Bride and groom stand beneath a floral arch during an outdoor garden wedding ceremony as guests sit on white chairs along a white aisle.
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Daisy & Devin's

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A celebration at Villa alta, pisa, in the heart of tuscany, italy


Some weddings are about bringing everyone together. Others are about choosing the few people who have been there through every chapter of your life and sharing one of the most meaningful days with them.


For Daisy and Devin, travelling from Texas, USA, to Villa Alta, Tuscany meant creating a wedding experience centred entirely around what mattered most: their marriage, their families, and the memories they would carry home together.


With only their parents and siblings by their side, they chose an intimate destination wedding in Italy, surrounded by the timeless beauty of the Tuscan countryside. Far from the pace of everyday life back home, the celebration gave them the freedom to slow down, be present, and experience every moment with the people closest to them.


There was something especially beautiful about the simplicity of it all. No extensive guest list, no need to divide their attention between dozens of conversations. Just the people who know them best, sharing the excitement, the emotions, and the quiet moments that make a wedding feel truly personal.


As destination wedding photographers and filmmakers in Tuscany, these are the stories we love to tell. The meaningful glances, the genuine laughter, the closeness of family, and the fleeting moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. Beyond the portraits and the beautiful surroundings, it is the connection between people that gives a wedding its character.


Daisy and Devin’s celebration was a reminder that an intimate wedding in Tuscany doesn't need to be grand in scale to feel extraordinary. Sometimes, travelling halfway across the world with your closest family is more than enough to create something unforgettable.



Vendors & Venue

Location

Tuscany, Italy

Villa Alta

Pisa

 

Vendors

Venue: Villa Alta
Catering: Villa Alta
Photo+Film: aurora borealis weddings
Flowerdesign: angolo fiorito pisa
Celebrant: enrico taliani
String trio: cristiano matto dj 
Black and white photo of motion-blurred pedestrians walking past two still figures standing against an old stone brick wall.
Blurred couple smiling at each other in front of an ornate weathered bronze church door with detailed relief sculptures.
White bridal heels and a round gold mirror displayed in a wooden china cabinet with a white floral bow and dishes.
Black and white view through a doorway of a crystal chandelier and a wedding dress hanging by sheer curtains in an elegant room.
A white wedding gown hangs in an open doorway of an elegant room with a crystal chandelier, scenic mural walls, and a garden view beyond.
Ornate crystal chandelier with candle-style lights hanging beneath a ceiling painted with a sky and tree mural.
Wedding invitation for Daisy Danielles and Devin Sanger, September 16 at Villa Alta, Tuscany, Italy, resting on teal glass.
Groom's wedding day flat lay with black velvet loafers, bow tie, gold watch, ring box and invitation on a black and white checkered floor.
Black and white close-up of a weathered stone cherub statue wearing a delicate necklace and holding an arrow.
Black and white view through a doorway of a woman in a robe at a vanity beside a floral sofa and framed wall art.
Elegant living room with a crystal chandelier, golden drapes, ornate patterned rug, and floral sofas, with a man seated by tall windows.
Bearded man in a tuxedo and bow tie leans against an open balcony door with an ornate railing and scenic landscape view, in black and white.
Bride in a lace wedding dress applies makeup at a gilded mirror beside white peonies and a vanity table full of cosmetics.
Bride in a white lace wedding gown getting ready with two women, reflected in a gold-framed mirror beside white peony flowers.
Black and white close-up of a bride's hand with a sparkling diamond engagement ring resting on a lace wedding gown.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace gown holding hands with a groom in a tuxedo, with white flowers in the foreground.
Groom in a navy suit reads handwritten vows from a notebook while holding hands with the bride in a lace gown near pink floral arrangements.
Wedding ceremony on a green lawn with guests seated on white chairs as a couple stands beneath a floral arch near tall hedges.
Bride and groom share a kiss beneath a romantic floral arch of white and blush roses in a lush garden wedding.
Aerial view of an outdoor garden wedding ceremony with guests seated along a white aisle leading to a floral arch.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace wedding gown with a long veil and train stretching across a grassy lawn.
Bride in a white lace strapless gown and long veil stands on a stone terrace with a terracotta balustrade overlooking a scenic countryside.
Bride in a white gown poses with groom, groomsmen and bridesmaids in red dresses in an ornate Tuscan villa room.
Bride in a lace wedding gown with a long train holds hands with her groom in a tuxedo by sunlit windows in an elegant room.
Black and white photo from above of a bride in a voluminous gown with her groom on a wooden staircase.
Two hands reaching toward each other beneath an ornate frescoed ceiling with gold decorative medallions, as seen from below at a wedding.
Smiling bride in a lace wedding gown and veil poses gracefully near cherub statues in a sunlit garden.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom kissing tenderly beneath a flowing sheer wedding veil outdoors.
Black and white overhead view through ornate ironwork of a couple dining at a candlelit table with floral arrangements.
Black and white close-up of a violinist's hand pressing the strings as the bow glides across a polished violin.

