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Laglio is a small fascinating town located on Lake Como.
It counts only 930 residents and it’s only 6 square kilometers but in the last few years became one of the most touristic place around the lake.
The beauty of this venue attired famous people as the actor George Clooney who bought here four houses! George Clooney’s most famous property is Villa Oleandra: an ancient villa of the XVIII Century facing the lake with splendid Italian gardens.

But this part of lake reserves incredible surprises, a romantic boat trip will give you the real perspective of this place: there are so many ancient and stunning villas lying on the water that you would have never imagined…and some of this are the perfect and unique wedding venue…
Between this quantity of ancient splendid Villas emerges another famous one: Villa Regina Teodolinda.

This ancient Villa has a typical deep Italian lacustrian character marqued by its pink salmon color and the blue lilac windows that really gives it a special touch.
Regina Teodolinda has recently been transformed in an elegant relais and is available for exclusive wedding reception.
Villa Regina Teodolinda has spectacular gardens and terraces and a private access from the lake, so that the bride can romantically reach his groom and guests by boat after a breathtaking trip between the beauties of the lake and the other marvellous villas surrounding all this area.

All the wedding reception can be organized outdoor, the aperitif can be served on the large terrace facing the lake while for the dinner there’s a unique room, very fascinating overlooking the terrace and the gardens.
After the open air cut of the cake and toasts, your special event can be followed by magnificent fireworks that really match perfectly with this landscape.
This relais also offers 6 luxurious suites to accommodate the bride and the groom with their families the day before and after the wedding.
What a magical way to start the honeymoon…
The scenery is completed by a swimming pool in the gardens, directly on the lake, to relax after the emotions of the most beautiful day of your life.
If you’re idea of wedding is something really intimate and exclusive, Villa Regina Teodolinda is one of the best location to celebrate it.

But having a wedding in Laglio is not only a dream for few, there are many stunning venues at affordable prices. Continue Reading »

Waiting for the beginning of a new season of beautiful weddings on Lake Orta I would like to tell you about some wedding that I followed last year that I did not mention before. This is not because they wasn’t interesting, on the contrary they were absolutely great and unique!
Simply for some reasons I did not have the occasion but I will do it now!
2008 was a busy year for me rich in satisfactions starting from Janet and Ian’s floral arrangements at Villa d’Este on Lake Como. I remember also the arrangements with beautiful peonies and lemons at Villa Muggia in Stresa for Victoria and Danny’s wedding and more Autumn theme I create for Rossella and Giorgio’s wedding: bridal bouquet and centrepieces at Palazzo Penotti Ubertini in Orta.
But let’s go to “the ones I forgot” of 2008.

I’m pleased to tell you about Elena and Peter’s wedding last September. Elena and Peter are an exceptional couple. She is Russian and he is American a wonderful and happy couple. I think that also photographer Enrico Mocci loved work with them since they were so nice, friendly and beautiful! You can see Elena and Peter’s photogallery: you will see stunning pictures!

The entire wedding took place at one single venue: Hotel Villa Crespi in Orta San Giulio.
It was a typical Russian ceremony so the best place should be obviously Villa Crespi!
Valentina some time ago mentioned in one of her articles about the possibility for an ethnic wedding to Mooresque style Villa Crespi, this is the one!

Ceremony was organized in the garden of the villa during a wonderful sunny day.
Traditionally Russian orthodox ceremony is long and rich of signs and details.

The exchange of the rings, that has to be done 3 times meaning the Saint Trinity and the Crown for bridegroom. Again bridegroom will drink three times from the same holy glass and they will go around the ceremony table, the celebrant will lead them for their path for 3 times just like they are having their first steps as bride and groom.
At the end of the ceremony, there celebrant will take off the crown and he will bless them and all guests good wishes.

Elena and Peter’s color scheme was white and orange. I used it for the bouquet, arrangements in the garden and centerpieces. Elena took orange for her hairdo with nice little orange roses. Peter used a little orange rose too but for his buttonhole and he wore a wonderful orange tie. They matched perfectly my arrangements.
Centerpieces were simple and essential because of the beauty of rooms of Villa Crespi, but Elena wanted from me a special attention for her bouquet. I created it with long ivy willows and Dendrobium orchids. A the top of them there were wonderful Orange Dream roses.

Once again to have a look at the bouquet and floral arrangements that I made for this unforgettable wedding just visit Elena and Peter’s PHOTO GALLERY realized by Enrico Mocci from Arona.
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Malcesine, is an ancient town part of Veneto Region and very close to Trentino Alto Adige.This beautiful place with its 3400 lucky residents, lies directly on the oriental side of Lake Garda with a breathtaking view and it develops around the majestic Scaliger Castle and the historical Palace of the Captains.
All the area has perfectly preserved its ancient and medieval origins. The Castle was probably built before 500 AD, destroyed on 509AD and again rebuilt.
His actual name of Scaliger Castle (Castello Scaligeri) was given around 1387 and on 1902 this incredible construction was declared National Monument.
The fact that the Castle is a property of the Town Hall, it’s a great opportunity for all the couples who desire to get married in Malcesine!

