Eni and Harry.
There are weddings, and then there are love stories that unfold like a film: slow, intentional, and deeply evocative.
For Eni and Harry, whose romance began in London and was sealed with a proposal in Rome, their wedding wasn’t just a celebration. It was a curated experience across three days in one of Italy’s most romantic and historic corners.
The location? Villa Valentini Bonaparte, a storied estate set between Tuscany and Umbria.
More than just a backdrop, the villa held deep emotional resonance.
“What truly drew us to the villa was its story, it was built out of love,” says Eni.
In 1853, Princess Marie Alexandrine Bonaparte, Napoleon’s niece, purchased the estate to be close to her beloved husband, Count Vincenzo Valentini, who had been exiled from the Papal States. She entrusted renowned architect Giovanni Caproni to bring her vision to life, a home grounded in love and resilience.
That legacy now frames Eni and Harry’s own.
The couple – she, Milan-born with Albanian roots; he, from the English countryside – had a clear vision: to create a weekend that felt timeless yet modern, intimate yet elevated.
“We spent our first summer road-tripping through Tuscany and Umbria. This region already meant something to us. The villa, right at the border, was the perfect symbol of our worlds coming together.”
Planned in collaboration with Camilla Boniek Events, the wedding unfolded in three distinct acts. The weekend began with a candlelit dinner in the villa’s gardens for their immediate families, followed by an elevated poolside barbecue for 50 guests the night before the wedding.
The wedding day itself was masterfully choreographed: pre-ceremony drinks, a ceremony with personalized vows, a sun-drenched Italian aperitivo, and dinner under the stars beneath crystal chandeliers.
A spectacular fireworks display marked the transition into a high-energy evening with live music by Britpops and a DJ + saxophone afterparty, keeping the dance floor alive until 4 a.m.
The fashion was a centerpiece of the celebration. Eni collaborated for over a year with the Antonio Riva atelier to create a sculptural, bespoke gown that merged timeless elegance with a modern, fashion-forward silhouette.
“I wanted something classic, but architectural – something with presence,” she says. A dramatic, long veil added a touch of theatrical romance.
For the evening, she changed into a long, sleek Pronovias gown, perfect for the black-tie energy of the night. Harry wore a Tom Ford tuxedo, channeling effortless sophistication.
Floral design by The Blonde Flower reflected the couple’s desire for something artful yet grounded in place. The arrangements were modern, inspired by the blush tones of the villa and the soft hues of the Umbrian sunset, yet composed with the restraint and balance of a timeless masterpiece.
Lighting by Kaleydo transitioned each moment, from garden romance to late-night glamour, with atmospheric precision.
Guests from all over the world, representing the couple’s rich cultural backgrounds, gathered to celebrate a story that felt as global as it was intimate.
The celebration was captured editorial-style by The Fashion Wedding, whose lens framed every moment in timeless elegance, while De Lorenzo Films brought the event to life on screen with cinematic emotion.
This wasn’t just a destination wedding. It was a love letter – to history, to heritage, to style – and to the power of place in telling a story that’s both deeply personal and beautifully universal.
Planning & Design: Camilla Boniek Events
Photography: The Fashion Wedding
Videography: De Lorenzo Films
Venue: Villa Valentini Bonaparte
Florals: The Blonde Flower
Catering: Preludio Catering
Rentals: Preludio Noleggio
Music: Britpops (Live Band) + DJ with Saxophone
Lighting & Production: Kaleydo
Fireworks: Gianvittorio Pirotecnica
Bride’s Dress: Custom Antonio Riva
Bride’s Second Dress: Pronovias
Bride’s Shoes: Roger Vivier
Groom’s Tuxedo: Tom Ford
Hair & Makeup: Matilde Caprilli
Rings: Tiffany & Co.
Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam
