A Villa Cimbrone wedding on the Amalfi Coast is a photographer’s dream! I am proud to share my photos from this super elegant wedding in Ravello’s most exceptional wedding location – Villa Cimbrone.

Why is a wedding at Villa Cimbrone so unique?

This magnificent venue lies at the end of Ravello. Hidden behind imposing walls and large wooden doors are lovely gardens and a large villa.

The property is a well-kept secret as I meet lots of people that go to Ravello and never even visit the villa. This is a shame as it is the must-see for anyone visiting the most exclusive town on the Amalfi Coast.

How to get to Villa Cimbrone

Even if you aren’t celebrating a wedding at Villa Cimbrone, you can still visit. Buy a ticket to enter its grounds and enjoy the gardens, views, and excellent atmosphere.

From the central square of Ravello face the Cathedral. Take the street to the right, not the road with the big tunnel, but the small pedestrian one with the shops. After a few meters, you will see a little tunnel and a fork in the path/route.

You can go either way. Choose one and off you go – keep walking and climbing and follow the signposts to the villa. At a certain point, the paths merge again, and you continue to the end where you will see the entrance.

Some background about this wedding.

This wedding covers three of the most in-demand wedding venues in Ravello and has been brilliantly organized by Ravello Events. The groom is going to get ready at Villa Cimbrone. However, the bride prepares at the other end of town at Hotel Caruso.

The Belmond Caruso is another exceptional wedding venue. Many couples choose to have a Hotel Caruso wedding in Ravello. The bride and groom will meet in the center of Ravello for their marriage in the Duomo di Ravello. This is the church in the main square of Ravello. After the ceremony, there will be refreshments in the main square. Consequently, everyone will walk to the villa for the reception.

Groom and best men getting ready

I start the wedding day by walking to Villa Cimbrone. The groom and his best men are getting ready and are about to put on their Tom Ford Tuxedos. After a few photos of the location and gardens, I photograph the guys getting ready. They are in high spirits, and everyone is very excited for the festivities to come. Once I finish, I walk over to the Belmond Caruso.

Bride getting ready at Hotel Caruso

At Hotel Caruso the bride is almost finished with her hair and makeup. I take some photos of her dress and accessories. Then, once her hair is ready I photograph her briefly in the garden, a short playful romantic portrait session and then it is time to put on the wedding dress. Her mother and sister help her put it on. The bride has a beautiful look of understated elegance so there are only a few accessories. Her father is ready to escort her to the church and so we all walk to the Duomo in the center of Ravello.

Wedding Ceremony in the Duomo di Ravello

The Duomo is a lovely church, its light colors and considerable size give it a lovely open feeling. The wedding ceremony goes perfectly and nerves give way to jubilation. The emotional readings and beautiful music that accompanies the ceremony are delightful.

Once they are married and the ceremony concludes they prepare to exit the church. Friends and family are outside and shower them with rice and petals as they exit. We quickly take a large group photo on the steps and then there is a prosecco toast for 30 minutes in the main square. It is now time for this Villa Cimbrone wedding festivities to start!

A Neapolitan duo that plays typical local music leads the group to the villa and everyone is really feeling the traditional Italian music vibe as they walk the streets.

The wedding reception and party

At the villa, we immediately do some family photos with the view of the Amalfi Coast as a backdrop. Then we go for a few photos around the gardens as the guests are moving to the infinity terrace. The Infinity Terrace is the main selling point of any Villa Cimbrone wedding, the views from here are to die for!

Once everyone is on the terrace the bride and groom make their entrance and enjoy an aperitif and some speeches. There is a piano player who provides entertainment.

As the guests are ushered towards the dinner area tastefully decorated by Malafronte floral design the terrace empties. I take the opportunity to take a few photos of the couple using that infinite view and then they spontaneously dance to one of their favorite songs.

The wedding reception is in the crypt, a lovely part of Villa Cimbrone. This space offers a unique and magical location for a candlelit dinner. Dinner, speeches, and music follow before everyone moves down to the gardens for the cake cutting. The first dances and the party follow. At the end of the event, there is a send-off for the newlyweds with sparklers.