Elia & Kelsey’s Intimate Wedding in Puglia at Masseria Borgo Ritella
Some weddings shine because of grandeur. Others shine because of truth. Elia and Kelsey’s wedding in Italy belonged to the second kind. An intimate celebration, deeply human, rooted in connection, family, and the simple beauty of being together.
Arriving from Arizona with their closest friends and family, the couple envisioned a destination wedding that felt warm, welcoming, and meaningful. With just 25 guests, including their child, the focus was never on scale, but on presence. Every person mattered. Every moment was shared.
The choice of Masseria Borgo Ritella reflected this philosophy perfectly. The masseria offered exceptional standards in aesthetics, history, cuisine, and service, while maintaining a profoundly familiar atmosphere. More than a venue, it felt like a small countryside village, where time slows down, and relationships take centre stage.
The wedding day unfolded under a clear Puglian sky, bright and luminous. White tones reflected the sunlight, creating an atmosphere that felt almost suspended in time. Guests moved through the borgo as if they were part of a shared home, not attendees at an event.
This intimate wedding in Puglia was not limited to one day. Each day was designed as an experience, allowing guests to truly live in Southern Italy. Cooking together, tasting wines, sailing along the coast, sharing meals prepared with their own hands. The wedding became a journey, one that strengthened bonds and created memories far beyond the ceremony itself. This is the kind of wedding Italy does best when guided with care.
