Villa Cipressi, Lake Como Wedding Videography and Photography

Bespoke Destination Wedding Videography by Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production.

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Cassidy and Leon become one at their dream venue: the gorgeous Villa Di Cipressi in Italy. The wedding was a truly magical experience, making use of the beautiful botanical gardens attached to the hotel, and overlooking the full splendour of Lake Como. It was our pleasure as a destination wedding videographer to capture every stunning moment.

Between the beautiful backdrop of the Italian Villa and the gorgeous views out over the lake, our wedding videographer service could capture the full depth of the enchanting atmosphere here.

Exemplary Wedding Videography in Lake Como

Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production were on site before the guests started to arrive. As they entered, swirling glasses of prosecco, music played gently on a light breeze. We caught some wonderful footage of the wedding guests enjoying an unfiltered view out over Lake Como. Surrounded by mountains and set against this picturesque background, our team caught stunning wedding videography of Lake Como. More than that: we captured every magical moment of this Villa Cipressi wedding in Varenna for the bride and groom to enjoy for years to come.

Magical Momentous Destination Wedding Videography in Italy

Cassidy & Leon

The ceremony was as breath-taking as the views, with each participant stating their undying love in this life and on into the next. Our wedding videography of Villa Cipressi covers the intimate atmosphere of the ceremony as bride and groom pledged their lives to one another in front of the people they love most. It was enough to bring tears to at least one destination wedding videographer’s eyes.

After the ceremony, the guests enjoyed a relaxed, romantic atmosphere to enjoy their evening in. Guests shared heartfelt congratulations with the freshly married couple, after their announcement as a new Mr & Mrs. The new couple dined and shared a drink with their guests, who danced the night away under the twinkling lights of the Villa Cipressi décor. Beaming with happiness’, the bride and groom had not a worry in the world as they finished out their wedding day.

As the sun set over Lake Como on the 9^th of May 2023, this Villa Cipressi wedding drew to a close. Leon and Cassidy enjoyed a momentous occasion, accentuated at every level to make it magical, spine-tingling, and unforgettable for every guest that celebrated their love with them.

Lake Como Wedding Videographer

Since Cassidy & Leon hired our services as an international wedding videographer, every aspect of their sensational Villa Cipressi wedding was captured to relive again and again. As they settle into their new lives as man and wife, the memories created that day would live on as true testament to their love for one another. The videographer for their destination Lake Como wedding would create a cherished reminder of their Big Day.

From this first day to their 100^th anniversary, may Leon & Cassidy have a long, happy, thoroughly romantic life.

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VIDEOGRAPHY: Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production

PHOTOGRAPHY: Renai Studio

VENUE: Villa Cipressi

FLORIST: Chiara Briccola

MUA: Noemi Pescialli HAIR: Merita Bridal Beauty

DJ: Massimo Em Pi

Rachel & Rich

Forest Bloom

Edward & Giverny

Marian & David

Wedding at Winters Tale Country Barn, in Buckingham

Elena and Hugh’s Special Day was even more special with the backdrop of a stunning location.

Situated in the lush green fields of the North Buckinghamshire countryside, Winter’s Tale Country Barn is an iconic place for a year-round wedding.

We were delighted to be asked to capture Elena and Hugh’s special day at the Barn earlier in the year. The delightful couple completed their beautiful ceremony here, with a lavish meal surrounded by their friends and family.

The Venue

Winter’s Tale Country Barn features the rich woods and elegant low rafters featured in imitation longhouses. Situated in Steeply Claydon, Buckingham, it is a favoured place for wedding receptions in and around Buckinghamshire County.

The star attraction here are the endless gorgeous fields that are ideal for your photographs, and the long hall itself, which is exquisitely decorated in string lights and elegant round tables. The barn makes for a fairy-tale experience, especially when you see the floral arches and carefully tended, lit up trees in the evening.

