You can tell looking at its infinite facets, wonderful cafes and historical monuments, winding cobblestone streets, churches, squares, castle and slow river that flows through it.
Elegance of the past that you breathe in this city is making it a perfect frame for a charming wedding!

Everywhere you walk, you will find a path that will take you to one of the oldest theatre in the world: the Arena, still beautifully preserved.

In cool summer evenings the Arena hosts many concerts and opera of the most famous opera festivals in the world. In warm lights of Autumn or in twinkling Christmas lights it can be a truly magical frame for your wedding.

In the heart of Verona, we suggest to follow the gentle curves of the river between old neighbourhoods, forgotten crafts, historic churches up to the famous balcony of Juliet.

You can choose to pronounce your wedding vows just in Juliet’s house, where for centuries lovers from all over the world swear their love writing their names on these walls.

For your sophisticated wedding Verona offers the opportunity to celebrate your civil ceremony and an elegant reception within the walls of one of its noble palaces, between frescoed halls and hidden gardens.
These palaces are real hidden gems. Behind elegant facades and majestic doors, they enclose ancient marble staircases, frescoes ceilings and small winderful gardens. They are the ideal places for an intimate and fine wedding reception.

Night is magic too in Verona.
There are many possibilities for a special dinner, followed by a stroll, hand in hand, along the river between the two most romantic historic places: the bridge named Ponte Pietra and Castelvecchio bridge.

Castelvecchio is a great historic fort crossed by river Adige, with a breathtaking view.

The outdoor part of the castle and its bridge on the river and large courtyard are a charming setting for memorable wedding photos.
 En lit by night lights in the evening it becomes even more magical!

The entrance from the bridge on the river is more than impressive.
Here you can enjoy a beautiful view over the city and main monuments.
 Together with Arena it is one of the most beautiful symbols of Verona. 
Being here is just a trip back in the past.

In order to really experience Verona we suggest then to stay out late drinking in a wine bar hidden in one of the alleys of the centre or in a stylish bar in Piazza dei Signori, the most elegant square, surrounded by buildings of different ages.


Away from the centre of Verona there are many treasures to discover: wide vineyards and the medieval village of Soave with its beautiful castle, famous wine cellars, Lake Garda shores, precious villages on placid river Mincio, beautiful villages on the lake as Sirmione with its lovely Scaliger Castle and the Roman baths of Catullo.

Last but certainly not least, here you could taste some of the world’s finest wines.
Valpolicella area, on the hills around Verona, attracts celebrities from all over the world! But let’s not forget about its relaxing landscape.
Elegant villas in the vineyards, with their ancient cellars, can offer the most evocative location for your wedding reception!

Come and discover all the opportunities that this wonderful city offers for an incomparable wedding!


Angela and Katiuscia both work on Veneto region and Lake Garda. They will take you to discover traditions, savors and colors of Veneto region, not only on Lake Garda!

They can help and support you for a dream wedding on other wonderful locations such as Venice, Verona and Veneto gorgeous countryside where you could taste some of best wines of Italy.

For any information about wedding in Verona please contact Angela and Katiuscia.

All Images © Italian Lakes Wedding and Flavio Sartori photographer, www.efmatrimoni.com
Started to work on wedding photographs in 1989, so a good 20 years ago, Flavio Sartori arrived to develop it’s unique style of the colours’ usage mixing the art of painting with photo shooting. He likes strong colours and their contrasts to use in order to underline the key meassage of the pictures. Always looking for new creative stimuli in his free style photograph, without poses, he reaches real feelings on his spontaneous images. His strong point next to the spontaneity is the care and responsibility with which he follows his weddings: he is there until the end to make sure that all is fine with the client. This is because he has 1 thing very important in this profession: the true passion to capture the moments forever. To learn more about him and his work visit www.efmatrimoni.com.

Verona is the synonym of Romeo and Juliet’s romantic idyll.

The heart of Verona is a jewel with infinite faces, with its wonderful cafes and historical monuments, winding cobblestone roads,churches, squares, castle and slow river that flows through it.

Everywhere you walk you will find a path that will take you to one of the oldest theatre in the world: the Arena, still beautifully preserved.

Elegance of the past that you breathe in this city is a perfect frame for a charming wedding!

To Matteo and Martina it all seemed natural choosing the elegance of this noble city for their ceremony and the relaxed and joyful frame of Lake Garda for the reception.

This is to combine two different souls and we are sure you will love both of them.

Martina’s grace illuminated everything, as well as her wonderful smile!

Her long white dress, her hair softly gathered by impalpable white flowers and only a pretty bow on shoes… Final preparations for the bride and everything is ready.

