We have to remember that Villa del Balbianello was the movie set of famous Star Wars Episode II – Attack of the Clones.
Star Wars lovers surely know that this villa was named like Lake Retreat in the movie and it is where Padme and Anikin Skywalker hid while Obi One Kenobi traked down those responsible for attempting to Amidala’s life. But most of al,l for our story, it is where secret marriage of Anakin Skywalker and Amidala took place.

Hilde and Jean Erik chose for their staying luxurious Grand Hotel Tremezzo where both of them got and ready for the wedding while Morlotti photographer was there to take wonderful pictures of the event.
Beautiful bride opted for an unusual and fancy dress short on the front and very long on the back: she really looked like a princess!
We cannot forget to mention our groom Jean Erik who was also very elegant is his morning suit.
However the real surprise was the bridal party! They thought about involving three Star Wars movie characters as you can see in the pictures taken by Morlotti Studio. Aren’t they fun?
They’ve beens surely the main characters immediately after the couple and they gave a special touch to all the event.
All the guests wanted to a picture with them and their presence made lot of ‘rumor’ at Villa del Balbianello and inhabitants of the village clos by for all day.
Their main role was escorting Hilde, who arrived from the lake by boat.
Ceremony setting replicated exactely the famous movie scene, with red flowers and romantic lake view. A dream!

An unforgettable atmosphere, Hilde and Jean Erik exchanged their mutual vows and rings accompanied by classic music notes.
After the ceremony all the group moved to the Loggia for a toast and photo session until sunset.
Everybody was astonished by the beauty of Villa del Balbianello and Lake Como landscapes. Time flew incredibly fast: it’s already time to jump on the boats and reach the reception dinner venue where the party continued till 2am in the morning.

From my point of view, as planner an event like this could be very challenging and fun to coordinate.
I’m really looking for many more ‘Star Wars’ couples: I can’t wait for helping you making your dream comes true!

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for lake Como area. If your idea of wedding is refined, sophisticated and with a special attention to details, she’s your perfect wedding planner!
She makes each client feel unique and she treats each wedding as if it were her own.

For more information about weddings at Villa Balbianello Lake Como – please contact us.

When Wei-Ting and Sigfrid first saw Balbianello Villa, they had no doubt: this would have been their Italian wedding venue!
And here we started the whole wedding planning. Groom was very active and enthusiast: it has been a real pleasure working together with them to built the perfect wedding day.
We went through every single detail trying to make a mix of the 2 strong cultures: Italian one and Taiwan one.

Hand-painted parasol, gifts for the guests (Chinese gift for the Italians and Italian gift for the Taiwanese) and all the atmosphere was a perfect combination of different customs for this unforgettable Lake Como wedding.

Sigfrid and Wei-Ting Lake Como fairy tale began with a ‘cinematographic’ setting: the beautiful lake view ceremony, performed in the terrace of the Star Wars movie!
The guests arrived by boat. They picked-up the beautiful parasols and they and attended the ceremony handling the beautiful lace ceremony booklet with the red stamp reporting the names of the couple and the wedding date. This is another Chinese interesting custom!
A special thank to the lovely musicians: they’ve been great! They created a perfect atmosphere for the ceremony!

The celebration continued with a rich aperitif under the Canfora Tree Terrace where delicious drinks and food have been served while the couple took a lovely walk for their wedding pictures together with our great photographer Roberto Rapetti of SilverStars Photography.
I take the opportunity to really thank him and his staff for the great job made with us during the whole season!

The dinner was planned under the magnificent Balbianello Loggia, overlooking Lake Como.
Refined round tables, richly decorated with flowers crowns and floating candles, surprised the guests arriving to take their seats.

Being a small group I suggested bride and groom to change table at each course, in order to share their time with all the guests and they really loved this idea!
During the night they had the opportunity to dine at all the tables and this was highly appreciated from the invited guests.
The whole group really enjoined food, wines and impeccable service.

In the meanwhile the bride opted for a change of dress and wore her Chinese beautiful red bridal dress to show it to the Italian side of the family. She was simply gorgeous and ready for cutting the cake.
The cake was very special indeed! A Modern, squared and finely decorated cake following the bride taste and indications.
Cutting was made on the notes of her favorite Italian song: ‘A te’ by Italian signer Jovanotti.
What a dream!

Another wedding on Lake Como, I remember all of them and I can say everytime for me is just an amazing day!

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for lake Como area. If your idea of wedding is refined, sophisticated and with a special attention to details, she’s your perfect wedding planner!
She makes each client feel unique and she treats each wedding as if it were her own.

