Poggio Covili Wedding in the Tuscan Hills
Set within the rolling hills of southern Tuscany, Poggio Covili is one of the most exclusive and private wedding venues in the region. Surrounded by olive groves, cypress-lined roads and expansive countryside views, the estate offers complete seclusion — making it ideal for couples planning a refined two-day destination wedding in Tuscany.
A Poggio Covili wedding is not designed for rushed timelines. It is created for immersion.
When I photographed Amelie and Yannick’s wedding at Poggio Covili, it became clear how naturally this venue supports multi-day storytelling. With around 70 to 80 guests traveling internationally — many from Germany — the celebration felt intimate yet elevated, elegant yet warm.
The estate allowed everyone to truly arrive.
Day One. A White Party Overlooking the Tuscan Hills
The wedding weekend began with a White Party on the terrace of Poggio Covili.
All guests arrived dressed entirely in white — a striking and intentional choice that created a visually cohesive atmosphere against the warm stone of the villa. Champagne glasses caught the late afternoon light, and conversations unfolded effortlessly across long tables overlooking the Tuscan landscape.
As the sun set, the mood shifted. Music carried through the hills. The energy deepened. Guests danced late into the night under the open sky.
From a documentary perspective, this first evening was essential. It allowed genuine connections to form before the ceremony day. A Poggio Covili wedding benefits immensely from this extended timeline — the images gain emotional continuity rather than feeling fragmented.
The Wedding Day at Poggio Covili. Full of Wind and emotion
The wedding day at Poggio Covili unfolded beneath dramatic Tuscan skies.
Stormy weather moved through the hills, bringing textured clouds and powerful wind that added unexpected cinematic depth to the celebration. Instead of disrupting the atmosphere, it became part of Amelie and Yannick’s story. Veils moved freely, olive trees framed the ceremony with natural motion, and the landscape felt alive.
The ceremony was led by German celebrant Leni Eckstein, whose presence created warmth and grounding despite the shifting weather. With many guests having traveled from Germany, the atmosphere felt both international and deeply familiar — intimate rather than performative.
After the ceremony, we stepped into the Tuscan hills with a vintage Mercedes, its timeless character echoing the elegance of Poggio Covili itself. The wind added movement and texture to the portraits, allowing them to feel cinematic yet unforced — a balance that defines documentary editorial photography in Tuscany.