A Pre-Wedding Photoshoot at the Leaning Tower of Pisa


The day before their wedding, we met Daisy and Devin in Pisa for a couple photoshoot at one of Italy’s most recognisable landmarks, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. They had travelled all the way from Texas to celebrate their wedding in Villa Alta, Tuscany, and we wanted to make the most of their time in Italy while creating something special for the two of them.


Visiting Pisa at this time of year requires a little planning. The area around the Leaning Tower gets incredibly busy with visitors, so we decided to start early in the morning, meeting just as the city was waking up. It meant we could explore the surroundings at a quieter pace and photograph Daisy and Devin without the crowds taking over every frame.


For us, though, these sessions are about much more than beautiful photographs. We always love meeting our couples in person before the wedding day. After getting to know each other through several online calls, having time together face to face makes a real difference. It gives us the chance to talk, get comfortable around one another, and build the kind of connection that allows everything to feel more natural when the wedding day arrives.


A destination wedding often means planning everything from a distance, sometimes across different time zones and thousands of kilometres. That is why we value these moments together so much. There is no strict schedule to follow and no pressure to make everything perfect. We can simply spend time with the couple, learn a little more about them, and let them experience what it feels like to have us around with our cameras.


By the time Daisy and Devin’s wedding arrived, we wanted them to feel that they were spending the day with people they already knew and trusted, rather than photographer & filmmaker they had only met online. The pre-wedding session in Pisa was a lovely opportunity to build that connection, while giving them photographs from their Italian wedding trip that were entirely their own.

A woman with a sparkling diamond engagement ring smiles softly as she embraces a bearded man in a white shirt outdoors.
Couple in white dress and shirt walk hand in hand toward the Leaning Tower of Pisa and cathedral on a sunny day in Italy.
Black and white photo of a couple holding hands while walking along a sunlit stone pavement in motion blur.
Couple holding hands and dancing playfully on a stone plaza in front of a historic white marble building with a wooden door.
Black and white street photo of blurred pedestrians walking past two still figures standing against an old stone wall.
Woman's hand with an oval diamond engagement ring rests on the shoulder of a bearded man in a white button-up shirt.
Black and white portrait of a smiling couple posing against a marble wall, she in a lace dress and he in a shirt and dress pants.
Blurred couple smiling at each other in front of an ornate bronze cathedral door with detailed relief sculptures and a green patina.
Black and white photo of a couple sitting on stone steps in front of an ornate wooden door, her head resting on his shoulder.
Woman in a white dress poses on green grass before a marble cathedral with a green door while a blurred man walks past.
A bearded man in a white shirt and a woman in a lace dress lean in close for a romantic kiss during an outdoor couple portrait.
Romantic couple in a white lace dress and white shirt embrace outdoors at golden hour, smiling at each other in an engagement photo.

The morning of Nish & Matt — creative preparations across two Tuscan villas



Our day started early in Florence. With Nish and Matt getting ready at two different villas, we wanted to arrive with plenty of time to settle in, look around, and find opportunities to tell their story in our own way.


