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  • A poetic blessing by the shores of Lake Maggiore

    Leanne and Darren come from Ireland and the choose Baveno on Lake Maggiore for their destination wedding. We explored several venues but as soon as they reached Hotel Dino they simply fell in love with the venue and pleasant atmosphere you breath inside...

    A poetic blessing by the shores of Lake Maggiore
  • A very elegant wedding on St Julius Island – Lake Orta

    would like to tell you about Leigh and Alex wedding today! It took place last June on Lake Orta on a wonderful day. Leigh wanted to add a touch of charm to a venue that is very pretty by itself: the restaurant on St. Julius Island!

    A very elegant wedding on St Julius Island – Lake Orta
  • I’m getting married on a castle!

    Your Wedding in Malcesine on Lake Garda will be certainly wonderful. You will enjoy this small village on the northern shore of the lake that seems suspended in time. It is a small village with cobbled streets that climb up a gentle slope until reaching the catle overlooking the lake.

    I’m getting married on a castle!
  • A light blue themed wedding on Lake Orta – Eve Marie and Roland

    Roland and I are both from Dublin. We started searching for planners online and Valentina kept coming up. The Italian Lake Weddings site instilled us with confidence that these planners were the real deal, so we started emailing Valentina and arranged to view some possible wedding venues on the Italian Lakes...

    A light blue themed wedding on Lake Orta – Eve Marie and Roland
  • From Singapore to make a dream come true on lake Como

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

    From Singapore to make a dream come true on lake Como
  • Red passion at the Odescalchi Castle on Lake Bracciano

    From Lake Bracciano shores, Odescalchi castle appears in all its majestic greatness. Few kilometers from Rome, set on a hilltop, Odescalchi Castle is a fabulous place suspended in time. This special place with has often been chosen by famous VIP's for their stunning weddings, just think about Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ one!

    Red passion at the Odescalchi Castle on Lake Bracciano
  • From the infinite past… to Malcesine!

    Malcesine is a small village reflecting on blue waters of Lake Garda. With its magnificent castle and small colourful houses overlooking the port is the ideal place for those who are looking for a fairytale atmosphere. Steve and Sarah fell in love with that and they chose this magical frame for their fun and colourful wedding.

    From the infinite past… to Malcesine!
  • Another dream at Villa del Balbianello – Lake Como

    2011 wedding season has been a great success for Villa del Balbianello! We planned several stunning events, especially during the month of September. Today I’m pleased to introduce another lovely couple who chose Villa del Balbianello for their wedding: Corri & Joel who fell in love with Lake Como at first sight!

    Another dream at Villa del Balbianello – Lake Como
  • A sunny wedding on Lake Maggiore – Lisa and Darren

    Lisa and Darren visited Lake Maggiore last year with our wedding planner Valentina and they fell in love with Villa Rusconi at first sight! They thought it could be the perfect place for their Italian wedding on the Lake and from the very first moment they had some great ideas to make it even more perfect.

    A sunny wedding on Lake Maggiore – Lisa and Darren
  • Rome and Lake Bracciano… a perfect match for your Italian wedding

    Rome and Lake Bracciano… a perfect match for your Italian wedding

Getting married in Italy

Posted in: Destination Weddings|By: wedding team|March 20, 2008

If Italy sets your heart pounding, why don’t you celebrate a truly glamorous wedding in the most romantic country of all. Italy is frequently sited as Europe’s top destination and for very good reasons: great wine and food, gorgeous venues, fabulous climate and beautiful cities.

weddings on italian lakes

Photography by Raffaello Mazzoleni – Studio Artefoto Omegna

The Italian Lake Region is the ultimate place to vow life-long commitment to each other…so, what are the suggested steps to plan a fantastic event over there?

  • Get organised
    Buy a proper wedding planner that includes checklists and folders so you can store venue’s details, suppliers’ contacts, contracts, budget information, ideas you get from wedding magazines. Make a list of what needs to be done by way of preparations for the big day. Set yourself a realistic target and aim to complete a few tasks each week.
  • Stay focused
    Close your eyes and imagine your wedding…write down how you see it, the colours you like, the setting you dream of, the atmosphere you aim to create, the music you would like to hear. Look at guidebooks to choose the perfect lakeside location, search the Internet for the most magic villa, flick through magazines and books for design suggestions.
  • Start emailing
    Once you have a clear idea of what you are after, start communicating with the selected venues via email, ask for prices and comprehensive information. Shortlist a few and take the time to visit them. Once you have found the one you really like, ask them to recommend their preferred suppliers and get in touch with each one of them. Don’t forget to check their websites first to ensure that you like their style.
  • Delegate tasks
    Remember, you are not a super hero and you might need some help. Get your friends and relatives involved as much as possible, as delegating tasks is the key to saving time. Most of the people around you are dying to help out anyway…
  • Consider hiring a planner
    To help manage your time efficiently and make life easier for yourself generally, consider hiring a wedding planner that speaks the language and knows the local culture. They will be able to locate suppliers and negotiate contracts while keeping you update on progress. Many wedding planners also offer partial wedding organisation, they will only arrange certain aspects of your day, leaving you to handle the most interesting bits.
  • Talk to brides
    Talking to other couples, who got married in the same area can help ease your workload. You may want to post a note on a few wedding forums to ask for tips and suggestions.

Good luck!

Italian Wedding PlannersItalian Lakes Wedding Team is made up of several professional wedding planners and floral designers with a long experience on Italian Lakes locations.
The Team knows the territory in every single detail and will be able to follow you on every important choice you will take.
Our coordinators are based locally in the areas we serve so whether you decide for a wedding in Rome or Bracciano, a wedding in Como or Stresa, or a Wedding on lake Garda or Lake Orta, we will grant the same level of service.
Our Team will be able to provide you every kind of supplier, florist, photographers, musicians, designers celebrants, witnesses and help as far as your documents are concerned, and anything you may think of.
Italian Lakes Wedding Team will literally pamper you!

For any information about wedding on Italian Lakes District please CONTACT US.

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    [...] Weddings at the Italian Lakes have become very popular over the last few years. Like all destination weddings, Italy offers the opportunity to limit the amount of guests and add a wonderful holiday feeling to the event. Italy has a wide selection of wonderful venues, such as Castello Dal Pozzo on lake Maggiore, Villa del Balbianello on lake Como, Castello of Malcesine on lake Garda and Villa Crespi on lake Orta. [...]

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    [...] and the prestigious history, Borromeo Islands offer a grand choice for a chic, original and truly Italian wedding. The name Borromeo Islands derives from the Borromeo family, which acquired them in the fourteenth [...]

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