Italian Lakes Wedding Planner
The insider's guide to wedding in Italy
  • get started
  • blog home
  • real weddings
  • ask the experts
  • contact us
  • 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

A dreamy wedding at Villa d’Este

Posted in: Lake Como Weddings|By: valentina|September 28, 2008

villa d'Este Weddings

Italian Lakes Wedding team is proud to present Janet and Ian’s wedding at Villa d’Este, one of the most exclusive and known Italian wedding venues.
Villa d’Este is located in Cernobbio on Lake Como. It is a fascinating place where history, nature and architecture create an unforgettable frame.
Villa d’Este is set into 10 hectares of private park and it is for sure Lake Como’s jewel. Among woods and meadows facing the lake Como, in 1442 Bishop Gerando Landriani founded here a nun’s convent. After mid 1500 Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio transformed it in a luxury residence for holidays and after a long period of decadence in 1815 Princess Carolina of Brunswick future King George IV of England established here.
In 1868 Maria Feodorowa Empress of Russia adquired it and in 1868 it was changed in a fancy hotel that become one of the most known worldwide.

Many of Villa d’Este guests are famous artists and important people.
Alfred Hitchcock shot here his first movie “The Pleasure Garden” and then, Kind Edward VII, King Vittorio Emanuele, Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini and Ranieri family from Monaco were among its guests.
Among Hollywood actors we could remember: Greta Garbo, Gregory Peck, Clark Gable, Cary Cooper, Eddie Murphy, Liza Minelli, Sylvester Stallone and Bing Crosby.
And some famous singers too: Madonna, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, James Taylor, Rod Stewart and Elton John.

Italian Lakes Wedding team is proud to present Janet and Ian’s wedding at Villa d’Este, one of the most exclusive and known Italian wedding venues.

Did you know that being chic means getting married or spend your honeymoon in Villa d’Este?
Famous couples spent some time here: Dukes of Windson, Elizabeth Taylor and Nick Hilton, Rita Hayworth and Orson Wells, Clark Gable and Carol Lombard, William Randolph and Marion Davies, Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra, Aristotele Onassis and Maria Callas, Tyron Power and Linda Christina and many others up today.

For this reason Italian Lakes Wedding team is very proud of Janet and Ian’s wedding.
Wedding Planner Valentina Lombardi from SposiamoVi – Torino coordinated the event. She carefully planned all the details from guests arrival from Britain, choosing right musicians (a string quartet during the ceremony and a harpist during the reception) and making sure that party went smoothly with final fireworks on the lake.
Flower decorations was carefully handled by Monica Andenmatten, La Piccola Selva’s floral designer. A pure mediterranean floral arrangement just like bride wanted.
Lemons, Sunflowers, candles, scented rose petals in a perfect frame of shape and colors beautifully integrated with the atmosphere of the villa and wedding mood.

The most evocative moment was the ceremony skillfully performed by Diane Wheeler.
On one side there were Lake Como crystal waters on the other the wonderful architectural frame of Italian Style Gardens of Villa d’Este mad of mosaic, statues, fountains, Buxus bush perfectly shaped.
How wonderful!

A dreamy wedding in a unique place in Italy: Villa d’Este. Italian Lakes Wedding Team best wishes to newly wed Janet and Ian.

Share

Share This Post

You may also be interested in:

  • Introducing Alessandra Fabi, Lake Como Wedding PlannerIntroducing Alessandra Fabi, Lake Como Wedding Planner
  • Light your Wedding Party on the Waters of Lake Como!Light your Wedding Party on the Waters of Lake Como!
  • Like two goldfishes in a bowl…Like two goldfishes in a bowl…
  • Star Wars wedding at Balbianello VillaStar Wars wedding at Balbianello Villa

Related posts:

  1. Another dream wedding at Villa d’Este
  2. Wendy and Miki an elegant wedding to Villa Erba
  3. A famous guest for a very special day on lake Como
  4. ORTA BEACH CLUB… a dreamy frame for your wedding by the shores
← Congratulations to Niamh and Jon from the Koiné String Quartet
We love Italy, we love its people, its language, its food… →

7 Responses to A dreamy wedding at Villa d’Este

  • Karin Brides Wedding Soprano in Italy | Italian Lakes Wedding Blog - Destination Weddings Italy November 11, 2008

    [...] the Italian Lakes like Garda Lake (Malcesine, Torri del Benaco, Verona), Lake Como (Bellagio, Cernobbio, Varenna, Villa del Balbianello), Lake Maggiore (Stresa, Pallanza, Locarno) and Lake [...]

  • Wedding to Villa dei Cipressi in Varenna, lake Como | Italian Lakes Wedding Blog - Destination Weddings Italy November 13, 2008

    [...] after Janet and Ian’s wedding at Villa d’Este, Italian Lakes Wedding Team organized another important event: Bianca and Mills’ wedding to [...]

  • Lake Como Wedding Planner | Italian Lakes Wedding Planner January 19, 2009

    [...] and cozy churches hanging on the lake in the enchanting towns of Como, Bellagio, Cernobbio and Varenna. It will be a great pleasure for Alessandra to help you plan your wonderful wedding on [...]

  • Bellagio Wedding Planner Lake Como | Italian Lakes Wedding Planner January 22, 2009

    [...] as they were still in their maximum splendor period. And this area it’s particularly rich of villas rentable for weddings and unique occasions. The typical italian gardens of the Villas will impress [...]

  • Symbolic ceremony on Lake Como | Italian Lakes Wedding Planner April 30, 2009

    [...] had fallen in love with one another here during an early trip taken together, thus proving that Villa D’Este casts a powerful [...]

