M+J made their elopement in Tuscany as authentic and intentional as their love
It was a warm September day. The air was still, the light was soft and the panoramas were bathed in silence. It seemed as if the sky was silently waiting to witness the promise that M+ J were about to make. There were just the two of them sharing this life changing moment and the celebrant who gave their words a legal bond.
That afternoon two kind, generous, loving people said the most touching words to each other and the world surrounding them listened with admiration.
I was just a photographer witnessing that magic happen and here is a little testimony of that enchanted afternoon.
Location: Ca’ Bianca
Flowers: Agriflor Siena
Celebrant: Tuscan Pledges
Wedding dress: The Bridal Gallery
Groom’s suit: Indochino
Photo coverage details:
Month: September
Package: FIRE Elopement Package
Coverage length: 5h (personalised length)
Delivery: min. 300 edited images
WHY DID THEY CHOOSE TUSCANY FOR THEIR ELOPEMENT?
M+J came all the way from Canada to make their promise. Their dream was to celebrate their relationship in the most intimate, romantic way, standing in front of each other and intentionally saying every word of their promise.
They chose Ca’ Bianca as home for their vows. With stunning panoramas stretching at its feet and beautiful garden on its premises, the villa was a perfect frame for the elopement.
BUTTONING THE DRESS BLINDFOLDED
Even though the bride and groom packed together for their trip, their attire was still a surprise. They got ready in separate rooms in opposite parts of the villa to be sure they didn’t bump into each other.
But! The bride’s dress needed to be buttoned up and they came up with a genius (but not that simple) idea that the groom would do it with his eyes closed. And he did! Buttoning a wedding dress is hard in normal circumstances, doing it blindfolded is mission impossible.
AUTHENTIC, MOVING. FABULOUSLY INTIMATE
Once ready, the bride gracefully walked through the garden to meet her groom. Set against green and gold backdrop, the vows location was submerged in soothing silence, as if not only the groom was waiting for his wife, but also the hills were silently awaiting her arrival.
The ceremony was a mindful exchange of their deepest appreciation for one another. Being there by themselves, with only the celebrant as a witness, they felt safe and free to express their feelings. In fact their words were so beautifully romantic that it felt as if their ceremony was a floating bubble detached from reality.
CREATING WEDDING MEMORIES
After the magical “I do”, we then set off for an hour-long elopement photoshoot. In that time we explored the villa’s gorgeous interiors, had a stroll in the garden, used the panoramic bed for a few images and ended the session on a nearby fields and cypress road. All that in the ever present mood of intimacy and authenticity that M+J emanated.
FEAST FOR THE SENSES
What followed was a candle lit dinner for two in a dome shaped hedge. Walking a candle lit path from the villa to the table, it seemed as if they were stepping into a fantasy world. I’m glad it was all real life.
I want to take this opportunity to wish you M+J a life filled with laughter, falling stars, happy tears, intention, caresses and as much love as your hearts can hold.