refined castle elopement ylva harvaard
August 2021

A Refined Castle Elopement at Castello di Banfi: Ylva & Harvaard

We strongly recommend Jules as your wedding photographer & planner!

Jules did an absolutely amazing job as a photographer and wedding planner at our elopement wedding at Castello Banfi in Tuscany this summer! Everything was absolutely amazing, and we could not have been more happy that we chose Jules!

Jules know and work with great celebrants, hair/make-up stylists, florists and lots of great Italian venues! He also work with his wife who is a wedding planner. They all know each other well and work perfectly as a team! It was great to be able to lean on Jules to organize all the details and get us in touch with the right people. He also answered fast on email and always remembered the things we had asked about and agreed on before.

Jules made us feel absolutely comfortable during the whole day and photoshoot with his charm and good sense of humor. He told us exactly where to stand/look and how we could look our best on the photos. He also speaks English perfectly, which makes it very easy to communicate! We’re absolutely blown away by Jules knowledge of our venue Castello Banfi. He knew exactly where to stand at exactly what time to get the absolute best photos with the light and Tuscan sunset.

Now we are blessed with over a thousand absolutely amazing photos and of course the memories of our amazing wedding day! Already the day after, Jules sent us a selection of beautiful edited photos, so we could post on social media. A little over a week later, whilst still on our honeymoon, we received the rest of the photos. First about 150 edited photos, and then all the photos. We are so thankful for Jules’s fast service on delivering the photos to us. The quality of the photos could not have been better.

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Haavard Homestad

An elopement at a castle is not about extravagance. It’s about privacy.

Ylva and Harvaard understood this completely. They chose the historic Castello di Banfi, a fortress overlooking the world-famous Brunello vineyards of Tuscany, to build a world just for themselves. Their goal was a day of quiet, refined romance where their connection was the main event. No distractions. No audience. Just the two of them, the ancient stone, and the golden Tuscan light.

refined castle elopement ylva harvaard

The Planner’s Perspective: A Day Built for Two

True luxury is having a space to breathe. Our on-the-ground knowledge of Banfi allowed us to secure the castle’s private library for Harvaard to prepare, a quiet, historic room away from any other guests. While Ylva was with her stylists, he had the calm to put the final touches on his vows, a moment of profound, personal reflection that set the tone for the entire day.

refined castle elopement ylva harvaard

This commitment to their private experience continued long after the ceremony. We arranged for a single table to be set for them in the Enoteca’s courtyard. As dusk settled, they dined al fresco, surrounded by the faint scent of roses and the history of the castle, their conversation echoing softly in the otherwise silent space. It was a dinner party for two. This is how we create a personal story.

refined castle elopement ylva harvaard

Heirloom Images in the Golden Hour

We believe that the photographs are the heirloom you will cherish forever. This belief guides every decision we make. A photo shoot is not just something to do; it is an experience we build into the timeline of your day. For Ylva and Harvaard, that meant planning for the impressive Tuscan sunset.

As the golden hour arrived, the light softened, casting a warm glow over the landscape. This is the moment we had been waiting for. The resulting images are not just pictures. They are a collection of authentic moments that capture the feeling of that evening, creating the beautiful, artful memories they will look back on for years to come.

refined castle elopement ylva harvaard

Your Story, Set in a Castle

A beautiful location is a starting point. A meaningful experience is the goal. We handle the complex logistics of planning in Italy so you can be the main characters in your own love story, confident that every detail is being crafted around you.

Photos by Jules Bower

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