Month: August 2012

Wedding Photographer: Villa di Ulignano, Tuscany: Paul & Carrie

Amy was the wedding photographer at Villa di Ulignano, Tuscany, Italy for Paul & Carrie’s wedding.

I hadn’t photographed a wedding at Villa di Ulignano before and so was very much looking forward to Paul & Carrie’s big day. And what a day! Temperatures were soaring in the high 30s but luckily the outdoor ceremony wasn’t until 5pm so it was just about bearable.

The spot where the ceremony took place was breath-taking as you’ll see below. After the ceremony, aperitivi were enjoyed at the front of the Villa followed by the wedding breakfast over-looking the beautiful Tuscan countryside around the pool area. The creative lighting made everywhere look magical and I loved the guests’ favours – personalised flip-flops all-round! Great day! Here we go:

Lovely bouquet detail. I loved the little ‘flowers’ baskets that the flowers were displayed in too.

Bride's Bouquet

Handsome Groom.

Groom

I love this one of the little flower-girl having her hair fixed.

Flower Girl

What a spot to get married! Beautiful.

Ceremony, Villa di Ulignano

I will!

Ceremony, Villa di Ulignano

Romantic, intimate ceremony.

Ceremony, Villa di Ulignano

Congratulatory hugs from the all of the guests – big ones and little ones.

Line-up

Love this one.

Bride & Groom

Tuck in!

Aperitivi

Dressing up for photos!

Guests

Give me a wave everybody!

Guests group shot

Beautiful Tuscan orange light hitting the building and lighting Carrie.

Bride

So simple.

Bride

Now that’s what you call a chandelier!

Bride & Groom

The beautiful orange light lingers.

Tables

During speeches.

Speeches

Magical.

Wedding Breakfast

Yum!

Cup cakes

Absolutely love this first dance shot.

First Dance

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Paul, Carrie, you were brilliant – thank you. I’ll be in touch very soon. Amy x

Wedding Photographer: Siena Town Hall & Villa Dievole, Tuscany: Rob & Emily

Amy was the wedding photographer at Siena Town Hall & Villa Dievole, Tuscany, Italy for Rob & Emily’s wedding.

As soon as I had finished photographing Andy & Maria’s wedding at Lake Garda, I drove down to Tuscany and stayed close to Villa Dievole ready for the wedding of Rob & Emily the next day. Siena Wedding Planner and great friend of mine, Jacqueline Bradshaw had raved about Villa Dievole and I was really looking forward to seeing it for myself. Well, Jackie wasn’t wrong! Stunning, stunning, stunning. Beautiful Villa, beautiful surroundings and a breath-taking view.

Both Rob & Emily got ready at Villa Dievole then we all headed 20 minutes down the road for the ceremony at Siena Town Hall and drinks in the square before we headed back to the Villa for the evening. Siena Town Hall is still one of my favourite ceremony rooms to photograph in. Read on and see why:

Emily’s beautiful dress.

Bride's Dress

Gorgeous.

Bride's Bouquet

Love Rob’s ‘top-button-up’ face! Best Man checks that everything is in order.

Groom getting ready

Shoes on!

Bride getting ready

Final touch-ups.

Bride getting ready

Stunning.

Bride

Rob and the boys in Siena.

Groom & Groomsmen

Final fews steps as a single lady!

Bride & Bridesmaids

What a room! Rob awaits his Bride.

Ceremony, Siena Town Hall

Love this one.

Ceremony, Siena Town Hall

Emotional moments whilst the soprano sings.

Ceremony, Siena Town Hall

We did it!

Ceremony, Siena Town Hall

Remember to visit the Town Hall if you’re visiting Siena, it’s amazing.

Bride & Groom, Siena Town Hall

Drinks and laughter in the Piazza.

Guests, Siena

Rob & Emily get hounded by the tourists – even the pigeons!

Siena

Taken on the road leading to Villa Dievole.

Bride & Groom, Villa Dievole

Aperitivi.

Guests, Villa Dievole

Emily with her Dad and sister, Amy.

Bride, Sister & Dad

Unique idea for a table plan. All the place names were pegged onto the string!

Table Plan

Beautiful table displays.

Table Decoration

Cheers Everyone!

Bride & Groom, Villa Dievole

Loved it! Beautiful ceremony, beautiful Villa, beautiful couple. Thank you so much folks xx

Wedding Photographer: Malcesine Castle & La Voglia, Lake Garda: Andy & Maria

Amy was the wedding photographer at Malcesine Castle & La Voglia, Lake Garda, Italy for Andy & Maria’s wedding.