For sure this is one of the few locations on the Lakesides that allow the celebration of civil recognized ceremonies in such a suggestive way, facing the lake on the ancient and fabulous terrace.
But no worries in case of bad weather: adjacent to the terrace there are beautiful rooms with big windows where wedding ceremony can be alternatively celebrated.

Another rare chance of Malcesine Castle, is due to the possibility of having a buffet after the civil ceremony directly there on the terrace or in one room inside in a medieval and refined atmosphere to toast with your family and friends! This is very romantic and comfortable for both newlyweds and their guests…

The area is also famous for the mild and sunny climate that guarantees beautiful special events and funny holidays all year round. You’ll be enchanted by the unique landscape rich of water, hills, mountains, olive trees and lush Mediterranean vegetation.
For those couples who are looking for a classic dinner reception after the wedding, Malcesine and its surroundings offer different options suitable for all budgets and needs.
Just above the Castle an historical restaurant opens its doors to your event and the exquisite staff will be honored to serve your meals in the beautiful room – terrace overlooking the lake in a magical atmosphere.

Various high standard Hotels are available in the nearby, to continue the wedding day for those couples who are looking for refined food, excellent service, professional waitresses and sommeliers. Continue Reading »

Italian Lakes Wedding is proud to announce that few days ago Raffaello Mazzoleni, member of our team, was awarded with an important worldwide prize. WPJA (Wedding Photo Journalist Association) decided to assign our photographer the important acknowledgment of photojournalist, a qualification that not every Italian Photographer has.

WPJA is an association located in Madison, Connecticut, USA: it was founded to support the excellence of wedding reportage photography and it is worldwide recognized as a guaranty of professionalism.
In order to receive this important qualification each photographer has to give an exam, WPJA judging commission evaluate characteristic and qualification of the photographer web-site’s pictures. WPJA will examine the quality of the pictures, the lack of manipulation and the spontaneous and real nature of them. After that WPJA will be able to give to the author the qualification of “Photojournalist”.
Wedding photojournalism is just telling with images events of the day: without forcing or faking poses, but in a natural and spontaneous way, just like they happened.
In this sense Raffaello Mazzoleni is a real forerunner: his images are lots of little stolen shots taken with experience and delicacy. His photos catch joy, emotions, deep sights, and sometimes even funny expression! In just few words: a wedding told in a realistic and authentic way, far from old fashioned styles and schemes that lots of Italian photographer are still using.

Please have a look to the wonderful Raffaello Mazzoleni wedding photojournalism photo gallery.
Italian Lakes Wedding Team really want to express to Raffaello Mazzoleni its wishes for the great goal achieved, good luck and lots of Real Weddings!

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Going up on the Lake Maggiore, towards Switzerland, in ten minutes drive you will reach Villa Volpi in Ghiffa which is very close to famous church of the Sacred Mountain of Ghiffa.

Villa Volpi is an elegant neoclassical villa in Liberty style that can host wedding receptions up to 120 people in its charming rooms after a nice aperitif in the garden with charming lake view.

Its ancient parquet and stuccoed cellings are wonderful. The venues has also a cellar, the ideal place for after dinner dances without time limits in case you will rent the entire villa that has also about 30 sleeps.

Our journey on Lake Maggiore to discover the most beautiful venues for your wedding finally arrive to Oggebbio, just few kilometers from Switzerland border. Villa Margherita is a cozy villa built in the beginning of 1900. A relaxing oasis in a stunning garden with swimming pool with a fantastic view on the Lake. Villa Margherita could be the ideal venue for a cozy intimate wedding enjoying the natural beauty of Lake Maggiore.

Wedding receptions are arranged in the garden of the villa with a nice aperitif in the open air and a gourmand seated dinner in a lovely pavilion that can host up to 60 people. For bridegroom and their guests there are on disposal 18 exclusive and nice rooms. Continue Reading »

Going up on the Lake Maggiore you will reach Verbania Pallanza a noble little town just like Stresa. In Belle Époque period it was one of the preferred destination for people coming from all over Europe. You will just feel it looking at Grand Hotels and Villas on the Lake.

The most famous villa in the area is Villa Rusconi Clerici. It is just on the lake shore. Villa Rusconi Clerici was built during 1800, finely preserved, with its stunning view on Borromean islands and gulf.

