Golden light, olive trees, and a long table under the stars—this Tuscan wedding was the kind that lives in daydreams. With a relaxed Mediterranean mood and effortlessly elegant details, the celebration flowed from an outdoor ceremony to a candlelit dinner that felt unforgettable.
Location: Terre di Nano, Tuscany, Italy
Style: Elegant, intimate, joyful
Time of planning: 1 year
Number of guests: 50
Setting: Villa
Season: Spring
Magda and Noam’s story began when a chance meeting quickly turned into a bond neither of them could shake. Ten years later, after a decade filled with travel, laughter, and growing side by side, they returned to Italy, a place they both loved, to mark their anniversary in the most meaningful way: by getting married. With Magda’s Spanish warmth and Noam’s Israeli spirit, they created a celebration that felt like home for everyone present. “We wanted to bring our families together, to share good food, beautiful views, and a moment that truly felt like us,” shared the couple. Tuscany gave them just that—rolling hills, spring sunshine, and the perfect setting to begin their next chapter.
Sunrise Shoot
On the first day in Italy, they had the whole town to themselves. San Gimignano was still waking up, shutters closed, streets empty, air fresh with morning quiet. Magda’s dress floated as they walked, brushing over cobblestones, while Noam kept her close, stealing glances and quiet laughs. They stopped to greet a cat, shared a kiss in a hidden alley, then climbed the steps of the piazza like locals who’d lived there forever. It was one of those mornings that stretch time, where you forget it’s even passing.
Lemoine Photography didn’t miss a beat. Every image feels warm and spontaneous, like you just happened to catch them mid-moment. There’s movement, texture, tenderness — and that soft Tuscan light slipping through. These photographs feel like a story unfolding, frame by frame.
"Spring in Tuscany – need we say more?"
Bridal Morning
The morning unfolded slowly at Terre di Nano. Magda got ready in a quiet room filled with light. Her dress, structured, elegant, with a full skirt and wide straps, felt timeless and strong. She kept her hair half-up and makeup clean, just enough to bring out her beauty. Her bouquet was all white, soft and full of roses, sweet peas, astilbe, and lisianthus wrapped in a trailing silk ribbon. Every detail felt brittle and tactile — from her pearl drop earrings to the subtle sheen of her heels and the golden Guerlain perfume bottle waiting on the windowsill.
Noam got ready separately, reading over his vows by the window in a soft t-shirt before changing into a charcoal suit and open collar shirt. Their first look happened on the terrace. She walked toward him with the dress catching light on the stairs, and when he turned, she beamed and laughed, hand flying to her chest. He reached for her instantly — the moment quick, unfiltered, and full of real joy.
Ceremony
The ceremony took place on a lush Tuscan lawn, with views that stretched across the Val d’Orcia countryside. Framed by white delphiniums, roses, and alliums, the altar space was grounded and elegant, softened by the surrounding lavender and olive trees. Wooden chairs lined the aisle, each marked with greenery and ribbon, creating a clean but romantic layout that let the landscape breathe.
Guests gathered in the afternoon sun as the couple exchanged personal vows in front of a close group of family and friends. The celebrant led the ceremony with warmth and ease, weaving in humor and tenderness. There were tears, laughter, and a joyful petal toss as Magda and Noam made their way back down the aisle hand in hand.
"When Noam smashed that glass and white petals rained down as they walked back up the aisle – that's when everyone lost it."
Cocktail Hour
The cocktail hour unfolded like a garden party in full bloom. Guests wandered through the lawns with glasses of Aperol spritz, pausing to chat under the olive trees and admire the photo wall lined with memories. A table of bites, from mini tarts to local cheeses, became the perfect excuse to linger longer in conversation. Friends scribbled notes into a Polaroid guestbook, kids darted between chairs, and everyone seemed caught in that sweet post-ceremony glow where time moves slower and smiles come easier.
"Two families, two cultures against those endless Tuscan hills. Pure magic, no filter needed."
Private Moment
Magda and Noam slipped away down a quiet cypress-lined path for a moment just for the two of them. The golden hour light, the hush of the trees, and the stillness of the Tuscan countryside gave them space to breathe — to hold each other, laugh, and quietly soak in what had just happened. There were no grand gestures or posed portraits here, just natural closeness. The photos capture that exact energy: her leaning into him, him wrapping his arms around her like he always would.
"They kept things elegantly simple: rolling hills, blooming countryside, and that golden Italian light doing all the heavy lifting."
Reception
Under a canopy of olive trees, long wooden tables were arranged in a U-shape for the reception and wrapped in soft candlelight and glowing string lights. The decor stayed true to the Tuscan setting: loose garlands of olive branches ran along the tables, interspersed with whole lemons and flickering votives. As the evening unfolded, family and friends gave heartfelt toasts, some joyful and laughing, others tender and tearful. Magda and Noam sat side by side, surrounded by their favorite people.
Dinner felt like a true Italian gathering. Guests lingered over wine and conversation while trays of food were passed, laughter echoing through the olive grove.
As night fell, the couple cut a large cake topped with berries while everyone gathered around, cheering and snapping photos. This very moment, the sky lit up in sunset shades of gold and coral, giving way to the party that carried on indoors, where everyone let loose and danced until late.
"With Magda's Spanish fire and Noam's Israeli soul, this wedding was a beautiful collision of cultures, families, and really good food (because, Italy!)"
Advice from the couple:
• Trust your gut – when we saw Terre di Nano, we just knew.
• Mix your traditions, make your own rules, and keep it intimate enough that you can actually enjoy it.
• Oh, and pizza party the night before? Game changer for destination weddings. Give your people time to settle in and connect!
PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER Dominic Lemoine Photography | VENUE, CATERING & COORDINATION Agriturismo Terre di Nano | FLORIST Toscoana Flowers |MUAH Beauty on Fleek | DRESS Rosa Clará |SUIT BOSS | SHOES Russell & Bromley | ROBES Intimissimi | ENTERTAINMENT Party Sax DJ | OFFICIANT Ciara Sinnott
