Tuscany Weddings - 2/9 - Wedding Photographer: Italy & UK

Wedding Photographer: Casale Cardini, Foiano della Chiana, Tuscany: Robert & Arabella

Amy was the wedding photographer at Casale Cardini, Foiano della Chiana, Tuscany, Italy for Robert & Arabella’s wedding.

For early June, this day was absolutely burning hot. The beginning of the heat-wave which went on to be one of the hottest summers on record in Italy. Robert & Arabella had chosen a beautiful house to act as host to their wedding ceremony and reception close to the town of Foiano della Chiana in Tuscany. The courtyard was flooded in very strong light for the entire day until the sun set directly opposite the ceremony and reception location. We had a little respite from the blaze when a small group of us went into the town of Foiano so that Robert & Arabella could sign the official register. I had a little time for a wonderful photo shoot in amongst the ancient streets and used the shade to full effect whilst I had some! Take a look:

Bloomin!

Bride & Groom

Robert looked great in his light-linen suit – the perfect choice for the weather.

Bride & Groom

First moments of the ceremony:

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Little flower-girl shows off her bouquet:

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The ceremony location – beautiful.

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Congratulations!

Bride & Groom

A well-earned drink!

Bride & Groom

In Foiano now, outside the Comune building.

Bride & Groom

Love this one.

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Happy Couple.

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Lovely little streets of Foiano della Chiana.

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So happy.

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I like the contrasting light in this one.

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Back to the Casale for some gorgeous-looking grub!

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All the guests stripped off and jumped in the pool. I was so jealous!

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What a setting!

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Lovely light as the sun sets.

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In amongst the lavender.

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Tuscan views.

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One of my favourites of the day.

Bride & Groom

The heat was a killer and the strong sunlight was challenging at times but it was a wonderful day, organised impeccably by Elia and his great team from Super Tuscan Wedding Planners. Thank you Robert & Arabella. Amy x

Wedding Photographer: Villa Rombolino, Tuscany: Matt & Ash

Amy was the wedding photographer at Villa Rombolino, Tuscany, Italy for Matt & Ash’s wedding.

This wedding was purely magical in every way. I arrived at Villa Rombolino, a private villa in Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia on a beautiful September day. The Bride was absolutely breath-taking, the Groom handsome, the place amazing, the Bridesmaids were all gorgeous and it had all been arranged by Elia from Super Tuscan Wedding Planners – we were in for a treat.

Rain did threaten but held off just before the ceremony which left us with the most wonderful sky. As the sun set, the sky turned bright red. I can’t find enough gushy words to describe this one so I’ll leave you with the images. Oh, perhaps I should say that it has been featured on international blog Style Me Pretty – that’s kinda’ cool hey?!

Love.

Bridesmaids's Bouquets

Fab matching pjs too!

Bride & Bridesmaids

Matt arrives at the villa.

Groom

Beautiful bouquet.

Bride's Bouquet

Gorgeous.

Bride, Tuscany

So much emotion in this shot. Matt’s Mum gets her first glimpse of Ash.

Ceremony

Seal the deal.

Ceremony

Rice everywhere!

Confetti

Stunning.

Bride & Bridesmaids

Taken during aperitivi. Love the reflection.

Aperitivi

The little apricots with a blob of mascarpone are my favourites but you know, look at the little radishes too. Who would have thought that a whole radish would taste so good!

Aperitivi

One of my personal favourites of all time.

Bride

The start of the most beautiful sun set.

Bride & Groom

Another of my personal favourites of all time :-)

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Oh .. well, this one IS my personal favourite of all time .. or one of them anyway. Told you it was a magical day!

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Even though it was so beautiful outside, we popped inside for a few shots too. Love this.

Groom

Love this too … a lot.

Bride & Groom

Well done to Elia and Arianna – amazing job.

Table Detail

Beautiful Tuscany.

Bride & Groom

It seemed fitting to finish this post with this shot. Now, go and book your Tuscan wedding. Really, how can anywhere else compete?

Sunset from Villa Rombolino, Tuscany

One of those days where everything just clicked. Thank you to Matt & Ash for choosing me and for being the most fabulous models. Amy x PS I will travel to South Africa for your friends’ weddings!!!

Wedding Photographer: Villa Belpoggio, Tuscany: Charles & Anita

Amy was the wedding photographer at Villa Belpoggio, Tuscany, Italy for Charles & Anita’s wedding.

Closing my eyes and taking myself away from mid-winter for a while and instead to mid-July. At the top of a Tuscan hill, Charles & Anita tied the knot in the most beautiful surroundings. Villa Belpoggio was a new location for me and I instantly fell in love with it. The ceremony took place in the shade of the trees, aperitivi was in a stunning courtyard whilst the wedding breakfast was next to the lit pool over-looking the vineyard. What really stood out for me about this wedding was the wonderful table settings and extra little details. Lots of inspiration for Bride’s & Groom’s to be!