We began at Fattoria di Fubbiano, where Matt was getting ready with his father and closest friends. The Tuscan summer was already showing no mercy, and the heat was intense, so we quickly learned to appreciate every air-conditioned room we could find. Thankfully, the venue team were incredibly kind and helpful, making it easy for us to move around and bring our ideas to life.


One of those ideas was a little scene we had imagined beforehand: Matt leaning out of a window to call out and greet the arriving guests. We needed a simple, uncluttered backdrop for it, and the only window that felt right was in one of the venue's offices. The team didn't hesitate to let us use the space. It was a small gesture, but it made the shot possible, and those are often the moments that make a wedding day more fun to create.


Once Matt was ready, we took a little time away from the preparations to make some editorial-style portraits of him and his friends. We wanted the images to feel polished without losing their personality. Then we got to experiment a bit. With the pool, the water, and direct flash, we created a creative groom flatlay that felt different from the usual detail photographs. We love when a few simple elements at a venue give us room to try something unexpected.


After saying goodbye to Matt and the guys, we headed to Villa Teto to join Nish. Some of her family and closest friends were gathered there, and we arrived just as her makeup was coming to an end. The atmosphere was already shifting from quiet preparation to the excitement of getting ready together.


Before Nish put on her dress, we took the girls into the garden for a bridal pajama party. It was a chance to let everyone relax, laugh, and enjoy being together before the pace of the day picked up. While they spent time with one another, we explored the garden and used the villa's surroundings to create playful frames that felt a little more editorial. We also photographed Nish's dress, taking our time with the details before she stepped into it.


Then came the moment the girls had been waiting for. Once Nish was dressed, she had a first look with her bridesmaids, her sister, and Matt's mother. We love these moments because there's no need to ask anyone to react or to make something happen. Everyone sees the bride for the first time, and the expressions, smiles, and little gestures take care of themselves.


All morning, Nish and Matt had been surrounded by their own people, getting ready in separate places and building up to the same moment. After spending time with each side of the story, it was finally time for them to see each other. Before heading into the rest of the day, we had one more moment to capture: Nish and Matt's first look.

Red glass tumblers and a small Negroni bottle beside a wedding invitation and brown suede loafer on stone, casting red shadows.
White wedding invitation card floating on rippling turquoise pool water, with sunlight reflections and names Nish & Matteo printed on it.
Aerial view of lush green hillside vineyards and scattered villas in a scenic Tuscan countryside valley under a bright blue sky.
Two smiling groomsmen in a rustic room shake hands in black and white, one in sunglasses and blazer, the other in a vest and tie.
Group of men in suits and sunglasses raising glasses of red drinks in a cheerful toast inside a rustic room with wooden beams.
Six groomsmen in light suits and sunglasses hold drinks under a leafy vine-covered pergola at an Italian countryside wedding venue.
Black and white photo of a bride seated in soft light, adjusting a lace wedding garter on her thigh while getting ready.
Smiling bride in a white dress holds a hand mirror while getting ready in a bright room with teal walls and makeup supplies nearby.
Four women in matching light blue pajama sets dance and laugh on a sunny grassy hillside while holding white parasols above rolling green hi
Bride in white robe and bridesmaids in matching blue pajama sets pose with white parasols and sunglasses on a green hillside lawn.
White lace wedding dress hanging on a vintage door of a peach-colored Tuscan villa with a green vine pergola and brick patio.
Two laughing women in heart-shaped sunglasses hold wedding-style newspapers titled The Carigila Chronicle in a black and white photo.
Bride in an off-shoulder lace wedding gown with a long flowing train stands facing a vintage wooden wardrobe with an open mirror.
Bride in a white eyelet dress holds a crystal champagne coupe tied with a blue ribbon reading BRIDE at an outdoor celebration.
Man in a light beige suit stands with his back to the camera, framed by a brick archway and blooming white flowers in a green garden.
Six women in pink and burgundy dresses stand smiling in a bright room, looking toward a bride in a white veil in the foreground.
Strappy nude sandals, perfume bottle, earrings and a card styled on a white pool ledge beside sparkling turquoise water.

