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Rome Elopement Adventure

It was an intimate family affair at this Rome elopement with the couple's two gorgeous boys taking centre stage alongside their parents. The couple decided they wanted to have a close, small wedding in the romantic city that provided the most amazing backdrop to their portraits. All captured by the amazingly talented Italian sister duo, Benni Carol Photography, who specialise in sustainable, outdoor and bohemian weddings, adventurous elopements and intimate destination weddings, just like this one. And that was just the start of their adventure, after 3 days in Italy they jetted off to enjoy a break in Dubai and the Maldives!

Rome Elopement Adventure with Red Rose Bouquet

We decided to make our Wedding an Adventure. We Eloped to Rome with our two young boys. Being on our own made everything more intimate, a fantastic connection with our suppliers made them feel like family by the end of the day. We stayed in Rome for only 3 days. Following Rome, we went to Dubai and then off to the Maldives. Our adventure in total was nearly 3 weeks long, spending that time as a family of four and as newlyweds were just unforgettable. We cannot thank our suppliers enough especially Veronica and Benni & Carol.
Kay & James

Bride and groom kiss at intimate elopement

Couple's children at Rome elopement adventure

Groom in grey suit and burgundy tie at Rome elopement

Bride has a moment with her son in camper van wedding car

Groom in burgundy tie on the way to Rome elopement

Bride in lace wedding dress on the way to Rome elopement

Bride walks down the aisle accompanied by her son

Groom with son in camper van wedding car

Bride in lace wedding dress with red bouquet

I wanted a chilled, fun vibe for the day which was definitely made. Even the little things like making a stop during photos to go grab a Gelato with the suppliers were just so lovely. Styling-wise I wanted boho and relaxed. Little did we know the camper van we had hired for the day had photo props, whilst my husband and I were having photos, our children had dressed up and surprised us wearing wigs and inflatable props, it made great photos and was absolutely hilarious.
Kay & James

Rome elopement adventure with beautiful portraits in the romantic city

Photo booth prop portraits of couples son

Bride in lace wedding dress for Rome elopement portraits

Beautiful family portraits at Rome elopement

Bridal undo with embellished hairpiece and open back wedding dress

Campervan wedding car for Italian intimate wedding

Fun wedding portraits at intimate wedding

Bride and groom embrace for intimate wedding in Italy

Bride and groom dance in the streets of Rome

VW Campervan wedding car for Italian wedding

Beautiful city family portraits at Rome elopement

Stunning wedding portraits over looking Rome

Intimate Rome elopement with red rose bouquet

Intimate Elopement in Rome with City Portraits

I made my flowers and the buttonholes myself! As we were going abroad and I wanted to keep them I made them from artificial flowers. Benni and Carol stole the show! Their work is absolutely amazing and such beautiful souls. My dress... I loved it! The most comfortable dress I’ve ever worn, I actually chose it online before I went to see it or try dresses on. I went straight to the boutique to try it on and knew it was the one immediately. I tried others on but they just weren’t the same.
Kay & James

We love an intimate elopement, they are so romantic especially when the beautiful city skyline fo Rome is the backdrop! And if you want more elopements then you are definitely in the right place, we have so many for you to indulge in, just like this black tie Parisian elopement or perhaps you fancy keeping it closer to home, well if you need a little guidance we have that too with this How To Elope In The UK guide! We just can't get enough of this Rome elopement and all the other beautiful intimate weddings! .

Written by Imogen Read

Videographer: Fulvio Greco Films |

Hair & Makeup Artist: Ruslana Regi |

Bride Dress Designer: Grace Loves Lace |

Planner/Stylist: Veronica Regis Wedding Planner |

Transport: Italian Vintage Garage |

Accommodation: Palazzo Manfredi |

Food: Aroma Restaurant

Real WeddingItalyCityDestinationElopementIntimateCityReds£5k - £10k