Milan wedding Posts

Parco Sempione Wedding Photos Featuring Arco della Pace

Today’s post is something of a gran finale: our final session in Italy with Stuart and Lily in Parco Sempione! These two were a treat to photograph… and happen to be wedding photographers themselves (it’s true!). If you’re located in the United Kingdom and in need of a photographer, definitely check out their work!

Arco della Pace

Our session began in front of Arco della Pace, the historic monument at the park’s northwest entrance. My favorite thing about Stuart and Lily is that they were up for anything! One minute they’d turn up the romance like they were the only two people in the park, and the next they were laughing and running barefoot across the piazza. This is exactly the type of energy a wedding photographer thrives on during portrait time!

Fun fact: the “peace arch” was originally intended to commemorate Napoleon’s victory over Italy. However, construction was completed after the fall of the French empire and the arch was dedicated to peace in Vienna.

Parco Sempione Wedding Photos

Someone told me that Parco Sempione is basically Milan’s Central Park. This makes complete sense: it’s about 47 hectares in size (≈ 116 acres), contains a world-class aquarium, centuries-old castle, historic amphitheatre, and so much more! Food and beverage vendors are easy to find, and there’s often some kind of free performance happening on the lawn. I spent a great deal of time in this park during my trip, and it did not disappoint!

After some time with the arco, Stuart and Lily were up for a stroll in the park. We found a lovely spot with white florals and greenery – a perfect contrast with Lily’s spring bouquet! I could have photographed these two for hours in this park… but eventually the sun began to set and it was time to say goodbye.

Ti Amo, Milano

Milan, you have my heart! I truly felt at home in Northern Italy by the end of my trip, and am so grateful to have been a part of this retreat. Without Bella Vita, I don’t know if I’d ever have a reason to visit this city! Now, I’m eager to get back and explore even more… maybe sooner than expected 🙂

Are you planning a wedding in Italy? Looking for more destination wedding inspiration?? Check out these other posts on the Blog!

Lake Como Elopement | Villa Pizzo Wedding | Milan Cathedral Sunrise Session | Museo 900 Wedding

Romantic photo of bride and groom at Arco della Pace in Milan for their spring Parco Sempione wedding

Downtown Milan Wedding Photos at Museo del Novecento

If you’ve been following the Blog for the past week, you’ve already seen a sessions from downtown Milan and Lake Como during the spring Bella Vita Retreat! Today I’m excited to continue with Matthew and Jane’s lovely afternoon session at Museo del 900. If you’re not familiar, this modern art museum in the center of Milan houses works by 20th-century artists such as Boccioni, De Chirico, Matisse, Picasso, and Klee. It is said to be one of the most important collections of Futurism, Spatialism, and Arte Povera in the world.

Museo del Novecento Wedding

We met these two back at Piazza del Duomo for photos inside the museum, looking dapper as ever. Their ensemble perfectly fit the art museum vibe (I was obsessed with Jane’s elbow-length gloves!). Matthew and Jane were all about the romance – which made for an excited group of wedding photographers! Once we made our way to the top floor, the creativity really began to flow. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer spectacular views of Milan Cathedral and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II… an iconic backdrop for newlywed photos 🙂

Downtown Milan Wedding Photos

After the museum, we were lucky enough to explore downtown Milan with these two! We had a blast roaming around nearby streets and capturing these moments. The newlyweds even got to play with a pair of parasols, soaking up the Italian scenery. Before long, we made our way back to the museum steps for some of my favorite photos from the entire session. Thanks to Jane and Matthew for being such incredible models and fun to work with!!

If you enjoyed this post, there is more to come! Keep an eye out for our final session in Italy on the Blog tomorrow…

Romantic photo of stylish bride and groom on steps of Museo del Novecento in Milan

Destination Wedding Portrait Session at Sunrise – Duomo di Milano

Today I’m wrapping up this week’s Italy feature with Felicia and Dillon’s newlywed sunrise session at Milan Cathedral. Locally known as Duomo di Milano, this iconic location contains over six centuries of history! Tourists are welcome to visit the cathedral during open hours, and guided tours are also available. If you think the photos are majestic, imagine viewing this beauty in person! I digress…

Milan Cathedral Wedding Photos

We woke up before sunrise the morning after our Lake Como adventure, and hopped on a metro toward Piazza del Duomo. Luckily, there weren’t many other pedestrians outside the cathedral when we arrived (it gets SUPER crowded later in the day!). Seriously, if you’re looking to take your own Milan Cathedral wedding photos, I highly recommend starting before sunrise. Felicia and Dillon stunned in the early morning light – and that veil! I mean, come ON!! To say we were all obsessed would be an understatement.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

As the morning rush began, we made our way to the nearby shopping center Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II for more photos with the Italian architecture. Somehow we were lucky enough to capture a few photos of these two without crowds of Italian businesspeople in the background of every shot! Finally, it was time to say goodbye to our models – but not without popping some Prosecco and playing with the birds 🙂

Not pictured: the Turin Bull, a mosaic design located on the floor of the shopping mall outside Prada. Legend has it, if you place your right heel on the bull’s testicles (these days, just a hole in the ground) and spin around three times, you’ll have good luck!

This shoot was such a blast, but the day didn’t end here. Keep an eye out for our afternoon and evening sessions on the Blog next week!!

Romantic black and white photo of bride and groom in front of Milan Cathedral after Italy destination wedding