Villa Rusconi Clerici has an amazing garden where you could also celebrate your open air symbolic ceremony, just on the lake shore with a simply magic atmosphere! Reception can be held side of the garden in the big pavilion built in liberty style.

Pallanza host Villa San Remigio, too, one of the most beautiful historical villas of Lake Maggiore.
It is now maybe the best venue for legal civil ceremonies on Lake Maggiore.

Side of the Villa San Remigio there is a wide terrace to enjoy a stunning view on the lake. The balcony has a rock gallery underneath that is often used as winter garden. This is one of the most scenographic spot for your wedding pictures! Continue Reading »

Arriving from Malpensa airport the first important ancient palace we meet is Villa Giannone, the so-called Abbazia di Santo Spirito. It is located few minutes’ drive from Malpensa airport in the small village of Comignago, in Piemonte.

Abbazia di Santo Spirito was built in 1282 by monks, it was a convent and it maintained its ancient appeal during centuries: internal courtyard has a high tower bell of the close little church in which you can celebrate your religious ceremony. The villa right is in a wonderful Italian style garden with flowers, roses arches embellished by secular trees: the perfect scenario for a country wedding, just few minutes from Lake Maggiore!

Driving across Arona and going up on Piemonte’s side of Lake Maggiore you will reach Stresa, the most important touristy destination of the entire lake. For the ones who want to experience the luxury of ancients villas, Villa Muggia in Stresa is the right address!

First owner was George Von Siemens, after him was the turn of Muggia family and actual owner is important Toso family from Torino. Beautiful rooms inside the villa match perfectly with the wonderful park: scented flowers, magnolias, cone pines, and bronze statues made by Domenico Colanzi, not to forget the stunning fountain!

Rooms and suites furniture is real antique. Some pieces were owned by Napoleon and there are wonderful and precious carpets, pictures, curtains and Murano glass chandeliers. You will also find Venetian mirrors, silvers and crystals and even a 1700 cart! Villa Muggia can be the perfect venue for a wedding inside the charming rooms or even in the wonderful park under a precious marquee with stunning view on the Lake. Continue Reading »

Lake Maggiore is one of the most famous touristy destination in Northern Italy. It hosts rich and scenographic villas. On Piemonte’s side of the Lake, starting from lake shore up to the hills before Mt Mottarone you will have the occasion to admire wonderful parks and amazing villas with their porches, balconies, terraces, galleries, staircases, towers and belvederes. Some of those are now open and transformed in luxury venues for weddings, meetings, congresses, fashion and company events… It is not by chance! Continue Reading »

Valentina Lombardi is one of the wedding coordinators that work with Italian Lakes Wedding Team, one of the most active. One year after the interview you read last year on these pages I had the pleasure to meet her again and ask for an update balance of her activity.

• Hi Valentina it is a pleasure to meet you again. How could you judge this 2008? Do you think it was a good tear professionally speaking?
  Hi! Yes I can say I’m satisfied. To tell the truth helping couples to make their dreams come true makes me feel always happy. Couples I followed during 2008 were extremely nice and interesting.
• Among all the wedding you planned during 2008 there is one that is particularly special for you?
  Oh no! I would surely do a mistake missing someone! Every wedding was special and unforgettable. Maybe details will stay in my heart proudly from each of them: Scottish groom’s kilt, music of Cavalleria Rusticana for a ceremony to Villa d’Este on Lake Como, fireworks in Varenna for an American couple friendship of another American couple, the smile of an Irish bride for a surprising day of sunshine. How could I forget all this?
• And the one that made you worry?
  There was a wedding for which I was very worried for sure for a detail that nobody could control: weather! Couple came here from Ireland and they choose Orta for its sun, panorama and atmosphere. Unfortunately pouring rain seemed it could ruin the whole event. Bride was very worried and sad. But it wasn’t so! In spite of bad weather forecasts bridegroom enjoyed a nice sunny day that let the even go as they planned. Just a little miracle for their own! Continue Reading »

The photographer Enrico Mocci of ArteFotoArona Studio, with offices in Arona and Orta San Giulio, is one of the professional more active in Lake Maggiore and Orta area: in these days he’s presenting his new Photo Gallery, a fantastic collection including around 70 images showing the best wedding photography services realized by Enrico Mocci during the whole 2008.
This portfolio represents the technical competence and the style that have always distinguished Enrico Mocci’s works: a style modern and creative, sometimes romantic and rich of nuances that represents a perfect fusion between the portrait and reportage style.
Enrico Mocci’s shots also impress the beautiful scenery of Piemonte lakes, from Orta San Giulio to Stresa and Verbania Pallanza. The pictures showing the interiors were realized in very famous wedding venues like San Rocco Hotel, Villa Crespi, Villa Bossi and Miasino Castle.