Inside Influencer Grace Nicholas’s Vintage-Style Wedding in Tuscany, Captured Entirely on Film

Grace M. Rose Nicholas and Adam Boehm’s wedding at Castello di Bibbione was a study in contrasts: medieval architecture and modern tailoring, Tuscan tradition and distinctly personal style, old-world romance with a decidedly fashion-forward point of view. Grace moved through the weekend in a considered edit of looks — from a medieval-inspired beaded dress to her sculptural lace gown with dramatic shoulders, a Jacquemus mini and feathered Ines Di Santo bolero — while Adam brought his own quietly eccentric sensibility in Bode, vintage Prada, and an antique lily-of-the-valley brooch. The design followed suit: more than 50 silver candlesticks, sculptural vegetable arrangements, white lilies climbing the old well, and deadstock Italian fabric gave the courtyard dinner an artful, almost cinematic quality. THE WED member Tom Irwin photographed the entire celebration on film, capturing the atmosphere with the same tactile, timeless quality that defined the weekend.

Our Love Story

The Day We Met

Like every modern love story, we met on Instagram but didn’t actually meet up until two years later. Adam’s personal Instagram didn’t really show what he looked like, so I like to think of it as a blind date. When I saw him crossing the parking lot for the first time, I had this overwhelming feeling that I had known him forever. We had cocktails, then headed to a sushi restaurant to keep the date going. When we finally parted ways, I sent him a text mentioning that I’d love to see him again. We were inseparable from that moment on. We moved in together after three months and got engaged two years later.

The Dress

For our first Christmas together, after about six months of dating, Adam brought me to his mum’s hometown in Northern England. One evening, we walked past a small bridal store in a town of a few hundred people, and I stopped in my tracks to tell Adam, “This is the kind of dress I want to get married in one day.” He snapped a photo of me in front of the shop window, and a few years later, we were engaged and visiting Saddleworth after Adam’s mum’s passing. I booked a last-minute appointment at that same bridal shop and bought the second dress I tried on. It was so perfect and felt so sentimental; I couldn’t have imagined a more special place to find my dress.

The Proposal

We got engaged in a photo booth in New York — yes, literally in a photo booth. We’ve always sought out photo booths on our travels, and it felt magical. Right afterwards, a light snowfall covered the New York streets as we walked back to our hotel room.

The Engagement Ring

We worked with Cavalier in Vancouver to develop a custom emerald-cut ring. We wanted it to feel timeless and traditional. Grace described her perfect ring in great detail, and Adam sketched it out on paper. The goldsmiths at Cavalier then made it happen.

Our Wedding

The Vision

Our life is centered around heritage, style, and quality. From Grace’s love for vintage style and timeless aesthetics to Adam’s ethos surrounding quality, locally made clothing using textiles sourced from heritage mills, Italy was an easy choice — especially given the climate in late September. When we stumbled upon our wedding venue, it was, again, a quick decision to book. Castello Di Bibbione offered a remarkable property to entertain our 55 guests for three nights and was home to a tiny chapel built in the year 900.

We wanted the wedding to feel authentic to both of us, and much of our inspiration came from living in a 110-year-old home with medieval influences. With Adam’s family being from the UK, we’ve spent a bit of time in Europe over the years and love the timeless, traditional style. Italy felt like a perfect mix of everything we love, and we designed the wedding to feel ethereal and reflective of our own personal aesthetics.

Our Team of Vendors

Our planner and coordinator, Emily Reid of The Pre, played such an essential role in shaping the weekend and bringing every detail to life. Thomas Irwin photographed the entire wedding on 120 and 35mm film, while Aimee Gee created our dream floral and design work. Emily Major-Girard of The Social BTS captured all the social content and behind-the-scenes moments throughout the wedding weekend. Guidi Lenci Catering provided the tablescapes, ceremony chairs, and a three-course meal that our guests are still raving about. My hairstylist, Casey Talbert, and makeup artist, Kellsie Bain, flew from Canada to join us in Italy. It was so special to see our North American and Italian teams come together, each bringing their own perspective and artistry.

The Location

Castello Di Bibbione, located about 20 minutes south of Florence, was the perfect venue for us to celebrate with our closest friends and family. This medieval castle on top of a hill, along with its accompanying villas, housed our 55 guests for three nights. Our guests experienced a proper taste of traditional Italian architecture, scenery, and cuisine while enjoying the amenities of the property.

