About Benni & Carol: Italy Elopement Photographers & Planners
Hi there!
We’re Benni and Carol, Italy elopement photographers and planners, and two Italian sisters working across Italy.
We plan and photograph elopements and intimate weddings all over our country. Our photography journey began in 2014, and today we have more than 100 elopements behind us.
Our photography and planning packages start from €7,600 for most of Italy, and from €7,000 in the Western Italian Alps.
Who we are: Benni & Carol
We’re sisters, born and raised in Italy. Our hometown is a couple of hours from the Italian Alps, on the border between Italy and France, and we spent our childhood summers in the family’s mountain house: long walks through the valleys, cycling around our small village, and sleeping in tents in the fields to watch the August shooting stars.
It’s still our refuge in the holiday months, and now we share it with our children.
Our photography journey started in London in 2014. We began as destination wedding photographers, but our love of the outdoors led us to specialise in elopements and intimate weddings.
Today we travel all across Italy, planning and photographing elopements and intimate weddings. Hiking, skiing and rock climbing are still our biggest passions, and they shape our photography style, which is built around nature and the outdoors.
What We Do: Elopement Photography & Planning in Italy
We plan and photograph elopements and intimate weddings across Italy.
Because we do both, you will always work with the same two people from the first stages of planning through to your wedding day. Planning is part of every package, and we make sure to understand your vision so we can suggest the best solution for your exciting elopement in Italy. We can also suggest some less popular and more ‘off the beaten path’ destinations that will make your adventure even more epic.
We research locations with you, build a timeline around the best light, and support you with either a symbolic ceremony or the legal process for a civil one.
With our all-inclusive packages, your celebrant, hair and makeup artist, bouquet and boutonniere are also included, all provided by our network of trusted local suppliers.
Planning a small wedding with family and friends rather than an elopement? See our guide to small weddings in Italy. We also photograph vow renewals and couple sessions.
Where We Work in Italy
We work all over Italy, from the Alps to Sicily.
You can take a look at our planning guides here:
– Tuscany
– Northern Italy, Central Italy and Southern Italy
Still deciding where to go? Start with the best places to elope in Italy or our complete guide to eloping in Italy.
Real Elopements Across Italy
Every elopement we plan looks different, shaped by the place, the season and the couple.
Here are four real days from very different corners of Italy.
Holly & Loz: Sunrise Vows in the Aosta Valley
Holly and Loz are climbers and trail runners, so we built their day around the mountains. They spent the night before in a mountain hut, exchanged vows at dawn above Villeneuve with the Gran Paradiso behind them, then came down to Villeneuve town hall for their civil
ceremony, stopping at a secluded mountain lake and Villeneuve Castle along the way. Read about Holly & Loz’s Aosta Valley elopement.
Alana & Travis: A Sunrise-to-Sunset Elopement in Lake Orta
Alana and Travis wanted a quiet, intimate elopement away from the crowds, so we planned their day around one of Northern Italy’s lesser-known lakes. They exchanged vows at sunrise by the water, accompanied by live music, before exploring the historic village, enjoying a private boat tour and ending the day with an unexpected adventure in the rain. Read about Alana & Travis’s Lake Orta elopement.
Alexa & Donovan: A Romantic Sunrise Elopement in Venice
Alexa and Donovan wanted to experience Venice away from the crowds, so we planned their elopement around the quieter hours of the day. They began with a first look at sunrise, explored Piazza San Marco and the city’s hidden canals, then exchanged vows at the beautiful Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. Their day ended with a private sunset boat tour through Venice. Read about Alexa & Donovan’s Venice elopement.
Mary-Katherine & Ryan: An Elegant Elopement in Tuscany
Mary-Katherine and Ryan chose the Tuscan countryside for their elopement, exchanging vows among the roofless ruins of San Galgano Abbey. After a relaxed morning and an emotional first look, they explored the rolling hills in a vintage Triumph, stopped for gelato in Pienza and ended their day at Agriturismo Baccoleno, surrounded by the golden light of the Crete Senesi. Read about Mary-Katherine & Ryan’s Tuscany elopement.
See more of our real elopements across Italy.
How We Work: From First Message to Your Elopement Day
Working with us starts with your travel plans and vision for your elopement, not a price list.
Here’s how it works, step by step.
1. Tell us your plans. Fill in our enquiry form with your dates or travel window, where you’re dreaming of eloping, and whether you’re bringing guests. It’s perfectly fine if your plans are still rough at this stage.
2. We look at your itinerary first. Rather than simply sending a brochure and packages, we study your travel plans and advise on the best time and places to elope. Whether you’re planning a wider trip across Italy or coming specifically for your elopement, we’ll help you make the most of your chosen destination.
3. We have a video call. Talking face to face is essential for us to understand your vision and how you want to experience your elopement day.
4. We suggest locations and experiences. After the call, we share some initial ideas for locations, itineraries and experiences we think would suit you perfectly.
5. The planning begins. When you’re ready to go ahead, we scout locations, build a timeline around the best light, coordinate trusted local suppliers and prepare backup plans for the weather. We’re available to you from start to finish, with clear communication and step-by-step logistical and planning support.
6. Your elopement day. We’re there as both your photographers and your planners, so if the light or the weather changes, we adapt the plan around you.
7. Your photos. You’ll receive sneak peeks first, followed by your full gallery online, ready to share with family and friends.
Our Italy Elopement Packages and Prices
Our Italy elopement packages start from €7,600 for a half-day elopement, and all of our packages include both planning and photography.
