Italy has long been a dream destination for couples seeking timeless beauty and romance — but in recent years, small weddings have redefined what it means to celebrate here. If the idea of a big wedding feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. More and more couples are choosing to keep things intimate and personal — and honestly, there’s no better place for that than Italy.
With fewer guests and more intention, small weddings in Italy allow you to focus on what truly matters: the two of you, the connection you share, and the experience you want to live. Whether it’s an intimate dinner under Tuscan olive trees or a sunset ceremony on the Amalfi Coast, a small Italian wedding brings together authenticity, atmosphere, and emotion. Every intimate wedding in Italy becomes not just an event, but a story full of beauty and meaning.

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What is considered a small wedding in Italy?

A small wedding in Italy typically includes anywhere between 2 and 50 guests. At Benni Carol Photography, our Italy wedding packages are designed for up to 20 people — keeping the focus on intimacy, connection, and a relaxed experience.
Over the past few years, we’ve seen more and more couples eloping to Italy — but often with a twist. Many want to elope in Italy while still having their closest family and friends by their side. If that sounds like you, we completely understand. As elopement planners and photographers in Italy, this is exactly the kind of celebration we love to create.
Our small Italy wedding packages are perfect for couples who want to combine the adventurous spirit of an elopement with the warmth of a traditional wedding. You can still explore breathtaking locations, share personal vows, and create meaningful memories — only this time, with the people who mean the most to you

How much does it cost to plan a micro wedding in Italy?

If you’re trying to understand the cost of a small wedding in Italy, there are several factors to consider when setting your budget. We’ve already broken down the cost of a wedding in Italy here and the cost of an elopement in Italy here. Generally, the same rules apply to micro weddings in Italy, but with smaller guest numbers, your overall costs will naturally be lower.
That said, every celebration is unique. When budgeting for your intimate Italian wedding, these are the main factors that will impact your total cost:

• The Italian region you choose
• The venue you choose
• The type of providers you work with
• The extra experiences you include

On average, a small wedding in Italy costs around €25,000, though this can vary widely depending on your location and preferences.
Our Italy micro wedding packages blend the flexibility of elopement planning with the structure of a traditional celebration — giving you the best of both worlds. Below, you’ll find five real examples of intimate weddings in Italy we’ve planned this year, to help you get a realistic sense of what to expect when budgeting for your day.

Here are five real examples of small weddings in Italy that we’ve planned and photographed. These real case studies show what an intimate Italian wedding can look like, what you can expect in terms of cost, and how flexible a micro wedding in Italy can be depending on your choices, location, and priorities.

19 People | Total approx. €21,500

Sarah & Sholto’s dream was to elope in the Amalfi Coast, surrounded by the breathtaking views of this iconic Italian region — but they also wanted their closest friends and family to be part of it. For their day, we planned a stunning symbolic ceremony in Ravello, overlooking the bay of Amalfi.
They spent the morning surrounded by loved ones with a touching ceremony, then shared some intimate time alone to soak in the scenery and the emotion of the day. The evening ended with a candlelit dinner in a local restaurant, full of laughter, incredible food, and that unique southern Italian warmth. Simply the perfect balance between elopement and intimate wedding.

Cost Breakdown

Villa (10 guests): €5,000 + approx. €250 cleaning & taxes (5 nights)
Extra guests stayed in nearby B&Bs

Ceremony Venue: €600

Aperitif: €15 pp (€285 total)

Chair rental: €12 each (€228 total)

Florist: €2,604.70 (bouquet, boutonniere, 2 vases, petal toss, table decoration — VAT included)

MUA: €700

Car & Boat: €350 + €350

Dinner: €1,100 setup + €140 × 19 guests (€2,660 total)

Full day photography, planning & full day coordination by Benni Carol

“Thank you for the most unforgettable day!
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.
Benni put us in touch with all of the vendors for the day and made sure everything ran seamlessly.
Benni was so friendly and took all the time in the world to make sure Sholto (who had ruptured his Achilles tendon 11 weeks prior) would be able to walk around.
We wish we could go back and do it all again.”

If you’re dreaming of a day like Sarah & Sholto’s, explore our Amalfi Coast Elopement Packages — they include full planning support for both elopements and small weddings in the Amalfi Coast. You can also find plenty of useful tips in our Comprehensive Guide to Elope in the Amalfi Coast.

8 People | Total approx. €19,600

Sidney & Roger chose Sicily for their intimate wedding in Italy, specifically the elegant town of Taormina. It’s one of our favourite destinations in southern Italy — vibrant, charming, and full of light. Their day unfolded slowly and beautifully: a morning walk through Taormina’s streets, a boat ride along the coast, and a touching symbolic ceremony on the terrace of Hotel Villa Schuler, overlooking the sea.
The evening ended with dinner at a local restaurant where everyone could truly experience the best of Sicilian hospitality and cuisine. The whole day felt effortless, joyful, and deeply personal — exactly what small weddings in Italy are all about.

Cost Breakdown

Venue (Hotel Villa Schuler): €1,240 (terrace rental + open bar)

Rooms (5 nights): €2,480 / €1,950 / €1,616 / €1,702

Hair & MUA: €650

Bouquet: €200

Celebrant: €600

Florist: €500 (2 ceremony vases)

Musicians: €660 (duo for ceremony & aperitif)

Boat: €400

Dinner: Ristorante Giardini Babilonia (~€80 pp)

Full day photography, planning & full day coordination by Benni Carol

“Hi Benni and Carol! Roger and I just looked at the pictures together, and they are better than we could have imagined! We especially love the ones we took after the wedding in the community gardens (the lighting is stunning!) and we love the way you captured everyone’s emotions throughout the day. 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. I probably won’t get any work done today because I’ll just be looking at these amazing pictures all day! We can’t wait to share them with our friends and family! Thank you so much again. We are so happy with how everything turned out!”

