10 May 2024
Dream wedding on the Portofino Bay
In May 2024, I had the honor of photographing Aubane and Edoardo’s beautiful wedding in Santa Margherita Ligure. This enchanting French-Italian wedding took place at the luxurious Imperiale Palace Hotel, with breathtaking view over the Portofino Bay.
The ceremony was held at the historic Church of San Giacomo Di Corte, adding a timeless elegance to the celebration. The wedding showcased a perfect blend of French sophistication and grace, and Italian charm, filled with sunshine and minimalist beauty that highlighted the essential elements of the day.
Witnessing and documenting this wedding was a privilege.
![portofino bay italian riviera santa margherita ligure imperiale palace](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-5.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Couple session during their wedding in the Imperiale Palace in Italy](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-332.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![matrimonio santa margherita ligure](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-87.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![roof of the blue suite in the imperiale palace italy](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-112.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![groom in black and white in front of the Portofino Bay](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-18.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
![imperiale palace santa margherita ligure](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-88.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![wedding preparation of a bride](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-115.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![wedding portofino bay italian riviera santa margherita ligure imperiale palace matrimonio luxe](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-1.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
![wedding dress in the blue suit of the Imperiale Palace](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-124.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![jimmy choo bridal](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-89.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![portofino bay with a seagull](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-97.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
![bride preparation](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-128.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![bride getting ready imperiale palace](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-129.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![bride getting ready imperiale palace](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-170.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
![bride getting ready imperiale palace](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-186.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![bride getting ready imperiale palace](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-189.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![bride getting ready imperiale palace](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-204.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![bride in her dress getting married in the Portofino Bay](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-214.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace terrasse Santa Margherita Ligure](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-224.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![bride in her dress getting married in the Portofino Bay](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-219.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![first look in the Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-236.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Bride and Groom shooting in a hotel](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-251.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![first look in the Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-231.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Bride and Groom shooting in a hotel in Portofino Bay](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-243.jpg?fit=1001%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Bride and Groom shooting in a hotel](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-254.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
![Bride and Groom shooting in a hotel](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-275.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Bride looking through her veil](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-286.jpg?fit=999%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Bride session during her wedding in the Imperiale Palace IT](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-299.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Bride session during her wedding in the Imperiale Palace IT, Prtofino Bay](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-322.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Bride session during her wedding in the Imperiale Palace IT](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-317.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Bride session during her wedding in the Imperiale Palace IT](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-314.jpg?fit=1001%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Couple session during their wedding in the Imperiale Palace in Italy](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-327.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Couple session during their wedding in the Imperiale Palace in Italy](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-326.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Couple session during their wedding in the Imperiale Palace in Italy](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-346.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Bride photo session - wedding in the Imperiale Palace, Italy](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-351.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Groom photo session - wedding in the Imperiale Palace, Italy](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-365.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Groom photo session - wedding in the Imperiale Palace, Italy](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-376.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Church San Giacomo di Corte - Santa Margherita Ligure](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-398.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Church San Giacomo di Corte - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-474.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
![Church San Giacomo di Corte - Santa Margherita Ligure](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-499.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Church San Giacomo di Corte - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-511.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
![Church San Giacomo di Corte - Santa Margherita Ligure](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-527.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Church San Giacomo di Corte - Santa Margherita Ligure](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-582.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Church San Giacomo di Corte - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-591.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Church San Giacomo di Corte - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-594.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
![Church San Giacomo di Corte - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-604.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
![Church San Giacomo di Corte - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-639.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Church San Giacomo di Corte - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-641.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Church San Giacomo di Corte - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-645.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Villa Durazzo - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-713.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Villa Durazzo - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-719.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Villa Durazzo - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-772.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-804.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
![Villa Durazzo - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-778.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding cocktail](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-807.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-793.jpg?fit=1500%2C1001&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding cocktail](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-810.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding cocktail](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-808.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding cocktail](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-907.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
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![Imperiale Palace - Santa Margherita Ligure - Wedding shooting](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-935.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Santa Margherita Ligure - The Groom](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-952.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-965.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-967.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Wedding Portofino Bay](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-975.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-980.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Wedding Portofino Bay](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-948.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-982.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-983.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-1157.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-1164.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-1017.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-1033.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-1039.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-1042.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
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![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-1143.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
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![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-1159.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-1284.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
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![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding cake](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-1328.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
![Imperiale Palace - Portofino Bay - Wedding](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-1364.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
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![Imperiale Palace by night - Portofino Bay](https://i0.wp.com/mariethibault.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wedding-photographer-italy-portofino-1535.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
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