The ceremony at Fattoria di Fubbiano — an intimate moment in the heart of Tuscany


Once Nish and Matt's first look and morning preparations were behind us, we headed straight back to Fattoria di Fubbiano to prepare for the ceremony. This is always one of the busiest parts of the day for us, even if everything looks calm from the outside. Before the guests take their seats and the ceremony begins, there's a lot happening behind the scenes to make sure we can capture the moments that matter without getting in the way of them.


The ceremony space presented quite a challenge. Set between two buildings, the available area was only around six metres wide, with approximately 80 guests gathering closely together. We had to think carefully about every camera position, making sure we could capture the important moments from different angles. We needed to make sure that guests moving around or other vendors working nearby wouldn't accidentally block our cameras and cause us to miss important moments. With six cameras to position and a limited amount of room to work with, we spent time walking through the space, checking sightlines, and figuring out how we could move around without ending up in each other's frames.


We also wanted to capture the ceremony from above using our DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone. The wind was particularly strong at around 40 metres above the venue, so we had to plan the flight carefully and calculate our available battery time to make sure we could cover the ceremony without compromising safety or missing important moments. It's one of those details that most guests will never notice, but thoughtful preparation like this makes a real difference when everything happens only once.


Sound was just as important. Personal vows and readings are a huge part of what makes our wedding film meaningful, and we wanted every word to be heard clearly. We connected our recorders to the venue's PA system and fitted wireless microphones to Matt and the celebrant before the ceremony began. Once every camera was in position, the audio was checked, and the drone was ready, we could finally take a step back and let the day unfold.


The ceremony itself felt wonderfully personal. Rather than simply following a formal structure, it brought the people closest to Nish and Matt into the heart of the moment, with friends and siblings sharing readings that made the occasion feel deeply connected to their lives and relationships. Those personal contributions gave the ceremony its own rhythm and made it about more than just the two people standing at the centre. It was also about the people who had been part of their story long before this day.


The decor fitted the setting beautifully. The styling Nish and Matt had envisioned felt completely at home among the Tuscan architecture and surrounding landscape, elegant without feeling out of place. Everything came together naturally, creating a setting that felt true to their taste while still letting the beauty of Fattoria di Fubbiano speak for itself.


For us, these are the ceremonies we love documenting most. The thoughtful details matter, but it's the personal touches, the voices of family and friends, and the small reactions happening throughout the gathering that turn a beautiful setting into a story that belongs entirely to one couple. And for Nish and Matt, this was the moment their wedding day truly came together.

White marble statue of a classical woman with an elegant updo, draped in cloth, in a garden with pink blossoms behind.
Lush wedding floral arrangement on a white pedestal with red and pink roses, dahlias, eucalyptus and trailing amaranthus in a garden.
Wedding guests sit in wooden chairs on a gravel courtyard at a rustic Tuscan stone villa during an outdoor ceremony decorated with flowers.
Bride in an off-shoulder wedding gown carrying a bouquet walks down a gravel aisle between seated guests at an outdoor garden ceremony.
A fluffy dog in a harness trots down a gravel aisle at an outdoor wedding ceremony while smiling guests watch from both sides.
Bride in a white lace gown and groom in a light suit hold hands during a wedding ceremony while an officiant holds a leather book.
Smiling bride in a white off-shoulder lace gown faces the groom in a beige suit during an outdoor garden wedding ceremony.
Bride in a white veil reads handwritten vows from a folded note to a bearded groom in a cream suit during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Groom in a cream suit reads vows into a microphone to his bride in a lace off-shoulder gown during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride in an off-the-shoulder lace wedding gown listens as the groom reads handwritten vows during an outdoor ceremony.
Bride in a white lace gown holding a wedding bouquet of pink roses, burgundy blooms, and eucalyptus leaves wrapped in a white ribbon.
Groom dips and kisses his bride in a white gown as smiling guests cheer along a gravel aisle at a rustic Tuscan stone villa wedding.
Smiling bride in a lace wedding gown and groom in a cream suit walk hand in hand as guests toss confetti at an outdoor garden wedding.
Bride in a lace off-shoulder gown and groom in a cream suit exchange rings during an outdoor ceremony led by a smiling officiant.
Groomsmen in matching tan suits hold a bride aloft in her flowing white veil while smiling outdoors at a stone villa wedding with greenery.
Smiling bride in an off-shoulder lace wedding gown holding a bouquet stands beside a groom in a beige suit on a gravel path.
Bride and groom exchange vows before seated guests at an outdoor Tuscan wedding ceremony with floral arrangements and a stone villa.

