Stefania and Filippo’s wedding at Palazzo Vecchio and Villa di Montefiano

Stefania and Filippo’s wedding lasted two days: a civil ceremony in Florence city center and an al fresco party on the hills near Fiesole, at Villa di Montefiano.

They got married with a civil ceremony in the beautiful Red Hall of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. The next day, they confirmed their promise in front of their friends and partied together at Villa di Montefiano. We were with them on both days: three hours on the first day, for the ceremony and a few photos around Florence, then on the second day from the early preparations until late at night.

The first day at Palazzo Vecchio

We arrived in the courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio, where we met the bride, the groom and their families. After the ceremony in the Red Hall and the photos with their relatives, we moved on. Together with Stefania and Filippo we chose where to take the photos, but we bumped into so many tourists, and it was scorching hot too.

In the end, we managed to take a few shots of them in the Uffizi Gallery, in front of Ponte Vecchio, at Piazzale Michelangelo and at San Miniato al Monte.

Getting ready on the second day

On the second day we spent time with the bride and the groom during their preparations. The bride got ready at the Gallery Hotel Art with her mother and sister, while the groom went directly to the villa with the best man and his father.

Spending a few hours together the day before helped us get to know each other, and it helped Stefania and Filippo relax in front of the camera. It was a very hot day.

Dinner under the lights at Villa di Montefiano

The celebration began with a cocktail on the villa’s panoramic terrace, where the guests could enjoy a beautiful view of the Florence hills. We let the newlyweds relax a bit, then we took a few shots of them alone before the rest of the evening. The al fresco dinner was served under a hundred light bulbs strung on wires, with a stunning view of Florence.

They chose our photo booth with instant printing. While the guests were having dinner outdoors, we prepared the set. After dinner, Stefania and Filippo and their guests took their own pictures, which we printed right away. Everyone loved it, and the whole two days were a real success!

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