Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Travel Destination Weddings A Rustic, Vintage, and Romantic Destination Wedding in Tuscany, Italy By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Nicole and Jacob Since high school, Nicole knew precisely where she wanted to get married: her dad's 1700s Tuscan farmhouse, the place she's vacationed every summer for the last 11 years. So shortly after Jacob popped the question, they settled on a date nine months away, in early summer, in Italy. Nicole, Jacob, and her family took a prewedding trip to meet with vendors and begin charting out the details. Back in L.A., the pair continued to plan a low-key, fuss-free event full of fun festivities: wine tastings, pool parties, and a barbecue featuring 200 meatballs handmade by the bride's grandma. 01 of 14 The Invitations A vintage-inspired floral motif and whimsical calligraphy animated the invites by Rifle Paper Co. "I wanted them to be as romantic as Italy," says Nicole. See More Floral Invitations 02 of 14 A Special Touch Custom maps, also hand-drawn by Rifle Paper Co., were included with the invitations and also tucked into the wine crates awaiting guests in their rented farmhouses. 03 of 14 Welcome Gifts Guests stayed in seven nearby farmhouses, and Nicole and Jacob supplied each with a wine crate of swag, including a guide to the area created by the couple, Chianti, sunblock, bug spray, biscotti, and -- in anticipation of the partying to come -- Advil. 04 of 14 A Pre-Ceremony Ritual The couple's officiant (left) and another good friend (the flower girl's mom, right) both looked lovely in girl. by Band of Outsiders. On the morning of the wedding, the bride's girlfriends sat with her in a circle, burned sage, and talked over the importance of the day. "We were holding hands and crying," says Nicole. "It was very girly, but it grounded me." 05 of 14 The Flower Girl Too little to uphold her duties alone, the bride's goddaughter needed a hand from Mom to tote her basket of rose petals. 06 of 14 The Ceremony Burlap-draped hay bales served as benches and lined the aisle Nicole walked down with her father by her side. 07 of 14 Husband and Wife Nicole (in Valentino) held tightly to both her bouquet of white peonies and Jacob (in Band of Outsiders) during their exit from the aisle under lavender buds tossed by guests. 08 of 14 A Sweet Candid After the ceremony, the photographer focused on capturing spontaneous, candid photos since the bride had arranged to have the formal wedding-party portraits taken beforehand. 09 of 14 Cocktail Hour A Prosecco tower helped put everyone in an effervescent mood. Also on offer: locally sourced meats, cheeses, and passed hors d'oeuvres. 10 of 14 The Scenery Before dinner, guests kicked back and took in the view from a perch overlooking wine country, using barrels for side tables. 11 of 14 Table Numbers Tagged with numbers illustrated by Rifle Paper Co., bottles of Chianti Classico from nearby Podere Campriano acted as table markers. And, putting the fun in functionality, every last one was finished off by the end of the night. Get More Table Number Ideas 12 of 14 Grandmother of the Bride Nicole shared a sweet moment with her grandma, who, later that night, was the first one to hit the dance floor -- and the last to leave it. 13 of 14 Happy Wedding Guests Like one big reunion, the wedding brought together friends and family based in far-flung locales, from Minnesota to South Africa. 14 of 14 Sources Event Planning and Design: Annie J. Adair and Francesco Gronchi of Tuscan Tour Catering and Cake: Galateo Flowers: Tuscany Flowers Photography: Lauren Ross Bride's Gown: Valentino Resort Stationery: Rifle Paper Co. Calligraphy: Betsy Dunlap String Quartet: Alma Project DJ: Garrett Colton Groom's Suit: Band of Outsiders Hair: Tommaso Marroncini at Mario di Via Della Vigna Nuova Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit