The Journal
Notes from our weddings
Behind every wedding we photograph and film there is a place, a light and a couple. Here we write about the venues we love, what we learned working there, and the practical details that can help you plan your own celebration in Italy.
From the archive
Castelvecchio, Siena
Zoe & Lewis
Within the romantic stone walls of Borgo di Castelvecchio, in the countryside near Siena, Zoe and Lewis celebrated a wedding of elegance and warmth. Relive the atmosphere of their day in the heart of Tuscany.
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An Autumn Wedding in Chianti: Borgo Vescine, near Siena
An al fresco October wedding at Borgo Vescine, in the Chianti hills near Siena, and a few reasons why autumn might be the best season for a Tuscan wedding.
Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte: A Frescoed Wedding Villa near Florence
Frescoed loggias, lemon trees and vineyards just outside Florence: Jenna & Jameson’s May wedding at Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte.
A Wedding in Cannes: Maxim & Harriet at the Hôtel Martinez
We crossed the border for Maxim & Harriet’s wedding at the Hôtel Martinez. A day on the Croisette, and what to know about a wedding in Cannes.
A Wedding at La Rondinaia, Ravello: Between Sky and Sea
La Rondinaia hangs on the cliffs below Ravello, high above the Amalfi Coast. Notes from a wedding we filmed there, and tips for planning yours.
Getting Married at Il Borro, the Ferragamo Estate in Tuscany
Remy & Toby’s wedding at Il Borro, the medieval village restored by the Ferragamo family, and what we’d tell couples planning a wedding there.
A Luxury Wedding Weekend in Rome: Bulgari Hotel Roma and Villa Miani
Two addresses, two days and almost no time in a car: Tania & Valentin’s wedding weekend between the Bulgari Hotel Roma and Villa Miani.
Wedding Photographer and Videographer: Do You Need Both?
Photographs freeze the moment, films keep the voices. What each one captures, the most common regret couples tell us about, and how to choose.
How to Elope in Italy: A Practical Guide
Just the two of you, or a handful of people you love, in the most beautiful country in the world. How to plan an elopement in Italy, step by step.
How to Choose a Destination Wedding Photographer in Italy
Full galleries, light, local knowledge and who will actually be there on the day: the questions to ask before you book a destination wedding photographer in Italy.
Welcome Dinner Ideas for a Destination Wedding in Italy
A pizza party in a Tuscan garden, negronis at the Bulgari, a trattoria near the Pantheon: real welcome dinners we’ve photographed, and how to plan yours.
Castle Weddings in Italy: Our Favorite Castles to Get Married In
Towers above a lake near Rome, a castle with a round chapel near Siena, medieval walls in the Tuscan hills: our favorite castles for a wedding in Italy.
How Much Does a Destination Wedding in Italy Cost?
Budgets by guest count and by region, what drives the cost of a wedding in Italy, and where you can save without anyone noticing.
The Best Time to Get Married in Italy, Month by Month
May or September? Lake, sea or city? A month-by-month guide to the weather, the light and the crowds, and the months we love most for weddings in Italy.
Amalfi Coast Wedding Venues: Where to Say Yes Between Ravello and Positano
Villas on the cliffs of Ravello, hotels above the beach in Positano, churches with a view of the sea: the Amalfi Coast wedding venues we love, and how to plan around them.
Tuscany Wedding Venues: Castles, Villas and Borghi Worth Knowing
Castles near Siena, Renaissance villas above Florence, a medieval village owned by the Ferragamo family: the Tuscany wedding venues we know and love.
The Most Beautiful Wedding Venues in Rome
Villas with a view of St. Peter’s, palazzi in the historic center, rooftops at sunset and a castle on the lake: the Rome wedding venues we love, with practical tips.
Getting Married in Italy as a Foreigner: Civil, Religious or Symbolic?
Civil, religious or symbolic? The three ways foreign couples get married in Italy, the documents usually required and how much time to allow.
Where to Get Married in Italy: Lake Como, Tuscany, Rome or the Amalfi Coast?
Lake Como, Tuscany, Rome or the Amalfi Coast? What each region is really like for a wedding, who it suits, and the questions that help you choose.
A Wedding at Castello Odescalchi, the Castle on Lake Bracciano
Roxana & Kyle’s wedding at Castello Odescalchi ended up on the cover of ELLE. Here’s what makes the castle on Lake Bracciano so special.
How to Plan a Lake Como Wedding: Budgets and the Most Prestigious Villas
The practical side of a Lake Como wedding: a planning timeline, what it really costs in 2026, and the villas couples ask us about most, from Villa Erba to Villa d’Este.
A Destination Wedding on Lake Como: What the Weekend Really Feels Like
Why couples fly in from all over the world to marry on Lake Como, and how a destination wedding weekend unfolds, from the welcome drinks to the last toast at Villa Erba.
Getting Married at Villa Erba: Notes from a Lake Como Wedding
A long June day at Villa Erba with Renee & Tino, and everything we’d tell a couple planning a wedding in Cernobbio.