Borgo della Meliana, Tuscany, Italy Elopement Photo Story Award

Creative Wedding Day Portrait at the pool of Borgo della Meliana taken During a brief break in the rain of bride and groom posing

A small wedding at a villa was made special as the groom lovingly adjusted the bride's dress for their portrait

During a brief break in the rain, the bride and groom pose for portraits by the villa's pool. The groom adjusts the bride's dress so it lays just right for the photograph.

Noelle and Joren, a young couple from the Netherlands, planned a small summer wedding in Tuscany in the hopes of trading the rain of their native country with the sunshine of Italy. However, the universe had other plans in store, and the couple faced a day of drenching rains that forced them to be flexible with their plans. Nevertheless, they forged ahead with their wedding day preparations at the Borgo della Meliana villa, and focused on the love they had for one another.

Wedding image in the rain from Tuscany at Borgo Della Meliana as The bride is carrying her umbrella across the grounds of the villa

Wedding Pictures in Tuscany at Borgo Della Meliana | The bride is carrying her umbrella across the grounds of the villa

Carrying her umbrella across the grounds of the villa, the bride braves the rain and arrives to get ready for her wedding.

Borgo della Meliana Wedding Venue photo of the bridal party captures a candid picture

Borgo della Meliana Wedding Venue Images | A member of the bridal party captures a candid picture

A member of the bridal party captures a candid picture of Noelle getting her makeup done.

Borgo della Meliana Elegant Tuscany Country Villa Wedding image of The bride with mom and excitement and anticipation

Borgo della Meliana - Elegant Tuscany Country Villa Wedding Photo | The bride smiles with excitement and anticipation

The bride smiles with excitement and anticipation as her mother helps her with her wedding gown.

Tuscany, Italy Outdoor Wedding image of The bride and groom continuing to smile while holding hands during the tented garden ceremony

Tuscany, Italy Wedding Photography | The bride and groom continue smiling while holding hands during the outdoor ceremony

Joren and Noelle continue smiling while holding hands during the ceremony. Refusing to be deterred by the rain, they had a plastic canopy placed over the ceremony location to keep everyone dry.

Tuscany, Italy Wedding image of The guests tossing rice under an outdoor clear tent venue location

Tuscany, Italy Wedding Photographer | The wedding guests toss rice

The wedding guests toss rice at the bride and groom after the ceremony.

Tuscany, Italy Wedding Couple Portrait created After hours of endless rain, the sunshine broke through the clouds for a few brief moments

Tuscany, Italy Wedding Portraits | After hours of endless rain, the sunshine broke through the clouds for a few brief moments

After hours of endless rain, the sunshine broke through the clouds for a few brief moments, allowing the bride and groom to pose for golden hour portraits.

Tuscany, IT Wedding venue photo of the couple sharing a flirtatious kiss during their first dance

Tuscany, IT Wedding Photographer | sharing a flirtatious kiss during their first dance

Joren and Noelle share a flirtatious kiss during their first dance as husband and wife.

Tuscany, IT Wedding venue image of guests dancing the night away to Dutch music

Tuscany, IT Wedding Image | the wedding guests dance the night away to Dutch music

Despite being in the heart of Italy's wine country, the wedding guests dance the night away to Dutch music.