Civil Weddings on Lake Iseo

Today I would like to tell you something about one of the most beautiful Italian Lakes…
Nestled in the greenery of Franciacorta, Lake Iseo is a reference point for international tourism and it is the ideal place for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

It is wonderful by day thanks to the green slopes of the mountains that seem to be born from the water and rise up to touch the sky with their tip. It is stunning at night with the glare of lights reflected in the calm waters and their majestic tranquility. It is really a jewel of nature!

ake Iseo is gorgeous also for the presence of an island, Montisola, the largest island on a lake in Europe. Montisola is also a village, included in the most beautiful villages in Italy, where civil weddings are celebrated in the wedding hall.

Civil wedding ceremonies at Oldofredi Castle

here are other beautiful wedding halls on Lake Iseo where civil weddings are held. The most beautiful is the Castello di Oldofredi, the only surviving a castle on this lake located on a rocky plateau near the city center of the village named Iseo (like the lake!).
You can reach Castello di Oldofredi walking along the lane from the main square. The castle dates back to the eleventh century and it is characteristic for the squared shape and the stone towers from which you can enjoy a splendid view of the lake. In the centuries had been used for military purposes, then it was given to the Capuchin friars and is now used for the celebration of civil weddings in the main room and in the cloister.

Palazzo Arsenale – Civil weddings on Lake Iseo

In Iseo, there is another ancient palace called Arsenale where the town hall is located. 

It is in the old town and it was originally a tower-house. Like the castel, it became property of the Oldofredi family, the major local landowners, and their residential building.

It became municipal property in 1619 and one of its rooms it is used also as a wedding hall.

Wedding reception on vineyard hills of Franciacorta

here are many possibilities for a wedding reception after the ceremony on Lake Iseo. There are restaurants that faces directly on Lake Iseo on the lake-side promenade. They are the perfect place to taste typical dishes of Italian cuisine, local specialties and of course have a toast with the famous wines of Franciacorta!
I will tell you about wedding reception on Lake Iseo and about Franciacorta wines very soon in my next articles! Stay tuned…

Thanks to Wedding Reporter Maison by Veronica Masserdotti: www.maisonstudio.it