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Today I would love to tell you about one of the most original couples I had last wedding season.
Niamh and Stephen are a wonderful couple living in Kuwait. Niamh as you can tell from her name comes from Ireland and Stephen is French.
They fell in love with Lake Orta having a look to our web site and seeing all the weddings we planned over here so they decided to get married here without coming here before for a visit.

For this reason they decided to have a little pre wedding photography service, just the two of them to live and explore the little romantic and charming corners of Orta village!
They simply took a walk with their friend Fwad Afzal Photographer in Orta village and got magic pictures that they will never forget!
Have a look at them isn’t it a great idea?

Niamh and Stephen got married the day after, our last wedding of 2011 summer season.
Niamh was simply beautiful in her romantic dress and have a look to the four bridesmaids too in ivory beige long dresses! Continue Reading »

We are back to Orta Beach Club the new, fresh informal wedding venue on Lake Orta.
We are sure you remember that we introduced it few month ago in summer right after its inauguration: ORTA BEACH CLUB… a dreamy frame for your wedding by the shores.

Many among the images posted come from the wedding of a lovely couple coming from Milan: Laura and Andrea.
Today we would love see some more details of Laura and Andrea’s wedding on Lake Orta.

First of all we need to explain the title for this post!
It was a bet because Laura and Andrea booked Orta Beach Club before its inauguration with all the risks you could imagine.
It was a winning bet because it turned out in a great choice from every point of view!
Let’s go step by step!

Laura and Andrea come from Peschiera Borromeo a small village close to Milan. It is famous for its WWF natural park.
Many years ago it was the hunting reserve of Borromeo Counts, the same noble family of Borromeo Islands and Stresa.

For their civil ceremony Laura and Andrea had a look to many venues around Milan and lakes but nothing was more beautiful than Villa Bossi!
They fell in love with it! Continue Reading »

In the last few years Winter Weddings are getting more popular and today we would love to speak about a very intimate and romantic one.

Barry and Novi are two lovely guys coming from Indonesia and living in Netherlands.
They wanted a very intimate and romantic setting for their winter wedding…. or better for their Christmas Wedding as they got married on December 18th!
They chose Lakes districts!
Some may think that lakes in winter could be less beautiful than in warm moths but for those who love intimate romantic and solitary spots they could be the prefect choice.

Berry and Novi wanted an intimate event so they invited only their parents and Novi’s sister.
They decided to stay in Orta for the getting ready and celebratory meal.
But for their religious ceremony they opted for a very special spot Sacro Monte of Ghiffa on Lake Maggiore. Continue Reading »

Louise and Robert knew exactly what they wanted: to get married at Orta, a small and very pittoresque village at Lake Orta. Fascinating because of its beauty, its small streets with cafes and little shops, the religious island San Giulio right in front of the main square.

We arranged the civil wedding at the historique townhall called Villa Bossi. The civil wedding takes place outside in the beautiful garden. With the sun shining so nicely, a blue sky, we all waited for the arrival of the beautiful bride Louise. She came with her father in a rowing boat and was welcomed by her 2 bridesmaids before she walked down the natural path which suited as an aisle like in a church.
Happily both said yes in the right moment, our interpreter Irmi was much more in tears then bride and groom! Continue Reading »

Together with Orta San Giulio, Pettenasco is one of the most touristy location on Lake Orta.
Mild weather, pleasant and relaxing atmosphere, charming Medieval House located in the main square, a long and relaxing walk on the shores of the lake among villas, gardens and quiet little beaches… these are the best features of Pettenasco and let’s not forget its lovely hotels!

When we speak about hotels in Pettenasco we really need to mention Primatesta family that manage some of the best hotels in the area since 1930.It is a guaranty of courtesy, experience and professionalism.
Hotel Giardinetto is one of Primatesta family pearls.

Restaurant has wonderful terraces on the shores and the cuisine that you can taste here is really good and creative. Cellar has more than 450 labels and young smiling and professional staff will welcome you!

During summer an outdoor gazebo and tables with flowers and candles make it a romantic venue for your dinners and your special moments. Continue Reading »

Today I would love to tell you about a very sweet and your couple coming from UK.
Hannah and James got married on late September 2010 on wonderful Lake Orta.
The day was blessed by a warm sun that brought a lot of joy to the event.

We can say that Hannah and James were surely the youngest couple we planned the wedding for in 2010 and we really want to wish them all the best for their life together!

Hannah and James decided for Orta without seeing it before. They thought once arrived here the lovely medieval village could be a sweet surprise for their guests and for them too.
And it was! The warm temperature of September welcomed the small group. Bride and groom decided for an intimate wedding on the shores of the lake.

Hannah’s tastes were on purple, lilac and white and she opted for a very elegant bouquet matching bridesmaid dress.
She decided to get ready in the amazing rooms of the Moorish Villa, one of the most luxurious venues in Orta San Giulio.

Hairdresser reached her here and she had all the time to get ready before reaching Orta main square to get on a rowing boat to reach James waiting for her to the town hall.

This time it was the bridesmaid to walk on the aisle with the bride. Have a look to the colors on the warm sun of September aren’t the two girls just stunning? Continue Reading »

Some great updates for Villa Ortea the lovely venue on Lake Orta.
Many bride and groom chose it for its great park, terrace overlooking the lake, function room in lilac shades that can host up to 250 people.
We totally renewed the post Get married in a park with stunning lake views at Villa Ortea posted on April 2009 putting on line many band new pictures.
If you are looking for a perfect venue for your wedding on Lake Orta please have a look to our post Weddings on Villa Ortea.

