When international couples map out a destination wedding in Puglia, the white-washed masserias of the Itria Valley usually dominate the conversation. However, if you travel just a little further south into the Salento region surrounding Lecce, you will notice the landscape shifts entirely. The area in and around Lecce, which travel writers often call the […]
Planning a destination wedding in Italy is an incredible choice. However, dealing with the actual logistics as an international couple can quickly become overwhelming. As a British wedding photographer who spends the summer season living and working in Ostuni, Puglia (Southern Italy). I get a front-row seat to the entire planning process. Because I share […]
Rising dramatically above a sea of ancient olive groves sits the hill-town of Ostuni. Famously known as the Città Bianca (White City), it is one of Southern Italy’s most central and practical locations. If you are planning a destination wedding in Puglia, Ostuni serves as the ideal geographical hub for your entire celebration. Ostuni is […]
When planning a destination wedding in Southern Italy, most couples picture a flawless, sun-baked landscape. The fear of rain is completely normal, but here is a comforting reality check from a wedding photographer who spends summers working on the ground here: summer rain in Puglia is incredibly rare. If you are planning your day during […]
There is a distinct magic to Southern Italy that grabs hold of your heart and refuses to let go. If you are dreaming of a destination wedding, your Pinterest boards are likely filled with images of whitewashed stone walls, ancient olive groves, and long candlelit tables under a starlit Italian sky. In other words, you […]
Contrasting Landscapes: Inside Victoria’s Premier Melbourne Wedding Destination When you start planning your wedding, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make isn’t just picking a venue. You are choosing the backdrop for a day you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Some cities lock you into a specific aesthetic, but fortunately, as a premier […]
Trading the fast-paced London rush for the relaxed beauty of Victoria If you had told me five years ago that I’d be splitting my life between the creative heart of Victoria and the sun-bleached coast of Southern Italy, I would have laughed. Born and raised in London, I loved the energy of the UK. However, […]
There is a distinct shift happening in the world of destination weddings. For years, couples looking to get married in Italy automatically pointed their compasses toward Tuscany or the Amalfi Coast. But lately, a quiet regional underdog has been rapidly climbing straight to the top of the list of Italys’s best wedding destinations. Puglia is […]
FROM STUNNING MASSERIAS TO GOLDEN-HOUR OLIVE GROVES, HERE IS WHY COUPLES CHOOSE SOUTHERN ITALY FOR THEIR PUGLIA WEDDING DESTINATION. Choosing Your Season: Peak vs. Shoulder Months As a destination wedding photographer, I split my time between Melbourne, Australia, and Puglia, Italy. Consequently, couples ask me one question more than any other: “When is the best […]
Understanding the Puglian Way of Life There is a distinct rhythm to life in Puglia. It’s in the slow crunch of gravel beneath your tires as you drive past centuries-old olive trees, the midday silence when the heat demands you pause, and the laughter that stretches long into the warm evening over a table overflowing […]
