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A Lesbian Wedding in the Dolomites — Catherine & Alexandra

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Cath & Alexandra

A Same Sex Wedding in Italy That Felt Like Pure Magic: Catherine & Alexandra at Schloss Freudenstein

If you're dreaming of same-sex wedding venues in Italy that blend history, natural beauty, and a touch of cinematic flair, let me take you to a place that stole my heart (and my camera batteries): Schloss Freudenstein, a medieval castle perched above Bolzano with the Dolomites standing tall like silent witnesses.

This autumn, I had the joy of photographing the unforgettable wedding of Catherine and Alexandra—two women whose love could easily melt the last snow off the mountain peaks. As an Italian wedding photographer specializing in same-sex wedding photography in Italy, I’ve seen many celebrations… but this one? This one had a heartbeat of its own.

A Morning Bike Ride Through the Strada del Vino

Before stepping into castle life, Catherine and Alexandra wanted their guests from the USA to experience something uniquely South Tyrolean: a bike ride along the famous Strada del Vino—the Wine Road. Imagine vineyards glowing in warm autumn light, crisp mountain air, and a crew of excited friends pedaling through postcard scenery.

Let’s just say: if every wedding day started with bikes and wine, the world would be a happier place.

A Ceremony in the Courtyard of a Medieval Castle

Schloss Freudenstein is the kind of venue that whispers stories the moment you walk in and it’s perfect for a same sex wedding Italy. Its stone courtyards and sweeping views make it one of the most enchanting same-sex wedding venues in Italy—especially for couples who love a blend of elegance and history.

Catherine and Alexandra exchanged vows in the castle courtyard under soft sunlight, surrounded by ivy-covered walls and emotional guests who tried (and gloriously failed) to keep their tears in check. The ceremony was intimate, heartfelt, and genuinely powerful—the kind that makes me grateful to do what I do.

As dusk wrapped the castle in deeper shades of gold and blue, everyone moved into the glasshouse—a modern structure with panoramic views of the mountains. And that’s where the magic really took off.

There was dancing. There was laughter. There was that kind of joyful chaos you only get when two people who deeply love each other bring all their favorite humans together in one glowing space. The glasshouse felt like a lantern in the night, and the party? Well… let’s just say my camera got quite the workout.

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“Maurizio and Serena captured our wedding weekend beautifully! We couldn't be happier with the photos and we're so appreciative of the way they went above and beyond to capture all of the activities we planned throughout the weekend, including stunning drone photography and action shots of a bike ride we took our guests on the morning of the wedding. We'll treasure these photos forever and are so grateful.”

Cath & Alex, Bolzano