Dolomites weddings
Two hours past the border, and the most dramatic rock in the Alps.
Shooting in Dolomites
The Dolomites are not Austria, but they are close enough that we cover them regularly and far enough from the Austrian look to be worth the drive. The rock here is pale dolomite that turns pink and orange at sunrise and sunset, an effect the granite and limestone further north simply does not produce.
This is elopement country rather than large-wedding country. The best locations involve a walk, a lift, or an early alarm, and none of that scales to a hundred guests.
When to come
June to July
Wildflowers on the high meadows and the passes fully open. The strongest window of the year.
August
Warm and reliable, but the popular lakes are extremely busy from mid-morning.
September to October
Larch turning, clear air, and the crowds gone. Our first recommendation for an elopement.
November to May
Most high passes close. Winter access is limited to the ski areas, which is a different kind of shoot.
Spots worth the walk
Lago di Braies
The turquoise lake with the wooden boathouse. Access is restricted in high season and it needs a sunrise start regardless.
Seceda ridge
The tilted rock spine above Ortisei, reached by cable car. Probably the single most striking backdrop in the Alps.
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Three vertical towers, reached by a toll road and a short walk. Best at sunrise or last light.
Alpe di Siusi
Europe's largest high alpine meadow, with huts and open pasture. Gentler than the peaks and easier to walk in.
Passo Giau
Reachable entirely by car, which makes it the fallback when a walk is not realistic. Superb at sunset.
Practical notes
- Lago di Braies restricts car access from mid-morning in summer. A sunrise start solves the crowding and the access problem at once.
- The Tre Cime road is a toll road and closes in winter. Budget the fee and check the opening dates.
- This is Italy. Legal ceremonies follow Italian procedure, which is separate from Austria's and slower for foreign couples. Most couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony here.
- From Salzburg it is about four hours by road, from Innsbruck two. We treat it as an overnight rather than a day trip.
Coverage in Dolomites
Half Day
Up to 5 hours
from 1,490 EUR
Full Day
Up to 8 hours
from 2,490 EUR
Twelve Hours
Up to 12 hours
from 3,990 EUR
Travel is 0.50 euro per kilometre from Salzburg. Prices are final; no VAT is added.
Dolomites questions
Yes, regularly. It is about four hours from our base in Salzburg, so we quote the travel with an overnight added rather than as a day trip.
You can, but Italian civil procedure for foreign couples is slower and more document-heavy than Austria's. Most couples marrying here handle the legal marriage at home and hold a symbolic ceremony on the mountain.
It is the pink and orange light on the dolomite rock in the twenty minutes around sunrise and sunset, locally called enrosadira. It is predictable in clear weather, and yes, we plan the whole shoot around it.
Getting married in Dolomites?
Tell us the date and the venue. We reply within two days with availability and an honest read on whether we are the right fit.