The wedding dinner — a vintage Fiat, incredible Italian food & heartfelt speeches


As soon as the ceremony ended, we headed straight to the dinner area at Fattoria di Fubbiano. We wanted to capture the setting before the guests arrived, but time was very limited. Nish and Matt also wanted photographs with their family and friends, so we had to make the most of every minute.


We quickly walked around the venue, looking for a spot where everyone could fit comfortably, with beautiful surroundings and flattering light. In the end, we decided to use the ceremony area. There was just one small problem: the chairs were still in place, leaving us very little room to work with. We quickly cleared the space and rearranged everything, making enough room for the group photographs before bringing everyone together. These are the little behind-the-scenes moments that rarely make it into the final gallery, but they're a big part of how we keep the day moving while still making time for the photographs that matter to our couples.


Once the group photos were done, we returned to the dinner area to prepare for the speeches. Just like the ceremony, this part of the day required careful planning. We set up our fixed cameras, checked the framing, and prepared our audio recorders and wireless microphones to make sure we could capture every word clearly. Speeches are often filled with stories, unexpected jokes, and emotions that can't be recreated later, so we wanted to give them the same attention as the ceremony itself.


The atmosphere around dinner was already something special. Brindapino and FBS Bar brought an incredible food and drinks experience to the celebration, with traditional Italian dishes and a live cooking setup that made the meal feel like much more than a typical wedding dinner. There was something wonderful about seeing the food prepared and served in front of everyone, adding another layer to the experience and bringing that unmistakable Italian character to the evening.


But before dinner properly got underway, Nish and Matt had one more entrance to make. Arriving in a beautiful vintage Fiat provided by Brindapino, they turned up in a way that immediately caught everyone's attention. The car was such a lovely touch, and the arrival quickly turned into an energetic entrance filled with cheers and excitement. After a day of moving between two villas, heartfelt first looks, and a deeply personal ceremony, it was the perfect shift into the more celebratory part of the evening.


With everyone gathered, the food flowing, and the energy building, it was time for the speeches. We settled into our positions and let the evening unfold, ready to capture the laughter, the emotional moments, and all the little reactions around the tables. For us, these moments are just as important as the grand gestures. Often, it's a quick glance between family members, a friend's reaction, or a laugh that carries across the table that brings the whole story to life.

