Roni and Amit, a couple living between Tel Aviv and New York, chose Villa Petriolo in Tuscany for their four-day wedding weekend. The historic estate, nestled among the rolling hills of Chianti just outside Florence, provided an unforgettable experience for their 80 guests.
A Tuscan Getaway for the Ages
The celebration began with an Italian market welcome party that transformed Villa Petriolo's outdoor Bottega into a bustling marketplace. Guests wandered between live cooking stations serving wood-fired pizza and hand-rolled pasta, cooled off with fresh gelato, and gathered around rustic wine barrels that doubled as cocktail tables. Adding to the evening's personality, a DJ performed from inside a beautifully restored vintage Fiat 500, creating one of the weekend's most memorable focal points.
A Ceremony Fit for Tuscany
The ceremony itself was a beautiful blend of the effortless beauty of the Tuscan countryside and Amit's love of color. A breathtaking floral arch by Fiori di Testa spilled with cascading seasonal blooms in soft pastels, creating an arrangement that felt organic rather than overly structured. The abundance of flowers framed the couple beautifully while allowing the surrounding landscape to remain an essential part of the ceremony.
A Weekend of Incredible Hospitality
One of the weekend's most spectacular moments unfolded beneath Villa Petriolo's iconic avenue of towering cypress trees. A dramatic 26-meter serpentine table stretched through the landscape, inviting every guest to dine together as one. Wildflowers spilled across the tablescape alongside colorful taper candles, creating a setting that felt abundant yet relaxed—perfectly reflecting the beauty of Tuscany. The Michelin-starred dinner menu by PS Ristorante celebrated regional Italian cuisine, while just after midnight, chefs delighted guests by preparing fresh cacio e pepe tableside inside a wheel of Parmesan.
Personalized Details for Every Guest
Every detail reflected the couple's extraordinary generosity toward their guests. Amit, a passionate wine enthusiast, personally selected and paired every bottle served throughout the weekend, ensuring each course was complemented by wines that celebrated the region they had chosen for their wedding. As guests prepared to leave, they were given two keepsakes that perfectly captured the spirit of the celebration: a portrait created of them during the welcome party, still bearing the artist's final brushstrokes, and a thoughtfully wrapped copy of Brutto, an Italian cookbook accompanied by a handwritten letter from Roni and Amit.
A Love Letter to Tuscany
At its heart, Roni and Amit's wedding wasn't defined by spectacular design or exceptional dining—although it featured both in abundance. It was defined by hospitality. Every meal, every thoughtful surprise, every carefully chosen bottle of wine, and every shared experience reflected their desire to make each guest feel genuinely celebrated. As Roni so aptly put it, "Find a planner you completely trust and then let go. The wedding you dream of lives in the details you haven’t thought of yet."
Source: Wedding Chicks
