Journal

Notes from the coast, written between weddings.

Practical guides for couples planning from abroad, honest notes on venues, and the occasional piece about what it is actually like to live here.

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A planning notebook and espresso on a stone table above the sea

Planning Guides12 May 2026· 3 min read

How far ahead to plan an Amalfi Coast wedding

A month-by-month timeline for a coast where the roads are narrow, the good dates go early and the paperwork takes longer than anyone expects.

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A pergola-covered terrace in Ravello set for dinner above the sea

Venues2 April 2026· 3 min read

Choosing a venue in Ravello — light, stairs and the things nobody mentions

Ravello has the best views on the coast and the most difficult logistics. Here is how I read a venue before I recommend it, and the questions worth asking on a site visit.

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A quiet Amalfi Coast lane at dawn with lemon trees and worn stone steps

Amalfi Coast Life18 February 2026· 2 min read

The coast out of season

October to April is when the Amalfi Coast belongs to the people who live here. What it is actually like, and why more couples should consider it.

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