Marcela & Clint

September 2024 | Italy

Contacts

Photographer

Nick Patton
480.394.1251
book@npatton.photos

 

a note from me

To make this trip really special I think you two should renew your vows and celebrate how far you have come, everything you have done together and the life you built with one another.

A vow renewal ceremony can be a special way to celebrate your relationship and create lasting memories. And what better way to mark this occasion than by going on a trip together to renew your vows in a picturesque location?

Or just make this an epic trip and we will take amazing shots of you two!

So pack your bags, grab your partner's hand, and get ready for a romantic journey to renew your vows in style.

Love, Nick.


 
 

5 things to note

  • It’s just all about the two of you!

    This experience will be completely custom to how you two want to spend it. Think about all of your favorite things that you love to do together or new things that you would love to try and now combine it into one epic trip with your partner.

  • Things to Do

    Venice
    - Gondola ride (€22 each)
    - Visit Burano (€25): iconic and colorful buildings an hour outside of Venice
    - St. Marks Basilica (€16)
    - Piazza San Marco
    - Rialto Bridge
    - St. Mark’s Square & Bridge of Sighs
    - Walk around Grand Canal
    - and of course, get gelato!!

    Dolomites
    - Take cable cars to top
    - Helicopter ride
    - Hiking

  • How to’s

    How to pack your wedding attire
    Depending on how big your dress is- you can either keep it in the dress bag from the shop or roll it up to put in your suitcase. Your bridal shop can probably recommend the best way to do this. If your dress has beaded or glittery bodes, then you can line parchment or wax paper around it to avoid it getting caught on other parts of your dress. The same goes with packing your suit. You can buy an inexpensive steamer from Amazon (link here) to iron out any wrinkles that may occur in transit. Your photographer and videographer will make sure you look the best on camera!

    How to write your vows
    -Start by reflecting on your relationship: Think about the moments that brought you and your partner together, what you love about them, and how they make you feel. Consider the milestones in your relationship and don’t be afraid to bring up the challenges you have overcome together.
    -Write from the heart: Your wedding vows should be an authentic expression of your feelings and emotions. Don't be afraid to be vulnerable, use personal anecdotes, or even humor, as long as it feels true to you.
    -Make promises: Wedding vows are a commitment to your partner, so make sure to include promises that are meaningful to you. Consider what you want to pledge to your partner, such as promising to always support them, to be their biggest cheerleader, or to be faithful and loyal.
    -Keep it concise: While it's important to express your feelings, remember that your vows should be concise and to the point. Try to keep them around two to three minutes long.
    Don't worry too much about making them perfect – the most important thing is that they come from the heart.

  • What to Expect

    Just like I said in my note (see above) just sit back, relax and enjoy the day! Your experience is what is most important to me. Here is what to expect the day to flow for your vow renewal day:

    Beginning: Usually we start off the day slow by capturing you both writing your vows. There is something still so romantic by putting your thoughts on paper instead of having it typed out or on your phone. Next we will capture you both getting ready separately before your first look. Brides will be about 99% ready before we start shooting this while groom’s will wait til I cue in the suite jacket and any other accessories.

    Middle: The start of the fun! This is the meat and potatoes of your day- capturing your first look, exploring the town and any spots we visit for epic photos! I will capture a combination of scenic photos, close ups, wide shots and everything in between. I will give you prompts for shots that feel natural and comfortable for some good photos. Don’t worry about posing because I will guide you through everything.

    End: Usually we will hold your ceremony at sunset when the light is at it’s best! I will coach you through the entire thing so you don’t need to prepare anything other than your vows.

  • Have fun!

    Enjoy every moment, soak in every emotion and have the biggest adventure yet! No matter what weather we come across, I have seen and done it all and it always comes out amazing.
    Like I said before, I will help guide you throughout the ceremony so you two can feel everything and be in the moment as much as possible. This way it will feel like nothing else in the world matters beyond what is happening right in front of your eyes.

Timeline Example

We will keep modifying this throughout our planning process.

Day 1 - Venice

2:00pm Aman Venice

4:00pm Shoot around Venice

7:40pm Sunset

Day 2 - Lago di Braies

6:00am sunrise

7:00am Boat

La Palafitta Private Boat Rental (10 euros per person)

Day 3 - Dolomites

4:00pm Arrive at trailhead. Caridini di Misurina (best times to visit are June-October). This 2 mile roundtrip hike only requires moderate hiking and leads to the best view of the Italian Dolomites.

