Wedding at the Cloister of San Francesco, Sorrento
The Cloister of San Francesco is the heart of Sorrento’s wedding life – a 14th-century cloister in the centre of town, a few steps from one of the finest views of the Gulf of Naples. [TODO Adamo: first names of this couple and the month/year, if they agree to be featured]
- Two decades of weddings in Italy
- Amalfi Coast & Puglia — at home in both
- Documentary, unposed photography
- English & Italian spoken
A Sorrento cloister wedding
The Cloister of San Francesco is a historic building in the centre of Sorrento, built in the 14th century, and it has kept all its original architecture. Its arches, draped in greenery, create a very special, romantic atmosphere, and the ceremony takes place outdoors in the cloister itself. It is no surprise that it hosts so many of Sorrento’s weddings.
One practical tip: if you marry at noon, your ceremony will have to pause for a moment while the cloister bells play their twelve o’clock “symphony”.
Photos straight after the ceremony
What I love about the Cloister is how much is within a few steps. Straight after the ceremony, the couple and their families can be photographed in the cloister itself. Then, just a short walk away, the Villa Comunale of Sorrento has a terrace with the most spectacular view of the Gulf of Naples – perfect for portraits, with no need to travel.
This versatility makes a wedding at the Cloister of San Francesco a very convenient choice: you spend less time in transit and more time with your guests.
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Check my dateDinner among the lemon trees
Around the Cloister there are many restaurants, some with splendid sea views and others set in gardens full of lemon trees. Whichever you choose, the local dishes are always the best choice – and every meal ends with limoncello, the famous liqueur made from Sorrento lemons.
Why Sorrento works for your guests
Sorrento is easy to reach, and that is a big advantage for a destination wedding. You and your guests can stay in hotels in town and travel by boat to discover practically the whole Amalfi Coast, which makes a Cloister wedding even more appealing for everyone who travels to be with you.
Book the Cloister early
The Cloister is the most requested wedding location in Sorrento, so book well in advance. It is the only way to be sure it is free on the date you have chosen. [TODO Adamo: add typical lead time if you know it]
From couples I have photographed
I found Adamo on a Google search and I am so pleased I did… the photos captured our daughter’s small intimate wedding in Sorrento perfectly and we have memories to cherish forever in his photosSally Aris · Sorrento (the reviewer’s daughter’s wedding)
Having been recommended Adamo by a friend we booked him for our wedding in Sorrento. He and his team were absolutely amazing! Adamo was so professional, personal and his way he captured our special day in photos and on film was exactly what we wanted. All of our guests were impressed with his manner, humour and how he and his team interacted with us all. I cannot recommend him highly enough for capturing your wedding/event, he truly is great at his profession.Laura · Sorrento
Frequently asked questions
Where are the photos taken after a Cloister wedding?
Usually in the cloister itself, then on the terrace of the Villa Comunale a few steps away, which has a spectacular view of the Gulf of Naples.
Can we marry at noon in the Cloister?
Yes, but the bells ring at twelve o’clock and the ceremony will pause for a moment.
Marrying at the Cloister?
Send me your date. I know the Cloister and its surroundings well and would love to photograph your day.
I found Adamo on a Google search and I am so pleased I did… the photos captured our daughter’s small intimate wedding in Sorrento perfectly and we have memories to cherish forever in his photosSally Aris · Sorrento