A magical celebration: Rebecca Marchand, sister of Brad Marchand, marries Heather Tillsley in a dreamy Italian wedding
Nature, history, and love presided over the birth of a new life chapter for Rebecca Marchand, the sister of NHL star Brad Marchand, as she married her longtime partner, Heather Tillsley.
The ceremony was set at the picturesque Decugnano dei Barbi estate in Orvieto, Italy, bestowing an unforgettable backdrop upon the intimate party. Pure joy poured out from every photograph: custom touches and family moments alike were immortalized in a picture-perfect, fairytale environment.
Inside Rebecca Marchand and Heather Tillsley's romantic Tuscan ceremony
Rebecca Marchand weds longtime partner Heather Tillsley in Italy (Image Via IG/@marchandrealtor)
Set against the backdrop of the Tuscan hills, Rebecca Marchand and Heather Tillsley's ceremony was nothing but elegance and warmth.
Both brides were wearing white, descending the stone steps under a flurry of flower petals with the brightest of smiles. Guests donned white and sat under soft string lights, completing the ethereal mood for the occasion. The venue, with its rustic charm and sweeping views, offered an incredibly perfect backdrop for a ceremony rooted in love and shared memories.
Adding a personal touch, the brides wore custom Nike sneakers worked through their wedding date, which gave a fresh take on tradition.
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Visual storytelling largely propagating on Instagram showed glimpses of the small but significant details like handcrafted signs, local Italian pasta, or a welcome dinner held over patio umbrellas.
Family ties and emotional reflections
Rebecca's heartfelt reflections shared with her followers after the wedding (Image Via IG/@marchandrealtor)
Among the guests were Rebecca's brothers, Brad Marchand and Jeff Marchand, who gladly posed for a family portrait to keep. Yet the most touching moment was not during the ceremony itself but came from Rebecca's heartfelt reflections shared with her followers after the wedding.
In an emotive Instagram message, Rebecca shared the overwhelming sentiments of the week. She described putting her phone away to live in the moment and said she felt emotional support from everybody, from her glam squad to her photographer. Her words painted a vivid image of gratitude and presence and love so deeply felt not only from Heather but also next to 58 other loved ones who crossed the ocean to celebrate with them.
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The wedding was not merely a ceremony but rather an expression of identity, union, and everlasting love between Rebecca Marchand and Heather Tillsley. The couple not only exchanged vows but, in the Orvieto hills, also created memories for life relating to their journey, alongside family, friends, and great devotion.
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