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Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream

Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream


Izzy Turner-Hicks
Izzy Turner-Hicks Updated:
25th of July 2022

Nicola and Josh make a truly gorgeous couple and shared an occasion to remember when they celebrated their wedding, gloriously, during the height of a long summer. Every bride dreams of the perfect day and, Nicola was no exception; well-versed in timeless style (owning her own bridal boutique), she spent the early hours with her bridal party, putting the finishing touches to her look at The Bridal Suite in The Boat House of The Priory Hotel in Wareham. 

She swept down the beautifully dressed Lady St. Mary Church wearing a gown that'd bring a tear to any princess's eye to greet Josh, who cut a dashing figure in his tailored suit. You couldn't help but be carried back to the Italianate ceremonies of Monaco, especially as the bride recalled a classic Grace Kelly, with a nod to heirloom tiaras and fairytales. Adding to this, Nicola and Josh's romance commemorated the 50th wedding anniversary of the bride's parents. 

The couple's reception moved from the water, setting sail on a fabulous pleasure boat, to the grounds of the idyllic Italian Villa at Compton Acres. Here touching tributes were paid to Nicola's nephew and the Italian arts. The tables overflowed with verdant greenery and blossoming roses, glasses were raised and dancing carried the celebrations long into the night.

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Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
Nicola and Josh - An Italian Dream gallery image
 
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Izzy Turner-Hicks

About the author


Izzy Turner-Hicks

Izzy has been writing about weddings for nearly 10 years. Recently married, she's been able to add her own experience of the planning process to her articles. In-house editor at Guides for Brides and previously editor of top wedding magazines; Wedding Ideas and Love Our Wedding. Her specialism is bridal fashion.

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