An unforgettable evening curated by Monica G. Events, Weddings and Events Europe
Under the spell of a Sicilian sunset, where the sea meets the scent of wild jasmine and citrus, a night of pure elegance unfolded at Tenuta Spinola, near Cefalù. Two hundred guests gathered for an extraordinary gala dinner, imagined and orchestrated by Monica G. Events, Weddings and Events Europe, an evening where the warmth of Sicily met the sophistication of European glamour. It was not merely an event. It was an experience.
Nestled between olive groves and the Mediterranean horizon, Tenuta Spinola revealed its full majesty as the light began to fade. The villa’s honey-colored stone glowed in the late sun, framed by cypress trees and lemon blossoms. Guests were welcomed into a tableau of elegance: music drifting through the courtyard, chilled prosecco in hand, the first stars beginning to shimmer. The arrival was deliberately unhurried, a gentle descent into Sicilian rhythm. The evening began in the citrus garden, where we designed a refined aperitivo experience infused with the textures and scents of Sicily. Handwoven rattan bars, overflowing with local fruits, served bespoke cocktails : bergamot spritzes, Negroni with blood orange, while waiters circulated with trays of Sicilian delicacies: arancini al limone, ricotta crostini with honey, and tempura zucchini blossoms. A Sicilian orchestra played softly in the background, their melodies echoing the charm of the island: lively yet deeply romantic.
As twilight descended, guests entered the main courtyard, where our team transformed the space into a vision of luminous beauty.
Under an open sky, long imperial tables stretched between the arches of the villa, dressed in natural linen, gold-rimmed crystal, and ceramic centerpieces inspired by Sicilian art.
Hundreds of candles and glass lanterns cast a warm, flickering glow over cascading arrangements of white roses, olive branches, and lemons : a subtle homage to the island’s soul. The dinner menu was curated in collaboration with the villa’s chef, celebrated Sicilian haute cuisine. As the final notes of dinner faded, the DJ began his set, seamlessly blending Italian classics with contemporary rhythms. Guests moved naturally from conversation to celebration, the courtyard transformed into a glowing dance floor beneath the stars.
The Sicilian orchestra returned for one final performance, joining the DJ in an extraordinary live fusion of strings and electronic beats — a crescendo of energy that carried into the early hours.
This gala at Tenuta Spinola was a celebration not only of Sicily’s natural splendor, but of the art of gathering, where design, music, and cuisine come together to create an atmosphere of effortless sophistication.
It was, in every sense, la grande bellezza.
✨ At Monica G. Events, Wedidngs and Events Europe, we design extraordinary experiences across Italy and France: from Tuscan estates to the cliffs of Amalfi and the golden heart of Sicily. Each celebration is curated with artistry, emotion, and precision, blending cultural authenticity with contemporary elegance.
