the couple know your flight details in advance so we can arrange it for you.
Suggested Restaurants
Osteria Piazzetta Cattedrale
Ostuni · Bib Gourmand · Reserve
A Michelin Bib Gourmand in Ostuni's historic centre, near the cathedral. Great for guests making an Ostuni evening trip and wanting somewhere genuinely good rather than a random tourist-spot dinner.
Màma – Trattoria di Mare
Brindisi · Seafood · Modern
A modern seafood trattoria on Via Santa Lucia in Brindisi. TheFork currently lists it at 9.7/10, with an average price around €35, making it a very practical high-rated city dinner option.
Day Trips in Puglia
Ostuni — The White City
35–45 min drive · Sunset + Dinner
Walk the whitewashed historic centre, visit the cathedral area, browse small shops, then stay for aperitivo or dinner. The historic centre is pedestrian-friendly and best explored on foot, so park outside the old town and walk in. Best for: late afternoon, sunset, dinner.
Alberobello & The Trulli
55–65 min drive · UNESCO · Half Day
A classic Puglia stop, famous for its conical-roofed trulli houses. UNESCO describes the trulli as limestone dwellings built using traditional drywall construction. Tip: Go early morning or late afternoon to avoid the busiest hours. Combine with Locorotondo if guests want another pretty village nearby.
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