Jacqueline and Jonathan have chosen to share the beauty of the Lake for their wedding, just by the waters with a constant new landscape to admire.
A classic old steamboat can be yours in exclusivity for enjoying your wedding party on Lake Como!

This magnificent restored steamboat offers the opportunity to enjoy its outdoors spaces as well as its elegant interiors which can be used for cocktails, dinners and dancing.
It’s a perfect way to give life to your original wedding party.
There are many ways you can use this floating venue. You can use it for the whole wedding party, including a symbolic ceremony celebrated on board, as well as for open bar and dances till late at night after having spent the reception dinner in a Villa on the lakeshores!

A special atmosphere on Lake Como that you and your guests will remember forever. The water perspective offers the chance to see the beauties of the lake Como shores with its villas, its luxurious hotels, its medieval and picturesque villages such as Bellagio, Varenna, Torno, Laglio (with, George Clooney’s Villa!), Tremezzo Blevio, Nesso, Moltrasio, Cernobbio and many many other lovely towns and fishermen villages.

Don’t hesitate to contact our Team for your dream wedding on Lake Como waters!

We would like to thank Diego and Estella – Photo27 for the great shots they gave us for this post. Soon a new photogallery of Photo27 works will be ready we won’t hesitate to inform you on it! You will see there great shots!

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for 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 any information about wedding on lake Como – please CONTACT US.

The bride chose as accommodation a luxury hotel in Bellagio, with a stunning sight on Lake Como. Here, between ancient rooms full of history and precious furniture, bride got ready with gorgeous make up and wearing her wonderful Vera Wang dress.

Three different groups left Bellagio by boat leading ceremony venue: Villa del Balbianello.

The first group was made up by groom and his best men and ushers, who had the important task to verify that everything were perfect… a great help for the wedding planner, thank you very much guys!

The second group was made up by all the guests, coming from all over the world, not only Singapore and England, but also Taiwan, China, Scotland, South Africa, Norway and many other countries: a really international entourage!

And the last, but absolutely not the least, was obviously bridal boat, with her father and bridesmaids.

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

It was difficult to leave the magnificent Balbianello Villa, with its stunning views on Lake Como, where a photographer can take amazing pictures of newlyweds.

It is time to party and everybody left to lead private Villa near Bellagio prepared for the wedding reception.

The reception venue is an ancient historical Villa overlooking the lake. This stunning property has its own pier, a private pool, big gardens and seven beautiful double rooms, which can accommodate up to 14 guests. A perfect place where staying for a week, spending an unforgettable Lake Como holiday and celebrating the wedding with friends and relatives!

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for 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 any information about wedding on lake Como – please CONTACT US.

All Images © Mauro Pozzer.
Mauro Pozzer was born in Vicenza and he’s a Lake Como lover.
He’s a wedding photographer with a long experience in ceremonial photography.
His unique style captures the events and its unique details emphasizing with his shots emotions and expressions of each special event.

Rick and Lucy got married on a summer-like day with a warm sun.
Ceremony was held in the wonderful church of Ascensione in Cadenabbia the same church Kristi and Ben chose. Do you remember about our post An Unforgettable Wedding at Villa del Balbianello?

During the protestant ceremony Koinè String Quartet played some classical tunes as per bride and groom’s requests, like Marriage of Fiagaro by Mozart, Music for the Royal Fireworks by Handel and Air on a G String by Bach.

Lucy had a pretty bouquet made up with white callas and Vendela roses. Decorations in the church was arranged with only white lilies on the pews leading the bride to the altar.

Amy was really good catching the best moments of the boat ride but she was shocked by the speed of the motorway itself!
Italians drive boats like they drive cars!

Lake Como Beach Club was mentioned in Alessandra’s post Sooo Stilish! in occasion of Antonin and Louise’s wedding.
Amy was taken by this special venue on Lake Como:

If you’re looking for an intimate reception venue – seriously consider this place.

It’s stunning – and a little bit different.

 

During the party Koinè String Quartet played a wide selection of movie soundtracks, pop music and standard jazz. The best moment was when musicians played a long Beatles Medley specially asked by bride and groom.
While string quartet entertained guests with their lovely music, Amy took some great pictures on the Beach Club on Lake Como.

When we have the opportunity, we love to do something different with the wedding party. Before everyone asks us to do this, consider that we need the right balance of guys/girls, a decent location with space and great light and a little bit of time. Finally, everyone has to be willing! We love how this one turned out.

