Wedding | Signe & Tam

Tell us a little about yourselves!

We first crossed paths in Copenhagen — Tam behind the bar, me crashing an engagement party with my brothers — and that chance encounter grew into a life across three cities: Copenhagen, London, and Paris. We quickly bonded over our shared passion for creativity, Tam through architecture, me through design. We managed three years of long distance while I studied in London, before finally reuniting in Paris. Our first home together was a tiny attic apartment in Le Marais — so very French — and still one of the most romantic chapters of our lives.

Fast forward: back to London, finished my degree, then home to Copenhagen, a baby on the way, and buying our first house. That’s when Tam proposed — on a walk in the forest, right in the middle of our big renovation project. The walls were bare, dust covered everything, and our daily uniforms were overalls and a spatula. Messy, imperfect, and completely us. It felt like the start of our everything. 

Why did you decide to get married where you did?

It felt kind of inevitable. Ever since my brother and sister-in-law bought La Festeggiata in Tuscany, we bookmarked it as “the dream wedding spot.” The first time we visited, it felt quite cinematic — the cypress trees lining the drive, the golden Tuscan light melting over the hills in the evening. We’ve spent harvests there picking grapes for their wine, gathered for long family dinners that stretched late into the night, watched our children grow up, so it’s not just a beautiful setting, it’s layered with family memories. In the end, it just felt like the obvious place to get married.

How many guests did you have?

Around 70. 

What was your budget? 

It ended up around 40 k euro. We started out with a lower budget in mind, but quickly realized there were a few things we weren’t willing to compromise on. Top of the list were photography, flowers, and finding the right wedding planner — someone who could take my ideas and bring them to life. Having the wedding at a private villa also added to the budget, since we had to rent everything from lighting and tables to chairs and plates.

Tell us about your outfits.

Starting the dress hunt felt surprisingly intimidating — as a designer, I had this idea that people would expect something very specific from me. Pretty quickly, I realized it had to be less about expectations and more about how I wanted to feel on the day — and what I’d still love looking back years from now.

I ended up choosing a timeless satin gown from Kyha Studios, found with the help of Zo & Willow Bridal. For the ceremony, I paired it with a lace veil as a soft contrast to the sleek fabric, later swapping it for a simple silk chiffon scarf for dinner. I wanted something timeless and elegant, which fit with the rustic vineyard setting. 

The second dress was a dream come true— a Cecilie Bahnsen I’d been obsessed with for years. It was from an older collection, so I went full Instagram detective, scrolling tags until I found a girl in Copenhagen willing to sell me hers. Still can’t believe I managed to track it down!  

For accessories I knew I wanted a pair of Neous pointy heels with lace detailing, and I was so lucky to find an unused pair of Vestiaire. I later changed into a pair of silver block heels from Zara, perfect for the dance floor. My earrings were Sophie Bille Brahe pearls, rented in Copenhagen — it felt special to include a few things from Danish designers. The bag I had made myself. 

What was the most important aspect for you, in terms of planning your wedding?

Neither of us are particularly comfortable being the center of attention, so the idea of a big wedding felt daunting at first. From the beginning, we knew it couldn’t be a pompous celebration of us — it had to be about love, life, and all the people we care about most. That became our compass in planning: making choices that felt true to us, rather than following traditions or outside expectations.

Were there any elements that were important for you to incorporate?

For us (mostly me), flowers and the overall mood played a huge role, so this was definitely our main focus. Creating the perfect dreamy mood, the vintage tablecloths in contrast to the beautiful more modern floral installations.

Creating a space where everyone felt at ease and comfortable, yet still achieving an unforgettable experience out of the ordinary with amazing Italian specialities and wine. 

It was important that the whole setting felt intimate and relaxed, not too stiff. Some of my favorite moments came from how our friends and family contributed to that feeling - for instance my friend Amanda, who was our DJ, had planned spontaneous dance sessions during the dinner to loosen everyone up, and my brothers performed a hilarious song dressed up as Tam and me. Those contributions made the evening feel so personal, playful and perfectly unpolished.

Any tips for couples getting married?

If you have any budget for it, make room for a wedding planner. I had the best collaboration with Helena D’ambrosio Studio and I’m very happy to be able to call her my friend today. We literally spoke together every single day whether it was a quick text, a creative thought or a meeting discussing how to proceed different tasks or even where to get the best pasta in Rome.

