{"id":29407,"date":"2025-08-23T19:37:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T17:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eppel.nl\/trouwen-castello-brancaccio-sam-steve"},"modified":"2026-01-05T13:48:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T12:48:37","slug":"wedding-castello-brancaccio-sam-steve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eppel.nl\/en\/wedding-castello-brancaccio-sam-steve","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Castello Brancaccio – Sam & Steve<\/i>"},"content":{"rendered":"

“A fairytale wedding<\/span><\/em> in Italy<\/span><\/em>“<\/h1>\n

Samantha & Stephen at Castello Brancaccio<\/span><\/em><\/h1>\n

Some weddings feel as if they\u2019ve stepped straight out of a movie. The wedding of Samantha & Stephen from Florida<\/strong> was exactly that. Their love brought them from the sunny shores of America all the way to the heart of Italy, where they exchanged vows at one of the most enchanting locations you can imagine: Castello Brancaccio<\/strong>, near Tivoli.<\/p>\n

From Florida<\/span> to Italy<\/h2>\n

Samantha & Stephen knew from the start that their wedding<\/a> had to be an adventure. Italy called to them with its romance, centuries of culture, and refined cuisine. Castello Brancaccio<\/a> offered exactly what they were looking for: a historic setting, majestic gardens, and views that take your breath away.<\/p>\n

As a wedding photographer<\/a>, I\u2019ve had the privilege of capturing many weddings in Italy, but this one felt especially meaningful. The long journey, the warm blend of American spontaneity and Italian elegance \u2013 everything came together perfectly here.<\/p>\n

A fairytale<\/span> ceremony<\/h2>\n

The day began in the castle\u2019s historic rooms, where Samantha got ready in a space filled with natural light and antique details. Stephen waited outside in the garden, where guests had already gathered. Beneath a lush floral arch, with the castle as their backdrop, they exchanged their vows. It was a moment that made everything and everyone fall completely silent.<\/p>\n

A celebration<\/span> full of emotion and Italian<\/span> flair<\/h2>\n

After the ceremony, the celebration truly came alive. Guests enjoyed prosecco and antipasti on the terrace, overlooking the rolling hills of Lazio. Later, dinner was served in the castle\u2019s grand hall, where long tables, candlelight, and Italian dishes created the perfect atmosphere.
The evening ended with dancing beneath the stars \u2013 a magical finale to a day no one will ever forget.<\/p>\n

A wedding<\/span> that speaks through images<\/h2>\n

For me as a wedding photographer<\/a>, it was a joy to tell this story through images. From intimate moments to the energy of a full-on celebration: every frame breathes the love and spirit of this extraordinary couple. Samantha & Stephen prove that a dream wedding in Italy<\/a> doesn\u2019t have to remain a fairytale \u2013 it can become reality.<\/p>\n

Getting married in Italy?<\/strong> As a wedding photographer, I regularly travel to destinations like Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, and of course Castello Brancaccio<\/a>. Want to know how I can capture your<\/a> day in Italy? Feel free to reach out!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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