A Grand Cape Cod Celebration Inspired by Italian Style and Maximalist Details

By Kevin Harson3 December 2025

Black, white, green

Both entering their second marriage, Nicole and Tucker wanted to celebrate in a grand, unforgettable fashion! Bringing Italy to Cape Cod, the couple opted for a maximalist design style with neutral tones of white, olive green, and dusty blue decorating Tucker’s seaside family home.

From a dating app to a proposal in the City of Love — Nicole and Tucker’s story truly showcases the transformative power of finding the right person! After connecting online, the pair went on their first date at a local steakhouse in Boston. The connection was instant, and they made things official right away! Following a Christmas trip to Germany with Nicole’s family, Tucker whisked her away for a few days alone in Paris to ring in the new year. He popped the question while walking along the Pont Alexandre III bridge overlooking the Eiffel Tower. Unbeknownst to Nicole, a local photographer was waiting in the wings to capture the moment she said yes!

Nicole wore a Luna dress by Danielle Frankel with a simple tulle veil by the same designer. “I went to NYC with my mom and my best friend, Cori, to Danielle’s showroom with inspiration pics of very sleek, understated dresses, and left with their most elaborate dress! “

Tucker wore a classic black Brioni suit with shark (he’s a shark nut, says Nicole) and cufflinks from Shreve Crump and Low, gifted to him by his parents as a birthday gift the previous year.

Meal options included a summer salad with peaches and blackberries, followed by a main course of roasted beef tenderloin, wild striped bass, or thyme-roasted cauliflower chop.

The festivities kicked off with a romantic waterfront ceremony on the lawn as the newlyweds tied the knot under a lush floral arch of white roses and hydrangeas. Under a large, structured glass tent, elegant crystal chandeliers hung above rows of guest tables and a black-and-white checkered dance floor. Crisp white lace linens, gold-rimmed china, hurricane vases with taper candles, and centerpieces of white and baby blue florals came together for a clean, sophisticated look.

Outside of the beautiful family, the showstopper of the reception was undoubtedly the massive berry-topped cake brought out for everyone to enjoy!

In honor of Tucker’s passion for golfing, Nicole designed a seating chart with customized golf balls for guests to use on The Putting Greene (a nod to their family name) during cocktail hour.

One of the sweetest moments of the day was at the reception when Tucker took the dance floor with Nicole’s 8-year-old daughter, Emma, who stole the show dancing to Taylor Swift’s “Love Story.” When she wasn’t showing off her moves, Emma was taking photos with a Polaroid camera provided by the photographer – and she crushed it!