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Amy was the wedding photographer at Malcesine Castle, Lake Garda, Italy for Richard & Paula’s wedding.

I flew from London into Bologna airport where Andy whisked me up and took me straight to Malcesine in Lake Garda for the wedding of Richard & Paula. Bumping into the wedding party the evening before was a wonderful coincidence meaning that when I arrived to photograph Paula getting ready the next day, I already felt like I knew her.

Having been the wedding photographer at Malcesine Castle several times before, I know it very well but the views from the top still blow me away. The weather for Richard & Paula’s big day was perfect, despite fears of storms and so, after the ceremony, we all enjoyed a boat ride across the Lake.

The beautifully classy Al Corsaro played host to the reception, a restaurant on the Lake front. Take a look:

Colourful Malcesine, Lake Garda

We’re on our way!!

Richard, really not keen on having his photograph taken but did a grand job in the end and I hope he loves the results.

Gorgeous Alexander, Richard & Paula’s son.

Will the ring go on?

Congratulations Mummy.

Richard and a guest all the way from Oz, relax after the ceremony.

Simply stunning.

On the infamous Malcesine Castle steps. You have to be fit to get married there!

Confetti on the Castle steps.

Meandering through the streets of Malcesine.

Ready for the off.

Cheers!

A typical view from the boat.

Table detail at Al Corsaro. Love the coloured glasses.

Al Corsaro: a lovely restaurant and certainly worth a visit if you’re in Malcesine. Great food too!

I left Richard, Paula & their guests all laughing and joking as they enjoyed their meal.

Well, Paula loved being photographed but Richard wasn’t so keen. I hope you both love the results equally. Thank you for a memorable day. Your gallery will be available to view within the hour!!! Amy x

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Amy was the wedding photographer at the Comune of Salò and The Grand Hotel, Gardone Riviera, Lake Garda, Italy for Michael & Anna’s wedding.

Since I posted Adi & Emma’s blog post on the 1st of July, I have been to the UK for the wedding of Kolone & Helen, flown back to Italy (but not home!) photographed weddings at Lake Garda and Lake Como and have travelled back to the UK overland via nightstops in southern Germany and Bruges in Belgium. You could say that I’ve been a wee bit busy ;-)

With a few days on my hands before Saturday’s wedding I am furiously processing images and designing albums so that all of my wonderful brides and grooms have the shortest possible wait to see their wedding images. Bear with me – I’m doing my best!

Michael & Anna were married in the beautiful Comune of Salò. What a wonderful staircase and room. Anna arranged her wedding so that with just 5 hours of photography coverage, I managed to capture everything from getting ready to cutting the cake and even had an hour alone with them to take photographs around the streets of stunning Salò.

Just 5 minutes down the road is the lovely Grand Hotel Gardone Riviera, a hotel that I am very familiar with having photographed weddings there in the past. A great option and the choice to sit and eat inside or out. Take a look:

Anna’s vibrant bouquet:

Garter on!

The rest of Michael will be revealed shortly!

The Comune of Salò – look at the ceiling! The light in the room throughout the ceremony was amazing.

Another confetti shot on the blog – just because I love’em!

Cheeeese!

I set-up a shot of Anna & Michael at the bottom of the Comune building’s staircase but I love this one equally taken seconds before. The bridesmaids were helping me out by arranging Anna’s dress. A lovely story-teller.

Meandering through the streets of Salò.

Love this one.

Back to The Grand Hotel Gardone Riviera, where the guests were already tucking into aperitivi.

One of the group photographs.

Such a lovely spot, I snapped the Bride & Groom there too!

Perfectly-arranged Anna! I’ll be in touch very shortly with the access details to your complete gallery – perhaps as early as tomorrow. You’ll be the first to know :-) xx

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Amy was the Wedding Photographer in Gardone Riviera, Lake Garda, Italy for the wedding of Ian & Chloe.

It was a baking-hot July day when Ian & Chloe tied the knot in the beautiful little town of Gardone Riviera on the western shores of Lake Garda, Italy. Since I first became a wedding photographer, Lake Garda has become the place where I have photographed more weddings than anywhere else. Normally Malcesine plays host, but the town of Gardone Riviera is also beautiful and was actually the first town on the Lake that Andy & I ever visited together.