Villa Belpoggio.

Villa Belpoggio, Tuscany

Charles’s Best Man fulfilling one of his many duties.

Groom get ready

Beautiful Anita prepares too.

Bride getting ready

I love the bed of white roses.

Bride & Father

The Page Boys read The Owl and the Pussy Cat – a popular wedding ceremony reading.

Ceremony, Villa Belpoggio

Stunning bouquets.

Ceremony, Villa Belpoggio

Just a slightly different angle but I really wanted to show you the setting – a wow for sure!

Ceremony, Villa Belpoggio

Confetti!

Confetti

Perfectly poured.

Aperitivi

Not set-up! I ran to catch this one of Anita & her Dad.

Bride & Father

Love this!

Page Boys

One of the most beautifully-laid tables of the year.

Table Detail

Aren’t these mini-easels fab?!

Table Detail

Love this HUGE menu too.

Table Detail

Perfect rose.

Table Detail

Pensive moments during the Groom’s speech.

Speeches

Happy Moments.

Bride & Groom

Romantic Moments.

Bride & Groom

The sun starts to set.

Bride & Groom

Beautiful day. A word for the wonderful Guiseppe & Diane of Blessings From Italy who conduct the best ceremonies and also had a great hand in the planning of this wedding. Thanks also to Charles, Anita and all of their lovely friends and families. Amy x

Wedding Photographer: Villa Catignano & Siena, Tuscany: Laird & Chauncey

Amy was the wedding photographer at Villa Catignano & Siena, Tuscany, Italy for Laird & Chauncey’s wedding.

For me, this was one of the stand-out weddings of my summer season. Don’t get me wrong, they’re all wonderful days and I love each and every wedding that I photograph but I absolutely loved the way that Laird & Chauncey arranged their wedding and the venue and styling were just to die for.

Villa Catignano is a wonderful place to marry. The orange villa with its flowers, gardens, lemon trees, terracotta pots, courtyard, views are like something from a fairytale. Laird and Chauncey both got ready at the villa and then travelled into Siena with a small group of their closest friends and family for their legal ceremony in Siena Town Hall. They enjoyed a celebratory drink at a bar in Siena’s main piazza, some photographs in the square before we headed back to the Villa for a symbolic ceremony with all of the guests in the beautiful gardens.

Aperitivi followed and the most wonderful dinner on a beautifully-laid single, long table. If I were to marry again (sorry Andy!) then I think that what Laird and Chauncey arranged was just perfect. Take a look:

The view from the Bridal Suite at Villa Catignano. That’s Siena in the distance.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

Laird got ready one floor up in this wonderful, atmospheric room.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

Great tip from Chauncey: get a fancy hanger for your ‘wedding dress hanging’ shot! Great idea :-)

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

Beautiful bouquets.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

Love this one.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

The Bride and Bridesmaids check out the Groom just before going into Siena Town Hall.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

Just married! Taken in Siena Town Hall.

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Cheers!

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Time for some shots in the piazza.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

Back at Villa Catignano and time for some more photographs before the symbolic ceremony.

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Guests head down to the gardens for the ceremony.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

Here comes the Bride! With the legal bit done, this ceremony was so romantic and fun.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

Mum gives Chauncey away for the second time! Later that evening Chauncey’s Mum gave one of the best speeches I think I’ve even heard.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

Such a beautiful, romantic setting. The symbolic ceremony was given by a wonderful lady and guardian of Laird.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

Confetti!

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Drink, eat, have fun.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

In amongst the lemon trees.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

One of my signature group shots and a personal favourite of mine from the day.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

The table looked jaw-dropingly beautiful. Is that a word?!

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

Wine: don’t mind if I do.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

Looking for inspiration for your own wedding day: it’s here in abundance!

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

The Best Man introduces himself.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

So many moments to capture.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

What a setting.

Villa Catignano, Tuscany

As I said, a real stand-out wedding. Thanks to Laird, Chauncey, family and friends for the memories. Amy x

Wedding photographer: Castello di Vincigliata, Fiesole, Tuscany: Craig & Vanessa

Amy was the wedding photographer at Castello di Vincigliata, Fiesole, Tuscany, Italy for the wedding of Craig & Vanessa.

And so to one of my all-time favourite venues: Castello di Vincigliata and the wedding of Craig & Vanessa. I couldn’t wait to see these two again as we had had a really good laugh in Cortona months before when I was invited to their food-tasting (terrible but someone had to …)

A wedding sponsored (well, kind of) by Jo Malone; Vanessa had used the colour-scheme and elegance of the products to shape her wedding and with a huge helping hand from Jacqueline Bradshaw, my wonderful wedding planner friend, it all came together beautifully.

The ceremony took place at a lovely church in the province of Fiesole, just outside of Florence and a short drive from Castello di Vincigliata – a venue chosen by quite a few celebs in the last few years. The photographs say it all:

Handsome Groom.

Groom