Small Wedding In Italy

Photography by Lauren McCormick Photography

This small wedding in Italy isn’t just a beautiful day, it’s also a beautiful story. Stephanie & Mark met later in life, and in Stephanie’s words; she didn’t think she would ever marry. Well, love always wins, and this gorgeous pair eventually found each other. Marrying at the Villa Pepi (a venue close to their hearts), they spent the day surrounded by love. With cocktails on the veranda at sunset, dinner under twinkling fairy lights, and beautiful floral displays, we can’t think of anything more perfect. We feel as though we’ve stepped right into the pages of a romantic novel, and we don’t want to leave!

Small wedding in Italy at the Villa Pepi with sunset cocktails

We wanted our day to be simple and beautiful and to follow the inspiration we took from the gorgeous Italian countryside and traditions.
Stephanie & Mark

Bride & groom stand together for intimate Italian wedding outdoors

Groom holds the face of his wife as he leans in for a kiss whilst outdoors in Italy surrounded by green foliage

Red & pastel pink drinks in jugs filled with ice sit on wooden tabletop

Bride & groom kiss in the sunshine whilst the Italian countryside can be seen in the background

Rustic outdoor reception setting with wooden tables, floral decor and hanging fairy lights within the trees

Bride & groom walk down staircase whilst wedding party throw confetti and fairy lights twinkle in the trees

Rustic wooden tables are set up outdoors with floral decor for Italian wedding

Bride enters the Chapel with her parents on her wedding day

Place setting with maroon napkin, white China plate and silver cutlery, with classic white name card & sprig of rosemary

Groom sits in chair as he looks to the side whilst wearing black jacket, white shirt and silver patterned tie

Groom looks to the camera whilst doing up silver patterned tie and wearing black jacket

Bride & groom kiss beneath red berry tree whilst holding the branches

Rustic table setting on wooden table with accent deep red colour and large white candles

Bride & groom stand within Villa gardens whilst looking lovingly at one another on their wedding day

Rustic Italian table setting with accent deep red colour and large white candlesticks in front of wooden door

Rustic wooden table setting with floral decor

Bride sits on Chaise Longue whilst wearing an embroidered wedding gown with diamond necklace

Classic white wedding stationery complete with sprig of rosemary

Bride & groom look lovingly at one another whilst sat down at the front of the Chapel as wedding party looks on

Wedding food for reception on wooden table

VILLA PEPI

Villa Pepi is a very special place for us. We fell in love with it and her owner, Ilaria, before our wedding and knew it was where we wanted to marry. It poured the night before and throughout the morning of the wedding. Everything was scheduled to be outside and it didn't look like that would happen. Miraculously, the sun came out and everything was fresh and colourful! The intimacy of the Pepi family chapel, the villa history and beauty and the love we felt from those we love best made our day so extraordinary and amazing for us.

ADVICE

We found the small size and intimacy of our Italian wedding was perfect for us. We were able to spend quality time with all of our family members and friends. It seems that when weddings or receptions get too large (we had a large dinner reception upon our return to the U.S), that you can miss the uniqueness of the day. We never thought someone would capture in photographs the beauty and essence of Villa Pepi, but Lauren McCormick did. She captured the light, history, joy and the love of our wedding day in her stunning photos.

Waiter pours wine at wedding reception party in Italy

Guitarist plays during wedding reception in Italy

Outdoor rustic Italian wedding complete with fairy lights and wooden tables set in the countryside

Table setting for Italian wedding with accent colour of red and wooden tables

Chef creates wedding cake for bride & groom as wedding party watch

Bride & groom have their first dance as wedding party watch

Wedding guests during outdoor wedding reception dinner with rustic Italian vibe and twinkling fairy lights

Bride & groom kiss as they sit down during wedding reception dinner

Wooden rustic Italian table settings for outdoor reception

Black & white image of wedding guest cheers'ing during wedding reception

Rustic outdoor wedding reception surrounded by trees in Italian countryside

Black & white image of bride & groom holding their heads against one another's on their wedding day

Bride & groom stand outside the Villa Pepi on their wedding day in Italy

White, red and pink floral bouquet surrounded by candlelight

Guests sit to dinner during outdoor wedding reception with candlelights and twinkling fairy lights above

Chef creates wedding cake for bride & groom on the day of their wedding outdoors

Rustic Italian table setting complete with candlelights and white table runner

Groom holds brides face in his hands as he leans in to kiss her on their wedding day in black & white image

We’re a sucker for a love story, and this one is giving us all the feels. Each photo just radiates love!

Mark says his favourite moment is when the camera caught us as he held my face and kissed me. Another was after the ceremony; we were on the veranda, enjoying cocktails, and the sun began to set over the spectacular rolling hills of Tuscany!
Stephanie & Mark

Are you looking to celebrate your day with a small wedding in Italy? Take a look at this gorgeous outdoor Tuscany wedding, complete with an epic three-day celebration. Or how about this intimate Italian wedding with a Prosecco tower and plenty of glorious countryside? You don’t want to miss it.

Written by Ella Turner

Venue: Villa Pepi |

Music & Lights: Wedding Music And Lights |

Florist: Stiatti Fiori |

Catering: Galateo Recevimenti |

Hair Stylist: Valerie Azaryonok |

Bridal Gown: Rebecca Schoneveld Bridal |

Bridal Boutique: A&Be, Denver |

Stationery: Paper Source

Real WeddingItalySummerVillage HallCivil CeremonyRusticDestinationOutdoorIntimateWhitesRedsGreens£20k - £25kMature Bride