Isabela & Fausto’s Wedding at Villa il Mocale, Tuscany

Isabela and Fausto’s wedding was a beautiful summer celebration in Tuscany, filled with personal touches, lovely details and a relaxed atmosphere. On a bright July day, they chose Florence for their wedding ceremony and Villa il Mocale, in the Chianti countryside, for an evening of celebrations with their family and friends

A Morning in Florence

The morning began with Isabela getting ready surrounded by her closest friends and family at her hotel in Florence. There was a lovely atmosphere of excitement and anticipation as everyone prepared for the day ahead.
The ceremony took place at Saint James Church, in Via Bernardo Rucellai, a beautiful and particularly bright church in the heart of Florence. Its elegant interiors and natural light made it a wonderful setting for their wedding ceremony.
One of the details we particularly loved was Isabela’s dress. Rather than choosing a traditional wedding gown, she designed it herself and brought it to life through her own fashion brand. A beautiful pink dress, original and full of personality, perfectly reflecting her creativity. Her floral headpiece and Fausto’s boutonniere were also special details: both were handmade by a friend of the couple, adding another personal touch to their wedding look. As Isabela and Fausto walked out of the church as newlyweds, their guests were welcomed by a lovely surprise: an ice cream truck serving gelato! A fun and typically Italian way to celebrate together, especially on a warm summer day.

An Afternoon at Villa il Mocale

After the ceremony, the celebrations continued in the Tuscan countryside, with a reception wedding at Villa il Mocale, near Montefiridolfi, where Isabela and Fausto had chosen to celebrate with their family and friends.
Their arrival was anything but ordinary: they reached the villa aboard a little Ape, bringing an unmistakable Italian touch to the beginning of the celebrations. As soon as they arrived, they headed straight into their first dance. It was a lovely way to open the evening and set the mood for the party ahead. The aperitif followed, giving everyone time to enjoy the villa and its surroundings, catch up with friends and family, and celebrate the newlyweds.

Couple Portraits in the Tuscan Light

Between the aperitif and dinner, we took some time away from the guests to photograph Isabela and Fausto together. This was one of our favourite moments of the day. We had already met them for a couple session in Florence some time before the wedding, so we had the chance to get to know each other and become familiar with one another’s way of working.
That previous experience made a real difference. They were completely at ease in front of our cameras, relaxed and spontaneous, which allowed us to enjoy the session together and capture natural moments without any pressure. July also gave us a wonderful gift: beautiful light throughout the entire day. From the morning ceremony in Florence to the afternoon at Villa il Mocale, the weather was lovely and the light was consistently on our side.

An Evening Full of Surprises

As the evening continued, there was another special detail that made the celebration even more personal. For the cake cutting, Isabela changed into a second outfit, adding a new look to the festivities.
But perhaps one of the most touching moments came towards the end of dinner. Two of their friends had written an original song especially for Isabela and Fausto, and invited all the guests to sing it together for the couple.
It was such a lovely and unexpected surprise, bringing everyone together in a moment that was entirely about them. A wonderful way to celebrate their story, surrounded by the people they love. It was a pleasure for us to be part of Isabela and Fausto’s wedding at Villa il Mocale. A celebration full of personality, thoughtful details and genuine moments, just the way we love to tell stories.

More weddings in the Tuscan countryside:
discover Lonneke and Dario’s al fresco wedding at Villa Magna and Gilda and Niccolò’s wedding at Villa di Lilliano.

Planning your wedding in Tuscany? We’d love to hear from you!