Intimate portrait of Serena and Paul in the countryside

 

 

Petrizzi, Calabria

An Italian–German Wedding in Calabria


Serena & Paul at Borgo del Convento

 

 

She is Italian, from Calabria. He is German.


Their lives and work have taken them into an international world, but for their wedding they chose to return to Southern Italy, bringing together families and friends from different countries at Borgo del Convento.


A celebration shaped by different languages, backgrounds and places — yet remarkably simple in the way it was lived.


This is a selection from their wedding in Calabria.

Historic interiors at Borgo del Convento wedding venue in Calabria
Groom getting ready for his wedding at Borgo del Convento
Portrait of the groom during wedding preparations in Calabria
Groom holding his watch before the wedding ceremony
Groom dressed in a black suit before the ceremony
Groom wearing a black waistcoat before his wedding in Calabria
Natural portrait of the groom getting ready at Borgo del Convento
Groom portrait beside a window at Borgo del Convento
Wedding aisle decorated with lemons and greenery in Calabria
Outdoor wedding ceremony setting inside the historic monastery ruins
Wedding guests gathering before the outdoor ceremony
Groom walking with guests before the ceremony at Borgo del Convento
Quiet courtyard of Borgo del Convento before the wedding ceremony
Bride getting ready in soft natural light
White bridal shoes on the wooden floor at Borgo del Convento
Bride wearing her wedding dress inside Borgo del Convento
Quiet bridal moment reflected in a window before the ceremony
Bride reflected in a window before the wedding ceremony
Close-up of the bride's engagement ring and wedding dress
Bride seated in a leather armchair before the ceremony
Bride sharing a drink with friends before the wedding
Groom talking with guests outside Borgo del Convento
Bride and groom meeting at the beginning of their wedding ceremony
Bride and groom laughing during their wedding ceremony
Bride and groom listening together during the ceremony
Serena and Paul exchanging a smile at the wedding altar
Wedding ceremony seen through the historic stone arches of Borgo del Convento
Wide view of the wedding ceremony beneath the ancient stone arch
Italian–German wedding ceremony with international guests in Calabria
Close-up of the bride and groom holding hands
Close-up of the bride and groom holding hands
Bride and groom seated before lemon and olive branch decorations
Wedding ceremony framed by the historic architecture of Borgo del Convento
Bride and groom toasting with guests during the wedding ceremony
Serena and Paul holding hands during their wedding ceremony
Serena and Paul smiling together during their ceremony in Calabria
Analog photograph of the ceremony inside the historic monastery ruins
Newlyweds walking down the aisle as their guests applaud
Black and white photograph of the newlyweds kissing after the ceremony
Serena and Paul celebrating as they leave their wedding ceremony
Newlyweds kissing with champagne after their ceremony in Calabria
Serena and Paul sharing a quiet moment after the wedding ceremony
Newlyweds walking through olive trees at Borgo del Convento
Close-up portrait of the newlyweds smiling together
Serena and Paul sharing a quiet moment in the countryside of Calabria
Black and white wedding portrait framed by the bride's veil
Bride and groom kissing beneath a flowing wedding veil
Serena and Paul embracing against the landscape of Southern Italy
Wedding portrait with the bride's veil moving in the wind
Black and white portrait of the couple beneath the wedding veil
Serena and Paul surrounded by the bride's flowing veil
Intimate portrait of Serena and Paul in the countryside
Groom kissing the bride's hand during their wedding portraits
Groom kissing his bride on the forehead in Calabria
Analog wedding portrait of Serena and Paul in Southern Italy
Wedding guests celebrating inside the courtyard of Borgo del Convento
Wedding seating plan decorated with lemons and olive branches
Serena and Paul celebrating with guests during the reception
Wedding guests celebrating with Serena and Paul at Borgo del Convento
Evening wedding dinner inside the monastery courtyard
Bride and groom kissing at their table during the reception
Wedding dinner in the historic courtyard of Borgo del Convento
Italian–German wedding reception under string lights in Calabria
Guest filming the wedding celebration with a vintage camcorder
Wedding reception seen from above beneath warm string lights
Serena and Paul walking together through Borgo del Convento at night
Wedding guests celebrating with sparklers in Calabria
International wedding guests holding sparklers during the evening celebration
Serena and Paul cutting their wedding cake at night
Bride and groom sharing their first dance with a live band
Serena and Paul kissing during their wedding reception
Bride and groom dancing together at the end of their Calabria wedding

 

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