On their way there are two new posts telling about weddings we planned on Villa Ortea.
The first one will be Chiara and Federico‘s one. A lovely couple from Milan who chose this wonderful venue for their wedding on Lake Orta. Wonderful pictures will tell you more about this – thanks to Independent Pictures Team.

A lovely couple from Ireland also fell in love with Villa Ortea: Majella and Brian. The second post will tell about their wedding and this time Enrico Mocci photos will be able to tell you more about the day.

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Valentina Lombardi is the Italian Lakes Wedding coordinator for Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore area.

She follows Italian and foreign bridegrooms who wish to celebrate their wedding in Piemonte and Italian Lakes area.
Valentina is Italian; she has worked in event organization business for years before becoming a wedding planner.

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We recently introduced a lovely venue just on the shores of Lake Orta. This is located just 15 minutes boat from Orta village and it is just on the waters.
It could be a wonderful set for your reception overlooking St.Julius Island and the wonderful bay.
We are talking about L’Ustaria Cà dal Rat.

We had several weddings this 2011 season here but we would love to mention two in particular because they stayed in our hearts.
I picked two events because they are two wonderful examples of how you can plan a wonderful day in Orta with reception to L’Ustaria.
Wonderful pictures taken by Photo27 for both events will explain you better!

First couple is Edel and Kieran.
They are two lovely guys coming from Ireland who wanted a romantic religious ceremony in the church of Sacro Monte of Orta.
Guests were all staying in Orta and to reach the church they opted for the lovely touristy train leaving from Orta main square!

They had a great fun a great ride overlooking the lake and its island!
Bride arrived with a lovely car afterwards.
The ceremony was very touching inside the wonderful church of Sacro Monte and the pictures after the ceremony just stunning with a breathtaking panorama. Continue Reading »

Who follows us, already knews Villa Pestalozza in Miasino, one of the most glamorous constructions enriching the Orta lake wedding locations offer.

In addition to the wide park, to the d’Antan times spell, to the wonderful view and to the cosy and elegant atmosphere, at the beginning of this summer enterprising Donna Giulia, the owner of Villa Pestalozza, inaugurated a new and smart panoramic pergola hosting 130 people.

Keep following us, because very soon we will tell again about Villa Pestalozza, with many photos and all the details on the new panoramic pergola. Continue Reading »

Imagine a romantic restaurant on the shores of Lake Orta, in the green, in a relaxing area far from tourists.
Imagine a lunch or a dinner under a lovely portico and a garden that goes down to the lake.
Think about a simple and genuine cuisine close to traditions but elaborated with creativity.
All this has a name: Ustaria Cà dal Rat.

Ustaria Cà dal Rat is a unique wedding venue in the area of Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore. It is a building of 1900. Ground floor has been turned in a lovely restaurant by the lake shores and in a total natural context.

These are the main features of Ustaria Cà dal Rat: its position on the lake shores, with a perfect portico for a lovely reception and the possibility to be far from tourists in the village and on St. Julius Island especially in Summer.
This means having a relaxing day by the shores with dances and music until late.

As alternative, Ustaria Ca dal Rat offers two pretty and intimate rooms inside.
The first one with fireplace can host up to 30 guests and the second with stone floor and wooden beams on the ceiling can host up to 25 people.
Both rooms face the lake to enjoy this wonderful spot of Lake Orta. Continue Reading »

A very important news! Only a month ago a brand new venue opened on Lake Orta and we think it is going to be a great success!

It is name is Orta Beach Club.
If you are looking for a different young, informal but elegant venue, this is the right place!

Why choosing Orta Beach Club for your wedding?
First of all for its great position just on the shores facing romantic Bagnera Gulf.
Thanks to its special position Orta Beach Club is the only place where you can admire a magic sunset on the lake.

Orta Beach Club is a real alternative to other wedding venues.
The arabian and marine atmosphere, ethnic furniture recalling Morocco and Indonesia.

Restaurant is another main feather of Orta Beach Club.
Cuisine is really innovative: traditional and innovative at the same time with some multiethnic and fusion elements without forgetting about classical Italian cuisine. Continue Reading »

I would like to tell you about Leigh and Alex wedding today!
It took place last June on Lake Orta on a wonderful day.

Leigh was surely one of the most precise bride I had this year as far as decoration and flowers are concerned. She wanted to add a touch of charm to a venue that is very pretty by itself: the restaurant on St. Julius Island!

But let’s start from the beginning.
Leigh and Alex a lovely British couple, fell in love with Lake Orta last year in occasion of their visit to find the right venue for their wedding. The started with Lake Maggiore but as soon as they reached Lake Orta thought it was simply perfect.
Leigh loved the little restaurant on St. Julius Island for its intimacy and cosiness so the choice was easy!

They opted for a civil ceremony to Villa Bossi.
Bride arrived with the rowing boat but also the bridesmaids did! Isn’t it a great idea?

A lovely boat tour with their guests to follow and amazing pictures around the little Island to complete the ceremony!
Andrea and Francesco from Independent Pictures were their official photographers and they did a very good job indeed. Continue Reading »