For more information about weddings at Villa Balbianello Lake Como – please contact us.

They both came from United States and chose to celebrate their special day on Lake Como a real dream!
They enjoyed the whole day, from ceremony to final dancing party, in this gorgeous villa, a wonderful setting to make this day even more special.
The villa has a wide terraced garden that allow you the possibility to personalize it as you prefer on a special day like your wedding could be.

Jennifer and Theodore exchanged their marriage vows on a big terrace. Mountains sprang from the waters offering a perfect and romantic background for the ceremony.
Jennifer reached her moved groom walking on a soft aisle covered with petals and then, under a gorgeous arch full of red coral flowers, they promised each other eternal love.

After the ceremony they took wonderful pictures on another part of the terrace, which gives a different, but absolutely amazing, point of view of the lake.
A very special thank to Photo27 photographers Diego and Estella who have been simply gorgeous!

The aperitif and light cocktail was served on a green meadow among secular trees giving the chance to bride and groom to mingle with their guests.
After that the group reached area of the garden arranged for the dinner.

Every wedding has a theme and Jennifer and Theodore chose a really original one!
They decided to put on each table a bowl with two goldfishes inside to represent their love and Theodore’s passion for fishing. A sweet and lovely idea!

The dinner buffet was delighted by a band, that emphasized with romantic music the most touching moments of the evening, like the cake cut or the dance between the groom and his mother.

The venue continued cheerfully till late night with wild dances and many toasts!!

And then the two goldfishes Jennifer and Theodore left the party to finally start their lives as Husband and Wife!
Congratulations guys and may your life be perfect just like your wedding day!

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for lake Como area. If your idea of wedding is refined, sophisticated and with a special attention to details, she’s your perfect wedding planner!
She makes each client feel unique and she treats each wedding as if it were her own.

For more information about weddings in Cernobbio Lake Como – please contact us.

They surely had a certain taste for lovely and good things and places so they opted for a wonderful wedding on Lake Como.

Everything was planned to be perfect!
We start from bride’s getting ready at Villa d’Este, the wonderful hotel famous all over the world with stunning view on the lake shores.
And we will end with the party in an amazing private villa near Cernobbio.
But let’s go step by step.

Nick and Joss decided to celebrate their special ceremony in lovely church in Cadenabbia just on the Como Lake’s shores. Here they soaked in a magical and romantic atmosphere created by wonderful floral decorations, white candles and the bright and warm colours of walls, together with a stunning red lacunar ceiling.

After the ceremony, a pleasant and cheerful boat trip led the newlyweds and their guests to the reception venue: an ancient villa with a big terraced garden that overlooks the lake!

This amazing villa gives the chance to choose the setting of your reception: inside, among old marvellous decorations that enrich its big and ancient rooms, or the outdoor space “breathing” the romantic lake atmosphere.
Joss and Nick opted for this option!

They were blessed with a wonderful day, so the guests were able to enjoy the outdoors, gazing the breathtaking panorama during dinner and revealing in the cool lake breeze while dancing.

At the end of the party a white convertible Rolls Royce waited for the newlyweds. An original way to say good-bye to their guests and throw the Kate Middleton style bouquet to the girls!

What do you think?
Could we say that Joss and Nick had their royal wedding too?
We do think so!

All images © David Christian Lichtag – www.lichtag.net.

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for lake Como area. If your idea of wedding is refined, sophisticated and with a special attention to details, she’s your perfect wedding planner!
She makes each client feel unique and she treats each wedding as if it were her own.

For more information about weddings on Lake Como – please contact us.

Jacqueline and Jonathan have chosen to share the beauty of the Lake for their wedding, just by the waters with a constant new landscape to admire.
A classic old steamboat can be yours in exclusivity for enjoying your wedding party on Lake Como!

This magnificent restored steamboat offers the opportunity to enjoy its outdoors spaces as well as its elegant interiors which can be used for cocktails, dinners and dancing.
It’s a perfect way to give life to your original wedding party.
There are many ways you can use this floating venue. You can use it for the whole wedding party, including a symbolic ceremony celebrated on board, as well as for open bar and dances till late at night after having spent the reception dinner in a Villa on the lakeshores!

A special atmosphere on Lake Como that you and your guests will remember forever. The water perspective offers the chance to see the beauties of the lake Como shores with its villas, its luxurious hotels, its medieval and picturesque villages such as Bellagio, Varenna, Torno, Laglio (with, George Clooney’s Villa!), Tremezzo Blevio, Nesso, Moltrasio, Cernobbio and many many other lovely towns and fishermen villages.

