Elope in Italy: 10 reasons to choose intimacy over a big event, and why Rome can be the perfect set for your love

Classic, elegant, timeless memories: your love as a foreground in one of the most fascinating cities in the world

In my journey as a photographer, I’ve come to cherish elopements and intimate weddings for their relaxed atmosphere, allowing me to focus entirely on the couple and capture more beautiful and meaningful moments that truly reflect all the love between the two of them.

Here you can find 10 reasons why choosing an elopement / intimate wedding over a big events, why doing it in Rome, and what can be achieved by hiring me as your personal, destination photographer in Italy:

1) EXCLUSIVE VENUES:  in the last coupe of years, Rome has seen an increase of 5 stars hotels, with stunning rooms and terraces overlooking the city: these photos have been taken at ’Six Senses Hotel’, a 5 star luxury venue in the historical centre of Roma, which is conveniently located besides the San Marcello church, making it the perfect place to stay if you are into a religious ceremony and want to organize everything in one place/a few steps away. When choosing an intimate wedding / elopement over a big event, you have countless of options to choose from, without the capacity limit a big event implies.

2) MORE TIME FOR THE GETTING READY PART:  having more time just for yourselves means dedicating more time to those editorial style portraits for each one of you, resulting in an intimate collection of moments before exchanging the vows (if you have enough time you can also make some changes in your make up/hair and try different looks).

3) AUTHENTIC MOMENTS, UNINTERRUPTED: no rush to reach your guests, taking all the time for yourself: elopements sessions provide an exclusive window for couples to relish intimate moments without the distraction of other people, and are way more relaxed than big events: the absence of interruptions during intimate moments allows for a more authentic and undisturbed capture of the couple’s genuine emotions, resulting in truly exceptional and uninterrupted photographs:

4) ROOM WITH VIEW: if you have the chance to book a room with view, I strongly recommend doing it (and well in advance): it will allow us taking photos in an intimate, protected environment without missing those city vibes

5) MORE TIME FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY, MORE TIME TO BE CREATIVE: having more time to focus on just the two of you will allow me in be more creative and capture your photos in different ways: playing with movement, or play with film photography (please note: anything related to analog photography / film photography must be discussed and planned when signing the contract)

6) ARCHITECTURAL ELEGANCE: not only the variety of style of architecture you will find strolling around the city, but also the one inside the place you have chosen to stay, providing an elegant and sophisticated setting that elevates the aesthetic appeal of your photos:

8) ROME AS YOUR ELOPEMENT DESTINATION: GLORIOUS WEATHER ALL YEAR LONG: Rome is very well known for its weather all year long, but mostly for its ‘ottobrate romane’: October is one of the nicest month of the year, warm but not hot, with plenty sunny days. Winters are also quite warm and never too cold, even when it rains: can you believe that these photos have been take in December? Ps. Do not worry if your special day happens during a rainy day, I will turn it into an opportunity for some artistic ‘under the rain’ photos ;)

9) WIDE VARIETY OF LANDSCAPES: Rome is filled with green parks, roman ruins, contemporary and classic art, stunning architecture, hidden corners overlooking iconic spots, not too far from the sea if you are looking for a beach side location (have a look here to check a couple/ engagement session taken in Fregene, one of the closes beaches to Rome),  has an international airport which makes it easily reachable from anywhere in the world.

10) ENJOYING LA DOLCE VITA: as your personal photographer (and a local), I will focus on creating an experience that mirrors the magic of cinema, ensuring every photograph tells a story of love, style, and timelessness. Your elopement in Rome isn’t just about capturing moments; it’s about crafting a narrative that mirrors the elegance and let you feel a movie star (be prepared: when strolling around the city you will see people photographing you and trying to approach you to take photos ;) )

Are you planning your elopement / intimate wedding in Italy and are you looking for a photographer? Let’s plan a zoom call and talk about it :) once booked, I will be more than happy to share the contacts of the best vendors I have worked with :)