An elopement here is the same day, with fewer people and more time for the coast.
An elopement or an intimate wedding on the Amalfi Coast is not a smaller version of a big wedding: it is a different thing.
Two people, or a handful of the ones who matter most, a terrace or a boat, a long lunch, and a whole afternoon that belongs to you.
It is some of my favourite work.
What an Amalfi Coast elopement photographer covers
As an Amalfi Coast elopement photographer I cover anywhere from just the two of you up to around twenty guests.
A ceremony on a private villa terrace, on the town-hall terrace in Positano, on a clifftop in Praiano, in the Ravello gardens before they open, or on a boat off Li Galli.
Then a couple session as the light softens, and dinner somewhere with a view, without a schedule.
Where to elope on the coast
Positano: the town-hall terrace for a legal civil ceremony, with the town behind you.
Praiano: quieter than its neighbours, with west-facing terraces made for sunset.
Ravello: the gardens of Villa Cimbrone or Villa Rufolo in a private early window.
A boat: the most private option of all: open water, the coast as your backdrop, nobody else in frame.
A beach at sunrise: Fornillo or a quiet cove before the town wakes up.
Legal or symbolic
Many international couples complete the legal paperwork at home and hold a symbolic ceremony here, which keeps things simple.
Legally binding civil ceremonies are possible in Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Praiano with notice given to the comune in advance.
An intimate day strips a wedding back to the part that matters. With fewer logistics, I can stay close to you the whole time.
A typical half-day
Late afternoon: getting ready, then a first look.
Ceremony as the light turns golden.
A boat ride and couple session along the coast.
Dinner at a restaurant on the water as the lights come on.
Three to four hours of coverage is usually enough to hold the whole story.
Proposals
I also photograph surprise proposals on the coast (discreetly, from a distance, so the moment is real) then a short couple session afterwards once the secret is out. Here is a proposal on a boat in Positano, and more in my Amalfi Coast photoshoots.
Positano's viewpoints and the Ravello terraces are the classic spots.
My tailor-made coverage starts at around three hours with one photographer: see the collections for how that works.
Planning an elopement or proposal?
Tell me your date, roughly where you're thinking, and whether it's a wedding or a surprise, and I'll reply personally within 24 hours, discreetly, if it's a proposal. You may also want my Capri guide for another intimate option.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests counts as an elopement?
Anywhere from just the two of you to about twenty. Beyond that it starts to become a small wedding, which I also photograph.
Can we legally marry on the Amalfi Coast as foreigners?
Yes, with documents prepared in advance, or you can marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony here.
How many hours of photography do we need?
Three to four hours covers getting ready, the ceremony, a boat session and the start of dinner.
Where is the most private spot?
A boat. After that, Praiano and early-morning ceremonies before the towns fill up.
Do you photograph surprise proposals?
Yes, regularly. I stay hidden for the moment itself, then do a short session with you both once it's done.