Ceramic woman's head vase with red poppies on a rustic outdoor table beside stacked white plates and wooden utensils.
Groomsmen in tan suits playfully lift a bride in a white veil and bouquet at a sunny Tuscan villa wedding with terracotta pots and greenery.
Close-up of a red and chrome Fiat badge on the hood of a vintage mint green car with a smooth, glossy paint finish.
Woman in a gingham off-shoulder top and turquoise jewelry rolls fresh yellow pasta dough through a stainless steel pasta machine.
Rustic antipasto buffet with sliced cured meats, assorted cheeses, fried pastries, and appetizer skewers on wooden boards and serving trays.
Smiling bride in an off-shoulder lace wedding gown holding a bouquet beside a groom in a beige suit with a boutonniere on a gravel path.
Bride in an off-shoulder lace gown and groom in a beige suit stand beside a vintage mint green Fiat 500 on a sunlit gravel road.
Bride in white gown and groom surrounded by their wedding party in rust, pink and sage attire posing outside a rustic Tuscan stone villa.
Man in a beige linen suit sits at the wooden steering wheel of a vintage cream convertible car with a wicker seat.
Vintage white convertible decorated with pink rose garland and a 'Just Married' burlap banner as a couple drives away on a gravel road.
Wedding guest gives a speech with a microphone as the bride laughs and the groom covers his face at a reception table with flowers.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a light suit walk hand in hand beside a vintage white Fiat 500 on a scenic gravel path.
Tattooed bartender pours Beefeater gin from an upside-down bottle into an ice-filled glass at an outdoor event bar.
Chef in a white shirt and apron serves freshly cooked pasta from large pans at an outdoor catering event beside a vintage van.
Woman in an embroidered green satin dress raises a cocktail glass to her lips at an outdoor event, with guests blurred behind her.
Vintage white Fiat 500 decorated with greenery parked at a rustic Tuscan wedding venue with guests gathered beneath a wooden pavilion.
Woman in a blue gingham top, turquoise headscarf and sunglasses prepares fresh pasta at a rustic Pasta Fresca market stall.
Bride in a lace wedding gown and groom in a beige suit share a kiss beneath a flowing sheer veil outdoors.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace dress hugging a guest who holds a champagne glass and written speech at a wedding reception.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a beige suit walk hand in hand toward an outdoor wedding reception with a vintage car and scooter.
Aerial view of a hillside villa surrounded by green vineyards and olive groves at sunset, with rolling mountains in the distance.
Aerial view of lush green rolling hills with terraced vineyards, scattered farmhouses and a hilltop village under a bright blue sky.

The Wedding Party — Tiramisu, endless dancing & an unforgettable night in Tuscany


Before the party truly kicked off, Nish and Matt gathered with their guests for a sweet Italian tradition: cutting their tiramisu wedding cake. After a day filled with emotional moments, personal vows, and time spent with their closest family and friends, it was a lovely way to pause together before the evening turned into something completely different. And honestly, what could be more fitting for a wedding in Tuscany than tiramisu?


Once the cake had been cut and everyone had their first taste, the atmosphere quickly shifted into party mode. The energy on the dance floor was incredible from the very beginning. Nish and Matt threw themselves into the celebration, surrounded by friends and family who were just as ready to let loose. Before long, the dance floor was packed, everyone was moving to the music, and the kind of spontaneous, joyful chaos we love documenting had taken over.


What made the party so special was how naturally everyone joined in. There was no need for much encouragement or a perfectly planned moment to get people dancing. The guests were there to celebrate Nish and Matt, and they did exactly that. Friends pulled each other onto the dance floor, groups formed and dissolved between songs, and laughter carried through the night. It felt less like a formal wedding reception and more like one huge celebration among people who were genuinely happy to be there together.


After the careful planning and all the little details that had gone into the day, it was wonderful to see Nish and Matt completely immersed in the moment. Our job became about keeping up with the energy, moving through the crowd, and capturing the real interactions as they happened. We love this part of a wedding because nothing needs to be staged. The movement, the expressions, the unexpected moments between friends, and the way the couple celebrate with their favourite people tell the story far better than anything we could plan.


The night carried on with an incredible atmosphere, and the celebration showed no signs of slowing down. From the tiramisu cutting to the packed dance floor, the party was the perfect ending to a wedding day that had brought together so many personal moments, thoughtful details, and genuine connections.


For us at Aurora Borealis Weddings, these are the memories that make a wedding film feel alive years later. Not just how the day looked, but how it felt to be there. And Nish and Matt's celebration had that feeling in abundance: full of energy, laughter, and the kind of joy that makes you wish the night could last just a little longer.

