Tenuta Savoca, Piazza Armerina, Sicily Elopement Photo Story Award

Guests joyfully celebrated the newlyweds with love and hope as they tossed flower petals over them under trees

The tree grove was filled with the joyous sounds of petals of hope and happiness as guests showered the newlyweds with love and celebration

Love was in the air as guests shared in the joy of the newlyweds, showering them with petals of hope and happiness in the tree grove.

This is the story of an elopement. Vito and Marta decided to get married away from home, taking only the essentials with them: their clothes and their most important people - their parents and siblings. I was the sixteenth invited to their escape, and it was wonderful to be part of their most beautiful day. Living through their essence was one of the greatest emotions of my life; it made me reflect on how little is really needed to do something so important. The chosen location was Tenuta Savoca, a green lung in the middle of Sicily – a magical place where we could breathe love.

Italian bride gets ready for wedding in Tenuta Savoca, an estate in Piazza Armerina, Sicily

The bride get ready for her wedding day in Tenuta Savoca, a stunning Italian estate in Piazza Armerina, Sicily

Marta gets ready for her wedding day in the beautiful and historical residence of the estate, her wedding gown hanging from the chandelier in the middle of the joining room.

Italian bride and father on steps of Tenuta Savoca in Piazza Armerina, Italy, on way to wedding ceremony

The bride and father glided down the historic steps of Tenuta Savoca in Piazza Armerina, Italy, on their way to the wedding ceremony

The bride and father make a graceful entrance as they descend the historic steps of Tenuta Savoca on their way to the wedding ceremony.

The bride laughing during a moment in Piazza Armerina, Italy, at outdoor wedding ceremony

Vito and his bride shared a romantic, sun-soaked moment in Piazza Armerina, Italy, exchanging heartfelt promises

Marta's eyes lit up with tears of joy as Vito made his heartfelt promises during the outdoor wedding ceremony.

Italian groom slides ring onto bride finger at Tenuta Savoca, Italy

The groom lovingly slides the ring onto his bride's finger, sealing their lifelong union in a romantic moment at Tenuta Savoca, Italy

In a romantic moment during the ceremony, the groom lovingly slides the ring onto his bride's finger, sealing their lifelong union.

Italian bride and groom walk through trees of the wedding estate venue - Tenuta Savoca

On their wedding day, the bride and groom took a tranquil stroll through the tall trees of the estate in Italy

The bride and groom took a peaceful walk through the towering grove of the estate on their beautiful wedding day.

Italian bride and groom walk through wheat fields, hand in hand with groom carrying bridal bouquet

The bride and groom take a romantic walk through Sicilian wheat fields after making a commitment to one another

Celebrating the beginning of their journey together, the bride and groom take a walk through the wheat fields of the estate, holding hands and the groom proudly carrying the bride's bouquet of flowers.

Italian mothers with newlyweds at the head table, making sure wedding reception is good

The Sicilian mothers lovingly watch over the newlyweds at the head table, making sure their special day is perfect

The Sicilian mothers of the newlyweds watch over the head table with love, ensuring the night is going perfectly for their children on their special day.

a cake cutting kiss at the Tenuta Savoca wedding reception party

The nude cake added a stunning touch to the Sicilian/Italian celebration

The nude cake was a good choice and a beautiful addition to the festivities!