Roma… such an amazing place to have a destination wedding. The ancient city provides an amazing mix of culture and history and offers knockout opportunities for photos. Sarah and Niall are from Ireland and they managed to find an Irish Pub a block from our hotel, an Irish hair dresser who recently moved to Rome, and an Irish Catholic priest!

They picked a church where three popes are interred, and where Pope John Paul’s skull is on display (or so it’s believed.) After the ceremony we photographed out in the church’s courtyard where the priest had purchased columns and broken tombstones from an old cemetery. The orange walls provided a vivid backdrop for portraits.

We then headed off the to the Trevi Fountain to capture a family photo amongst the crowds. Luckily, once onlookers see a bride and groom, they usually make room. Capturing the Colossium just as the sun set and the evening lights began to glow made for one of our favorite shots of the day. The reception dinner was absolutely the best meal: seven courses of heaven. By 1:30 in the morning we made our way to the Spanish Steps for a closing shot.

We love destination weddings because it gives us the time to really know everyone. The day before the wedding we spent a few hours strolling the streets for Sarah and Niall’s engagement session. We were able to capture some amazing images and enjoy the sights, all while minding the crazy motorists. Our absolute favorite place in Rome has to be the Villa Borghese Gardens. From there you have the most stunning vantage point of the city, and then behind you one of the most idyllic gardens you will ever see.