The Tuscan hills was the setting for Julia and Dino’s incredible destination wedding. Castello Bonario is such an impressive venue nestled in the lush rolling hills and vineyards – the perfect place for an Italian wedding!
Chuck and Shannon eloped from the USA to the enchanting town of Positano! I had the honour of capturing their intimate elopement in this beautiful town on the Amalfi Coast. For Chuck and Shannon, this picturesque town became the backdrop for their photos and whilst many seek out bright sunshine for their photos, the overcast skies and rain created a dreamy atmosphere perfect for capturing their love story!
With only a close family as witnesses, Chuck and Shannon exchanged heartfelt vows at their villa before we made the decent into the town. They strolled hand in hand through the winding, colourful streets, the lush greenery and colourful buildings popped against the muted backdrop. The cloudy skies added an unexpected touch of magic to the day!
We said our goodbyes on the beach and the couple headed off for a romantic meal – a perfect end to their day in Positano…
Eve and Patrick’s dreamy Tuscan wedding was an incredible day to photograph. From Eve’s handmade custom dress by Thread the Spool to the Private Villa Belvadere, nestled in the stunning rolling hills. Eve and Partick flew out there family for a week before the wedding. Wedding preparations got underway a few days before with Stems Design from Yorkshire flying early to work her magic with the flowers. The handmade flower arch was spectacular!
Eve is a fellow Yorkshire woman and many of her suppliers such as Kelly Hanks Hair and Natalie Kate make up flew over from Yorkshire to help create the dream wedding. Now more about the dress! Eve described the hand made master piece…” It is BOLD! Not something I thought I’d ever wear, I thought I may have gone quite ditsy and simple. I have had made from scratch quite literally a dream dress. (I designed this dress in a dream & drew it to be made). It’s A line, puff sleeves, a big train, low back and VERY sparkly.”
As night closed in the dress really did sparkle under the fairly lights that decorated the whole outdoor space. Guests ate alfresco and partied the night away fuelled by prosecco and ice cream from the cute Ice cream car! Just once of the many cute details. Eve and Patrick said “We both really get a lot of joy out of the little details of the day ie name places, limoncello favours, (I am working on making a newspaper as a secret to Patrick, we are having a movie screen for the kids, beer pong, Italian Mille feuille cake, gelato truck etc.”
It was such an honour to work alongside Made to Last films who was so much fun to work with! Eve is a photographer herself so really had a vision!
“We love the mixture of your natural relaxed candids or candid looking images & the occasional powerful posed shot! Whether candid or posed your images are very powerful, peoples faces seem to be very fresh and bright, we love your choice of colours when it comes to editing & the way you use natural light on peoples faces. I’ve also heard lots of lovely things about you as a person Hannah! Were here to have fun & get daring with the shots if there’s anything crazy you want to try!”
…And boy did they make it an incredible day to photograph!
Elopement wedding Joshua Tree ..
As a wedding photographer, I’m fortunate to capture love stories in some of the most breathtaking destinations. Recently, I had the unique honour of being flown out to Joshua Tree National Park for an intimate elopement wedding. Alissa and Quinn eloped to Joshua Tree with just their close family and friends to get married amongst the parks incredible surroundings.
Joshua Tree is an ethereal landscape with its dramatic rock formations and the most amazing desert flora, it really created the most stunning backdrop for Alissa and Quinn’s elopement wedding. The couple had chosen this remote location for its unique beauty and isolation, the a ceremony that felt connected to the earth. It was a small gathering, with only close family and friends present. The intimacy of the occasion, combined with the jawdropping landscape, made it unforgettable.
The soft desert light created magical moments throughout the day, Alissa changed nto a post ceremony dress which reflected the golden hour light perfectly! I found myself completely absorbed in capturing not just their love, but also the raw beauty of the surroundings.
Being flown to photograph this intimate elopment wedding was a reminder of how fortunate I am to document these love stories, often in extraordinary places like Joshua Tree!
Alissa and Quinn got ready in a nearby air b&b in Cactus City and then had their first look outside in the garden surrounded by the desert. this was so emotional! They then set of with their family and friends on the drive through the nation park to the most beautiful spot for their ceremony. They decided to say thier personalised vows in private, so we found a secluded spot amongst the huge rock formations. They then went on to say “I do” underneath the most magical Josha Tree whilst their family and friends looked on. The celebrations started swiftly afterwards and Alissa spraying the champage over everyone was a real highlight!…
Here’s more from their unforgettable day…
Wafa and Joey, A Hacienda Wedding Mexico…
Flying to Mexico to photograph Wafa and Joey’s wedding at an ancient hacienda, was nothing short of magical! From the moment I arrived, I knew I was in for a unique experience and it’s a wedding I’ll never forget! They flew from LA with their family and friends to marry at the ancient Hacienda de Cortes Cuernavaca.
The day began with an emotional first look between Wafa and Joey. Set against the hacienda’s ancient walls and gardens, the moment was so intimate and heartfelt. Wafa walked toward Joey, and when he turned round, his expression was priceless! The sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating an ethereal glow and I felt privileged to document such a special moment.
The ceremony took place in one of the huge caves in the hacienda’s grounds. The natural stone formations created a stunning, intimate setting that felt almost otherworldly. After the ceremony and the amazing speeches, the festivities continued with a reception that definitely embraced the spirit of Mexico! A mariachi band played getting everyone in the mood to dance and I loved capturing the colours and all the energy!
One of the evening’s highlights was the performance by talented belly dancers. Guests joined in and the tequila was brought out! The party continued late into the night and yes – I most certainly joined them!
Photographing this hacienda wedding in Mexico was a real highlight of the year for me!
Anna Beth Photography is an editorial wedding photographer based in Yorkshire who focuses on creating luxury experiences for classic couples in the UK and worldwide.
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