Each one comes with location research, a custom timeline built specifically for you, and support with either a symbolic ceremony or the legal process for a civil or religious one.
Half-Day (4 hours), from €7,600. Ideal for a short but meaningful celebration: final getting-ready touches, a first look, a symbolic ceremony and portraits in one nearby location.
Full-Day (8–10 hours), from €8,600. Our most popular package, with time for morning preparations, a ceremony, photos across 2–4 locations, a lunch or aperitivo break and golden-hour portraits.
All-Inclusive (4–10 hours), from €9,800. Everything in our planning and photography, plus your celebrant, hair and makeup artist, and bouquet and boutonnière, with their costs included.
Multi-Day (2+ days), from €12,600. Two sunrise or sunset sessions in different locations or regions, with room for small activities such as a boat ride or a vineyard lunch.
Note: Our Western Italian Alps packages have their own pricing, starting from €7,000 for 4 hours and €8,000 for a full day.
Popular add-ons include videography, a private boat tour, a vintage car, a second-day photoshoot and rehearsal-day welcome dinner coverage.
See our Italy elopement packages in full, or read our guide to how much it costs to elope in Italy for a full budget breakdown.
Why Couples Choose Benni & Carol
We’ve planned and photographed more than 100 elopements across Italy, and our work has been recognised internationally. We won the Junebug Destination Photo Contest in 2026, and the Elopement Legend Award in 2026 for a photograph from Liz & Chris’s Cinque Terre elopement. Our elopements have been featured by Junebug Weddings, Wandering Weddings, European Elopement Guide and Rock My Wedding.
But what matters most is what our couples say about their experience with us.
Some Kind Words from Our Couples
“From the minute we contacted them about the possibility of eloping in Italy they were full of information and suggestions and we could sense their professionalism right away. They helped us with every detail you can think of making the remote planning process from the USA seamless and without stress.”
– Andrea & Craig, Tuscany
“They created a day that was calm, joyful, engaging, and utterly perfect – exactly how we imagined it. Their attention to detail was remarkable, from finding the ideal makeup artist to recommending fantastic restaurants.”
– Mayara & Vitor, Aosta Valley
“Benni went out of her way to make sure we had a day catered exactly to what we wanted.
We opted for an intimate ceremony with the opportunity to explore Ravello, Amalfi and a boat tour while our guests relaxed.”
– Sarah & Sholto, Ravello, Amalfi Coast
“We couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful duo to plan and capture our special day.
Thank you so much for your kindness and patience throughout the whole process and thank you for giving us such a special gift.”
– Sidney & Roger, Taormina, Sicily
How to Choose Your Italy Elopement Photographer
Choose an Italy elopement photographer who specialises in elopements, knows Italy well, will help you plan your itinerary and timeline, and whose style you love. It’s essential that you take the time to talk to them before you book. After all, you’ll be spending one of your most important days with them! Here are some important questions to ask before you book, along with our own answers to each.
Do they specialise in elopements?
We do. We started as destination wedding photographers, but our love of the outdoors led us to specialise in elopements and intimate weddings, and they’re all we do now.
Are they local to Italy, or to where you want to elope?
We were born and raised in Italy, and we work all across the country, from the Alps to Sicily.
Will they help you plan your itinerary and timeline?
Yes. Planning is part of every package. Before we even talk about packages, we look at your travel plans and suggest the best time and places to elope, then build your timeline around the light.
Do they speak both English and Italian?
We do, and on the day it makes a real difference: we handle the conversations with local suppliers, venues and authorities, so you don’t have to.
Who will photograph your day, and how many photographers will there be?
Your elopement will be photographed by one photographer, allowing for a personal and relaxed experience throughout the day.
Do you love their style, and will you enjoy spending the day with them?
Look beyond the Instagram grid at full real stories. Ours are documentary in style and shaped by nature and the outdoors, and a video call is the best way to see whether we’re the right fit for you.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
We specialise in elopements and intimate weddings partly because smaller celebrations have a lower impact on the places we love. As outdoor lovers, we try to keep every elopement as light on the landscape as we can and support local communities.
In 2021 we founded Benni Carol’s Eco-Network, a network of sustainable wedding suppliers across the UK and Europe who share their knowledge to help couples plan more sustainable weddings.
We’re far from 100% green, but we’re 100% committed to improving wherever we can and we work with local suppliers who share our values whenever possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an Italy elopement photographer cost?
Our elopement packages combine photography and planning, and start from €7,600 for 4 hours, €8,600 for a full day and €9,800 for an all-inclusive package (from €7,000 in the Western Italian Alps). For the whole elopement, including accommodation, suppliers and travel, €9,000–€18,000+ is a useful planning range. See our guide to how much it costs to elope in Italy.
Do you offer photography only?
No, all our elopement packages include both planning and photography. This means we can help you shape your experience, choose locations and build a timeline around your vision, as well as photograph your day.
Where in Italy do you work, and do you charge travel fees?
We work all over Italy, from the Alps and the northern lakes to Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Apulia, Sicily and Sardinia. Travel fees are included in our package prices.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 9–18 months ahead, especially for popular regions like Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast and the Dolomites alternatives, where some dates book out early. If your plans are flexible, we can also help with shorter-notice elopements.
What happens if it rains?
We always prepare alternative locations and backup timings, so if the forecast turns, we adapt the plan around you. Depending on the weather, that might mean moving your ceremony to a different spot, changing the time of day, or moving your photo session to the next day.