Ricky and Lucy’s party ended late at night with dances music and lot of fun!

Bellagio will be our next destination on our trip on Lake Como together with Koinè String Quartet and Amy Turner. Stay tuned!

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Radiant and thrilled the newlyweds remained separated until the fateful moment. The preparations, in fact, went on a new stunning private Villa for the bride and her family and on a different one for the groom and his guests.

A little motorboat was waiting for the bride to take her from Laglio, where the Villa is located, to Lenno, were the ceremony took place, in the little and charming church up on the hills with a breathtaking view on the Como Lake.

Purple was the theme color of the day. An unusual, but very impressive choice.
The five bridesmaids were very elegant in their purple dresses and made a vivid impact against the bride’s cream dress.

In order to make more special this day the newlyweds decided to offer everybody a pleasant walk among the striking streets of Bellagio. An original choice to allow their guests to start the celebrations walking among buildings and streets coming from a different age and, why not, buying presents in the unique village shops.

And after the walk comes the party time! Destination: Laglio again, but this time in a different and unique small Relais.

Here everything was studied to make this day even more perfect and elegant.

White and purple candles made a warm atmosphere together with stunning flower creations, full of color and life, that reflected perfectly the joy and cheerfulness of the newlyweds and their guests.

After a delicious Italian dinner, the rhythm of music played by a band and more than a drop of vodka made everybody ready to enjoy the party, dancing and singing all together.

A perfect fusion between two cultures so distant, but so close in special moments like this.

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 any information about wedding on lake Como – please CONTACT US.

The wedding day began at it best: with an amazing sunshine…
All guests and Robert were very excited and we decided to prepare a surprise for Robert’s mother.
She didn’t know that she would have had the honor and unique pleasure to lead her beloved son at the wedding altar… Her reaction has been so sweet and touching: we were all moved!

Then the magic moment finally arrived.
Robert and his mother came down the stairs hand in hand, passing through best friends and close family.
After few minutes, the radiant bride Samantha and his father appeared at the top the stairs and the ceremony started…
Samantha and Robert exchanged their vows and their rings facing magic view of Lake Como.

The day was perfect for a boat trip on Lake with a pleasant stop in Bellagio to take some pictures and relaxing with an ice cream or cocktail in one of the lovely bars facing the lake.
All the guests enjoyed the beauty of Bellagio and its surroundings.

The reception dinner was held to Villa Cipressi, weather allowed an unforgettable outdoor intimate and delicious dinner. The cake was simply wonderful!
A wedding day is never long enough and it is full of emotions and moments, it always flies away…

I’d like to conclude and share with you Samantha and Robert kind words after their wedding day.

Hi Alessandra,
We would just like to again thank you so much for your work. We had a really amazing and memorable day and everyone really enjoyed themselves.
- Samantha and Robert

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 any information about wedding in Varenna – Lake Como – please CONTACT US.

All images © Patinate Wedding – Milan. All rights reserved.

Für und mit den jeweiligen Hochzeitspaaren wollen wir nun die Seen und ihre verschiedene Reize entdecken und die Besonderheiten aufzeigen.

Warum sind gerade die italienischen Seen so beliebt für Hochzeiten?
Ganz generell ist zu sagen, dass man an den Seen den Wunsch nach Wasser gleichzeitig erfüllen kann, wie das Wandern in alpinen Bergen, Schatten spendenden Wäldern und immer weilt der Blick hinunter in das kühle Nass. Überall liegen kleine Ortschaften, in denen noch der typische italienische Lebensstil anzutreffen ist. Regionale lombardische und piemontesische Küche runden die besonders herzliche Atmosphäre ab.

Der Lago Maggiore ist sicher sehr berühmt und war schon sehr frühzeitig Anziehpunkt für adlige Familien aus Nord-Europa. So sind aus dieser Zeit noch viele der Prunkvillen erhalten geblieben, meist noch heute im Privatbesitz, zum Beispiel in Stresa und Verbania. Sie bieten sich an, um traumhafte Hochzeiten dort zu feiern. Der perfekte Hochzeitstag kann gerne für alle Gäste mit einer Bootsfahrt vom Hotel zur Kirche oder zum Standesamt beginnen, zum Standesamt in Cannobio kann man direkt vorfahren. Dann ein Sektumtrunk nach der Trauung und geruhsam geht es per Schiff zurück. Die meisten Villen verfügen über private Landestege.

