Aerial sunset view of luxury Villa Lena wedding venue in Tuscany, surrounded by rolling hills and golden light, ideal for elegant destination weddings in Italy.

VILLA LENA, Tuscany

An Intimate Summer Wedding at Villa Lena, Tuscany

Early September in Tuscany carries a particular kind of light — warm, golden, and effortlessly elegant. Anne and Robin chose this moment for their destination wedding at Villa Lena, a creative retreat nestled among rolling hills and centuries-old olive groves.

Anne, American with Korean roots, and Robin, Swedish, envisioned a celebration that felt personal, understated, and deeply connected to place. Their wedding was a meeting of cultures, softened by the relaxed rhythm of the Tuscan countryside and shaped by a refined, contemporary aesthetic.

Nothing felt rushed. The day unfolded naturally — from quiet moments of preparation to an intimate ceremony, followed by a long summer dinner beneath the open sky. Villa Lena’s timeless architecture and artistic spirit provided the perfect backdrop for a wedding that was elegant without excess, emotional without spectacle.

A SUMMER WEDDING AT VILLA LENA

This wedding was defined by balance. Editorial details and fashion-forward choices coexisted with genuine emotion and unfiltered moments. Anne’s presence was calm and luminous, while Robin carried a quiet confidence — together creating a visual language that felt honest, modern, and effortlessly sophisticated.

As a destination wedding photographer in Tuscany, my approach is always rooted in observation rather than direction. The goal is to allow space for real interactions while preserving a strong aesthetic coherence. At Villa Lena, this philosophy found its natural expression — light, textures, and human connection working in harmony.

credits:

- Event Planning and Design: Silvia Ciolli Weddings

- Photographer: Close Enough Photography

- Videography: Diego Perrini Video

- Venue: Villa Lena

- HMUA – Bezal Make Up

- Officiant: Gemma Blessings

- Music: Stefano Nannicini

HIGHLIGHTS

The images shown below are a curated selection from Robin and Anne’s wedding — moments chosen to reflect the atmosphere, pacing, and emotional tone of the day.

For reasons of privacy and discretion, full wedding coverage is shared exclusively with each couple and is not presented online in its entirety. This allows each story to be experienced with intention, while respecting its private nature.

This gallery blends digital photography with 35mm film, pairing clarity and immediacy with the timeless character of analog imagery.

