A Roman Romance at Villa Clara

Photographed by Solene Lagant

There are some places that feel like they exist outside of time. Villa Clara, tucked away in Rome’s Parioli district, is one of them. With its marble floors, ornate ceilings, and silk-draped windows, the villa has an atmosphere that feels more like a film set than a venue—and that’s exactly what makes it magic.

Shot by Solene Lagant, this editorial at Villa Clara is a masterclass in quiet drama. The bride’s long-sleeved lace gown, with its high neckline and full skirt, felt almost monastic against the villa’s opulent interiors. She moved through rooms like a portrait come to life—resting against a grand piano, lounging beside a velvet chaise, framed by arched windows and floor-length drapes. In one corner, a full samurai armor stood guard. It shouldn’t have made sense. But it did.

Outside, the entrance was dressed in a cascade of flowers—powder blue delphiniums, blush roses, and creamy orchids spilling down the steps in full, painterly colour. The groom’s ivory jacket echoed the classical lines of the architecture, while their easy laughter brought softness to the structure’s formality.

There was no trying too hard here. Just elegance, instinct, and chemistry. A kiss on the hand. A bouquet held loosely at the waist. A moment of pure joy as petals rained down the steps.

For couples drawn to European charm with a touch of theatre, Villa Clara offers a setting that doesn’t need dressing up. It already knows exactly what it is.

Wedding team

COORDINATION & EVENT PLANNING: @sparklingmoments.events

DESIGN & CREATIVE DIRECTION: @still_miracle

PHOTOGRAPHY: Solene Lagant

COORDINATION: @luxuryweddingproducer

VENUE: @villa_clara_rome

BRIDAL GOWN & TUXEDO: @bencivengaaltasartoria

JEWELLERY: @jonidaripani

FLORAL DESIGN: @lorien_wedding

HAIR & MAKEUP: @beauty.in.roma

WEDDING STATIONERY: @thebridalpress

STATIONERY MATS: @atelier.flatlay

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANCE: @valiko.dr