Wedding at Locanda del Cavaliere – Italian Riviera Wedding in Liguria



A destination wedding in the Italian Riviera


This wedding took place entirely at Locanda del Cavaliere, in the Ligurian countryside, just a few minutes from the sea.

The couple lives in Canada, but the groom has roots in this part of Liguria — a connection that made the choice of location even more meaningful.

It wasn’t a big or elaborate wedding.

It was simple, relaxed, and deeply personal.

Getting ready in a unique atmosphere


The preparations took place inside the venue, surrounded by stone walls and soft natural light.

There was no rush — just quiet moments, laughter, and a very natural rhythm to the morning.

These kinds of environments make it easy to focus on what really matters: people and emotions.

mom of bride and groom at preparation for the wedding at locanda del cavaliere
the bride gets dressed for the wedding at the locanda del cavaliere
the bride
the groom gets dressed for the wedding at the "locanda del cavaliere"
the groom
groom and his mother and granma dressing up for the wedding

Outdoor ceremony at Locanda del Cavaliere


The ceremony happened in the garden, under a floral arch surrounded by greenery.

Everything felt intimate and genuine.

No unnecessary elements — just the couple, their guests, and the moment.

the preparation of the wedding ceremony at la locanda del cavaliere
the bride arrives at the ceremony
the groom gets emotional seeing the bride for the first time at the locanda del cavaliere
the meeting between the groom and the bride at the ceremony alla locanda del cavaliere
moment during a ceremony on the Ligurian Riviera
the kiss between the spouses during the ceremony at the locanda del cavaliere

Couple portraits in Cervo


For the couple session, we moved to Cervo, one of the most beautiful villages on the Italian Riviera.

Narrow streets, stone textures, and the sea just a few steps away create a perfect setting for natural and spontaneous portraits.

We didn’t need to build anything — the place already had everything.

the newlyweds walk through the village of Cervo in Liguria
A beautiful embrace between the bride and groom during the couple's wedding photos in Cervo, Liguria.
The kiss between the bride and groom during the couple's photo shoot in Cervo, Liguria
Wedding photography in Cervo, Liguria
the newlyweds during their couple's photoshoot in Cervo, Liguria

Reception and atmosphere


Back at the venue, the reception continued in a relaxed and warm atmosphere.

Long tables, simple but elegant details, and a strong Mediterranean feeling.

It’s the kind of setting where people feel comfortable, and everything flows naturally.

locanda del cavaliere wedding venue in liguria
the table setup at the locanda del cavaliere
the arrangement and setting of the tables at the locanda del cavaliere

A wedding about connection


What stood out the most during this wedding wasn’t the setup or the location — even if both were beautiful.

It was the connection between people.

Family, friends, emotions, laughter.

Everything felt real, and that’s what makes a story meaningful.

the groomsmen make a speech during the wedding
the groom amused by the speech of his witnesses at the wedding
the bride's laughter during the guests' speech
the bride and groom's dance during their wedding at the locanda del cavaliere
The groom makes the bride fly during the dance between the spouses during their wedding on the Ligurian Riviera
The groom's brother gets emotional watching his brother dance with his mother
the embrace between the groom, his brother and his mother during the wedding at the locanda del cavaliere
the bride dances with her mother and father during the wedding at the locanda del cavaliere
fun moments during the wedding party at the locanda del cavaliere
Fun moments during the wedding party at a wedding on the Italian Riviera
the groom dances with his friend at the locanda del cavaliere
the groom is having fun with his friends at the locanda del cavaliere
cigar and rum corner during the wedding at the locanda del cavaliere
Guests smoke cigars during the wedding at the locanda del cavaliere

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