Kay and Ashton built their wedding around the one thing Italy does better than anyone else: turning food and landscape into a shared rhythm that feels natural and unforced. Guided by Weddings in Tuscany, the day leaned into deep, saturated hues, sculptural florals, and ingredients doing more than just sitting on a plate.
At the same time, the ceremony stayed grounded in Jewish tradition, with the chuppah and ritual moments woven seamlessly into the setting, never feeling separate from the overall visual language. Grapes glowing by candlelight at dinner, lemons casually owning the poolside, and an open-air reception defined by chandeliers hovering over the tables, turning the vineyard into an outdoor ballroom after dark.
Location: Tuscany, Italy
Style: Organic, Intimate, Sculptural
Time of planning: 1 year
Number of guests: 65
Setting: Vineyard Estate
Season: Summer
Kay and Ashton met through friends, casually and without any big setup. What followed felt easy from the start, with curiosity and humor doing most of the work, and nothing needing to be overdefined. The proposal happened under the waterfalls of Costa Rica, loud, wild, and very on point for them. From there, the direction was obvious: their wedding had to feel immersive and alive, built around nature doing the talking.
Bride's Morning & Fashion
Getting ready happened inside the villa, surrounded by textured walls and soft natural light, calm and focused. Hair stayed down and effortless, makeup polished but unfussy, keeping everything elevated without feeling overdone.
Kay kept the bridal look clean, sharp, and very intentional. Her dress was a strapless, Varca Satine gown with a structured corset and a dramatic train. The silhouette was minimal but strong, all about fit, movement, and letting the fabric speak. The veil was part of the look, long, airy, constantly catching motion.
Groom’s Fashion
Ashton went with a white tux jacket, a sharp black bow tie, and a single calla lily boutonniere. The groomsmen backed it up in classic black tuxes, and together the whole group looked tight and balanced.
First Look
They did a first look before the ceremony, just the two of them, tucked away in the Tuscan gardens. Later, Kay shared that the most special moments of the entire day weren’t tied to one exact scene, but to the quiet pockets of time when they managed to be alone together, and this first look was one of those moments that stayed with her.
Ceremony
A vineyard ceremony works best when the landscape is allowed to lead. The rolling hills framed the space naturally, while guests were seated in an amphitheater-style layout. White and black look against the green grass set a clean, graphic base, and deep oxblood florals added weight and contrast, grounding the palette.
Kay’s bouquet followed the same visual logic, deep and saturated, echoing the florals and tying the entire setup together. The chuppah was wrapped in airy white draping that moved constantly with the wind. The fabric lifted, shifted, and softened the structure. Live music played throughout the ceremony, adding rhythm without distracting from what was happening.
Jewish tradition was fully present and clearly honored. Ashton wore his tallit. Later, Kay shared that standing under the chuppah with their parents beside them was the moment everything felt complete, when the significance of two families becoming one truly landed.
The wind became part of the story during the vows, carrying away Kay’s vow paper mid-ceremony in a moment no one planned, but everyone felt. And just as they sealed their vows with a kiss, the sky filled with orange, red, and pink smoke fireworks.
Moments Together
This was the part of the day where Kay and Ashton stopped doing “wedding” and just disappeared for a bit. Shot by Stepan Vrzala, these moments happened during cocktail hour, away from everyone, overlooking the vineyard. Kay kicked her shoes off, Ashton stayed in his tux, and the whole thing felt unfiltered and very them.
With Elena from Weddings in Tuscany handing them their signature drinks and a personal plate of perfect little bites, a pause actually felt like a pause.
A resident horse wandered into the frame and instantly became part of the story, followed by the two of them running through the vineyard, her in the dress, him still in the tux, laughing like kids, zero effort to be polished. Unplanned, slightly chaotic, and easily some of the most honest moments of the entire day.
Cocktail Hour
Guests left the ceremony holding parasols and moved straight into the cocktail area, where the main character was impossible to miss: a round white cocktail wall that looked more like a gallery installation. This was the kind of modern twist that instantly pushes a vineyard wedding into 2026 territory.
Kay and Ashton’s signature drinks were served separately and said everything about them: a Negroni for him, an espresso martini for her. On the wall itself, guests found perfectly lined-up shots finished with fresh lime wedges. Add refined little bites circulating alongside, and the whole cocktail hour felt effortless but intentional, less about standing still and more about flowing through the space.
Reception
The reception unfolded on a grassy plateau overlooking the vineyard hills and immediately read as a full visual statement. Designed by Weddings in Tuscany the setup felt less like a garden dinner and more like an outdoor ballroom with no walls. The tables followed a dramatic infinity-shaped layout, instantly graphic and intentional, anchoring the entire space.
Black chairs, crisp white linens, and deep oxblood florals set the tone. Grapes appeared throughout the tablescape as a still-life element, a sculptural element, and a perfect fit for a winery setting.
Above it all, chandeliers hovered on curved stands, like streetlights that got a couture upgrade. This wasn’t fairy lights or casual glow. It was architecture made of light.
Kay later shared that the night felt surreal in the best way. Her dad’s speech became legendary, equal parts emotional and brilliantly unexpected, complete with scientific charts handed out to guests.
Dinner by Galateo followed, and according to pretty much everyone, it set a new personal benchmark for wedding food. The cake was made live in front of guests, finished with sparkling mini fountain fireworks.
Once the saxophonist joined the DJ, the dance floor never really slowed down. It ended exactly how it started: high energy, deeply personal, and visually unforgettable.
Advice from the couple:
• Memorize your vows. The wind turned mine into a live improv performance (not ideal), while my husband had his perfectly committed to memory — and it showed. But beyond the vows, our biggest advice?
• Build in small moments just for the two of you, 10–20 minutes during each event to pause, connect, and actually feel the day. And when you’re greeting guests, do it side by side. Trust us: the day flies, and doing it together is the best part.
PLANNER & DESIGN Weddings in Tuscany | PHOTOGRAPHER Stepan Vrzala | VIDEOGRAPHER Matteo Di Maria | VENUE Le Filigare | BRIDE’S DRESS Varca Studio | FLORALS Flowersliving | CATERING Galateo Ricevimenti | LIGHTING Imagine Events
