This Borgo Stomennano wedding covers two days but this post concentrates on the main day of celebrations.
As a wedding photographer at Borgo Stomennano I am spoilt for choice! I am a huge fan of the location because I like the architecture both inside and outside. The buildings have a lot of character and the surrounding gardens are gorgeous. As you wander from the noble main villa, and its’ perfectly manicured gardens, to the pool area you will find the more typical Tuscan country houses. These are ideal for guest accommodations and the pool area is a great space where people gather and hang out.
Borgo Stomennano wedding – Before the Ceremony
I start the day taking some images of the villa and gardens, a few photos to set the scene for this Borgo Stomennano wedding. Next, I photograph the groom who is finishing getting ready with his brother and best man. They are relaxed and happy as the previous evening went perfectly and today they have to look forward to a wedding and another wonderful party.
The bride is upstairs, once she finishes her hair and makeup I start photographing her and her bridesmaids as they assist each other in their final touches. There’s time for a glass of prosecco too just to steady the nerves. The bride decides to see her father outside and he is emotional as he sees his daughter in her wedding dress. They are also both very excited and happy!
Wedding Borgo Stomennano – Garden ceremony
The ceremony takes place in front of the main gates to the villa with the impressive driveway and cypress trees as a ideal backdrop. It’s an emotional and joyful ceremony. Their friend conducts the wedding and the guests listen to readings and his witty but appropriate sermon. After they exchange their vows and rings they exchange their first kiss, then, it’s time to celebrate!
They exit the ceremony and lead all the guests to the other side of the gardens where they are all going to enjoy a refreshing cool prosecco, other drinks and canapes.
Borgo Stomennano wedding reception under the oak trees
After group photos we go for a few couple portraits, we don’t have far to go to find a few lovely spots. The driveway is beautiful if the sunlight is right and hits it at the right angle!
Next, it is time for the reception dinner. This takes place at the back of the villa under the oak trees. The one, long and curved bare wood imperial table perfectly fits the space and is richly decorated with autumnal colors. Fairly lights and candles hang above the table creating soft and romantic lighting as well as a lovely elegant and chic atmosphere.
During dinner, there are some brief pauses for extremely entertaining speeches. The speakers are ready and with plenty of material so everyone enjoys their jokes and anecdotes. In the end, there is the cake cutting followed by an excellent party in the cantina a great… another wonderful wedding at Borgo Stomennano!
Italian and destination wedding photographer Jules Bower photographs weddings in Italy, Europe, and worldwide. British but fluent in Italian, his strong artistic vision and vast experience in the wedding industry make him unique. His wife is a top wedding planner in Tuscany.
