JOURNAL
The Sophisticated Weddings Journal is our curated space dedicated to luxury destination weddings in Italy, with a particular focus on Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast.
Created and written by our team, it brings together over a decade of on-the-ground experience planning and coordinating weddings throughout this region. Rather than a traditional blog, it serves as a considered collection of inspiration, insight, and real wedding stories — shaped directly through the events we design and the couples we work with.
Within these pages, we share expert guidance on selecting exceptional wedding venues across Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, navigating the planning process in Italy, and understanding the details that define a truly seamless destination wedding experience.
You will also find behind-the-scenes perspectives from real celebrations we have curated, along with thoughtful commentary on design, styling, and the evolving world of luxury weddings in Italy.
Calligraphy, Weddings and Fine Art
We’re thrilled to welcome to our blog the wonderfully talented Kathleen Ostrom of Leen Jean Studios. Located in Denver, Colorado, Leen Jean Studios offers calligraphy, custom wedding invitations, and commissioned fine art.
Top wedding venues in Italy, Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast, 2021
Discover seven of the most heart-stopping wedding venues in Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, which take luxury to entirely new heights.
Wedding Planning Stress during a pandemic
Astrid Ennis shares her top 5 tips for maintaining a level of calm and balance, when planning a wedding in Italy, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast.
Promises amid a Pandemic
Whether you’ve already postponed or are setting your first date for 2021 or 2022, here’s what you need to know about weddings in Italy now.
Destination Weddings in Italy - Videography
Sophisticated Weddings Italy - a conversation with videographer Julian Voigt. Julian gives us an insight into his career and talks about the importance of capturing the beautiful moments and natural emotions of your wedding day via a wedding film.
1-1 with Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Hair & MUA Joanna Falanga
Joanna Falanga, hair and makeup artist for Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, shares her valuable advice and insight into everything hair and makeup for all of you brides to be! Read on for her answers to our important questions ...
Featured Sorrento Wedding - Museo Correale - Grand Hotel Ambasciatori
Thinking about getting married in Sorrento, Italy? Read all about this wonderful Sorrento wedding which offers so much inspiration for your incredible Italian destination wedding.
5 reasons why you should hire a wedding planner for your destination wedding in Italy
Planning your destination wedding in Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, Italy should be fun and enjoyable. Read about the reasons why it is so important to hire a wedding planner to make it so!