 
 

More than just your photographer

 

Hey you two!

From our first shoot together in Amangiri, capturing your dinner parties to now planning your Italy trip, I look forward to each time I get to work with you. You are a photographers dream client by being

I am here to help guide you throughout the entire process from start to finish and give you an unforgettable experience. There is so much you can do and it is my job to fuel you both with ideas so you may cherry pick what you want to do on your big day.

My services include:

  • Finding locations to explore and shoot at.

  • Locating local vendors for you (florists, hair & make-up artists, rentals, etc.)

  • Building your itinerary and figuring out travel logistics.

  • Capture high-end editorial photos with authentic posing and candid moments

  • & being your biggest hype-man!

so excited to work with you again!!

 
 

About Nick

7

Years of Experience

90+

5 Star Reviews

100+

Elopements

12

Countries

“I can not recommend Nick enough. He made us feel comfortable and made everything easy for us. None of us on the trip had ever been to Norway but somehow he found the most beautiful locations. We let him have creative freedom and we’re blown away with the photos we got back. These are memories we will cherish forever. We will forever recommend him. We had so much fun we have already bought tickets to shoot with him again in June! Thank you so much Nick for everything. You are a master of what you do..”

-Greg

Italy 3 Day Adventure Shoot

What’s included:

3 Days of Coverage with Multiple Locations

5-6 hours of coverage for 3 days! Every experience is just as unique as the couple so your trip will be completely customized to you two and how you wish to spend it. If you decide to renew your vows then I, as an officiant, will help guide you through it.

Itinerary and Planning Assistance

I will assist you with planning your experience including: finding vendors, places to shoot at, where to stay, excursions/activities to do, custom designed timeline + unique activity ideas.

All your photos + complimentary album design

You will receive your full gallery of edited, retouched and high resolution images within 2 weeks of your trip. Your online gallery allows unlimited downloads (straight to phone or computer) and is shareable if you want to send to friends and family. I will also help you design your luxury photo album of all your favorite images of the day.

All of my travel fees are included in this package.

$14,000

Videography Add-on

Would you like your experience captured on film? Adventure Wedding Films and I teamed up to provide a photo/video package so you can relive your Italy experience and all the adventure that came with it for years to come.

What’s Included

  • 3 Day Coverage

  • Cinematic Film

  • Audio Recording of Vows

  • Drone Coverage (weather & location permitted)

  • Digital Download

Contact Nick for more information and check out his site at: www.adventureweddingfilms.com

FAQs

  • What airport do we fly into?

    You will most likely fly into Venice (VCE) Airport. Travel to the Italian Dolomites will be by train or car.

  • We’re terrible and award in front of the camera- will you help pose us?

    Yes! Trust me, I hear this 99.99% of the time. My posing style is all natural and all about you two being in the moment and having fun. While we will get those killer posed shots that will leave you speechless, we will also capture candid shots throughout the day.

  • How do we book this experience?

    Once we decide on the shooting dates, a $2,000 deposit will be required to hold the dates. The remainder will be due July 1st, 2024. I accept Venmo, Zelle or can send you an online invoice to pay by credit/debit card.

    Availability:
    August 18-31 & September 1-7, 9-14.

  • You officiate vow renewals? Who photographs the ceremony?

    Instead of being in front of you with an awkward cloak on reading from a book I am leaving you two the complete focus of the ceremony; which sounds right doesn’t it?
    I am positioned a few feet from you and as I read from the ceremony script (custom to each couple) I am taking photos of it all. I am capturing your vows, ceremonial rituals; everything. This leaves you two the main focus of the photos with the gorgeous backdrop you both have chosen for your ceremony spot!

  • How many photos do we get?

    You will receive upwards of 400 final images. The more excursions/activities you do and locations we see will result in more images. There is no maximum cap but you will receive a minimum of 400. All images are fully edited and fully sized; whether you want to blow up a photo on a canvas or just post it to Instagram, it will be good for both.

  • When do we get our photos?

    You will receive your entire gallery within two weeks from your experience. Highlight photos will be uploaded to this webpage and you will receive an email to a link to your online gallery with all of the photos. Please download them within 2 weeks before the link expires; I also recommend to back them up on your cloud, an external hard drive or a USB and even Google Images.

“Life is short and the world is wide”

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