This wedding venue in North Buckinghamshire is effortlessly chic. From the outside, it resembles a wooden building, giving you the cosy feeling of log cabin realness. When you step inside, your breath will be taken away by the high exposed beams and the clean, welcoming, enjoyable atmosphere

The 17th Century Farmhouse

The Winter’s Tale Country Barn Wedding Venue is situated on the grounds of a 17^th century farmhouse. The venue seats up to 120 guests, with the ability to accommodate eighty guests in the evening. You can have your whole wedding here, from start to finish.

Licensed for civil ceremonies, the Barn has its own quiet gardens where you can spend your first few hours as husband and wife (or variation thereof) in the elegance and calm of marital bliss. The barn has been renovated from a hay barn that stood on the same site, one hundred years ago.

This Buckingham wedding venue features an adjacent silk marquis, allowing you to bring more guests and spend time outside. They have a cocktail bar area and space for evening entertainment or for a meal. There is a secret garden for phot shoots, which includes a water fountain and bridal swing.

The Happy Couple

As you can imagine, Elena and Hugh had a wonderful day here, each marrying the special person in their lives. It was a momentous occasion in which both families came together to unite in celebration. The day was beautiful, the night even more so. There are few things in life as wonderful as the union of two families… and theirs was idyllic.

The happy couple enjoyed a video session courtesy of Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production out in the spacious fields. Together, we created some picturesque footage which will last them a lifetime. The good memories of that day will linger, captured as moments of time in their wedding photographs. We hope they cherish them forever.

Congratulations, Elena and Hugh. We wish you all the best and many years of happiness to come. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your special day. It truly was an honour.

A Perfect Wedding at The Crazy Bear Stadhampton

Emilia and Antonio found happiness at their dream wedding venue. So could you!

There are two things we all strive for in life: one is the wedding, the other is the perfect venue to hold that wedding within. When Antonio and Emilia realised they were destined to tie the knot, they forewent the usual mad dash to find somewhere suitable. Instead, the two already knew where they wanted to get married.

The Crazy Bear Group in Stadhampton, in the Oxfordshire countryside, is a joy-filled venue that is ideal for a picturesque wedding. They offer dining and drinking at their in-house restaurant, plenty of bedrooms for you and your guests, and even have a farm attached where they grow their own produce.

Sound like the ideal wedding venue? We’re just getting started…

The Crazy Bear Group as a Wedding Venue

The Crazy Bear Group is a group of businesses capable of catering to your every wedding need. Situated just outside of Stadhampton, this picturesque venue allows you to get married against the glorious backdrop of Oxfordshire. It is regal, opulent, and striking in its setting.

Although we are focused on the gorgeous wedding of Emilia and Antonio, countless other happy couples have tied the knot inside these walls. Why choose the Crazy Bear Group as a wedding venue? Because of the stunning grounds combined with the numerous added bonuses that come with the location.

It’s not just a wedding venue. That giant bear in the foyer also caters to private parties, offers a space for Thai massage, has regular Jazz & Soul nights, and runs an interesting event called Champagne Wednesdays that we can’t wait to try out. Whether it be a wedding, a private party, a business meeting, or even a corporate event space in Oxfordshire, the Crazy Bear Group can cater to your needs.

What you get in a Crazy Bear Group Wedding?

If we use the delightful day that Emilia and Antonio had together, we can give you an accurate overview of how distinguished this wedding venue is.

You can say your vows on-site by way of civil ceremony here. If you are having a church wedding, then this fantastic hotel has the character-packed rooms and gardens you need to house your guests before or after the big day. You can book your wedding breakfast, dinner, or reception, right here.

Described as being one of the most unique wedding venues in Oxfordshire, the Crazy Bear Group features elegantly curated bedroom suites, fit for royalty. Their lounge and bar area are tastefully decorated, with individual booths alongside a large dancefloor. The table dressings are elegant and graceful, the food exemplary and the gardens beatific.