Der Ortasee ist gleich in der Nachbarschaft, ist viel kleiner und damit kuscheliger. Der Ort Orta selbst ist autofrei und so laden Cafès und kleine Boutiquen zum Verweilen ein. Ganz süss steht das historische Standesamt direkt am Wasser, die Braut kann also standesgemäss per Boot vorgefahren werden.
Nicht vergessen ist die entzückende Insel San Guilio, laut einer Legende ein Haufen Sand, den der Mönch Sankt Julius aus seinem Schuh geschüttet hat, als er den See überquerte. Ein perfekter Rahmen für eine wirklich gelungene Hochzeit.

Ein wenig weiter westlich findet man dann den Comersee. Dieser ist zur Zeit wirklich im Trend, nicht nur George Clooney hat hier ihr italienisches Zuhause in Laglio gefunden. Kleine Ortschaften wie Menaggio, Varenna, Argegno, sowie versteckte Kloster in den Bergen, hohe Gipfel, die manchmal sogar im Sommer leicht schneebedeckt sind und dann dazu das kristallblaue Wasser; das sind schon allein grosse Anreize für das Auge und den Naturgenuss. Besonders in Bellagio und Cadenabbia und Cernobbio gibt es private Patriziervillen in Fülle für die Hochzeitsfeier. Einige sind in Besitz der jeweiligen Gemeinde und stehen damit für romantische Trauungen zur Verfügung.

So, und im nächsten Post erzählen wir Euch von einigen Brautpaaren und ihren Hochzeits-Erfahrungen an den nord-italienischen Seen. Bis bald also, Eure Britta

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Alle Bilder © Italian Lakes Wedding und:
foto 1: Simone Mottura – Blanco Y Negro, Torino.
foto 2: Estella & Diego – PHOTO27.COM, Milan.
foto 3: Enrico Mocci – ArteFotoArona, lake Orta.
foto 4: Raffaello Mazzoleni – ArteFotoOmegna, lake Como.
foto 5: Carlo Conti – Reportage per gli Sposi, Milan.

Photographer Raffaello Mazzoleni followed the event for Italian Lakes Wedding team, and he realized a really dynamic, sunny and funny photographic wedding service for this lovely couple.
In this post you can see only some images which we have selected for you: but don’t miss the Elisabeth and Oyvind wedding’s PHOTO GALLERY.
Over here you will see more than 50 stunning pictures of photographer Raffaello Mazzoleni.
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Villa Carlotta is located in Tremezzo, close by of 2 famous destination weddings locations on Lake Como: Bellagio and Varenna. Villa Carlotta is one of the most famous villas on lake.
It is a wonderful place where you will be able to appreciate its structure, its works of art and its wide park with many tropical and exotic trees and coloured flowers. In spring blossoms of Azaleas and Rhododendros are really simply amazing.

The wedding civil ceremony can be celebrated inside the Villa in one of the rooms, or outdoor, in one of the beautiful terrace. “Sala dell’amore” (Room of Love), where the ceremony can take be arranged, it is embellished by 2 famous masterpieces representing famous “Amore e Psiche” (Love and Psyche) of Canova school and “Ultimo bacio di Giulietta e Romeo” (Last Kiss of Romeo and Juliet) by Francesco Hayez, one of the most admired painting.

Thanks to the wonderful sunny day, Elisabeth and Oyvind decided to celebrate their wedding outdoor ion the terrace with a great a breathtaking view over Lake Como. About thirty guests were present to the event: relatives and friends coming from both Norway and Sweden.

At the end of the ceremony, Elisabeth and Oyvind took their time for some unforgettable pictures inside Villa Carlotta’s stunning rooms and outdoor, in its amazing gardens.

After a short walk along Tremezzo lakeside, newlyweds and their guests reached a typical Italian Pizzeria for a very informal meal.

Have a look to funny picture taken by Raffaello Mazzoleni – style “Abbey Road” by the Beatles!

During a nice walk on Tremezzo, Elizabeth and Oyvind took the chance to visit a typical Cantina (Wine Cellar) where they could enjoy a delicious glass of Italian wine.
At Tremezzo Pier, newlyweds and their guests left for a funny trip on the lake to reach reached Lenno Town. It is just here where Villa del Balbianello is.

For their reception Elizabeth and Oyvind chose a quaint restaurant on Lenno lakeshore with a beautiful garden and beautiful marquees covered with white delicate fabrics. A really unique atmosphere!