  • Lake Como Wedding Photographer | Italian Lakes Wedding Planner May 6, 2009

    [...] in Moltarsio on Como’s bench of the lake. Not very far from there you will find famous Villa d’Este and famous George Clooney’s [...]

  • margreet Brix September 21, 2009

    Please can you tell me if villa cipressi or villa d este is free between 1-20 july for our wedding with 50-60 guasts? 2 nights please

Leave a Reply

Click here to cancel reply.

Post Comment

Italian Wedding Planners

ILW search

ILW calendar

May 2012
M T W T F S S
« Apr    
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031  

ILW authors

  • alessandra (30)
  • angela and katiuscia (17)
  • britta (14)
  • diane (4)
  • giorgia (2)
  • karin (4)
  • LMW planners team (8)
  • martha (4)
  • monika (65)
  • paola (6)
  • stefania (18)
  • valentina (87)
  • wedding team (85)

ILW recent posts

  • Just Married! Susie and Michael… another wonderful Scottish wedding on Lake Orta
    Just Married! Susie and Michael… another wonderful Scottish wedding on Lake Orta May 15, 2012
  • Lemon fragrance for your wedding on Lake Garda
    Lemon fragrance for your wedding on Lake Garda May 12, 2012
  • They did it again!! – A romantic renewal in Orta
    They did it again!! – A romantic renewal in Orta May 10, 2012
  • A corner of paradise on lake Albano near Rome
    A corner of paradise on lake Albano near Rome May 3, 2012
  • JUST MARRIED! Julie and Daniel on Lake Orta
    JUST MARRIED! Julie and Daniel on Lake Orta April 29, 2012
  • JUST MARRIED! <br/>Maria and Marco a Fairy tale on Lake Orta
    JUST MARRIED!
    Maria and Marco a Fairy tale on Lake Orta
    April 25, 2012
  • Italian Lakes Wedding NEW LOOK
    Italian Lakes Wedding NEW LOOK April 24, 2012
  • LOVE BOAT for a romantic wedding on Lake Orta
    LOVE BOAT for a romantic wedding on Lake Orta April 21, 2012
  • Villa Balbianello, a bijoux at Lake Como
    Villa Balbianello, a bijoux at Lake Como April 13, 2012
  • Villa Balbianello, ein Schmuckstück am Comersee
    Villa Balbianello, ein Schmuckstück am Comersee April 12, 2012
  • MORGAN… your wedding day on a dream car!
    MORGAN… your wedding day on a dream car! April 11, 2012

ILW recent comments

  • Jade on Balbianello Villa: luxury and style on lake Como
  • OathoutLindeav@hotmail.com on Wedding at the edge of a rock above Lake Orta
  • Weddings on Bolsena Lake close to Viterbo and Rome | Italian … « goodthingsfromitaly on Rustic Italian caracther on Lake Bolsena
  • Stresa hotel | Worldwidepush on GRAND HOTEL BRISTOL
    a corner of paradise on the shores of Lake Maggiore
  • Green Wedding Inspiration « thehighlifesuite on Acid Green: 2009 Summer Color
  • Mary on Orchids cascades, fireworks and… Lake Como charm
  • Things To Consider Before Booking Surrey Wedding Venues - Surrey Weddings on A romantic church on Lake Bracciano
  • Perfect Petals – Natures Answer to No Confetti | PosyRosy on Floral Details from a Wedding
  • Des ballons ? Oui mais pas n’importe lesquels… | Le blog organiser un mariage on Flowers and balloons on Lake Orta

ILW on Flickr

ILW categories

  • Lake Albano Weddings
  • Lake Bolsena Weddings
  • Lake Bracciano Weddings
    • Rome Weddings
  • Lake Como Weddings
  • Lake Iseo Weddings
  • Lake Garda Weddings
    • Venice Weddings
    • Verona Weddings
  • Lake Maggiore Weddings
    • Lake Maggiore wedding venues
  • Lake Orta Weddings
    • Lake Orta wedding venues
  • Mantua Lakes Weddings
  • Hochzeit in Italien
    • Hochzeit am Comersee
    • Hochzeit am Gardasee
    • Hochzeit am Lago Maggiore
    • Hochzeit am Ortasee
  • Bridal Gowns
  • Country Wedding
  • Destination Weddings
  • Photography
  • Site News
  • Videography
  • Vintage Cars
  • Wedding Ceremonies
    • Symbolic Ceremony
  • Wedding Countdown
  • Wedding Decorations
  • Wedding Flowers
  • Wedding Music
  • Wedding Planning
  • Wedding Testimonials
  • Just Married

ILW archives

  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2010
  • November 2010
  • October 2010
  • September 2010
  • August 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • May 2010
  • April 2010
  • March 2010
  • February 2010
  • January 2010
  • December 2009
  • November 2009
  • October 2009
  • September 2009
  • August 2009
  • July 2009
  • June 2009
  • May 2009
  • April 2009
  • March 2009
  • February 2009
  • January 2009
  • December 2008
  • November 2008
  • October 2008
  • September 2008
  • August 2008
  • July 2008
  • June 2008
  • May 2008
  • April 2008
  • March 2008

ILW tag cloud

aperitif boat bouquet bridal bouquet bride castle centerpieces ceremony church civil ceremony dinner event floral arrangements florist flowers garden guests Hotel San Rocco italian lakes italy lake Como lake Garda lake Maggiore lake Orta lakeshore location Orta San Giulio Pallanza party photographer reception religious ceremony restaurant romantic St.Julius Island Stresa terrace Town Hall venue venues Verbania Villa Bossi wedding wedding cake wedding planner

License

Blog under the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 License
Creative Commons License
Copyright © 2012 Italian Lakes Wedding - All Rights Reserved
  • Sitemap
  • Contact Us