Italy Wedding Photographer
Luxury weddings and elopements across Italy, from Lake Como to Puglia, photographed with an editorial eye and a documentary heart
Italy has a way of slowing everything down. Long lunches under pergolas, golden light on old stone, evenings that seem to go on forever. A wedding there should feel exactly like that, and my job is to make sure your photographs do too.
I’m Marcos Sanchez, a destination wedding photographer based in Barcelona. Italy is a short flight from home, and I photograph weddings and elopements across the country for couples who value privacy, elegance and a deeply personal experience. My approach is calm and discreet: I observe and anticipate rather than direct, so you can be fully present with the people you love, while I gently guide the portraits that matter most.
My work has been featured in Vogue, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Lane and The Wed, and I’m represented by Aïa Management.
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Real weddings in Italy
Borgo Egnazia, Puglia
Silver and Shurland chose Borgo Egnazia for a sophisticated black-tie elopement. The resort is built in the honey-coloured stone of traditional Apulian architecture, with olive groves and the Adriatic close by. See their Borgo Egnazia wedding.
Ravello, Amalfi Coast
Whitney and Josh eloped in Ravello, high above the Amalfi Coast. It was an intimate day of quiet gardens, narrow lanes and sweeping sea views. See their Ravello elopement.
Villa Erba, Lake Como
Elizabeth and Gianni celebrated a three-day black-tie wedding on Lake Como, marrying on the lakefront at Villa Erba before a candlelit dinner inside the villa. See their Villa Erba wedding.
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Where I photograph in Italy
Every region of Italy has its own light, rhythm and style of celebration. These are the places my couples ask about most:
Lake Como
Lake Como is Italy’s most romantic wedding destination: grand 17th- and 18th-century villas, terraced gardens that run down to the water, and guests arriving by boat. Villa Balbiano, Villa Pizzo, Villa Erba and Villa d’Este are among the best-known venues. The season runs from April to October, and Milan’s airports are about an hour away. Read my full guide to Lake Como wedding venues.
Tuscany and Florence
Cypress-lined roads, medieval borghi and wine estates in Chianti and the Val d’Orcia make Tuscany ideal for a relaxed, multi-day celebration. Castiglion del Bosco, Borgo Santo Pietro, Il Borro and La Foce are favourites, and the villas in the hills above Florence add Renaissance grandeur. Fly into Florence or Pisa.
Puglia
Puglia is Italy’s rising star for luxury weddings. Couples come for whitewashed masserie (fortified farmhouses) among ancient olive trees, a slower pace and Adriatic beaches. Borgo Egnazia, Masseria San Domenico and Castello Monaci are standout venues, and Bari and Brindisi airports serve the region.
The Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is dramatic and vertical, with terraces suspended over the sea. Ravello suits elegant, intimate weddings: Villa Cimbrone and Belmond Hotel Caruso have some of the most spectacular views in Europe. Positano and Sorrento are nearby, and guests fly into Naples.
Sicily
Sicily is a place of baroque towns, volcanic landscapes and a food culture like nowhere else. Taormina offers clifftop hotels facing Mount Etna, while the southeast around Noto has honey-stone palazzi and country estates. Catania and Palermo are the main airports.
Venice
A Venice wedding is pure theatre: Gothic palazzi on the Grand Canal, private water taxis and candlelit dinners. Aman Venice and the Belmond Hotel Cipriani are iconic choices. Logistics need careful planning, and I’m used to working around boats, tides and tight timings.
Rome
Rome offers grand villas with views over the Eternal City, such as Villa Aurelia and Villa Miani, as well as the seaside Renaissance palazzo of La Posta Vecchia, 30 minutes from Fiumicino airport.
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How I work in Italy
Most Italian weddings are a weekend rather than a day, so I offer coverage for the welcome dinner, the wedding day and the farewell brunch. I plan the timeline with your planner around the light: in June the sun sets after 8:30 pm, which gives you a long golden hour for portraits between the ceremony and dinner.
From our first conversation to the delivery of your fine art album, every step is designed to be effortless. You can read more about the experience.
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Italy wedding photography FAQ
Do you travel to Italy for weddings?
Yes. I’m based in Barcelona, about two hours by plane from Milan, Florence, Rome, Naples and Bari, and I photograph weddings and elopements all over Italy.
How far in advance should we book a wedding photographer in Italy?
For peak dates in May, June and September, couples usually book 12 to 18 months ahead, often as soon as the venue is confirmed. The most sought-after venues on Lake Como and in Tuscany fill up early.
What is the best time of year for a wedding in Italy?
Late May, June and September offer warm weather and soft light. July and August can be very hot, especially in the south, while Lake Como and the Amalfi Coast are at their busiest in high summer.
Can we legally get married in Italy?
Yes, civil and religious ceremonies are possible for foreign couples, but they require paperwork from your home country. Many couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Italy, which gives complete freedom over location and timing. Your planner can advise on the best option for your nationality.
Do you photograph elopements in Italy?
Yes. Some of my favourite days in Italy have been elopements, including Whitney and Josh in Ravello and Silver and Shurland at Borgo Egnazia.
Do you work with Italian wedding planners?
Almost always. I collaborate closely with your planner and creative team from the first call, so that the photography fits seamlessly into the day.