Italy is one of the top destinations in the world

for weddings and elopements!

And it’s easy to understand why — Italy is simply incredible.

As a wedding and elopement photographer, I’m incredibly lucky to travel across the country and discover some of the most beautiful locations of la dolce vita.

Maybe you are considering an elopement. Welcome — elopements are truly amazing.

Maybe this became your “plan B” after postponing or canceling a big wedding. Or maybe, during the planning process, you realized you didn’t want the stress of organizing a huge celebration at home with hundreds of guests.

Perhaps Italy holds a special meaning in your love story. Maybe you’ve been married before and want to celebrate differently this time. Or maybe you simply dream of sharing an intimate and meaningful experience together, surrounded by breathtaking views and incredible food and wine.

Every story is unique. But let me tell you something: eloping is always a beautiful idea. It’s often easier to organize than you think, even at the last minute. From the Amalfi Coast and Capri to Tuscany, Florence, Matera, Positano, Taormina, Rome, Cinque Terre, Sicily, Venice and Lake Como — Italy is filled with extraordinary places to celebrate your love and create unforgettable memories together. And yes, food, wine and gelato are definitely part of the experience.

Feel free to Contact me here Ciao Peggy  for more info about my elopement packages and available dates for your elopement in Italy.

Last updated: February 2026

1. Rome the eternal city

Elope in Italy – Dolce Vita style

Rome is one of the most magical cities to get married in Italy. Whether you are planning an elopement or an intimate wedding, the city offers endless possibilities. Of course, there are the world-famous landmarks — the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Villa Borghese — all incredible backdrops for wedding photos. But Rome is so much more than its iconic monuments. I personally love the quiet streets behind the Pantheon, where couples can experience the real Dolce Vita atmosphere, capture candid moments, and enjoy some of the best gelato in the city. I’ve created a full guide about eloping in Rome, with tips and ideas to help you plan your day — you can read it  here.

Feel free to Contact me here Ciao Peggy  for more info about my elopement packages and available dates for your elopement in Italy.

2. Venice the serenissima

Elope in Italy in the fav place of american celebrities

I have to be honest with you: there’s truly nothing like Venice. Getting married or eloping in Venice is a unique and unforgettable experience. Venice is synonymous with glamour and has a long history connected to art and cinema, from the Venice Biennale and the Guggenheim Museum to the famous Venice Film Festival. It’s no surprise that international celebrities have chosen Venice to celebrate their weddings, including George Clooney in 2014 and, more recently, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, who hosted lavish wedding celebrations here last year (everyone still talk about it!).

The city feels almost unreal — romantic, mysterious, and endlessly cinematic. And Don’t think that Venice is only for big, expensive weddings – It’s actually one of the most magical places in the world to elope. Of course, a gondola ride is a wonderful way to capture photos along the hidden canals while escaping the busiest tourist areas. But Venice offers so many possibilities beyond that. You can choose a legal wedding ceremony at Palazzo Cavalli, near the Rialto Bridge, or opt for a symbolic ceremony in a quiet garden or on a terrace overlooking the Grand Canal. Venice is pure magic, and you can find many real Venice elopement examples in my portfoliO here. 

3. Positano, cliffside romance

Elope in Italy in the dreamest summertime location (Limoncello Spritz included)

Do you love breathtaking backdrops, the sea, and colorful houses cascading down the cliffs? Then this is the perfect place for you. Positano is truly one of my favorite places in Italy for an elopement. It offers everything you could dream of — and even more.

An elopement in Positano is an unforgettable experience. Since 2014, I’ve had the pleasure of photographing beautiful elopements in some of the best hotels and iconic locations, including Villa Magia, Marincanto, Villa Boheme, Rada, Hotel Murat etc.

You will find many elopements in Positano here and also a full long post about Positano that I wrote with many informations to help you :  here  and here too for 2026 elopements in Positano.

Feel free to Contact me here Ciao Peggy  for more info about my elopement packages and available dates for your elopement in Italy.

You can add the video to all my packages. From my experience, couples are very happy to have a video of the day, especially when they elope without family or guests. Positano on video is unforgettable (especially with the stunning drone shots). Contact me here Ciao Peggy  for more info about my elopement packages including a Positano wedding videographer!

As a little bonus to get you even more excited about eloping to Positano, here’s a behind-the-scenes reel I filmed on my iPhone during a September elopement at the stunning Villa Boheme.

