Wedding places in Italy

A green and unspoilt area within the city of Modena: the Ghirlandina Racecourse is a unique location to celebrate your wedding.

A unique Modena wedding location

The Boys' of '99 Church and Le Scuderie area

You can celebrate the wedding in the romantic Little Church of the Boys of ‘99, which resides directly opposite the entrance to the stables, or simply take the most beautiful souvenir photos.

Your guests can then be welcomed in the private garden of the ‘Scuderie’, which is certainly one of the most charming wedding locations in Modena.

Your guests’ children can admire the horses in the paddocks and play outdoors in the garden reserved for you. It is also possible to book a carriage for an unforgettable experience for the bride and groom and their guests.

Plan your wedding at the Racecourse

Wide areas to welcome your guests

Your guests can park their cars safely in the private area. Cars are not allowed inside except for disabled access.

An area free of smog and noise, where the nature of the place will appear untouched, magical and pristine and you can make your wedding celebration unforgettable.

Le Scuderie area to celebrate your wedding in Italy

The Stables are rented out as a venue for your wedding parties in Modena.

The capacity of the stables is approximately 100 guests, but the garden area can be equipped to accommodate even larger numbers.

Areas available for your wedding at the Racecourse

At the Ippodromo Ghirlandina you can choose among 3 different locations to organise your wedding in Modena.

Special entertainment available during races at the Racecourse

Our staff will provide you with gaming doubloons and let you immerse yourself in the mythical world of the 1980s. You will have the chance to joke and compete with your friends, by emulating the actors from the famous Italian film ‘la mandrakata’. The racecourse’s electronic system will then count the winnings to select the winner of the competition.

To experience the energy of races is always an unforgettable experience, but to witness it from the close range of the van following the jury is truly thrilling. From the mini bus you will see the horses trot and understand the incredible speed at which they race, hear the excited cries of the drivers, and the crackling of hooves that makes the ground vibrate beneath you. You will follow the horses meter after meter until the final rush, after the last bend, when the adrenaline kicks in and only one jockey will win the race. It will be possible to organize a minibus ride for each race, with insurance and driver included.

For those who want to experience a unique thrill, the racecourse allows a simulated race. With a driver’s tunic and a protective helmet on, your friends will be sent to ride on the sulky alongside the professional drivers. The autostarter will enter the track and opening his wings, it will kick off the competition. The race will continue for two laps of the track, with the winner being captured in the photo finish. All the stages of the simulated race, from the dressing up, to the trotting race and the award ceremony will be captured with video footage and photos to make your experience unforgettable. (The race is covered by insurance and, due to the nature of the event, reserved exclusively for adults over 18 without disabilities)

Accompanied by the racecourse staff, you will have the chance to enter the track and award the cup to the winning driver next to the winning horse. Our well-trained photographers will capture the moment, that will live forever in your heart.

The services available for your wedding

The racecourse offers mixers, speakers and equipment to host your favourite band or DJ. You can also organise amusing Karaoke exhibitions with your friends. The area is far from population centres and, with no on-going horse races, you can enjoy yourself, turning up the music and dancing until late.

Provided by the racecourse: professional cameramen and broadcast video mixers, as well as trained photographers will be available to capture every moment of your events.

High-speed connection for streaming videos at your corporate events.

In the grandstand area: bar that can also be used as a kitchen to serve more than 1,000 guests. The grandstand area is also equipped with a catering area.

The restaurant area is also available in the area most reserved for the stables.

Meraki ASD can safely organise a saddle christening for you and your friends. A joyful moment to share with your guests.

At the Modena racecourse you will find an area reserved for children for pony riding. A unique experience to immerse yourself in the world of horses. What does pony riding include? Insurance and protective helmet, as well as qualified instructors by Meraki ASD.

Outdoor and indoor area available next to the grandstands with inflatables, climbing wall, and trampolines to entertain your children.

A photo set for adults and children: use the fun costumes and pose in front of the green screen. Magically the backgrounds you chose will appear, placing your photo in fantasy or western locations or alongside some of the funniest cartoons, such as the Minions. You can receive the photo on your mobile phone, or print it out for an unforgettable memory of you and your friends.

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