Last week I was out of the office for a very lovely trip to Villa Giona near Lake Garda in Italy to be the photographer for Bren and Julie’s beautiful destination wedding.
I travelled with good friend and fellow photographer Sarah Vivienne which was really nice as we saw so many beautiful things, it would have been a shame to travel by myself!
We arrived two nights before the actual wedding as we also covered Bren and Julie’s pre-wedding BBQ at the Villa, and arriving to see the villa lit up in the evening was truly breathtaking. What a gorgeous venue! Statues, vineyards, fountains and a beautiful building – it couldn’t have been more bella italia!
I recommend all couples who haven’t got their venue booked as yet to consider having a destination wedding at Villa Giona (and take me to do the photos, naturally!). Half way between Venice and Milan, it is really easy to get to by air, and the countryside is spectacular. The villa itself made the most beautiful location for a full wedding day – the ceremony was held outside with the vineyards in view, and the wedding breakfast (a magnificent five courses – which despite not having lunch Sarah and I could not manage to finish!) was also outdoors by the beautiful fountain. Even the suite where Julie got into her dress made a unique backdrop for her bridal portraits and should be used for a fashion shoot if it hasn’t already. Beautiful!
Here are a few highlights, and there are so many of my favourites that I will have to split them over several posts – so check back tomorrow for more!
