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Claire & Nuwan — Amalfi Cathedral & Hotel Santa Caterina, Italy

We have been so excited to share this wedding with you. This is the very first time we, as Beziique Destination Wedding Photographers, have ventured to Italy to shoot a wedding. Italy is a beautiful country and we felt honoured to be invited to shoot the wedding of Claire and Nuwan. We arrived a few days early to explore the area before the wedding — look out soon for a full blog on our travels to Rome too.

Amalfi town and its harbour beneath steep green mountains on the Amalfi Coast, Italy

Amalfi wedding photography at the Cathedral and reception at Hotel Santa Caterina

Bride with a dried-flower bouquet beside a white vintage car, groom by a motorbike, Liopetro, Kouklia

Jade and Ian standing in the flower-framed doorway of Hedsor House, lit up at night

Jade and Peter walking through Anassa's white vaulted corridor beside terracotta urns

Emily and Chris silhouetted holding hands at dusk, her bouquet raised, Minthis, Paphos

Sunset double exposure of a couple hand in hand within their kissing profiles, De Vere Wokefield Park

Confetti falling over a beaming bride and groom as guests celebrate at Liopetro, Kouklia

Couple silhouetted in a glowing doorway under the Milky Way and golden lights, Liopetro, Kouklia

Charlene and Ben twirling on a lane through tall dry grasses, Liopetro, Kouklia

Bride and groom on a ridge in silhouette, her veil flying against an orange sky, Alassos

Pastel houses of Amalfi climbing the mountainside above turquoise water, Italy

The preparations

Claire began her wedding day full of excitement. They had chosen a really pretty place to begin the bridal preparations — Residenza Luce, with its balcony looking out over the rooftops of Amalfi.

Hair and make-up came first for Claire and her bridesmaids. Her mum and her little flower girl were also getting ready there. Claire looked amazing in her dress — a classic A-line style with lace details. She wore stunning Christian Louboutin sparkly shoes with the classic red soles. Her bridesmaids also looked so pretty in their beaded one-shoulder dresses. A mix of pinks and white flowers in the bouquets made the whole bridal party look gorgeous.

Nuwan and his groomsmen got ready at the Amalfi Luxury House, not too far away. He looked so handsome in his blue suit.

The ceremony

The ceremony was held in the stunning Cathedral with its many steps outside. There are no words for how amazing this old building was — with ornate touches and traditional feel, the space inside was awe-inspiring. Nuwan waited nervously for his bride, who walked through part of the town and up the many steps to be with him. Her father gave his daughter away in a very emotional service. Vows and promises, rings and love were exchanged, and then the couple emerged back on to the steps. A shower of confetti followed, before we took the formal group shots.

Bride and groom

We then whisked our couple away for a private bride and groom shoot, stealing them away to a lovely location right next to the cathedral and taking some stunning images among the palms and white arches.

The reception

Claire and Nuwan's wedding reception took place at the Hotel Santa Caterina, set on the very edge of the rugged Amalfi coast. The evening meal was in the restaurant that overlooks the sea. With candles and sparklers, the evening went off bang — good food, good company and great live music.

This was an amazing day for them and for us, and we are so happy to have created the most amazing images.

Suppliers

Wedding Planners: The Amalfi Experience
Videography: Valerio Magliano
Wedding Dress: Surrey Brides
Jewellery, Earrings & Rings: Boodles
Cake: Hotel Santa Caterina
Bride's Shoes: Christian Louboutin

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