An elopement is a statement of personal style. For Carissa and Lane, that statement was one of quiet elegance and absolute privacy. They envisioned a day that felt both grand and intimate, a place where the rustic beauty of the Umbrian countryside met the refined history of a noble estate.
This was more than just a search for a beautiful location; it was about finding a space that felt like a true extension of their own story. They found it at Villa Valentini Bonaparte.
The choice was as practical as it was romantic. Located conveniently on the train line between Rome and Florence, it made the logistics of their travel feel enjoyably simple. But the decision was sealed by the villa’s character. They had the impressive common spaces to get ready separately, building anticipation for the ceremony.
Then, on a private lawn with the rolling hills as their only witness, they saw each other for the first time and exchanged vows from a text written just for them. It was a perfect moment, followed by portraits around the estate and a private dinner prepared by a personal chef. For one day, this historic villa was not a venue. It was their home.
Our Favorite Moment
Seeing them stand together on the lawn for the ceremony was the moment their entire vision came to life. The contrast was beautiful. The wild, rolling landscape stretched out behind them, while they stood in the manicured elegance of the villa’s parkland. It was a powerful scene that was both grand in scale and deeply personal in feeling, a perfect reflection of their quiet and sophisticated love story.
Create Your Own Italian Elopement Story
Finding the right location is about finding a place that feels like you. The real work is in shaping the day so you can be fully present in it. We handle the logistics so you can focus on each other, creating a day that is relaxed, personal, and captured in beautiful, heirloom images.
Let’s talk about your vision.
