American IdolAlum Pia Toscano Marries Carmen Educate in Nashville Wedding — with a Duet by 2 Famous Singers!

Mar. 15, 2025

Pia Toscano and Carmen Educate.Photo:Mary Kate Steele Photography/@marykatesteele

Mary Kate Steele Photography/@marykatesteele

Pia Toscanohad a music-filled wedding in Nashville!

Toscano told the outlet that her history as a wedding singer shaped the couple’s approach to planning their own event. “I had the opportunity to perform at and attend a ton of weddings,” she explained. “I really wanted ours to feel different — like nothing we had ever been to.”

Pia Toscano and Carmen Educate kiss at their wedding.Mary Kate Steele Photography/@marykatesteele

“They are so dear to us, and had it not been for David, I would’ve never met Carmen,” Toscano toldBrides. “Both he and Katharine are a big part of our story.”

Pia Toscano poses with her bouquet.Mary Kate Steele Photography/@marykatesteele

To create her dream wedding dress, the bride tappedPaola Estefania, whom she collaborated with on the onstage wardrobe for her tour withAndrea Bocelli. “The amount of care and love she puts into her designs is next level, and I knew that for the most special day of my life, there was no better person for the job,” said Toscano, who was a contestant in season 10 ofAmerican Idol.

Estefania created not one but two looks: an Italian Armani satin and French lace mermaid style with a high neck and a plunging back for the ceremony, as well as a more streamlined lace dress for the reception.

Pia Toscano and Carmen Educate pose at their wedding.Mary Kate Steele Photography/@marykatesteele

To complete her elegant bridal look, Toscano opted for soft makeup and a simple updo. “I just wanted to feel effortless,” she toldBrides. “I didn’t want to be overly styled, and I wanted a look that complemented both gowns.”

The groom, who described himself as “very low-maintenance,” wore a custom black tuxedo from Suitsupply.

Pia Toscano and Carmen Educate’s elegant reception venue.Mary Kate Steele Photography/@marykatesteele

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Toscano and Educate — who got engaged in October 2023 — chose to do a private first look ahead of their ceremony. “It was incredibly special to share that moment with just him," she recalled to the outlet. “It was just very emotional seeing the person I am embarking on this beautiful lifetime journey with for the first time as my soon-to-be husband.”

The pair exchanged handwritten vows — something Toscano toldBrideswas “incredibly important” to the couple — and made a special point to include Educate’s five children in their ceremony. “They are absolutely the greatest gift he [Educate] has given me, and I wanted them to know that,” Toscano noted.

Pia Toscano and Carmen Educate celebrate with their wedding guests.Mary Kate Steele Photography/@marykatesteele

As for the couple’s honeymoon plans, they said they’ve had to put them on hold for now due to Toscano’s busy work schedule. “We have to wait until next year for our honeymoon, as I go right out on tour with Andrea Bocelli next week,” she toldBrides.

source: people.com