Same-Sex Wedding in Italy at Villa di Piazzano

An intimate editorial elopement in the heart of Tuscany

There are weddings where every detail is planned to impress, and then there are weddings that exist for one simple reason: celebrating love.
This intimate same-sex wedding at Villa di Piazzano, in the rolling countryside between Tuscany and Umbria, was exactly that. Just two brides, a timeless Renaissance villa, soft summer light, and the freedom to experience every moment without expectations or traditions to follow. Villa di Piazzano is especially suited to intimate couple celebrations and elopements, offering a peaceful, exclusive atmosphere in the Tuscan countryside.
For couples dreaming of a destination celebration, this is what an Italian elopement can truly feel like: elegant, relaxed and deeply personal

Love without traditions, only intention

One of the things I love most about photographing same-sex weddings in Italy is that every story feels unique.
Without the pressure of following traditions simply because “that’s how weddings are done,” couples often create a day that reflects who they really are.
These two brides chose to spend the afternoon together, helping each other get dressed in the beautiful rooms of Villa di Piazzano. There wasn’t a “bride waiting for the other.” There were simply two women sharing the excitement of becoming wives.

The quiet gestures.
The smiles.
The laughter.
The little moments that usually happen when nobody is watching.

Those are the photographs that matter the most.

Why Villa di Piazzano is perfect for an elopement

Nestled just outside Cortona, Villa di Piazzano is one of those places that immediately slows you down.
Its Renaissance architecture, peaceful gardens and intimate atmosphere make it one of the most beautiful locations in Italy for couples planning a luxury elopement or an intimate destination wedding. The property combines centuries of history with refined hospitality, surrounded by protected countryside between Tuscany and Umbria.
For couples travelling from abroad, it offers something increasingly rare:
Space.
Privacy.
Silence.
The perfect environment to focus entirely on each other.

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Same-Sex Wedding Photographer in Italy

As a wedding photographer in Italy, I believe every couple deserves to feel completely comfortable being themselves in front of the camera.
No assumptions.
No expectations.
No predefined roles.
Only your connection.
Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement in Tuscany, a destination wedding on Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast or the Italian countryside, my goal is always the same: creating photographs that feel honest, timeless and deeply personal.
Because your wedding is not about fitting into a tradition.

It’s about celebrating your story.

Planning your same-sex wedding in Italy?

If you’re dreaming of an intimate destination wedding or elopement in Italy and you’re looking for a same sex wedding photographer in Italy who combines an editorial eye with authentic storytelling, I’d love to hear your story.

Let’s create something beautiful together.