Here’s 5 reasons why Castello di Cafaggio could be the perfect choice?
Driving up through the rolling Tuscan hills to Castello di Cafaggio feels like arriving at your own private home in Italy. When I photographed Adele and Jamie’s wedding here — beautifully planned by Antonella Righetti — the day felt calm, intimate, and quietly luxurious; exactly the kind of atmosphere so many couples dream of for a destination wedding in Tuscany.
As a UK‑based wedding photographer who often works in Italy, I love venues that are both beautiful and relaxed. Castello di Cafaggio is one of them. Here are five reasons it’s perfect for an intimate Tuscan castle wedding— and how to capture the most beautiful photographs of your day.
Reason 1: Your Own Private Castle at Castello di Cafaggio
Castello di Cafaggio can be yours alone for the time you’re there. No hotel guests, no strangers in the background – just you, your favourite people and the hills around you.
For Adele and Jamie, this meant we could wander the grounds after the ceremony without feeling watched or rushed. Every corner felt like part of their home for the weekend.
How to make the most of it:
Add a short “just us” walk into your timeline – even ten minutes after the ceremony. Let us guide you around the prettiest spots for relaxed, natural portraits.
Reason 2: Timeless Tuscan Architecture and Details
The beautiful castle is full of soft stone, arches, courtyards, and characterful rooms — every corner offers a romantic backdrop for your images. We used doorways to frame Adele and Jamie, shaded corners for portraits, and the warm stone walls behind their tablescape.
How to make the most of it:
Keep styling simple and elegant so it complements the castle — think romantic florals, neutral soft tones, and classic stationery. Allow time in the morning for me to capture your dress, details, and stationery in the most beautiful corners of the property.
Reason 3: Golden Tuscan Light and Why Timings Matters
The light at Castello di Cafaggio transforms beautifully through the day – soft in the morning, bright at midday, then warm and golden in the evening. We planned Adele and Jamie’s portraits around this, with a few images after the ceremony and a short golden‑hour wander later on.
How to make the most of it:
If you’re planning a spring, summer, or early autumn wedding, I always recommend a later afternoon ceremony. This gives us beautiful light to work with. We can split your portraits into two relaxed sessions — one just after the ceremony and another around sunset. It helps the day feel easy and natural, provides a lovely mix of light, and ensures a beautifully varied gallery.
Reason Four: A True Weekend Experience, Not Just a Wedding Day
This is a place that works beautifully for a whole weekend of celebrations – welcome drinks, a pool day, a long brunch the next morning. Guests have time to settle in and enjoy being together, rather than squeezing everything into a single day.
How to make the most of it:
I always recommend adding a little photography coverage around the main day—perhaps a welcome evening or a farewell brunch. It allows me to capture those quieter, unposed moments that so often become your most treasured images.
Reason Five: Space for Intimate Moments with the People You Love
Although it’s a castle, Castello di Cafaggio feels warm and inviting. There are small terraces, tucked‑away rooms and calm corners where you can step away for a breath. Some of Adele and Jamie’s most emotional images came from these quieter spaces.
How to make the most of it:
Plan one or two intentional “pause moments” – a first look, a few minutes together after the ceremony, or a private final dance. I can capture these moments gently, keeping them natural and unposed rather than turning them into a performance.
Practical Tips for Planning Your Castello di Cafaggio Wedding Photography
A few simple choices will help everything feel smoother and look more beautiful:
- Work with me on your destination wedding photography. As a professional photographer for over 15 years, I’ve captured weddings across Italy and know how to make the most of strong sunlight, creating relaxed, natural portraits that truly reflect your day.
- Plan timings around the light. I’ll help you coordinate with your planner or the venue so that your ceremony and portraits take full advantage of Tuscany’s golden-hour light — one of the most magical features of a Tuscan castle wedding.
- Consider a pre-wedding shoot. A short session beforehand helps you feel comfortable in front of the camera and allows me to capture some relaxed, romantic moments before the big day.
- Keep your ‘getting‑ready room’ calm and tidy. I love capturing details like your dress, shoes, florals, and stationery in beautiful natural light, so a tidy, well-lit room makes all the difference.
- Spread photo moments through the day. Rather than one long session, I recommend scattering short, intimate portraits throughout your timeline.
- Plan my travel and accommodation. If you’re travelling from the UK, arranging my arrival in advance allows me to scout the venue, get a feel for the light, and be fully prepared to capture your destination wedding flawlessly.
Thinking About a Destination Wedding at Castello di Cafaggio?
If you’re considering a wedding at Castello di Cafaggio, or just beginning to explore the idea of a Tuscan castle wedding, I’d love to help you create a day that feels truly like you. I’ll capture every moment with care as your luxury destination wedding photographer. Blending editorial, fine art, and natural wedding photography, I’ll tell the story of your dream wedding.
You can see more of my destination work on my instagram, @teriv_photography.
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Photographer @teriv_photography
Planner @italian_wedding_papers
Venue @castellodicarfaggio
Location – Impruneta, Italy
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