Wide view of Villa Lena surrounded by olive trees and rolling hills, a perfect backdrop for an intimate destination wedding.
Minimal architectural details at Villa Lena in Tuscany, captured in warm summer light before an intimate destination wedding.
Stone steps and greenery leading to Villa Lena, setting the tone for a relaxed and elegant destination wedding.
Olive branches moving in the summer breeze beneath a clear Tuscan sky, photographed at Villa Lena.
Painted ceilings and period details inside Villa Lena, reflecting the artistic soul of this Tuscan wedding venue.
Moody black and white architectural detail inside Villa Lena, highlighting texture, shadow, and timeless Italian design.
Elegant interiors at Villa Lena, featuring historic arches and soft evening light in a refined Tuscan wedding setting.
Clean architectural lines and summer shadows at Villa Lena, photographed just before an intimate Tuscan wedding celebration.
The Villa Lena façade framed by summer blooms and a stone fountain, photographed in early September in Tuscany.
Close-up of the Villa Lena fountain with water lilies, capturing quiet moments of nature during a Tuscan wedding day.
Soft-toned floral composition featuring dahlias and calla lilies, styled with an editorial approach for a Tuscan wedding.
Minimal bridal shoes photographed on textured stone at Villa Lena, blending fashion and Italian character.
The bride’s wedding dress suspended in filtered sunlight at Villa Lena, creating a calm and intimate pre-ceremony moment.
Wedding rings and pearl earrings arranged in soft natural light, captured with an editorial eye in Tuscany.
Black and white portrait of the groom on a stone staircase at Villa Lena, capturing timeless elegance and quiet confidence.
Intimate moment of handwritten vows being written before a destination wedding in Tuscany, photographed in natural light.
Groomsmen sharing a toast during wedding preparations at Villa Lena, blending relaxed moments with refined Italian interiors.
The groom walking with his groomsmen through the gardens of Villa Lena, photographed in a classic black and white style.
A quiet pre-ceremony moment as the groom shares a drink with a close friend inside a Tuscan villa.
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The groom and his groomsmen relaxing together inside Villa Lena, captured in soft light before the wedding ceremony.
The bride shares a quiet smile as a bridesmaid helps her into her dress, surrounded by soft light inside a modern Tuscan villa.
A minimalist black and white portrait of the bride seated alone, framed by architectural lines and natural light in Tuscany.
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A modern bridal portrait captured in dramatic light, where architecture and emotion meet in the Tuscan countryside.
A quiet black and white portrait of the bride seated alone, surrounded by clean lines and Tuscan light.
A bridal portrait captured in black and white, highlighting form, light, and modern Tuscan design.
Bridesmaid preparing speech before the ceremony
The bride smiles as her bridesmaid gently adjusts the dress, sharing a calm and joyful moment before the ceremony.
The bride and her bridesmaids gather in soft sunlight, their dresses and movements framed by the villa’s architecture.
A contemplative bridal portrait captured in black and white, highlighting form, light, and modern Tuscan design.
The bride holds her bouquet in soft afternoon light, framed by shadows and textures inside a contemporary villa.
The bride’s father opens his arms in an emotional first look moment inside the villa before the ceremony.
An intimate embrace between the bride and her father, captured in natural light during the wedding preparations.
Bridesmaid adjusting bride's dress during getting ready at Villa Lena in Tuscany.
An emotional moment between the bride and her mother as they hold hands before the ceremony in Tuscany.
Sunlight streams across the room as the bride stands with her bridesmaids, sharing an intimate moment before the wedding.
The bride pauses in a serene architectural space, adjusting her hair as sunlight filters through the villa.
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A close portrait of the bride smiling during the vows, captured inside a modern Tuscan villa with gentle light and an intimate mood.
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The bride and groom stand together moments before the ceremony, photographed inside Villa Lena with natural light filtering through the space.
The groom reacts with emotion as he sees the bride for the first time, photographed inside Villa Lena with warm tones and minimalist surroundings.
The bride listens attentively during the exchange of vows, captured in a contemporary Tuscan setting with clean architecture and warm tones.
The groom reads his vows during an intimate ceremony inside Villa Lena, photographed in soft natural light with a calm and emotional atmosphere.
A romantic first look moment between the bride and groom inside a contemporary Tuscan villa, captured with natural light and understated elegance.
The couple stand together during their wedding ceremony inside Villa Lena, photographed in a minimalist space filled with natural light and soft shadows.
A close black and white portrait of the groom smiling as he listens to the vows, capturing a quiet and emotional moment during the ceremony in Tuscany.
The bride and groom stand facing each other for an intimate first look inside Villa Lena, captured in soft light and a calm, modern atmosphere.
A wide black and white view of the couple standing together during their wedding ceremony, framed by natural light, shadows, and contemporary Tuscan design.
