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MHW BLOG wedding tips and stories

Stories, ideas and advice for your wedding

Wedding stories, venues and practical advice from our work as wedding photographers in Avellino, Irpinia, the Amalfi Coast and Florence.

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Valentine’s Day: 4 art cities for a romantic weekend

Four Italian art cities to visit on Valentine’s Day for a romantic stay: what to see and why they’re perfect for a couple’s getaway.

Fabio and Simona’s wedding at Villa Belvedere, in IrpiniaReal weddings

Fabio and Simona’s wedding at Villa Belvedere, in Irpinia

A wedding at Villa Belvedere, in Irpinia: Fabio, from Sardinia, and Simona, from the Ufita Valley. A pre-wedding shoot in Cagliari and a reportage among the hills.

Lapo and Paola’s wedding in FlorenceReal weddings

Lapo and Paola’s wedding in Florence

A wedding in Florence: Lapo and Paola say “I do” in the Sala Rossa of Palazzo Vecchio, lunch at Piazzale Michelangelo and portraits at San Miniato.

Paolo and Jessica’s wedding in Villanova del Battista, at Villa BelvedereReal weddings

Paolo and Jessica’s wedding in Villanova del Battista, at Villa Belvedere

A wedding in Villanova del Battista, at Villa Belvedere: Paolo and Jessica, surprises from their friends and the most beautiful photos after a cloudburst.

Nicola and Anna’s wedding on the Amalfi CoastReal weddings

Nicola and Anna’s wedding on the Amalfi Coast

A wedding on the Amalfi Coast: Nicola and Anna with a vintage Alfa Romeo, a traditional gozzo boat ride to the Emerald Grotto and portraits at Villa Rufolo.

A Celtic wedding: Raffaele and DeborahReal weddings

A Celtic wedding: Raffaele and Deborah

A Celtic wedding at the Bonito festival, in Irpinia: Raffaele and Deborah and a ritual of joined hands, ribbons and music, told through reportage.

Mauro and Amelia’s wedding in AmalfiReal weddings

Mauro and Amelia’s wedding in Amalfi

A wedding in Amalfi: Mauro and Amelia at the Cathedral, Dad’s Fiat 500, portraits in the Cloister of Paradise and a gozzo boat ride to Hotel Marmorata.

Villa Jamele: getting married in Orsara di Puglia, between Irpinia and FoggiaReal weddings

Villa Jamele: getting married in Orsara di Puglia, between Irpinia and Foggia

Peppe Zullo’s Villa Jamele in Orsara di Puglia: a wedding venue between Irpinia and the Foggia area, with gardens, olive groves and Apulian cuisine. Photos and tips.

Christian and Alessandra’s wedding in BeneventoReal weddings

Christian and Alessandra’s wedding in Benevento

Christian and Alessandra’s wedding in Benevento, captured by My Happy Wedding in reportage style: emotions, details and celebration.

What we write about on the My Happy Wedding blog

The blog grows out of our everyday work: weddings photographed in Irpinia, Avellino, the Amalfi Coast, Florence and all over Italy. Here you’ll find practical wedding planning advice, style ideas, traditions, lesser-known venues and the stories of our real weddings.

We write for couples getting married: no theory, just what we’ve seen work (and not work) over many years of weddings. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer in Irpinia or want to understand our wedding reportage in Avellino, start there.

Frequently asked questions

What is the My Happy Wedding blog about?

Weddings as seen by the people who photograph them: planning, venues, traditions, style, pre-wedding shoots and stories of real weddings in Irpinia, Campania and throughout Italy.

Where can I find photos of the weddings you’ve photographed?

In the Real weddings category: each article tells the story of a couple, their venue and the best moments of the day, with photos.

Can I ask you for advice about my wedding?

Of course. Message us on WhatsApp or through the contact details on the site: we reply personally, even if it’s just for advice on venues, timings or light.