4. Capri – island elopement dream

Elope in Italy with luxury italian iconic style

In Capri the sea is part of the scenery, creating unforgettable backdrops for your special day. Capri is known for its luxury lifestyle, with elegant boutiques, sophisticated hotels, and stunning villas such as my favorite on the island, The Caesar Augustus , famous for its incredible terraces and magical sunset views. I have been happy to capture elopements in stunning privates villa, at incredible Villa San Michele, a paradise for garden lovers – recently award as Italys most beautiful private park with its amazing colonnade covered with wisteria, connected to the ancient Phoenician Steps. Or unforgettable villa damecuta, Set on the magnificent coast of Anacapri, with an amazing sea view. 

But Capri offers much more than glamour. On the quieter side of the island, in Anacapri, you can experience authentic local life, away from the busiest tourist areas, creating a more intimate and relaxed elopement experience.

Feel free to Contact me here Ciao Peggy  for more info about my elopement packages and about planning your Capri elopement.

5. Lake Como – glamour elopement by the water

Elope in Italy with an exclusive lake atmosphere

I’’m sure you’ve already heard about Lake Como — and especially Villa del Balbianello in Lenno, famously featured in Star Wars and James Bond — a truly spectacular venue for elopements and destination weddings. Eloping on one of Northern Italy’s lakes is a unique and unforgettable experience, and many beautiful villas and hotels offer perfect settings to celebrate your special day, including: Villa Monastero Botanical Garden, Villa Melzi, Passalacqua, Villa Carlotta, Villa d’Este, Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Mandarin Oriental Como…

And of course, a private boat ride is the most stunning way to fully experience the magical beauty of the lake and capture unforgettable memories together. You can find my complete step to step planning guide to elope on Lake Como just here.

6. Apulia – Southern italian style

Elope in Italy between trulli, Masseria and the great colors of seaside

My father’s family comes from Apulia, so I have a very special connection with this beautiful region of Italy. The light here is incredible, and Puglia is a land rich in culture, traditions, and amazing food. There are so many wonderful locations for an elopement, whether by the sea or in the countryside — in a traditional masseria surrounded by olive trees or even in one of the iconic trulli houses. From the Gargano coast to Monopoli, Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, and Alberobello, the region offers endless possibilities for a unique experience. for example, Torre Coccaro or the Coccaro beach club are amazing locations to celebrate.

Give Puglia a try — you’ll fall in love with it. Contact me here for more info about my elopement packages and available dates.

7.  Tuscany – Landscapes and Historic Architecture Elopement Dream

Elope in Italy – Tuscany is the essence of italian style 

Well, everyone agrees: Tuscany is one of the most beautiful regions in Italy — and in the world. And of course, it’s a perfect place for an elopement. Whether in the middle of vineyards, in a charming medieval town, along roads lined with cypress trees, like Certaldo Alto, Pienza, Cortona, Borgo Pignano next to Volterra, at the Lazy Olive, a stunning venue Nestled amidst the picturesque rolling hills of Siena, or in the heart of Florence with its extraordinary architecture, iconic Ponte Vecchio, and breathtaking views from the surrounding hills, Tuscany offers endless possibilities for an unforgettable experience.

One of my favorite hotels in Florence is the Four Seasons — truly stunning, with magnificent gardens that are perfect for intimate ceremonies and portraits. But the city and the whole region are filled with incredible villas and gardens ideal for an elopement. You can discover many Tuscany elopements in my portfolio, and feel free to contact me if you’d like more information.

My page about elopements is here.

Feel free to Contact me here Ciao Peggy  for more info about my elopement packages and available dates for your elopement in Italy.

8.  Taormina – the Pearl of Sicily

Elope in Italy with the great sicilian beauty

Maybe you discovered Taormina while watching The White Lotus a few years ago on HBO. Eloping above the sea, with Isola Bella at your feet… Taormina is pure magic. This stunning Sicilian town is perfect for a truly special elopement. Italy is full of wonders, but Taormina has a soul of its own — the sea, vibrant colors, and the view of Mount Etna in the distance make every corner feel cinematic.

If you’re looking for an authentic Sicilian experience, Taormina is a dream destination for an intimate celebration: exchanging vows under the Sicilian sun on the “Rotonda” terrace at Hotel San Pietro, one of my favorite spots for a breathtaking moment suspended above Isola Bella, or choosing a quieter ceremony in the beautiful Villa Comunale (Parco Trevelyan), offering stunning views over the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. And then, wandering through historic streets and churches, celebrating your love with a gelato in hand — pure, simple happiness.