Although our newlyweds’ Big Day is not over yet! An elegant motorboat Colombo Super Indos was waiting for Elisabeth and Oyvind for another fantastic tour of the Lake (this time for our couple only!).

Oyvind also tried the inebriation of driving this legendary motorboat of the 70’s! During the boat trip, Elisabeth and Oyvind couldn’t resist and asked for a lot of pictures with Balbianello Villa as magnificent background of their wedding photographic service.

It has been really a long day, but full of joy, fun and sun! This was exactly what Elisabeth and Oyvind were looking for their wedding on the Lake Como!

For any information about wedding to Villa Carlotta – lake Como, CONTACT US or leave a post in the proper field below.

Balbianello Villa – Official Rental Fees 2012

Many of you write us to ask further information on Villa del Balbianello rental.
For this reason we would love to give you more information on our blog that we hope could be useful.
As mentioned Villa del Balbianello is a very exclusive and unique venue, for this reason rental fee is related to the luxury and exclusivity of the location itself.
Click here to find official rental fee that Villa del Balbianello property gave us for 2012

When the wedding day is close, bride and groom sometimes can be nervous and excited. Many times the day before the wedding is the most overwhelmed day! Here the wedding planner role is important. She or he takes care of all the arrangements, in order to let the bride and groom live and enjoy their big day!
They can be sure that each aspect of the wedding is firmly under control.
This what happened to Nadia and Michel.

Their event was totally stress-free thank to the excellent job done by the planners who coordinated any details for the wedding day to Villa del Balbianello.
Bride and groom this way could enjoy their day before!
In our next post we’ll talk of the wedding day but today we’d like to focus on the stunning boat trip that the bride and groom to be decided to enjoy the day before the wedding.
This took place while planners were working for them.

Boat trip on Lake Como started early in the morning, under a beautiful sunny weather. Nadia and Michel went on Hotel Victoria pier in Menaggio. A luxury motorboat was waiting for them together with by Estella and Diego, the photographers of Photo27 who were in charge to follow the whole event. Nadia and Michel chose Estella and Diego for the style fresh and dynamism of their photo sessions, both bride and groom fell in love with their wonderful style.

Leaving Menaggio, motorboat toured the waters of the lake to reach first Bellagio tip and then Varenna, another famous wedding destination on Lake Como. Varenna was built on a rock vertically on the lake.
It is an ancient and picturesque fishermen village with beautiful villas facing the lake which are destination of many events organized by Italian Lakes Wedding Team.

Later, motorboat sailed to Como to reach the Lenno Bay. It is famous beach overlooking Venus Gulf and it is the ideal location for couples who desire a beach wedding in a dreamy frame.

Not far from here, there is Villa La Gaeta, whose shapes recall a medieval castle with Liberty style elements.

In its gardens on the lake shore, final scene of the movie 007 Casino Royale, with the British actor Daniel Craig for the first time interpreter of James Bond has been shot. Have a look at the final scene of the movie shooted at Villa La Gaeta.

And now Nadia and Micheal’s boat trip real destination: Villa del Balbianello! Between lake deep blue of the Lake and sky light blue, the Villa stands out clearly on Lavedo tip. It is surrounded by a choreography of rare beauty, between Tuscan Cypresses and amazing green.

For Nadia and Michel this has been the most exciting moment of their boat trip on the Lake Como! Villa del Balbianello is going to be the venue which is going to host them the day after: the day of a fantastic and unforgettable event.

We will talk about the wedding tomorrow. For now the we leave Nadia and Michel go in to raptures in front of the stunning vision of Villa del Balbianello!

For any information about wedding to Villa del Balbianello, contact us or leave a post in the proper field below.
In alternative you can write at the following address: info@villabalbianello.com.

Balbianello Villa – Official Rental Fees 2012

Many of you write us to ask further information on Villa del Balbianello rental.
For this reason we would love to give you more information on our blog that we hope could be useful.
As mentioned Villa del Balbianello is a very exclusive and unique venue, for this reason rental fee is related to the luxury and exclusivity of the location itself.
Click here to find official rental fee that Villa del Balbianello property gave us for 2012

If you casually read Alessandra’s post dedicated to Villa del Balbianello, you will notice for sure for sure how many comments are posted by our readers. They are all interested in receiving information’s about getting married in this famous Lake Como Villa.
In fact, Villa Del Balbianello is considered one of the most exclusive and luxurious Italian wedding venue.

