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From Puerto Rico to Lake Como: Photographing an Elopement at Villa del Balbianello

What began as a marriage proposal in Puerto Rico eventually brought me and my assistant Alejandra all the way to Lake Como, Italy, where I had the incredible opportunity to photograph Miguel and Mónica’s dream elopement at Villa del Balbianello. From their first look and private boat ride to editorial portraits, Bellagio, Aperol Spritzes and golden-hour photographs overlooking Lake Como, this became far more than a destination wedding—it became a dream come true.

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Francisco Alvarez Francisco Alvarez

The Top Luxury Wedding Photography Trends for 2025

Discover the latest luxury wedding photography trends for 2025. From cinematic storytelling to fine-art albums, explore how affluent couples in Puerto Rico, Portugal, Spain, and Italy are elevating their destination weddings with high-end photography.

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Francisco Alvarez Francisco Alvarez

Capturing Love in Italy: Luxury Wedding Photography in Como, Tuscany, Florence, Ascoli Piceno, and Rome

Discover Italy's most luxurious wedding destinations, from Lake Como's opulent villas to Tuscany's rolling vineyards, Florence's Renaissance charm, Ascoli Piceno's hidden elegance, and Rome's historic grandeur. Learn about dream venues like Villa Medicea di Lilliano and Villa Miani, and why I’m the ideal photographer to capture your unforgettable Italian wedding.

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