VENUES AND CEREMONIES
Most couples choose a masseria among the olive groves for the reception, often with the symbolic ceremony in the same venue. A Catholic ceremony in one of Ostuni's churches, followed by a reception in the countryside, is a classic combination. In the Valle d'Itria, trulli estates are perfect for smaller weddings and welcome dinners.
PLANNING TIPS
The narrow streets of the old town are lovely for photos but not for coaches: I organise shuttles from the guests' hotels to the ceremony and the venue. In summer, ceremonies start late in the afternoon to avoid the heat.