Don’t hesitate to contact our Team for your dream wedding on Lake Como waters!

We would like to thank Diego and Estella – Photo27 for the great shots they gave us for this post. Soon a new photogallery of Photo27 works will be ready we won’t hesitate to inform you on it! You will see there great shots!

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for lake Como area. If your idea of wedding is refined, sophisticated and with a special attention to details, she’s your perfect wedding planner!
She makes each client feel unique and she treats each wedding as if it were her own.

For any information about wedding on lake Como – please CONTACT US.

The bride chose as accommodation a luxury hotel in Bellagio, with a stunning sight on Lake Como. Here, between ancient rooms full of history and precious furniture, bride got ready with gorgeous make up and wearing her wonderful Vera Wang dress.

Three different groups left Bellagio by boat leading ceremony venue: Villa del Balbianello.

The first group was made up by groom and his best men and ushers, who had the important task to verify that everything were perfect… a great help for the wedding planner, thank you very much guys!

The second group was made up by all the guests, coming from all over the world, not only Singapore and England, but also Taiwan, China, Scotland, South Africa, Norway and many other countries: a really international entourage!

And the last, but absolutely not the least, was obviously bridal boat, with her father and bridesmaids.

After a thrilling ceremony under the stunning Balbianello Loggia, overlooking Lake Como, cocktail, organized on one of the wonderful terrace of this unique Villa, waited for the newlyweds and their guests.

It was difficult to leave the magnificent Balbianello Villa, with its stunning views on Lake Como, where a photographer can take amazing pictures of newlyweds.

It is time to party and everybody left to lead private Villa near Bellagio prepared for the wedding reception.

The reception venue is an ancient historical Villa overlooking the lake. This stunning property has its own pier, a private pool, big gardens and seven beautiful double rooms, which can accommodate up to 14 guests. A perfect place where staying for a week, spending an unforgettable Lake Como holiday and celebrating the wedding with friends and relatives!

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for lake Como area. If your idea of wedding is refined, sophisticated and with a special attention to details, she’s your perfect wedding planner!
She makes each client feel unique and she treats each wedding as if it were her own.

For any information about wedding on lake Como – please CONTACT US.

All Images © Mauro Pozzer.
Mauro Pozzer was born in Vicenza and he’s a Lake Como lover.
He’s a wedding photographer with a long experience in ceremonial photography.
His unique style captures the events and its unique details emphasizing with his shots emotions and expressions of each special event.

It was a very special wedding.
First of all because of the date: the same of Kate and William’s wedding, and then for the venues they chose for their staying!

The newlywed, in fact, spent their holiday and got ready in Villa d’Este.
A really exclusive and relaxing place to spend your time while waiting the fateful moment to come!

The ceremony and the wedding reception took place in a magnificent private villa in Cernobbio, that was decorated in a superb way for the occasion.
The big terrace overlooking Lake Como, was covered by real grass and wonderful floral decorations, with a big huppah in the center, full of white flowers and candles.

Guests were welcome by an unusual cocktail before the ceremony. An original way to host friends and relatives waiting for the bride to come.

And then “the moment” came. The bride, beautiful in her precious vintage dress of a famous designer, arrived to say “I will” to her thrilled groom.

After the ceremony the wedding reception took place in an elegant gala marquee.
Here, after happy games and dancing guided by international deejays, the newlyweds and their guests could enjoy a very exclusive show: the famous singer In-grid sang only for them, in order to make the atmosphere even happier and festive.

And finally, gorgeous fireworks sparkled in the sky to celebrate this day and illuminate the coming of a wonderful four-tiered wedding cake.

What else could ask a bride to make her marriage absolutely unforgettable?

All Images © Mauro Pozzer.
Mauro Pozzer was born in Vicenza and he’s a Lake Como lover.
He’s a wedding photographer with a long experience in ceremonial photography.
His unique style captures the events and its unique details emphasizing with his shots emotions and expressions of each special event.

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for lake Como area. If your idea of wedding is refined, sophisticated and with a special attention to details, she’s your perfect wedding planner!
She makes each client feel unique and she treats each wedding as if it were her own.

For any information about wedding on lake Como – please CONTACT US.

Must – Take Photos before the ceremony
• Groom getting ready
• Bride having hair and make-up done
• Groom with parents
• Groom with best man
• Groom with ushers
• Bride in her wedding dress
• Bride with her parents
• Bride with her bridesmaids
• Bride / groom getting into the car or onto the boat.