Laughing bride in a lace wedding gown raises a champagne glass as drops spill, with guests blurred behind her in a black and white photo.
Guests dance joyfully at an outdoor evening wedding reception, with a bride in a white lace gown laughing beside a woman in a floral dress.
Couple's hands cutting a chocolate wedding cake decorated with white sugar roses, with champagne bottles and stacked plates behind.
A bride in a white lace gown playfully feeds wedding cake to a groom in a beige suit and dark tie at a nighttime outdoor reception.
Black and white photo of a bride in a white gown and a groom in a light suit dancing joyfully with raised arms at a night wedding reception.
Black and white photo of a cocktail napkin with an illustrated dog and the text
Black and white close-up of a musician's hands playing a silver alto saxophone with a microphone clipped to the bell.
Wedding guests in light summer attire dance and celebrate with a bride in a white gown on a lively dance floor under colorful party lights.
Black and white photo of wedding guests cheering and dancing as a man is lifted into the air on a chair at a lively reception.
Black and white photo of a smiling bearded man in a white shirt leaning forward and laughing at a lively evening celebration.
Smiling bride in a lace wedding gown is lifted by guests in a joyful black and white reception dance moment.
Black and white photo of a DJ's hand adjusting knobs on a professional mixing console and turntable in a dark club setting.
Black and white photo of a hand holding up a compact instant camera with a wrist strap, as blurred people stand in a dark room.
Guests dance joyfully at an evening party as a man lifts a woman in a floral dress while an older woman smiles nearby.
Black and white photo of a laughing bride in a lace gown posing with a bearded man in heart-shaped sunglasses at a wedding party.
Black and white photo of two people sitting with legs crossed, one foot raised to show a leather dress shoe and light trousers.
Two women in red and pink dresses laugh at a festive party while holding drinks and sampling appetizers from a golden serving tray.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace strapless wedding gown and heart-shaped sunglasses dancing at an evening reception.

The third day of celebrations — Indian traditions, dhol beats & a baraat to remember


By the third day of celebrations, everyone was beginning to feel the effects of a very full few days, but the excitement was still very much there. Guests gathered at the Orange Garden, looking a little tired but ready for another evening with Nish and Matt. One detail we particularly loved was that their friends had made the effort to buy traditional Indian outfits for the occasion. It was such a thoughtful way to honour the couple and their traditions, and seeing everyone dressed for the celebration made the gathering feel even more special.


After a warm welcome, guests came together to enjoy a traditional Indian dinner. It was a chance to slow down for a moment, share a meal, and spend time with one another before the energy picked up again. But this was only the beginning of the evening. Once dinner was over, everyone was ready for something a little louder.


The next part of the celebration was a baraat, a traditional Indian wedding procession accompanied by music and dancing. Led by the powerful rhythms of the dhol drummers, the group made its way around the venue and down towards the dance floor. The sound of the drums filled the surroundings, drawing everyone into the celebration. Friends and family moved together through the venue, following the rhythm and building the anticipation with every step. It was such a lively way to bring everyone together before the second part of the party began.


When Nish and Matt arrived at the dance floor, they opened the next chapter of the evening with a traditional Indian dance. After spending the past few days documenting their wedding celebrations, it was wonderful to see another side of their story unfold through music, movement, and cultural traditions. The dhol beats brought an unmistakable energy to the room, and the atmosphere quickly grew into a celebration that felt completely different from the earlier parts of the wedding, yet just as personal.


For us, documenting a multi-day wedding like this is about more than capturing one beautiful ceremony. Each day brings its own atmosphere, traditions, and little moments that help tell the bigger story. Seeing Nish and Matt surrounded by friends who had made such an effort to be part of their celebration was a reminder of how much thought and love had gone into bringing everyone together.


Our on-site coverage came to an end around midnight, but our work was far from over. Once we got home, we immediately began backing up the footage and photographs from the celebrations, making sure everything was safely stored before turning our attention to what came next. The following day, we were heading to Pisa for Daisy and Devin's wedding at Villa Alta.


It's one of those realities of being a destination wedding photo and film team that people rarely see: while one wedding story is still fresh in our minds, we're already preparing to tell another. And as we finished the backups and got ready for the next journey, we couldn't help feeling grateful for the chance to document such different celebrations, each with its own people, traditions, and memories.

