Certaldo, Tuscany, Italy Elopement Photo Story Award

BW image of passionate kiss for bride and groom at outdoor wedding reception

Black and white image of a passionate kiss for the bride and groom during their outdoor wedding reception

At the end of a blissfully perfect day, the newlyweds share one final passionate kiss with one another during their outdoor wedding reception. 

Amandine and Thomas may hail from France, the alluring land of seduction, but it was Italy that captured their hearts. When they decided to plan a romantic escape to elope with one another, they knew that the idyllic Tuscan countryside was the perfect place to begin the next chapter of their lives together. Their wedding ceremony took place at the Palazzo Pretorio in Certaldo, and they invited their closest family members and friends to attend an intimate dinner at Il Paese del Campanelli in Barberino.

Certaldo Wedding Picture of the Bride walking the brick streets looking modern, independent and radiant

Certaldo Wedding Photograph of the Bride | a modern, independent and radiant bride

The image of Amandine as a modern, independent and radiant bride is juxtaposed by the old town feel of the cobblestone streets in Certaldo. 

Tuscany Wedding Reportage Photo of a rustic atmosphere of the wedding ceremony venue

Tuscany Wedding Reportage Photographer | the rustic atmosphere of the wedding ceremony venue

With the rustic atmosphere of the Palazzo Pretorio in Certaldo adding a sense of timeless elegance to the day, the bride and groom begin their civil ceremony.

Palazzo Pretorio Wedding Ceremony Photo in Tuscany of bride and groom present and focused on one another

Italian Wedding Ceremony Photography for Tuscany | The bride and groom are completely present and focused only on one another

While the rest of the guests strive to capture the moment, Amandine and Thomas are completely present and focused only on one another. 

Certaldo, Tuscany, Italian Wedding Photo of mayor conducting the civil ceremony for bride and groom

Certaldo, Tuscany, Italian Wedding Photography | The mayor conducted the civil ceremony

The mayor of Certaldo conducted the civil ceremony wearing the traditional Italian tricolor mayoral sash. 

Certaldo Wedding Pic from Intimate Elopement in Tuscany of couple walking by ancient brick walls of the town

Italian Wedding Photography in BW for Tuscany | As husband and wife, the couple walks hand-in-hand down the cobblestone streets

Finally husband and wife, Amandine and Thomas walk hand-in-hand down the cobblestone streets of Certaldo. The locals look on with a nostalgic sense of joy, knowing that they — along with thousands of others — have also fallen in love within the ancient brick walls of the town.

Romantic Wedding Portrait Session in Italy with two young lovers who have escaped to a secret garden

Romantic Wedding Photo Session in Italy | Almost like two young lovers who have escaped to a secret alcove

Like two young lovers who have escaped to a secret alcove, the bride and groom kiss amongst the cypress trees. 

Certaldo Wedding Photo showing The bride is happy and relaxed at Il Paese del Campanelli reception venue outside

Certaldo Wedding Photography | The bride is happy and relaxed at Il Paese del Campanelli

Looking completely relaxed after a stunning Tuscan portrait session, the bride sips champagne and enjoys her outdoor wedding reception.

Il Paese del Campanelli, Barberino, Italy Wedding Venue Image of dinner reception speech

Barberino di Mugello Comune in Italy Wedding Image | A dinner reception speech at Il Paese del Campanelli

A guest at the wedding shares a speech that was written by the bride's mother, who was not able to travel and attend the wedding. It was a moving moment that helped all the guests feel connected to this special family member, who had to celebrate from afar.