A rustic farmhouse wedding in Tuscany
Francesca and Alberto’s beautiful Italian destination wedding photography story from Fattoria La Loggia in Tuscany. A late summer wedding full of love, charm and incredible views of the Chianti countryside.
Destination weddings always offer an extra layer of excitement and adventure, but being commissioned to photograph another photographers wedding to an Italian chef at a beautiful Italian wedding venue; Fattoria La Loggia in Tuscany was a huge honour and very exciting.
Francesca is a talented professional photographer in her own right and Alberto is a professional chef who is originally from Italy. After searching for wedding photographers in Tuscany they eventually came across my work via personal recommendation form Aja and Ben’s Lancashire Wedding.
The couple wanted natural-looking images with a touch of creative and chose Wes Simpson weddings to capture their dream of a farmhouse wedding in Tuscany because that is exactly my speciality.
Their desire was to have wedding photography would capture the beauty of a wedding in Tuscany whilst having the added security of dealing with a photographer based in the UK before, during and after the wedding.
Here is their story…
Rustic farmhouse wedding in Tuscany
Lancashire girl Francesca and Italian guy Alberto were joined in Italy by family and friends for a fabulous week-long destination wedding celebration at Fattoria La Loggia, a beautiful authentic rustic farmhouse wedding venue in the Chianti region of Tuscany.
The couple first met at a Bistro in Lancashire where Francesca worked part-time whilst studying at university. Alberto was her boss and the friendship grew into the deepest love.
Alberto proposed to Francesca whilst on a holiday in Greece on the beautiful island of Rhodes, and they quickly began planning their rustic farmhouse wedding in Tuscany at Fattoria La Loggia.
Fattotia la Loggia, a Tuscan farmhouse wedding venue
Fattoria La Loggia was the perfect wedding venue for Francesca and Alberto’s dream of an Italian wedding. They always knew they wanted to get married in Tuscany so the first decision they had to make was finding the venue!
They first saw Fattoria La Loggia online and knew straight away it was the Tuscan wedding venue for them! The location was perfect and of the style of venue, which is full of rustic charm together with the incredible open views of the Tuscany landscape instantly caught their eye.
The time of year was a key factor for the couple when booking their wedding in Tuscany. They wanted an outdoor ceremony but didn’t want it to be too hot for their travelling British and Italian guests, so they decided on an afternoon September wedding.
The wedding décor was influenced by their farmhouse wedding venue Fattoria La Loggia which provided the rustic wedding theme.
The couple have both lost loved ones, so it was important that they were included in some way. So the Bride and Groom made a memorial table and used an old bicycle as a welcome sign, which belonged to Alberto’s Grandad. This added to the rustic theme and provided personal touches to their wedding in Tuscany.
Dressing for a farmhouse wedding in Tuscany
Francesca wore a beautiful Essense of Australia wedding dress and her shoes were Jenny Packham. She knew exactly what she wanted and went for an unstructured gown (which clung perfectly to her curves), with lace sleeves and a beautifully detailed trail.
Francesca travelled all the way to Ava Rose Hamilton, which is a boutique wedding shop in Colne to get her dream dress. Francesca remarked that she ‘felt incredible!! in her Essense of Australia gown.’
The style of wedding dress complimented the beautiful landscape of Tuscany and made for the perfect dress for an outdoor wedding in Italy.
The Essence Of Australia outfit was complemented with the most stunning bouquet – which was presented to her on the morning of the wedding as a gift from her future Mother-in-law and in keeping with Italian traditions.
The Grooms suit was made by King & Allen, it was royal blue with the inside of the blazer pockets embroidered with their names and wedding date. The material was very lightweight, perfect for the warm temperatures in Tuscany.
Farmhouse wedding villa in Chianti Tuscany
Francesca and Alberto had their wedding ceremony outside in the gardens of their farmhouse wedding villa Fattoria La Loggia in the Chianti region of Tuscany. It was a picture-perfect setting, the sun was reflecting over the Tuscan hills and there was a light breeze.
Alberto’s uncle provided the soundtrack to the ceremony by playing the flute and piano throughout the service which included Ava Maria and the song from the film Scent of a Woman.
Francesca’s Mum walked her down the aisle as her Dad had passed 20 years previous. She had a charm wrapped around her bouquet with a picture of her Dad. Alberto read his vows in both English and Italian, which was very personal and romantic.
“The waiting and the tension nearly killed me!!! But when I saw her walking towards me I felt so many things and I just wanted to cry with joy. She looked stunning.” – Alberto
Fattoria la loggia wedding reception in Tuscany.
The wedding reception was held on the grounds at Fattoria La Loggia, it was an Italian feast! which started with a rich buffet and stand-up starter. It was important to Francesca and Alberto to have relaxed informal dining, as they didn’t want to spend too much time sitting down eating.
With Alberto coming from an Italian family that work and live in restaurants, the food had to be perfect, so a lot of his energy went into creating a rustic, Tuscan menu for the wedding breakfast which included two pasta courses.
