Sophie and Callum’s Tuscan Wedding at Montestigliano
Updated: Oct 6
From our first meeting, I knew I would love planning Sophie and Callum’s wedding in Tuscany.
They wanted a relaxed celebration: warm evenings, food with a local connection, Tuscan wine and a lively band.
Montestigliano, a farmhouse estate in the Tuscan countryside, offered self-contained accommodation where their guests could stay together.
After living and working in Australia, Sophie and Callum had returned to London. Their wedding brought together family and friends travelling from around the world.
They rented the estate for five days, turning their wedding into a shared holiday.
Welcome Pizza Party at Montestigliano
Once guests had checked in and discovered their welcome gifts, an informal pizza party brought everyone together over homemade pizza and local wine.
It set a warm, sociable tone for the days ahead.
Wedding day at Montestigliano
The wedding morning was bright and still, with sunshine warming the terracotta buildings and surrounding countryside.
Getting Ready
Sophie and her bridesmaids began their hair and make-up preparations in the apartment, with plenty of excitement.
Laughter and messages from family and friends made the morning feel especially personal.
Meanwhile, Callum and his party rehearsed vows, revisited speeches and got ready in a calm, relaxed atmosphere.
Wedding ceremony at Montestigliano
Readings from close friends and family made the ceremony deeply personal, with more than a few happy tears.
Aperitivo at Montestigliano
Guests enjoyed aperitivo, Prosecco and the live band while Sophie and Callum took a few quiet moments together and had their photographs taken.
Wedding reception in the courtyard at Montestigliano
As the sun began to set, the couple joined their guests in the main courtyard, overlooking the Tuscan landscape.
Dinner celebrated the estate’s home-grown produce and its close connection to the surrounding countryside.
The wine came from a local vineyard the couple had chosen during a tasting on their pre-wedding visit.
Muted blue and white flowers, candlelight and overhead lighting gave the tables a simple, welcoming feel.
After dinner and speeches, a tower of cheeses replaced a traditional wedding cake. The couple had selected them from a local cheesemaker during our visit.
Their first dance opened the evening’s celebrations.
The party continued into the early hours, full of laughter and time together.
A buffet brunch the following morning gave guests a relaxed farewell, followed by an afternoon by the pool for those still staying at the estate.
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