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Villa Valentini Bonaparte Wedding | Cinematic Wedding Videographer in Umbria

Gabby and Ben’s wedding at Villa Valentini Bonaparte was the kind of day we never forget. Set deep in the Umbrian countryside, this villa blends historic Italian beauty with a feeling of calm that’s rare to find. As wedding videographers, we’re always drawn to venues that give moments room to breathe. This one does that without even trying.

                               Getting Ready at Villa Valentini Bonaparte | Destination wedding in Italy

Gabby got ready in one of the villa’s grand suites, a room with antique mirrors, high ceilings and soft natural light. Outside, the countryside was completely still. The only sound was distant birds and the occasional rustle of olive trees in the wind.

Villa Valentini Bonaparte is more than a luxury venue. It’s a restored 17th-century palace surrounded by Italian gardens, fountains and wide open hills. There’s a feeling of privacy and timelessness to it. You don’t feel like you’re performing. You just settle in and live the day. That’s what makes it perfect for cinematic wedding videography in Umbria.

Gabby and Ben Villa Valentini Bonaparte Wedding | Gaetano Di Giacomo

                                        Outdoor Wedding Ceremony | Umbria Wedding Videographer

Gabby and Ben’s ceremony was held in the formal garden. A long aisle framed by cypress trees led to a simple arch covered in greenery. It felt honest. There were no gimmicks, no loud design, just emotion and presence.

The sun dipped low behind the villa during the vows. The kind of light you can’t recreate. As Italy destination wedding videographers, these are the moments we wait for. Not staged. Not forced. Just real life unfolding in the best possible setting.

                                                                      Reception at Villa Valentini Bonaparte | Umbria Wedding Film

The reception took place in the courtyard, lit by string lights and candles. Long tables stretched across the stone patio and the mood shifted from calm to celebratory.

Villa Valentini Bonaparte’s design makes it easy to flow from one part of the day to the next. The garden, the villa, the terraces,everything is connected. And every backdrop feels cinematic without needing to be styled.

Gabby and Ben danced under the stars while their friends passed around glasses of local wine. The kind of scene that builds itself.

                                                                      Why We Love Filming Weddings at Villa Valentini Bonaparte

As wedding videographers in Italy, we’ve worked across the country. From Lake Como to the Amalfi Coast. But Umbria offers something quieter,more grounded, Less crowded. Villa Valentini Bonaparte sits between Tuscany and Umbria and gives couples a way to have both the grandeur of Italy and the space to be fully present.

The villa has private suites for guests, a pool, and on-site staff who genuinely care. For couples planning a destination wedding in Italy, it’s an ideal mix of history, service and stillness

Get in touch today to start creating your unique Destination Wedding Film. 

                                                                Umbria Wedding Videographer | Luxury Destination Wedding Films in Italy

Gabby and Ben’s film captured the mood of the place not just how it looked, but how it felt. Cinematic videography doesn’t mean filters or slow motion for the sake of it. For us, it means giving you a film that brings you back into the moment.

If you’re planning a wedding at Villa Valentini Bonaparte, or anywhere in Umbria or Tuscany, and want a film that feels true to you and the place, we’d love to talk.

Get in touch today to start creating your unique Destination Wedding Film. 

Gae!

Gaetano Di Giacomo UK and Destination wedding videographer

Gaetano Di Giacomo, 

Videographer & Photographer

A professional in both wedding and corporate Media Production.
Based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire but working across the UK.
Shooting with my Sony a7 III and a range of prime lenses, while my DJI Ronin creates smooth gliding shots! Interested in working with me? Contact me here today and let’s arrange a chat!