A Note on Tuscany Weddings & How I Film Them

There’s something about Tuscany that makes everything feel a bit easier. The pace, the spaces, the way people come together – it all suits a wedding that isn’t trying too hard. It’s a place that allows the day to unfold naturally, which is always when the best moments happen.

When people search for a Tuscany wedding videographer, they’re often looking for someone who understands that balance – not just the scenery, but the rhythm of the place. Beth and Sean’s day at Villa Le Capanne is a good example of that: relaxed, well thought through, and rooted in the experience rather than the timeline.

Filming a Wedding at Villa Le Capanne, Volterra

Villa Le Capanne is one of those venues where everything flows without effort. Ceremony, aperitivo and dinner all sit within the same space, which means guests stay present rather than being moved around. From a filming perspective, that makes a huge difference – moments happen organically and people forget about cameras very quickly.

If you’re planning a Tuscany wedding near Volterra, this kind of venue allows the day to breathe. It’s ideal for couples who care more about atmosphere than production. Set in the hills near Volterra, Villa Le Capanne is a traditional Tuscan farmhouse with wide, open views in every direction, surrounded by olive groves and lavender fields. The layout encourages people to move easily between spaces, which gives the day a calm, unforced feel.

Planning a Destination Wedding in Tuscany

Tuscany is well set up for destination weddings, and planning remotely is far easier than people expect.

Couples who choose Tuscany usually value:

• Long, shared meals
• Time outdoors
• Music that creates atmosphere rather than performance
• A day that feels social and warm, not formal or staged

Those priorities tend to shape the film just as much as the location itself.

A Wedding Planned With Intention

Beth and Sean met back in 2007 at high school in North Wales and became a couple in 2010. Years later, after travelling together extensively, Sean proposed in Brisbane on the final evening of their year in Australia, with celebrations continuing the next day in Kuala Lumpur.

Travel has always been part of who they are, so when UK venues never quite felt right, Tuscany quickly became the obvious choice. Beth quietly booked a venue viewing during a city break to Pisa, and once they saw Villa Le Capanne, that was it.

Most of the planning was done from the UK, with emails, research, and a few well-timed trips to Italy to meet suppliers and do trials. They wanted a day that felt relaxed but fun, rooted in Italian food, culture, and traditions – without feeling staged.

The day itself

Here’s an overview of the day. It was relaxed, unforced and left so much time for people to just be and enjoy themselves:

• 2:15pm – Welcome drinks
• 3:00pm – Ceremony
• 4:00pm – Aperitivo
• 6:00pm – Entrance to dinner & speeches
• 7:00pm – Dinner
• 9:00pm – Live Tuscan wedding cake making
• 10:00pm – First dance
• 2:00am – Last guests leaving

No pressure to stick rigidly to the clock – just enough structure to let everything happen comfortably.

Aperitivo, Music & Olive Groves

After the ceremony, guests moved straight into aperitivo, accompanied by a Tuscan folk band. Beth and Sean booked them spontaneously (over a bottle of wine), and later said it was one of the best decisions they made.

People danced between the olive trees, drinks in hand, with no prompting or planning. Those are the moments I’m always looking for – not posed, not directed, just people enjoying where they are and who they’re with.

Thoughtful Details Without Over-Styling

Everything about the day felt considered but never overdone:

• Stationery designed and made by Beth and Sean using paper from the Anglesey Paper Company
• Flowers by @cattleyavolterra, keeping everything neutral – green, white, beige – and in harmony with the setting
• Beth wore Made With Love Bridal, from Love Bridal in Altrincham, with alterations by Button & Bride
• Makeup by @linda.lynn.mua
• Photography by my friend Dewi from Fox & Bear, whose calm approach suited the day perfectly

Nothing felt like it was there just for the sake of it.

Dinner, Speeches & A Tuscan Tradition

Dinner began as the sun dropped behind the hills. Speeches were relaxed and personal, and the atmosphere stayed easy well into the evening.

One of the highlights was the traditional Italian wedding cake, made live after dinner. Watching it come together felt like part of the celebration rather than a performance – very much in keeping with the tone of the day.

Later, @triotoscanoband took over for the evening, leading into the first dance and a packed dance floor that lasted until the early hours.

If You’re Looking for a Tuscany Wedding Videographer

If you’re considering getting married in Tuscany and are looking for a Tuscany wedding videographer, my approach is as follows: I work quietly, stay observant, and let the day unfold as it naturally would.

I focus on:

• Real interactions rather than set moments
• How the day feels, not just how it looks
• Creating a film that still makes sense years later

Beth and Sean’s wedding felt honest and unforced. A day shaped by the place it happened in, rather than the other way around.

If you’re planning to get married in Italy and feel a connection and that my style resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you. We can set up a relaxed first chat to talk through your plans and I’m excited to hear all about your story.