Countryside wedding in Southern Italy
Hills, olive groves and wineries, away from the crowds
For couples dreaming of a wedding away from the crowds, inland Campania is a discovery: hills, olive groves, vineyards and villages, about an hour from Naples. It's my home: here I know the venues, the light and the rhythm of the day.
It's the land of Taurasi, Fiano and Greco di Tufo wines, and of the cooking of chefs like Peppe Zullo. Villas and estates host religious, civil and symbolic weddings, outdoors too.
Countryside weddings I've photographed
Real weddingsAndrea and Virginia’s wedding at Casa Lerario, in Melizzano
Andrea and Virginia’s wedding at Casa Lerario, in Melizzano (Benevento): a ceremony among hay bales, dinner beneath the olive trees, the reportage.
Real weddingsFabio 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.
Real weddingsVilla 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.
Villas and estates I know
Casa Lerario, Melizzano
In Sannio, near Benevento: an outdoor ceremony among the hay bales and dinner under the olive trees.
Villa Belvedere, Villanova del Battista
In Irpinia: two weddings photographed, understated elegance among the hills.
Villa Jamele, Orsara di Puglia
Chef Peppe Zullo's estate, with a winery, gardens and civil ceremonies held on site.
Other venues in Irpinia
Villas, estates and restaurants where I work: you'll find them on the wedding photographer in Irpinia page.
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from the Amalfi Coast and Naples?
The venues in Irpinia and Sannio are about an hour from Naples: you can combine a countryside wedding with a few days by the sea.
Can a civil ceremony be held at the villa?
It depends on the venue: at Villa Jamele, for example, the civil ceremony is held on site.
Can the ceremony be held outdoors?
Yes: Andrea and Virginia got married outdoors, among the hay bales, at Casa Lerario.
And if it rains?
Rain is not the enemy: after the storm at Paolo and Jessica's wedding the light was clear and the colours rich. Here are my tips for photos in the rain.
Tell me about your wedding
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