Taormina is a dream! You will find my complete guide to elope to Taormina here

9.  Matera – the Stone City

Elope in Italy – unique experience, niche destination

When you arrive in matera, you understand from the first second that you are about to live something completely different! Matera offers a different kind of elopement/intimate wedding setting. If you are looking for a niche destination for your elopement, really unique and original, big spaces and history at each step, this place is perfect. It has a lot to offer for all levels of budgets. Basilicata is very budget friendly so you can stay in a fab hotel and eat in stylish restaurants for very reasonable costs compared to other areas/cities in Italy. A symbolic ceremony is very easy to organize in matera. Many public free spots can be used for ceremony in the city and outside, with the view on the Sassi.

Magical atmosphere and a touch of mystery, Matera will steal your heart.  You will find my complete guide to elope to Matera here

Feel free to Contact me here Ciao Peggy  for more info about my elopement packages and available dates for your elopement in Italy.

10.  Lake Garda – Picturesque and Colorful

Elope in Italy : a lake with personnality (and less tourists than Como)

Italy’s largest lake offers a beautiful and often underrated setting for an elopement, blending alpine scenery with Mediterranean charm. Colorful lakeside towns, olive trees, mountain views, and soft golden light create a relaxed yet romantic atmosphere perfect for an intimate celebration. Romantic Sirmione and its castle views, charming Malcesine with Castello Scaligero above the lake, colorful Limone sul Garda, elegant Garda and Bardolino, peaceful Torri del Benaco, lively Lazise, and scenic Riva del Garda all provide stunning backdrops for an intimate ceremony. One of the true hidden gems is Isola del Garda, a private island with a stunning Venetian-style villa and lush gardens overlooking the lake — an absolutely magical location for unforgettable elopement photos or an exclusive ceremony experience. (Civil legal weddings possible).

11.  Cinque Terre – Iconic costal villages

Elope in Italy – ligurian wedding style (remind to eat pasta with Pesto)

The colorful villages of Cinque Terre and nearby Portovenere offer one of the most scenic and authentic settings for an elopement in Italy. Perched between dramatic cliffs and the Ligurian Sea, these iconic seaside towns provide breathtaking views perfect for an intimate ceremony or unforgettable portraits. Ideal for couples who love nature, sea landscapes, and relaxed Italian atmosphere, an elopement here feels adventurous, intimate, and truly unique.

You will find my complete guide to elope to Cinque Terre here.

12. Ravello – Gardens above the Sea

Elope in Italy – the most iconic backdrops

Ravello is a charming town perfect for an elopement. You probably know its most famous terrace, Villa Cimbrone’s Terrace of Infinity, offering breathtaking views over the Amalfi Coast and creating one of the most iconic backdrops in Italy for romantic portraits. Here you will also find some of the most sophisticated luxury hotels, such as Belmond Hotel Caruso and Palazzo Avino, both offering stunning settings for an intimate and elegant celebration. Villa Rufolo is another beautiful option for unforgettable photos overlooking the coast. A special mention also goes to the Basilica of Sant’Eustachio, which recently gained attention after hosting the wedding celebrations of celebrities Kleofina Pnishi and football player Benjamin Pavard, adding even more charm to this already magical destination.

Feel free to Contact me here Ciao Peggy  for more info about my elopement packages and available dates for your elopement in Italy.

Ready to Elope in Italy?

From the colorful cliffs of the Amalfi Coast to the timeless elegance of Lake Como, from romantic cities like Rome and Venice to hidden gems such as Puglia, Sicily, Lake Garda, Cinque Terre, and Tuscany, Italy offers endless possibilities to create an elopement that truly reflects your story.

And the beauty of Italy goes even further. Couples dreaming of something more adventurous can exchange vows in the breathtaking Dolomites, beside the crystal-clear waters of Lago di Braies, or among the rolling hills of Val d’Orcia in Tuscany. Romantic lakes such as Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore, the elegant atmosphere of Portofino, the stunning Baroque towns of southern Sicily, such as Noto, Ragusa,  Modica, Ortigia and Siracusa, or the wild beauty of Sardinia and the smaller Sicilian islands offer even more incredible options for couples looking for something unique.

Whether you imagine celebrating by the sea, in the countryside, in historic cities, or surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes, Italy always offers the perfect setting to begin your next chapter together.

Every couple is different, and that’s why every elopement should be unique. Wherever your hearts lead you, Italy will provide a magical backdrop for your adventure.

Italy elopement photographer

If you’re ready to start planning your Italian elopement, I would love to help you bring your dream day to life.

Feel free to Contact me here Ciao Peggy  for more info about my elopement packages and available dates for your elopement in Italy.