What we love best about the Crazy Bear Group is the backdrop for your wedding pictures. As we proved with Emilia and Antonio, the perfect setting means the perfect wedding day memories. Preserve your wedding day memories by combining excellent wedding photography and videography with an idyllic location. Remember to hire Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production to make the most of your wedding videography and photography, too.

You might just end up with memories that last a lifetime.

Wedding Videography Prices

Wondering how much it costs to hire a wedding videographer in the UK? Let’s find out…

When you want to get married, there are suddenly a thousand little costs rearing their ugly heads. Unfortunately, the perfect day isn’t possible without getting to grips with the pricing. With wedding photography and videography, prices fluctuate quite a lot throughout the UK, so let’s break it down.

The Benefits of hiring a Wedding Videographer

Before we get into the details of pricing, let’s talk about why you need to hire a professional wedding videographer. Most of the reasoning is to do with the experience and quality of the recordings taken. A wedding videographer will make a complete, beautiful documentation of your wedding day ensuring that all recordings are of the highest standards and quality. How do they achieve this? For example, Gaetano di Giacomo uses Netflix Approved cameras, delivering 4K quality wedding films.

Additionally, A good London based wedding videographer like Gaetano comes with a rich background of capturing weddings on film, all over the world. They know what works and what won’t work but most importantly, they know how to tackle any unexpected and extreme situation, taking the stress off the couple’s hands.

People in the UK love to have that cherished memory of their big day captured on film. Come anniversaries or valentine’s day they can whip it out and show their loved ones. Offspring can enjoy seeing their parents married even though they weren’t born yet. And very importantly, you can cherish the memories of those who have passed on by hearing their voices and seeing their faces. A wedding video really is the perfect memento.

With all the benefits of hiring a videographer for your wedding in mind, let’s talk about pricing.

How much does a wedding videographer cost to hire?

If you are considering hiring a world class videographer for your wedding, cost is a big part of the issue. To be blunt about it, a typical UK-based photographer charges in two lots. One charge is for editing, one charge is for the footage. If you wanted to, you could have them film all day then chop the footage together yourself – but again, if you want a brilliant token to remember your wedding by, just pay the editing fees.

An average videography cost in the UK is £700 for the wedding day and the footage creation, then a further £700 for editing it all together into a beautifully finished film. When you get into the large towns and cities, however, the price of a good videographer increases.

How much does a London-based wedding videographer cost to hire?

In London, for example, that price shoots up to around the £2000 mark. There are other considerations to consider that can also affect the price. Do they have to travel far? Do they have to stay overnight? Does your videographer need to capture anything special you would like added to the wedding video? Are there any additions to the footage and editing? What final product are you looking for? This is also very important to think about as depending on what final product you’re looking for, the charges differ. For example: are you just looking for a short highlight film of your wedding day or a fully comprehensive long edit film? These options will be priced differently and will add up to the final price.

As all of these are chargeable options, to make sure you do not get surprised with an unexpected bill, be sure to have a long consultation with your videographer. Discuss prices in depth and get their structure in writing to be safe.

Finally, the number of USB copies you want to give out, as well as the online access to your film, can also affect how much a videographer in London costs.

Need a Videographer Recommendation?

Of course, we are a little biased. But Gaetano Di Giacomo and award winning UK wedding videographer, takes some of the finest wedding videos in London and is available for hire. We hope you have a wonderful wedding day.

Wedding Song Playlist

Finding the right tracks to play at your wedding isn’t difficult when you have a little help.

Working out what to play at your wedding is difficult at best. We don’t just mean on the day of your wedding, either. Your wedding playlist is what you listen to on your stag or hen night, what you listen to while hair and makeup are working their magic, and what plays in the car on the way to your wedding.

A wedding playlist is tricky because it should be worked out between the two of you. What if you are both heavy metal fans? What if one of you likes classical music and the other likes pop music? How do you meet in the middle when musical tastes vary so much?

