Filming at Spao Borgo felt very different to filming a typical UK wedding venue.
Because the entire estate functions more like a private Tuscan village than a traditional venue, weddings naturally unfold at a much slower pace. Guests settle into the environment properly over several days rather than arriving for a single afternoon and leaving again a few hours later.
That change in atmosphere makes a huge difference on film.
The venue itself is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and rolling Tuscan countryside, but what stands out most is how naturally everything flows throughout the day. Drinks spill out into the courtyard, guests move between the pool, gardens, and reception spaces, and the wedding never feels confined to one location.
From a filmmaking perspective, that creates a much more observational style of coverage. There’s space for moments to happen naturally without constantly needing to direct or structure things around the camera.
The warm stone architecture, late evening light, and open landscape also give the films a softness that feels very specific to Tuscany particularly during outdoor dinners and evening celebrations as the light starts to disappear across the hills.
Spao Borgo works especially well for couples wanting a destination wedding that feels relaxed, immersive, and centred around the experience of everyone being there together rather than a tightly scheduled single-day event.
If you’re looking for a destination wedding videographer with a relaxed natural style, fell free to get in touch.