And don’t forget the details shots!
• Wedding dress (hanging up)
• Groom suit (hanging up)
• Bride / Groom shoes
• Bride / bridesmaid bouquet
• Groom / best man buttonhole

Must – Take Photos at the ceremony
• Flowers and decorations at the ceremony venue
• Landscape at the ceremony venue
• Guests outside the ceremony venue
• Groom and best man outside the ceremony venue and at the altar
• Bride arriving
• Bride and father walking down the aisle
• Bride and groom exchanging vows
• Bride and groom exchanging rings
• Signing of the register
• Kiss of bride and groom
• Newlyweds walking down the aisle and outside the venue
• Bride and groom covered in confetti
• Bride and groom with guests
• Bride and groom leaving for the reception

Must – Take Photos at the reception

• Bride and groom arriving
• Guests arriving and with champagne
• Bride and groom entering the dinner
• Speeches
• Bride and groom cutting the cake
• Bride and groom’s first dance
• Bride and father dancing
• Groom and mother dancing
• Best man and maid – of – honour dancing
• Bride throwing the bouquet and bouquet caught
• Bride and groom leaving the reception

And again: don’t forget the details!
• Flowers and decorations
• Centerpieces / lanterns / candles
• Musicians / DJ / band
• Landscapes
• Details of the venue
• Details of boats / cars
• Seating chart
• Place card and stationary details
• Cake
• Buffet tables
• Details of food and drinks

Must – Take Formal Group shots
• Bride and groom with both sets of parents
• Bride and groom with ushers, best man, bridesmaid
• Bride alone with ushers and best man
• Bride with bridesmaid
• Groom with best man and ushers
• Groom alone with bridesmaid
• Bride and groom with all attendants / guests
• Bride with groom’s parents
• Groom with bride’s parents
• Bride and groom with close family

We wish you a memorable wedding day!
Italian Lakes Wedding team

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for lake Como area. If your idea of wedding is refined, sophisticated and with a special attention to details, she’s your perfect wedding planner!
She makes each client feel unique and she treats each wedding as if it were her own.

For any information about wedding on lake Como – please CONTACT US.

Radiant and thrilled the newlyweds remained separated until the fateful moment. The preparations, in fact, went on a new stunning private Villa for the bride and her family and on a different one for the groom and his guests.

A little motorboat was waiting for the bride to take her from Laglio, where the Villa is located, to Lenno, were the ceremony took place, in the little and charming church up on the hills with a breathtaking view on the Como Lake.

Purple was the theme color of the day. An unusual, but very impressive choice.
The five bridesmaids were very elegant in their purple dresses and made a vivid impact against the bride’s cream dress.

In order to make more special this day the newlyweds decided to offer everybody a pleasant walk among the striking streets of Bellagio. An original choice to allow their guests to start the celebrations walking among buildings and streets coming from a different age and, why not, buying presents in the unique village shops.

And after the walk comes the party time! Destination: Laglio again, but this time in a different and unique small Relais.

Here everything was studied to make this day even more perfect and elegant.

White and purple candles made a warm atmosphere together with stunning flower creations, full of color and life, that reflected perfectly the joy and cheerfulness of the newlyweds and their guests.

After a delicious Italian dinner, the rhythm of music played by a band and more than a drop of vodka made everybody ready to enjoy the party, dancing and singing all together.

A perfect fusion between two cultures so distant, but so close in special moments like this.

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for Lake Garda and lake Como area. If your idea of wedding is refined, sophisticated and with a special attention to details, she’s your perfect wedding planner!
She makes each client feel unique and she treats each wedding as if it were her own.

For any information about wedding on lake Como – please CONTACT US.

Anya and Misha came from far away – Russia – to get married on this wonderful and charming Italian Lake.
Their marriage was celebrated on 29 April in a splendid Private Villa located in Cernobbio, on Lake Como.

Their event, despite the rain, which add a bit of dramatic feeling to the wedding, was fabulous from the atmosphere to the gorgeous floral decoration in green and white tones with thousand candles and apples and the delicious wedding dinner with party to follow with music and lot of happiness!

A great thank to our photographer Mauro Pozzer who provided us in no time these beautiful and unique pictures.
As mentioned, stay tuned with many other pictures and details of this gorgeous event.
Don’t miss our next post!

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for Lake Garda and lake Como area. If your idea of wedding is refined, sophisticated and with a special attention to details, she’s your perfect wedding planner!
She makes each client feel unique and she treats each wedding as if it were her own.

For any information about wedding in Cernobbio, lake Como – please CONTACT US.