The couple share a quiet embrace before the ceremony, photographed inside Villa Lena with clean lines, neutral tones, and a relaxed atmosphere.
A linen wedding banner displaying the couple’s names and date, hanging beneath the trees at Villa Lena in the Tuscan countryside.
The outdoor ceremony space at Villa Lena, arranged with wooden chairs and floral details, set in the Tuscan landscape before the guests arrive.
A close detail of a wooden ceremony chair adorned with soft ribbon and flower petals, captured in warm Tuscan light.
A wedding guest holds a white parasol under the summer sun, captured during an outdoor ceremony in the Tuscan countryside.
A floral wedding arch decorated with seasonal blooms and fabric, set outdoors at Villa Lena for an intimate Tuscan ceremony.
A still life of refreshing drinks infused with herbs and citrus, paired with handwritten vow notes during a summer wedding in Tuscany.
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Three groomsmen stand together during the ceremony, photographed in black and white with soft light and floral details in the background.
The bride and her father make their entrance together, surrounded by guests and warm afternoon light at Villa Lena.
An emotional black and white moment as the bride meets her family at the ceremony, captured among guests during the outdoor wedding in Tuscany.
A wide aerial-style view of the outdoor wedding ceremony at Villa Lena, with guests seated under parasols and the couple exchanging vows in the Tuscan landscape.
Guests sit together during the ceremony, photographed in black and white with parasols creating a rhythmic pattern across the lawn.
A close portrait of a guest seated during the ceremony, illuminated by golden sunlight and framed by parasols in the background.
The bride seen from behind during the ceremony, her veil softly catching the light as guests look on in a black and white moment.
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A close detail of ceremony flowers resting in a guest’s hands, photographed in natural light during the outdoor wedding in Tuscany.
The bride and groom face each other beneath a floral arch as they exchange vows during their outdoor ceremony at Villa Lena.
A still life of a guest’s folding fan and tote bag resting on the grass, captured during the summer wedding ceremony in Tuscany.
A close portrait of a guest wearing statement earrings, photographed in warm sunlight during the outdoor ceremony.
A side perspective of the ceremony at Villa Lena, captured in warm afternoon light with guests gathered beneath white parasols.
The bride gently places the wedding ring on the groom’s finger, captured during an intimate ceremony beneath the Tuscan sun.
A black and white moment of the groom holding the ring during the ceremony, framed by floral details and soft natural light.
The bride and groom bow together to greet family members after the ceremony, captured in warm afternoon light on the Tuscan lawn.
Emotional embraces between the couple and their loved ones immediately after the ceremony, photographed in black and white.
The couple share their first kiss beneath a lush floral arch during their outdoor wedding ceremony in Tuscany.
The bride and groom walk hand in hand down the aisle as guests applaud, marking the joyful end of their ceremony at Villa Lena.
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Guests share laughter and conversation during cocktail hour, photographed in golden light beside the Tuscan villa.
An aerial view of the ceremony setup at Villa Lena, surrounded by rolling Tuscan hills and bathed in golden sunset light.
A relaxed portrait of the wedding party seated on the lawn, captured in soft summer light with the ceremony setting behind them.
An aerial drone photograph of Villa Lena at sunset, showing the terracotta-colored villa nestled in the lush Tuscan hills with the sun dipping below the horizon.
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A close-up, shallow-depth-of-field shot of a long wedding reception table featuring elegant crystal glassware, tall taper candles in glass chimneys, and wildflower arrangements in small glass vases.
A detailed top-down shot of a place setting featuring a woven rattan charger plate, a custom menu with a gold paperclip name tag for "Michael Jr.," and a small bread plate.
A bright, airy shot of the reception table setup, showcasing the mix of wooden cross-back chairs and white chairs against a backdrop of green garden hedges.
A landscape photograph of the rolling hills and dense forests surrounding the venue, captured during a hazy, golden sunset.
A side-angle shot of the wedding guests seated at the long dining table, focused on the vibrant floral centerpieces and the warm, social atmosphere of the dinner.
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An aerial view of the Villa Lena estate during the golden hour, highlighting the outdoor dining area arranged in a U-shape in the courtyard and the surrounding forest.
A candid photo of a bride and groom embracing and kissing in front of the villa’s arched entrance, framed by guests seated at the dinner table in the foreground.
A view from inside the dark villa looking out through a stone archway onto the illuminated outdoor reception, with guests seated at the long table under strings of lights.
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Each wedding photographed by Close Enough Photography is approached as a complete narrative — shaped by place, light, and the people within it.

If you are planning a destination wedding in Tuscany and value a restrained, editorial approach grounded in continuity and discretion, you are invited to begin a conversation.

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