The Ceremony

Our ceremony took place in an olive grove on the property. Olive trees and white iron chairs framed the aisle, and deadstock Italian fabric (which we sourced in Florence) set the backdrop. We wanted the ceremony to feel unplugged, so we opted for no speakers or microphones. Instead, we hired a harpist and violinist from the Florence orchestra to set the mood as guests arrived. We wanted to bring some drama and chose “The Swan” by Camille Saint-Saëns as Grace’s processional song. After we said “I do,” we spent a few minutes in the chapel taking photos.

The Cocktail Hour

The cocktail hour took place on the front lawn in front of the main castle, overlooking the valley. Guests were greeted with a glass of prosecco, with glasses arranged in a spiral on a round table. The harpist and violinist set the tone with romantic, classic Italian songs. We wanted to be part of the cocktail hour as much as possible, so we only snuck away for a few minutes to take photos. We spent the remaining time with our guests, laughing, celebrating, and telling old stories.

The Reception

The reception took place within the main castle courtyard. Cobblestones and stone walls framed a U-shaped table where guests enjoyed a three-course traditional Italian meal provided by Guidi Lenci Catering. We sourced over 50 vintage silver candleholders with tall ivory candles to set the mood, along with our beautiful floral arrangements and stunning tablescape.

The Special Touches

There was a relatively unplanned theme of swans, doves, and birds throughout the day. Adam surprised me with a vintage clothes hanger carved in the shape of a swan, which was a beautiful homage to my processional song, “The Swan” by Camille Saint-Saëns. The wooden box we used to carry our wedding bands had a bird carved into it. We also packed a ceramic dove to use as décor. Both the dove and the ring box date back to the 1800s.

Our Favorite Moment

A moment I keep replaying in my mind is standing at the end of the aisle, staring into each other’s eyes. There was so much emotion, and it felt incredibly raw, especially as we read our handwritten vows to one another in front of our closest family and friends. Adam was illuminated by the sun behind him, creating a beautiful halo around him. It’s a moment I’ll never forget and will forever cherish.

Our Style

The Bridal Looks

Fashion played a huge role in the vibe and aesthetic of the wedding. It really all started with the dress and Adam’s suit, and everything else followed. On Saturday, before guests arrived for our welcome dinner, I wore a medieval-inspired beaded dress from Hansen & Gretel. As soon as I finished getting ready, I changed into a TEMPETE low-back dress, paired with vintage Tom Ford-era Gucci heels.

On the wedding morning, I wore Adam’s mum’s vintage lace slip dress, paired with a matching sheer robe. My wedding dress was by Watters — a fitted, high-neck lace gown with dramatic, structured shoulders. My second look included a Jacquemus mini dress, paired with an Ines Di Santo feather bolero and the same Jimmy Choos I wore earlier in the day. My wedding jewelry included vintage heirlooms from both my side and Adam’s side of the family, which felt so meaningful to wear.

The Grooms Looks

Adam’s wardrobe was very reflective of his style and his love for quality and unique pieces. For the welcome events, he wore Saturday Project double-pleated trousers with an Engineered Garments appliqué shirt, paired with vintage loafers. For the wedding day, he wore a Bode linen double-breasted suit, vintage Prada shoes, a bow tie, and an antique silver lily-of-the-valley brooch.

Our Bridesmaids’ Looks

My bridesmaids wore brown Park & Fifth dresses with custom capes that we had been working on together since last November. It felt meaningful to have my girls in looks with a similar neckline and shoulder structure to my dress, and I was so excited to see it all come together. The groomsmen wore black linen double-breasted suits with classic black ties. We wanted the men to wear suits similar to Adam’s for a very classic, traditional look.

Our Advice

For the Planning Process

We’ve had a fairly specific vision from the start, but our motto during the planning stages was that if anything was giving us grief, we would try to pivot. Of course, planning a wedding isn’t always easy, and some things did cause us a little bit of difficulty, but being too picky can sometimes create roadblocks. For example, we originally dreamed of tying the knot in the chapel on the property, which was built circa 900. However, we couldn’t whittle down our guest list enough to fit everyone into the tiny space, so we opted for the olive grove on the property instead (not a bad second option!). Grace was the creative director of the wedding, and Adam was the planner. We split roles early on so we wouldn’t step on each other’s toes, and it seemed to work out for the better.

For On the Day

The best advice we received for our wedding day was to stay beside each other as much as humanly possible and interact with our guests as a couple, not individually. This way, we shared most of the same experiences throughout the day and had so much to debrief and chat about the following week.