On the 28th of October American Carolyn and David came over to celebrate their intimate and charming wedding in Varenna, lake Como.

We suggested a civil ceremony in the morning followed by a lovely lunch on the open air.

The weather was sunny and warm and Carolyn didn’t need anything to cover her shoulders showing her beautiful bridal dress!

The civil ceremony was held on the small lake view terrace with the sound of a violin in the background.

Bride and Groom were both beautiful and moved. They promised each other endless love looking at the immensity of the Lake.

After the vows and rings exchange our great photographer Desdemona lead the newlyweds around Varenna to take special pictures and catching wonderful moments.

In the meanwhile guests sipped champagne, mingled and hanged around beautiful Villa gardens.

Everything was ready for lunch: generous weather allowed an outdoor reception by of the main ancient fountain where petals romantically floated.
There was just a single royal table where all the guests sat down together.

White tablecloths and chairs, hydrangea and roses decorations with some lilac spots, made all elegant and fine.

The meal was delicious!
For cut of mimosa wedding cake and toasts, the bridegroom and guests moved under the bower, another lovely area of these incredible garden.

After this special moment guests relaxed and tasted specialties of the desserts buffet.
Whole reception and afternoon was accompanied by a soft classical and jazz music played by our skillful dj.

For 2010 just think about your autumnal wedding, it could be such a wonderful idea!

All Images © Desdemona Varon photographer. For more information please contact us.

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

Italian Lakes are famous for romantic atmosphere, great landscapes, lovely village: all these elements create a perfect combination for destination weddings in Italy.
That is not enough! Italian Lakes District is surrounded by wonderful mountains and Alps valleys that during Winter season they become enchanted snowy landscapes easily reachable by car: the perfect venue for a winter wedding!

You will have lots of choose. Lake District has many ski resort location on in its territory and touristy little villages. Mt. Mottarone is between Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore, on its top you could have stunning view of 7 lakes and all the Alp chain. On the North there is Ossola Valley and a little bit far from there there are Olympic Valleys, Sestriere, Bardonecchia and Sauze d’Oulx that hosted 2006 Winter Olympic Games.
Around Lake Como the best location are Chavenna and Madonna di Campiglio and around Lake Garda the wonderful Mt.Baldo (close to Malcesine) and Dolomites ski resorts in Val Gardena such as Ortisei and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Why choosing a Winter Wedding?
Aleksandra and Chris did it! They came from England to celebrate with friends and relatives their wonderful day on Italian mountains. You can see some pictures of their beautiful wedding here. There is something magic and sophisticated in a winter wedding. Sparkling snow, Christmas lights and warm typical atmosphere of Winter season.

In the last few years there are many couples like Aleksandra and Chris that chose Autumn or Winter to getting married. Of course getting married in Winter could have some cons but consider all the pros: you could save money, many hotels and venues on Italian Lakes are are low season in this period and could have lower prices and most of all you could have all the suppliers at your disposal!
The churches will be available, wedding planners, photographers, florists and musicians will be at your complete disposal.
A winter wedding could be even intimate and very glamour and cinematic: with right elements could be a unique innovative wedding a real Winter Wonderland!

For more information about weddings around the Italian Lakes please contact us.

As floral designer I’m always looking for interesting and creative solutions but this always depends on bridegrooms choices!
To give you an example Rossella and Giorgio’s wedding was a great occasion to work on a charming theme to me: autumn colors.
Rossella and Giorgio got married last Saturday in Orta San Giulio, lake Orta. A simple ceremony at Villa Bossi followed by a nice reception in wonderful atmosphere of Palazzo Penotti Ubertini.
Bridegroom’s wishe was having a color scheme that could reflect intense Autumn colors with some elements recalling this romantic season that lots of poets love.
As far as the floral arrangements, bouquet and ceremony table arrangement were concerned I opted for a strong contrast between chocolate brown and purple smoothen by soft shades.
I used Black Baccara rose, Leucodendron with Hypericum berries, dry Hydrangea and Gypsum leaves.
On tables at Palazzo Penotti Ubertini I completed the arrangements with rose petals, pine cones and chestnuts.
You can see the final result above. I really hope you like it too!

Halloween night is coming!

Right for this magic event I created a centerpiece that reminds the classical Halloween theme: the pumpkin and the classical Autumn elements such as chestnuts, berries together with sunflowers, grapes, candles and beech leaves.

Flowers arrangements have been created in occasion of the Charity Gala Stelle del Lago d’Orta that took place at Hotel Approdo in Pettenasco which involved the most famous chefs of Lake Orta.

It could be a nice idea for a Fall Country wedding?
What do you think about this?

Probably the most sunny cheerful flowers you can find for your wedding. Sunflowers are big, bold, cheerful and brash and have summer written all over them. Bright, vivid colour and long, strong stems make the Sunflower a fantastic focal flower for summer and autumn events, wedding bouquets, table centrepieces and floral arrangements.
If you want to see my floral works with Sunflowers, please take the time to browse my portfolio at La Piccola Selva’s Wedding Flowers Gallery. The florist La Piccola Selva has been creating innovative and exclusive designs for over 20 years, supplying flowers to the leading hotels and wedding venues on Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore.
A sunflower wedding theme is the perfect choice for a couple looking to have a wedding day filled with the wonders of nature and colours that amaze and delight. There is nothing more colourful than the large and regal sunflower plant. With shades of yellow, orange, red, black and green – it is a multitude of hues that never disappoint.
Sunflowers, first grown in Central and South America, were originally loved for their practical aspects such as providing seeds and oils. When they came to America, they became a wonder of natural beauty and we have loved them ever since. Of course, there is many famous artists who painted the sunflower, with the most famous being Sunflowers, a still life by Van Gogh.
A sunflower wedding theme is particularly appropriate in the splendour of autumn, when the colour palate may call for golds and reds. There are so many unique and interesting ways that you can pull off a sunflower wedding theme. You could start with adorable tin sunflowers in yellow to decorate the alter and processional aisle, complemented by white, crimson red or burnt orange pew bows. You may also want to try yellow sunflower mini hand tied bouquets, tied to flower vases, watering cans or metal pails as your table centrepieces, for a casual and country feel.
Perfect for creating impact, Sunflowers can be expensive but, because they are so large, you don’t need many! So add some sunshine to your Italian wedding with lovely Sunflowers!