Ornate gold and emerald beaded bridal necklace with a tassel pendant hanging from a brass door knocker on a green door.
Ivory embroidered sherwani on a wooden hanger hanging from a dark green door, framed by leafy green vines.
A red embroidered lehenga hangs on a hanger from the arched green door of a peach Tuscan villa, framed by climbing vines and flower pots.
Close-up of a bride wearing an ornate red and gold embroidered lehenga blouse with a layered emerald bead and gold necklace.
Couple in red and gold traditional Indian wedding attire pose with their golden doodle dog in matching outfit on steps before a green door.
Bride in a red Indian wedding lehenga with gold embroidery, stacked bangles, henna-decorated hands and a white and red floral garland.
Bride in red embroidered lehenga and groom in white sherwani with red shawl walk hand in hand past a stone villa.
Close-up of a groom's black sherwani embroidered with pink floral threadwork and a gold chain brooch with a ruby-red stone.
Bride's hands decorated with intricate henna, green bangles and a large red cocktail ring over a red embroidered lehenga.
Black and white photo of a smiling violinist wearing bangles and a ring, playing the violin outdoors with a soft blurred background.
Laughing bride in a red and gold lehenga dances joyfully with arms raised as wedding guests celebrate around her.
Black and white close-up of ornate beaded and embroidered wedding accessories with delicate cords and decorative trim.
Black and white photo of a dhol drummer in an embroidered jacket playing a tasseled drum with a stick as bright sunlight streams behind.
Guests in colorful traditional Indian attire dance and clap joyfully during an outdoor wedding celebration while a dhol drummer plays in the
Two dhol drummers in red outfits with colorful tassels lead a lively wedding procession as guests dance outside an old stone building.
Wedding guests in colorful Indian attire clap and cheer outdoors in front of a stone building during a lively celebration.
Close-up of a dancer's red kurta, black embroidered shalwar and curled leather mojari shoes beside a red tassel on a blue tiled floor.
Smiling woman in a red and gold embroidered lehenga with layered green necklace and bangles dancing joyfully at a festive celebration.
Wedding guests dance and cheer on a gravel path as dhol drummers in red outfits lead a lively Indian baraat procession outdoors.
Black and white photo of a smiling couple in traditional Indian wedding outfits dancing together at an evening reception.
Wedding guests in colorful traditional Indian attire gather in a joyful group hug on an outdoor dance floor at night.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing a kiss at an Indian wedding celebration, he in a sherwani and she in a printed lehenga.
Black and white photo of a groom in sunglasses embracing a bride in an embroidered lehenga during an evening celebration.
Wedding welcome sign for Mr & Mrs Cariglia framed by orange marigold garlands and a floral arrangement at dusk.
Musician in an orange embroidered tunic plays a wooden dhol drum decorated with colorful tassels during a festive South Asian celebration.
Two laughing women in embroidered red and cream lehengas with jewelry embrace at an outdoor Indian wedding celebration.
Smiling bride with henna-decorated hands and green bangles holds a champagne flute in a red and gold embroidered lehenga.
Groom in a red velvet cape and bride in an embroidered red lehenga exchange floral garlands in a traditional Indian wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom in red and gold Indian wedding attire kiss a fluffy dog held between them in front of a green door.
Bride's hand with delicate orange henna design resting on a red embroidered lehenga with ornate tassels and a gold ring.
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Bride in a white gown and groom in a dark suit walk hand in hand along a rural path with rolling hills and a golden sunset behind.

Villa Marsi, La Marche, Italy— Isa & Levi


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Set in the heart of Urbino, Italy, Isa & Levi's celebration at Villa Marsi was a timeless gathering shaped by golden light, cypress-lined hills, and the effortless romance of the Italian countryside. Every part of the day unfolded naturally, from quiet, emotional moments amidst frescoed halls to vibrant celebrations under the festoon lights, surrounded by the people they love most.

Isa & Levi, Urbino