Luckily for you, we have guided many a distraught bride through the perfect playlist and you are in exactly the right place. Today, we want to focus on wedding song playlists… what goes on it, what comes off it, and what will offend your dear old grandma?

How to Create a Wedding song Playlist Everyone Loves!

Here are hot tips on how to get the best wedding song playlist possible.

Pick out your favourites

As individuals, keep track of all the songs that you love for a week or two. Once you have thought it through and have a list of your favourites, go through them with your partner and tick the ones you agree on. This gives you a solid start to your list. You might even find you have enough music between you to last the day.

Add in more than you need

Ever been on a long drive and the music starts repeating? The last thing you want is for this to happen on your wedding day. You need at least 200 songs if you want to make sure nothing repeats itself. If you and your partner come up with 50-100 songs, though, where do you find the other 100?

Can you dance to it?

Further refinement or bulking of a wedding playlist includes checking out any dance tunes from the last two decades. Mr Brightside, for example, is always a hit at weddings.

What else to consider with your wedding playlist?

On top of your own playlist, there are other factors to be considered.

The Wedding Band

The wedding band might not be able to play all the songs on your list. In this case, you can go ahead and consult with the band over what they can and can’t play. Very often, wedding bands have set lists that you can pick and choose from. Keep in mind that the band won’t play all night, either, so you will still need your own playlist as a filler in between.

The Wedding DJ

Again, the chances are a wedding DJ has their own set list that you can choose from. Although the best all-round option is to give them your wedding playlist and let them take care of it all night on your behalf.

How it sounds in videos?

If you have a videographer coming to your wedding, you should think about how it is going to sound in the DVD. In this sense, at least, the old classics like Sweet Caroline and Don’t Stop Believin’ sound the best. If you need that videographer and haven’t hired one yet, remember to get in touch.

Further inspiration

Still stuck for good wedding songs? Check out these lists of popular wedding songs, courtesy of Hitched Magazine, Brides.com, and The Knot.

Wedding Photography Packages

Your guide to finding the right wedding photography package for your big day.

Weddings are once in a lifetime. They are the kind of event we hope to have once and never repeat. That means that, by and large, we aren’t educated on what works, what doesn’t work, and what should come as standard at every wedding.

For this reason, we have wedding planners, wedding experts, bridal stores and wedding bands. We have a plethora of wedding packages. You can have a wedding package for cake, for videography, for your car hire and for your honeymoon. Today, we want to examine your wedding photography package and what it should – and should not – include.

What’s a Wedding Photography Package?

Your wedding photography package is the set of specifications you will negotiate with your photographer. Generally, a good wedding photographer has pre-planned packages so that you can make an easy selection of the parts of the service that you want. The best in the business offers modular packages which you can chop and choose from, paying only for what you need and use.

What’s included in a wedding photography package?

A wedding photography package usually covers a variety of features and elements that you may require from your photographer on your wedding day.

Some of the things they might include are:

Destination wedding travel costs – if you are having a wedding abroad and you want to take the photographer with you, you can get a specific travel photography package for your wedding day.
Attendance on the day – a wedding photographer will have to take the whole day to attend your wedding. If paying by hour this adds up.
Editing of the footage – if you don’t want your photographer to hand you negatives back, then you need to opt for a wedding photography package that includes editing.
The cost of a second photographer to help the first. Sometimes, wedding videos and photos can be done by the same firm.
Several printed photos for you to place in an album.
An online space where you can browse and order more prints where necessary.
Consultations and pre-wedding Q&A, or updates throughout the process.

You’re wedding photography package usually involves you receiving edited photos from the day via USB or digital transfer, but your prints will arrive later. Usually, prints arrive just in time for you to be pleasantly reminded of the results.

How much to pay for a wedding photography package?

A Full wedding photography package can start from £850 and work its way up in price. If you are opting for a full videography and photography service at a high-end wedding with multiple prints, you might end up paying a few thousand. It will be entirely worth it for the memories.