Also, keep focus on whats important for you as a couple, specifically. Whether its having a large budget for flowers, or being able to fit everyone in the venue. Cut out the unnecessary and focus on what will make your day unforgettable and true to you. 

Are there any vendors that you would like to tell us a little more about?

We were lucky to work with so many inspiring and talented vendors, and I wish I could mention them all. 

Marine Arborio, our photographer, was incredible to have around the entire weekend. She’s based in the south of France but often works in Italy, and her style is the perfect balance between editorial and documentary. She shoots both digital and film, and somehow manages to be everywhere at once, without ever being in the way. Nothing felt forced or staged — she captured the whole weekend with so much emotion, honesty, and ease. I genuinely can’t imagine the day without her.

Helena D’ambrosio Studio, our planner, was a massive part of the experience. Coming from a design background, I naturally had a lot of opinions and ideas — and she took it all in stride. She stayed calm, gave honest feedback when I needed it most, and helped pull all our ideas together in such a thoughtful, cohesive way. It never felt like I was handing things over — it felt like a true creative collaboration, which meant a lot to me. She just really understood what we were trying to do and helped us elevate it.

Florals were really important to me, and working with Giulia of La Fioraia Floricanto was something truly special. I had a very specific feeling I wanted the flowers to evoke — something soft, emotional, and a little sculptural, without being too romantic or overly perfect. Once I saw she had worked with Helena before, it just felt right. Their collaboration came together so effortlessly, and the result was everything I’d hoped for and more. My bridal bouquet in particular was beyond — so modern and so beautiful. 

For content creation and Super 8, we worked with Martina Boggian, who brought such a bright, positive energy with her. She’s Italian and was just so easy to be around — always smiling, always kind. Her presence made me feel calm in the middle of everything. She captured all these in-between moments so beautifully, and we’re really excited to see the Super 8 film she’s putting together for us.

For graphics we worked with both Design Studio Samantha and Federica from Fine Design Studio, both so talented. I absolutely loved Federicas welcome sign and seating chart with the beautiful rustic lace border, perfectly matching the vintage table cloths we had at the dinner setting. 

Again I can’t thank Zoë from Zo & Willow enough - she really was such a huge support in finding my wedding dress and in making me feel confident with my choice. I will always recommend her beautiful boutique in Berlin to future brides. 

And then of course we have to mention the cake, Matimisù. Our wedding cake was everything we dreamed of – and more. It was not only absolutely beautiful, but also so delicious. Every detail was perfect, and you could truly see the love and craftsmanship behind it. 

Photographer: Marine Arborio @marinearboriowedding @marinearboriowedding | Planning & Styling: Helena D’ambrosio Studio @helenadambrosiostudio | Flora: La Fioraia Floricanto @la_fioraia_floricanto | Super8 Film & Content Creation: Martina Boggian @martinaboggianph | Ceremony & Reception Location: La Festeggiata @la.festeggiata | Celebrant: Signe's brother | Hire: Preludio @preludiodivisionenoleggio | HMUA: Vera Sots @sots_muah | Catering: Terretrusche Events @terretrusche_events | Beverages: Mercury Events @mercuryevents | Cake: Matimisù @matimisu | Invitations: Design Studio Samantha @designstudiosamantha | Day of Stationery: Fine Design Studio

@finedesignstudio_ | Entertainment: Amanda Baun @amandabaun | Ceremony Dress: Kyha Studios @kyhastudios from Zo & Willow @zoandwillowbridal | Reception Dress: Cecilie Bahnsen @ceciliebahnsen | Tuxedo: Oscar Jacobson | White Jacket: Custom Oscar Jacoson @oscar.jacobson | Veil: Made from Etsy silk scarf bought from Zo & Willow @zoandwillowbridal | Bag: Handmade by Signe |

Engagement Ring: Marylou Jewelry @marylou_jewellery | Wedding Rings: Diamonds by Von Arenstorff @diamondsbyvonarenstorff | Shoes: Shoes: Neous @Neous& ZARA @zara | Earrings: Sophie Bille Brahe @sophiebillebrahe, rented from Cecilies Kjoler @cecilieskjoler | Flower Girl Dresses: Sewn by Signe