wedding film
This wedding was featured in Over The Moon
Set in the gardens of Villa Grabau, one of Tuscany’s most refined wedding venues, Sheyda and Kevin’s wedding unfolded as a celebration shaped by art, heritage, and quiet joy. Surrounded by international guests, their Persian Sofreh Aghd wedding at Villa Grabau in Tuscany felt elegant yet playful, grounded in tradition while open to spontaneity.
Inspired by Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and by the visual language of classical Italian cinema, the day carried a refined, artistic atmosphere where beauty was never imposed, but gently revealed.
A Multi-Day Celebration in Tuscany
The wedding was part of a multi-day experience designed to bring guests together slowly and intentionally. The days leading up to the celebration included olive oil and wine tastings at a local vineyard, a relaxed barbecue and pool gathering at Villa Arancera, and time spent exploring Florence, moments that allowed connection to grow naturally before the wedding day itself.
This unhurried rhythm set the tone for the celebration at Villa Grabau, where presence mattered more than performance.
A Sofreh Aghd Ceremony in the Gardens
The ceremony took place in the villa’s garden and centered around a traditional Persian Sofreh Aghd, thoughtfully explained by Vincent, a close friend, who officiated the ceremony. As sugar cones were gently rubbed above the couple’s heads -a ritual symbolizing sweetness and joy- the meaning behind each element of the ceremony was shared with guests, creating a moment that felt both intimate and inclusive.
Rather than a traditional first look, Sheyda and Kevin chose to walk toward each other through the garden, meeting halfway, a quiet, emotional moment that set the tone for the rest of the day.
An Evening Shaped by Music, Light, and Presence
As daylight softened into evening, dinner unfolded outdoors to the sound of live classical music, violins and cello accompanying conversations and shared laughter. Emotional vows, thoughtful words, and subtle gestures carried the evening forward without urgency.
Later, the celebration shifted seamlessly into joy and movement: a champagne tower, a traditional Italian cake prepared by the couple themselves, and a change of outfit for the bride marked the transition into dancing and celebration beneath the night sky.
A Destination Wedding Film in Tuscany
Filming Sheyda and Kevin’s wedding in Tuscany meant allowing space for moments to emerge naturally, observing rather than directing, responding to light, rhythm, and emotion as they unfolded. The result is a wedding film that is not led by simple chronological order, but rather by feeling, presence, and authenticity. These remain the key characteristics in my approach to wedding filmmaking.
If you are planning your wedding in Tuscany, you can also explore my work as a destination wedding videographer in Tuscany.
