My first visit to Italy was way back in 2009 where Venice was the 4 day break. Celebrating my now wife’s birthday, a proposal was also on the cards. The big plan was to get down on one knee on a gondola. Not that this did not happen, but I nearly went overboard doing so. Being romantic can be quite embarrassing.
11 years later, visits back to Venice and other wonderful spots. Italy is now very close to my heart as a wedding photographer. With so much rustic charm and colour Italy is just a wondeful place to photograph.
With iconic places like Rome, Venice, Florence and Amalfi Coast the selection of Italian wedding destinations is high. So, it all depends on what your ideal wedding is to be honest.
Amalfi Coast offers more of a coatal wedding with breathtaking views of mountains and sea. Where Rome and Florence can offer more of a city style wedding. All of these locations will offer amazing photos so it’s really down to your taste and vision for your wedding.
My last visit to Italy was a kind of road trip (but on the train). We visited Venice, Florence, Rome then finished off at Amalfi Coast. This was well needed after so much walking and maybe this could be an idea for yourself.
If you have never been to Italy, then you really need to. But try to see as much as you can. This Country is just remarkable and the light is just consistently breathtaking (perfect for us destination wedding photographers).
Make sure to try and visit a Tuscany Vineyard. With stunning views and glorious wine, this is a must for any wine-fanatic.
This Country will never continue to amaze me. The people are just so friendly which really makes for a lovely stay. But the food and wine! If you are planning a destination wedding in Italy then you will be spoilt for catering.
So, who knows the next time I visit will be as an Italy wedding photographer. Fingers crossed this is the case. My red wine cabinet is getting rather empty now so that is just one excuse to return.
Documentary & Creative Wedding Photography by Gary Jude
Gardeners Cottage, Belhus Park, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4QE
07557789203
Italy wedding photographer by Jude photography. I am an Essex documentary wedding photographer that covers the UK and destination weddings. I specialise in creative, natural, documentary wedding photography. Photojournalism wedding photography that focuses on the people, emotions, laughter and love. The real moments of a wedding day.