If you love Sicily as much as we do, take a look at this Elopement on Mount Etna — another example of how magical an intimate Italian wedding can be on this island. You can also take a look at this elopement in Taormina, that started at dawn with a stunning exchange of vows in front of Isola Bella.

10 People | Total approx. €14,900

Kobe & Kyle’s small wedding in Tuscany was a perfect mix of intimacy, joy, and pure emotion. Their ceremony took place in the gardens of a medieval castle where they and their guests were staying — an authentic and relaxed setting surrounded by the Tuscan countryside.
After a heartfelt ceremony (and quite a few tears from everyone, us included), the group enjoyed an alfresco aperitif followed by dinner under the stars. Before sunset, we took a little drive with the couple to capture some portraits among the rolling hills — the perfect quiet moment before joining the party again.

Cost Breakdown

Venue (Tuscan Castle, 7 nights): €5,000

Hair & MUA: €650

Bouquet: €350

Celebrant: a friend (otherwise approx. €600)

Aperitif & Dinner: €100 pp

Full day photography, planning & full day coordination by Benni Carol

If you like Kobe & Kyle’s intimate wedding in Tuscany and you would like to know more about planning your own incredible day, feel free to get in touch! With years of experience in planning elopements and intimate weddings in Tuscany, you’re definitely in for a treat! Whether you’re looking for intimate wedding venues, wedding vendors or unique itineraries and activities for your day, we’ve got you covered! And if you’ve stumble upon our website because you’re looking for your perfect venue for your day, check out our guide to Wedding Venues in Tuscany — you’ll find a curated list of our favourite intimate and sustainable places to tie the knot in this region.

24 People | Total approx. €26,000 (excluding rooms)

Arianna & Gary chose to celebrate their intimate wedding in Tuscany at Villa Agape, an elegant villa overlooking Florence. Their celebration lasted two days — starting with a relaxed pizza party and followed by a stunning garden ceremony the next day. It was the perfect example of how a micro wedding in Italy can still feel grand, elegant, and full of heart.
Everything about their day reflected who they are: warm, joyful, and beautifully real. From the sunset light to the laughter during speeches, it was a celebration we’ll never forget.

Cost Breakdown

Venue: €1,500 + VAT (ceremony fee)

Open bar package: €15 pp/hour + extra wine bottles (€30 each)

Rooms: €300–€330 per night

Dinner: €160 + VAT pp (minimum 20 guests)

Beverages: €12 pp

Cake: €12 pp + €100 show

Chiavari chairs: €370

Caricaturist: €1,000

Acoustic duo (6 hrs): €1,600

Florist: €500 (pizza party) + €3,500 (main day, +22% VAT)

MUA: €600

Celebrant: a friend (otherwise approx. €600)

Full day photography, planning & full day coordination by Benni Carol

“Benni and Carol are truly exceptional! From the moment we met them, they were kind, professional, and so easy to work with. Their attention to detail is unmatched they captured every emotion, every candid moment, and every beautiful detail of our wedding day with such artistry. Their creativity shines through in every photo, and they have such a natural ability to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Looking through our gallery feels like reliving the best day of our lives all over again. We can’t thank Benni and Carol enough for documenting our love story so perfectly they went above and beyond in every way. If you’re looking for photographers who are not only incredibly talented but also genuinely wonderful people, look no further than Benni and Carol!”

15 People | Total approx. €31,000 (Including rooms)

This intimate wedding at Relais Villa Vittoria captured everything couples dream of when choosing Lake Como: elegance, tranquillity and a setting that feels worlds away from the crowds. Spread across the villa’s most scenic spaces, the day unfolded with a ceremony on the Main Terrace overlooking the lake, aperitivo on the Piazzetta terrace and a romantic dinner beneath the Pergola by the pool. It was a celebration that blended luxury and simplicity.
The couple stayed in the Lake View Suite Prestige, a spacious suite with terrace and jacuzzi bathroom (€1,840 for two nights), while guests enjoyed the villa’s additional rooms (€400 per night). Every detail was chosen with intention — from the florals to the acoustic music — creating an atmosphere that was warm, intimate and beautifully relaxed.

Cost Breakdown

Lake View Suite Prestige: €1,840 (2 nights)

Guest rooms: €5,600 total (€400 x 2 nights x 7 rooms)

Ceremony fee (Main Terrace): €500 + VAT

Aperitivo: €15–€30 pp + VAT (menu dependent)

Dinner: €145 pp + VAT

Makeup Artist: €700

Celebrant: €500

Florals: €2,400

Private boat (2 hrs): €650

Full day photography, planning & full day coordination

Please note: without full villa exclusivity, the ceremony, aperitivo and dinner follow the villa’s standard timing, and only acoustic music is allowed to respect other guests.

For more ideas and a curated list of the most romantic small wedding venues on Lake Como, explore this guide and start imagining your own intimate wedding on Italy’s most iconic lake.

As elopement planners and photographers in Italy, we design bespoke Italy wedding packages that blend adventure with intimacy. Our approach is different from traditional wedding planning — we focus on connection, emotion, and meaningful experiences rather than rigid timelines and formality.
Whether you’re planning an intimate Italian wedding, a micro wedding in Italy, or a destination elopement in Italy, we’ll guide you through every step: from choosing your location and finding the right vendors to building a timeline that feels organic and stress-free.
If you’d like to learn more about our all-inclusive wedding packages in Italy, get in touch — we’d love to share more information or simply chat about your ideas.
We can’t wait to help you plan your small wedding in Italy and make it the beautiful, intentional experience you’ve been dreaming of.

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