Lux Elopement at San Galgano Abbey
Among the most popular Italian places for elopements, Tuscany is definitely the most romantic. Leaving your home country with the love of your life only to exchange vows and rings abroad between the rounded hills and tidy cypress trees is an unforgettable adventure. In addition, Tuscany provides hundreds of fantastic spots for a touching ceremony and many luxurious venues to spend the very beginning of a super romantic honeymoon. These two lovebirds, who came here to celebrate their lux elopement at San Galgano Abbey, know it well.
The Abbey of San Galgano holds a special place in my heart, as Lara and I got married there in 2013. The abbey is located in Chiusdino, a few kilometers from Siena; it is a former Cistercian abbey whose roof collapsed in the past centuries. Millions of tourists visit it every year; a few lucky ones decide to get married right here. Having wedding photos taken in such a magical place is priceless! Although the area is almost untouched, San Galgano Abbey is only a five-minute drive from one of Tuscany’s most impressive luxury venues. Borgo Santo Pietro is a tiny old village renovated to its ancient splendor, embellished with excellent services such as Michelin-starred cuisine. An enchanting place to start any honeymoon, pampered by an attentive and kind staff, which has made it an international destination for demanding clientele.
And so, amongst century-old frescoes and lush gardens, the long day of this American couple began. Their first look took place in the garden, among rows of cypress trees, where the groom saw his bride with her fabulous dress on for the very first time. Afterward, I guided them through the most beautiful spots of Tuscany. The Abbey of San Galgano, which served as a backdrop for the most romantic images, was our last location before returning to Borgo Santo Pietro for their ceremony. The bride and groom exchanged vows and rings before I took their last few portraits with the most glorious light of the day in the surrounding beauty. I greeted them shortly afterward, exhausted but happy after a very long day. A lux elopement at the Abbey of San Galgano might be the most tiring thing in the world. But watching photos like the following in the years to come is priceless.
