A Dreamy Destination Wedding in Italy: Emily & Charlie's Romantic Celebration at Villa Antiche Mura, Sorrento
All Photography by Emma Olivia @weddings.by.emma.olivia
Oh, where do I even begin with Emily and Charlie’s absolutely magical Italian wedding day at Villa Antiche Mura? It was a destination wedding of dreams, set in the stunning coastal town of Sorrento and encompassing all the best bits of Italy in one day (think lasagne, limoncello, spritz, late night pizza and a gorgeous sunset!)
Everyone made their way to Villa Antiche Mura, a breathtaking clifftop villa overlooking the Bay of Sorrento for a late afternoon ceremony. If you haven’t been to southern Italy, it truly is the most perfect place for a destination wedding. The ocean stretches as far as the eye can see, with super yachts sailing below and the soft golden light of the late afternoon bathes everything in a warm glow, with Mount Vesuvius quietly watching from the distance. Just look how gorgeous it was!
Their ceremony was beautiful, with just their closest family and friends there to witness it, and after confetti and prosecco, Emily and Charlie decide to do their own personal vows under the lemon trees. I loved this moment, as it can be scary saying vows that are truly meaningful in front of lots of people, so giving themselves space to do this separately from the group was a really sweet touch.
Our couples portrait session was so much fun. There’s just something so special about an Italian wedding, especially in a place like Sorrento, where every corner feels like a romantic postcard and this makes couples portraits a dream because everywhere is gorgeous. We made the most of the gorgeous view, the front of the villa, the vespa and the vintage fiat!
Then one of my favourite moments - dinner! Emily and Charlie and their guests enjoyed a delicious four-course meal that was Italian cuisine heaven. From fresh bruschetta to handmade lasagne, everything was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The fourth course was the lemon wedding cake and honestly Ive never seen a bigger cake in my life - it was HUGE! Lemons are kind of a Sorrento signature, so I loved how they had tied all these special parts of their destination into the wedding day.
Once everyone was full and happy, the party began with their first dance and then lots of British classics! The villa was glowing with fairy lights and the sky was clear and full of stars.
It really is special photographing destination weddings. If you are getting married in Italy and wanting to have your own destination wedding in Sorrento, then I’d love for you to get in touch about your photography!
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