In occasion of Kristi and Ben wedding, a nice and friendly couple, we’re here again talking about Villa del Balbianello. Ben comes from UK, Kristi is Australian: both are two young successful people in the high finance.

Kristi and Ben were looking for the best for their wedding: and so the decision of choosing Italy, Lake Como and above all Villa del Balbianello
For their video service they chose Myitalianwedding, specialists on Lake Como weddings.

Myitalianwedding always offers an accurate and top level service, working constantly with the best Italian and International wedding planning agencies.
For more information please visit www.myitalianwedding.net.

Bellagio, the beautiful small Town located in front of Lenno promontory, was chosen as ‘departure point’. Bride and groom, together with relatives and friends slept at the prestigious Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni. They to left it with a private boat, crossing the lake toward the small pier of Cadenabbia Ascension Church.

Anglican Church of Cadenabbia is an authentic architecture jewel studied by young Italian architect Giuseppe Brentalo. Church has been completed and consecrate in 1891, it was built over the ruins of an antique chapel located inside the Hotel Bellevue park.

The wedding ceremony was very touching, thanks also to ladies voices choir who accompanied hymns and thanks to music of string quartet as background.
Flowers decoration was very refined,too. It was planned all on white tones, in a profusion of roses, Lisianthus and daisies.

To note the stunning Gypsophila chains which adorned the Church benches and the white roses petals all over the floor, from the main entrance to the major altar.

At the end of the ceremony, after the usual kisses and congratulations, Kristi and Ben got on a motorboat from Church pier which was waiting for them. They were followed by a ferry with all the relatives and friends on board. Destination: Villa del Balbianello.

Villa del Balbianello dock is something really unique and evocative. It is characterized by elaborated wrought iron gates and it is dominated by 4 columns on which are located enormous amphorae. From here a little parh conducts to the Villa which dominates the area from a hill, surrounded by a panoramic terraced garden.

But real masterpiece of Villa del Balbianello is the elegant three arcades Loggia, thickly covered by a majestic Ficus Repens. The Loggia allows a double landscape: Tremezzina on one side (central lake) and on the other side basin toward Comacina Island.

Gorgeous Italian Style gardens are the real breathtaking part of the villa. They gradually go down to the Lake and they are all very detailed where numerous plane trees, pruned in a chandelier shape, stand out: what a fabulous scenery for the newlyweds and their guests!

After a rich aperitif served under the Loggia an elegant dinner followed. It was arranged in the elegant Pavillion on the lake.
To be noticed the fantastic centerpieces created in high ‘Martini’ glasses: an authentic floral cascade with long white Phalaenopsis orchids stems, together with Lisianthus and green Molucella.

The party continued between dances, speeches and toast until the final apotheosis of the fireworks on the lake.
A fantastic end of a real unforgettable wedding at Villa del Balbianello!

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Varenna it’s reachable by private boat or ferry from most of the other towns of the Lake.
This means that although Varenna is lovely you can decide to spend your wedding holidays not necessary based in Varenna itself.

Helen and Steve, our elegant Asian couple for example, chose to stay in Bellagio with their guests at the well renowned Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni.
After their ‘getting ready’ and some beautiful shoots, they reached Varenna by boat: a unique occasion to enjoy the lake!

Once arrived in the main Varenna square, a long stair leads you in front of the main entrance.
This is a perfect setting for the wedding decorations: white and long aisle, flowers and candles create a special and evocative atmosphere.
How can you forget the moment when you step inside the church accompanied by the wedding march notes?
I think this is one of the most touching and unforgettable moments in our life….
Crossing the aisle, hearing the people you love murmuring excited, somebody’s crying and…finally you reach the altar for your forever promise of respect and love.
The sound of the Ave Maria, the exchange of the rings, every moment will remain in your mind for the rest of your life.

At the end of the ceremony you cannot miss the petals through as good luck from all of your friends and relatives.
Now that you’re married, the party moment should begin.

Helen and Steve, decided to go back to Bellagio by private boat and have their wedding reception, welcoming their guests at Villa Serbelloni.

The beautiful and sunny day helped this event having a spectacular result!
After dropping off the boat, the newlyweds and their friends had a nice walk through Serbelloni accurate gardens to take pictures and relax, just before the delicious meal.

Serbelloni skilled staff prepared a refined long table lake view and served impeccably.

As I use to say, each wedding is something different and unique, and this for sure was: you can just read it in Helen and Steve eyes!

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 Catholic Weddings in Varenna – Lake Como – please contact us.