I’ve photographed so many weddings in the past at Malcesine Castle, up on Lake Garda, but had just the one to do this year so boy was I looking forward to it! It’s such a breath-taking spot and I really do love every minute of working there. Both Andy & Maria got ready at the impressive Hotel Vega and whilst Andy, the guests and I walked through Malcesine to the Castle, Maria and her Dad followed on afterwards in the town’s tuc-tuc.

Having received some dreadful news from home just the day before, Andy did amazingly well to keep smiling and really did enjoy his day despite the sadness. With a fun-loving smiler like Maria as his gorgeous new Bride to keep his head up and such wonderful guests the laughter could be heard throughout the beautiful little town of Malcesine!

After aperitivi on the Lake edge we jumped on a boat and toured the Lake for an hour before being dropped off at La Voglia restaurant in Val di Sogno. Here we go, look at the smiles in these photos:

Maria gets ready at Hotel Vega, Malcesine.

Bride getting ready

Andy meets his brother Darren and the other guests to wander the streets of Malcesine, making their way to the Castle.

Groom & Brother

Love this one of Andy.

Groom

Ahem!

Wedding Guests

Love it!

Bride & Father, Ceremony

Stunning location.

Ceremony at Malcesine Castle, Lake Garda

We did it!

Ceremony at Malcesine Castle, Lake Garda

Maria with Mum & Dad.

Bride with Mother & Father

The pregnant Bridesmaids in different coloured dresses – works a treat!

Bride & Bridesmaids

Gorgeous.

Bride & Groom

On the steps of the Castle entrance.

Confetti

Lake-side aperitivi.

La Pace Restaurant, Malcesine, Lake Garda

Bless.

Wedding Guests

Bridesmaids having a sing-song!

Bridesmaids

The Mums.

The Mums

Is that backdrop real?

Bride & Groom, Malcesine, Lake garda

Sssshhhhhhhh.

Little Guest

Boys on the boat.

Guests on the boat

Look this way baby Harry!

Family at La Voglia

That’s better!

Bride, Groom & Baby

Old photos during the Best man’s speech, always a winner.

Speeches

What a great day hey!? So much fun, laughs and giggles. The photos say it all, I hope. Thanks for being so fabulous and for welcoming me with open arms. Amy x

Wedding Photographer: Villa Eva, Ravello, Amalfi Coast: Mark & Linzi

Amy was the wedding photographer at Villa Eva, Ravello, Amalfi Coast, Italy for Mark & Linzi’s wedding.

Having photographed many weddings in Ravello, I still hadn’t had the chance to photograph one in Ravello’s stunning cathedral, until now. Thank you so much to Mark & Linzi for giving me this chance and of course, the opportunity of photographing at Ravello’s beautiful Villa Eva for the second time this summer.

Mark got ready at The Giordano Hotel whilst just up the alleyway in Villa Maria, Linzi and her bridesmaids got ready. Close enough for me to skip between the two without losing too much time. The walk down to the Cathedral with the girls was great fun and the grandeur of the Duomo interior didn’t disappoint. After the ceremony, drinks in the piazza and some family photographs, we walked back up the path to the lovely Villa Eva. Here we go, have a nosey:

Linzi got ready in Villa Maria, Ravello.

Villa Maria, Ravello

Zoe makes-up Linzi whilst the Bridesmaids look on.

Villa Maria, Ravello

Lovely.

Villa Maria, Ravello

Wit-woo!

Villa Maria, Ravello

Beautiful Linzi.

Villa Maria, Ravello

Love this one.

Villa Maria, Ravello

Mark awaits his Bride.

Villa Maria, Ravello

The girls come into the piazza.

Villa Maria, Ravello

One of my favourites – Linzi strains to see inside the cathedral.

Villa Maria, Ravello

Ravello Cathedral.

Villa Maria, Ravello

We’re married!

Villa Maria, Ravello

I love photographing confetti!

Villa Maria, Ravello

Lots of photographs taken in Ravello’s beautiful piazza.

Villa Maria, Ravello

Linzi and Dad.

Villa Maria, Ravello

Happy boy!

Villa Maria, Ravello

Really love this one.

Villa Maria, Ravello

Making our way to Villa Eva.

Villa Maria, Ravello

Lots of laughs.

Villa Maria, Ravello

Beautiful views from the balcony on the first floor at Villa Eva.

Villa Maria, Ravello

Fun around the tables.

Villa Maria, Ravello

My last shot of the day.

Villa Maria, Ravello

So chilled out, relaxed and lots of fun. Thanks to Mark & Linzi for making my job so much fun and for taking me to the most beautiful places. I’ll be in touch very soon with your complete gallery. – Amy x