The ‘Comune’ building is lovely – perched up high with wonderful views over Lake Garda and the reception venue, The Grand Hotel, is perfectly positioned. What I especially loved about the Grand Hotel is that it is in the centre of the little town which meant that it was easy for me to get some lovely shots of Ian & Chloe meandering through the pretty streets of Gardone Riviera. Such a fun couple: Chloe and her bridesmaids couldn’t stop laughing all day long whilst I think Ian rather enjoyed the ‘modelling!’

Colour! The Grand Hotel viewed from the Lake-side. This time of year at Lake Garda is especially colourful with the geraniums and oleander in full bloom.

Chloe was wondering if Ian would notice if she drank the bottle of Champagne, given as a gift, before the wedding.

Here come the guys. Light-coloured suits definitely suit the baking-hot temperatures.

Chloe – ready to leave.

A moment during the ceremony in Gardone Riviera’s Comune building (Town Hall.)

This was taken directly outside the Comune in the lovely garden there.

Chloe and the bridesmaids.

Chloe & Ian had decided to walk down the hill to the hotel – which was a great idea & offered me the chance for more beautiful images.

The setting for dinner. Hard to beat eh?

The stunning little streets of Gardone Riviera close to the Grand Hotel.

Beautiful location, lovely, lovely couple, great weather…being a wedding photographer in Italy can really be tough sometimes eh? ;)

Your album won’t be long folks – keep an eye on your email!

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Amy was the Wedding Photographer at Malcesine Castle, Lake Garda, Italy for the wedding of James & Amber.

It doesn’t matter how many times I visit the Italian Lakes, the scenery and beautiful towns always blow me away. Malcesine is one of my favourite places of all time to visit and to photograph weddings in the magical Malcesine Castle is nothing short of a privilege. A boat ride after the ceremony was great fun and the weather was gorgeous all day – perhaps a little too hot even!

Every detail – flowers, button holes, head-dresses, even the bridesmaid’s dresses had been hand-made by the same lady. A brilliant idea on a hot day as the flowers don’t wilt but look lovely all day long:

Every Bride knows how quickly that last hour passes when you’re getting ready! It was all hands on deck to finish off Amber’s hair:

Whilst James patiently waited:

The Girls:

Malcesine Castle is great for post-ceremony photographs:

Love this:

Taken from the boat, the town of Malcesine on Lake Garda. Malcesine Castle dominates the town from this view:

The bridal party wander through town. Look at the colours of the buildings in the background:

After the boat ride, aperitivi were served on the Lake’s edge:

Love this too:

Great day folks! Enjoy the rest of your time in Italy, I hope the weather stays as good for you :-)

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Andy & Amy were the wedding photographers at Malcesine Castle, Lake Garda, Italy for the wedding of Dave & Sarah.

On the 10th September we were lucky enough to be back in one of our favourite parts of the world – The Italian Lakes, having only left Lake Como a few days before. This time we were at Malcesine Castle at Lake Garda for the wedding of Dave & Sarah. A venue we know well, Malcesine Castle boasts one of the most fantastic spots to get married and one of very few outdoor places where you can marry in Italy. The Excelsior Bay Hotel played host for the couples’ reception. We love to go walk about with the Bride and Groom and when the guests come along too it’s a bonus. A 20 minute walk with the entire wedding party from the Castle to the Hotel is a wedding photographers dream scenario!

Here goes:

Malcesine; the Excelsior bay Hotel is the white building on the right. Malcesine Castle is just out of shot around the far corner.

Dave – almost ready.

Some family & friends managed a quick tipple prior to leaving for the castle.

A lovely moment between Sarah and her Mum.

A fun, light-hearted ceremony.

The back-drop to the ceremony. Stunning.

You do have to be fairly fit to get married at Malcesine Castle however – so many steps!

Wondering through the Malcesine streets; Andy had spotted this beautifully-lit spot the evening before the wedding.

Some of the wedding party as they made their way to the Excelsior Bay Hotel for the reception.

Once we finished, we jumped into our car and drove the 3 hours to Varenna on the eastern shores of Lake Como for the wedding of Frank & Katharine – images to follow soon :-) I know I keep saying this but, to all of our August and September Brides and Grooms, THANK YOU for your patience. – Amy

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