During the wedding breakfast, there were three main wedding speeches in both English and Italian, Alberto’s ‘Papa’ made them a cigar and whisky bar, which was very popular with the guests and Francesca’s sister surprised them by singing an emotional song which opened the dance floor for the night time entertainment.
Tuscany wedding photography
The couple wanted to spend some time creating some unique portraits that would be a reflection of them as a couple and for the images to showcase the true beauty of a farmhouse wedding in Tuscany. This would allow for everyone back home to share the joy and excitement of their Tuscan farmhouse wedding celebrations.
With this in mind, we did a couple of simple portraits at Fattoria La Loggia before jumping into my hire car and chasing the last of the sunlight 5 minutes up the road.
I found it an absolute joy to incorporate the vineyards, rolling hills, and gorgeous sunsets of Tuscany into the wedding pictures to create works of art that will complement the memory of the wedding for years to come.
Wedding Photographer Tuscany
“We love all the pictures Wes took! Especially the one with the Cypress trees! That is my favourite and one of the many reasons why I love the Tuscan landscape.” – Alberto
“Fattoria La Loggia is so picturesque, everywhere you looked there was a shot to be taken! It could have been overwhelming for the photographer, but Wes did a fantastic job of simplifying what was needed in the time we had available because the day really does go so fast.”
“If you’re looking for a wedding photographer in Tuscany and want someone with a creative vision, a professional friendly manner and a brilliant mind for storytelling then Wes Simpson is the photographer to turn to.” – Francesca
Planning a farmhouse wedding in Tuscany
“When planning a farmhouse wedding in Tuscany, I have to be honest and say that our realistic budget went out the window pretty fast. I would say make sure you do your research properly! Listen to each other and not everyone else, it’s your wedding day. Work together and make time for each other. Compromise!”
“For me, one of the most important wedding ‘must have’s’ had to be booking a fantastic wedding photographer! Especially as I’m a photographer by trade myself. When all is said and done, the photos last forever!” – Francesca
Wedding entertainment
The nighttime party got started with some fun traditional Italian wedding games organised by the bride’s brother and the best man which seen the Groom being blindfolded and the Bride and Groom racing to change a nappy on two dolls.
‘The Big Wedding Band’ from Rome provided the entertainment and the music for the first dance which took place outside in the courtyard at Fattoria La Loggia. Everyone then partied the night away making memories they will cherish forever. It was the perfect end to a romantic farmhouse wedding in Tuscany.
About Fattoria la loggia. A rustic farmhouse wedding venue in Tuscany
If you’re dreaming of a farmhouse wedding in Tuscany, then look no further than Fattoria la Loggia. Completely immersed in a natural environment and surrounded by olive trees and by its own vineyards, Fattoria La Loggia is an authentic rustic wedding venue situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany.
Just 15 km. to the South of Florence, Fattoria La Loggia is placed on top of a hill from which you can enjoy panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside.
If travelling from the UK, you have the choice of Pisa airport which is about 90 minutes by car and Florence international airport which is about an hours drive.
Car hire is available from both airports, but pre-book before you travel as I have been ripped off on two occasions. Also, check the insurance as they add this on when you pick the car up.
Ivana is your main point of contact when planning your farmhouse wedding in Tuscany at Fattoria La Loggia. When getting married here you will be welcomed by a family-run team who will be glad to welcome you and organise your residential marriage.
The team at Fattoria la Loggia provide you with their passion and long experience to help you in realising your dream of a farmhouse wedding in Tuscany. Fattoria La Loggia staff will be at your disposal to help you in the reception of your guests, the choice of catering, in the planning of your wedding overlooking the hills of Tuscany.
Situated in the Chianti area of Tuscany, this exclusive rustic farmhouse wedding venue in Tuscany can host about 36 people and in case of extra guests, they are glad to suggest other locations in walking distance.
You are given exclusive use of the hamlet for a 3 nights stay to allow you to fully enjoy your farmhouse wedding in Tuscany to the fullest with your family and friends.
Every wedding at this venue is unique to the bridal couple and their ideas. Fattoria La Loggia garden is perfect if you want to have a symbolic ceremony overlooking the 360° landscape. And why not have the wedding meal directly on the terrace overlooking the iconic Tuscan vineyards.
Couples can enjoy photos, tears of joy, smiles and dancing under the stars until the stroke of midnight. And if the party is not over yet, they can move you into an indoor room to stay together until the dark of night.
When you wake up the next morning a fabulous brunch awaits you to start the day in the best way: enjoying good Tuscan food and a relaxing day at the pool.
Farmhouse wedding in Tuscany: Fattoria La Loggia – Via Collina, 24 – 50026 San Casciano in Val di Pesa – Loc. Montefiridolfi – Florence – Italy.
UK based Tuscany wedding photographer
Hiring a photographer you trust and whose style photography you like is even more important when planning a destination wedding than getting married at home. Family and friends invest in a holiday to see you tie the knot and everyone back home will want to experience the excitement of your wedding through your photographs.
If you’re planning a farmhouse wedding in Tuscany at Fattoria La Loggia and want me to be your wedding photographer in Tuscany or anywhere else in the world, contact me today and let’s talk about your wedding.
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