Every detail in Matteo and Martiana’s Wedding reveals elegance and simplicity, expertly captured by our photographer Beatrice Mancini. The ceremony was held in Duomo Baptistery in Verona, a setting of rare elegance and sobriety, white candles down the aisle and a delicate bouquet of Gypsophila.

A young flower girl with a small bouquet, similar to bride’s one, preceded Martina on her walk down the white aisle while the antique stones and ancient coats of arms were witnesses to this romantic moment.

This is one of the most beautiful churches in Verona which was built on the ruins of an early Christian basilica. It was totally rebuilt in the XII century in Romanesque style preserving the location between the Cathedral and the bishop’s palace, both some of most beautiful Verona’s buildings. A really magical frame for a catholic ceremony.

After the intimate ceremony, nothing could be better than a vintage car to get to an old Locanda on Lake Garda to continue the celebration with all the guests! The ancient streets of Verona, the castle, the squares and rolling hills … the scenery along the way to the lake is full of unique and unforgettable views and asks to stop for a few shots right in Italian style.

Reception venue has a quiet and pleasant atmosphere which allowed to the newlyweds enjoying a cool summer evening on the lake with relatives and friends. This old Locanda offers also colourful and charming rooms to extend the celebrations for a holiday staying or romantic honeymoon on the lake. Wide open spaces, informal atmosphere and background music made the Matteo and Martina’s reception a lovely evening!

Between speeches, good food and relaxing moments around the pool the evening flew away as lightly as a butterfly…

Angela and Katiuscia both work on Veneto region and Lake Garda. They will take you to discover traditions, savors and colors of Veneto region, not only on Lake Garda!

They can help and support you for a dream wedding on other wonderful locations such as Venice, Verona and Veneto gorgeous countryside where you could taste some of best wines of Italy.

For any information about wedding in Verona please contact Angela and Katiuscia.

The castle was a nice scene for wedding photos. Maurizio and Judith did enjoy their day very much. It was sunny, 120 good humor friends and family were around them, as well as the team of wedding planners consisted by Britta, Romana and Romy from Italian Lakes Wedding – Creative Wedding team.

It started with the catholic wedding in the church of Padenghe, then followed by a easy aperitivo in front of the Agriturismo Pratello. This agriturismo has next to his farmhouse an elegant villa, so this is used for the wedding reception.
A wonderful wedding dinner was served, an typical Italian duo with Francesca and Davide did bring atmosphere into the evening and after the delicious plates there was much time for dancing.

At midnight there was not only the cutting of the cake, but Britta has prepared 100 water lanterns that were set into the swimming pool. Each guest had to think a good wish for bride and groom, when placing the lotus flower with tealight onto the water. It is said that those wishes will come true, if they are not loudly spoken, but just internly thought.

Another important point was the vintage car. But not just a luxury car, no it had to be an Italian branded oldtimer, look how stylish this Fiat Spider.

Last but not least let me mention the flowers, callas and the colors white and green were the base of the decoration all over. Very much in tonality with the surrounding nature.

Britta, Italian Lakes Wedding – Creative Wedding team, June 2011

This wonderful mansion is located on the hills South Lake Maggiore, only 10 minutes drive from pretty town of Arona in a unique country environment. It is a green and relaxing oasis, the perfect setting for your special day!

One of the main feature of Abbazia di Santo Spirito – Villa Giannone is that it is the only venue in Piemonte and Lombardy region that has a private chapel inside the venue itself. The romantic chapel can host your legal religious ceremony but the ceremony can be held also outdoors in the lovely garden.
Your reception can be hosted in the garden too or inside the ancient armory with arches that can seat up to 180 guests.

And let’s not forget how close the Abbazia is to Milano Malpensa airport!

Once you go inside the Abbazia you will breath the atmosphere of ancient times. The building was edified in mid 1200 by Humiliated Monks who used to farm and wool weaving.

At that time the tower was built and this is the real symbol of the Abbazia. In 1200 too was also built the pretty little private church where bride and groom can celebrate their evocative and romantic wedding.

During centuries Abbazia had several owners that changed this convent in a luxury court with horses and dogs for hunting.
At the end of 1700 Abbazia was acquired by Giannone family who is still the actual owner. The Abbazia now is a wonderful venue for elegant country weddings.

Abbazia di Santo Spirito – Villa Giannone is surrounded by a wide park with secular trees and blooming areas. The venue faces a lawn where you could celebrate your outdoor religious ceremony in the nature, such an enchanting atmosphere!

At the end of the park there is a rustic portico with stone columns with scented jasmines on. It could be the perfect place for your buffet aperitif. Over here you can also arrange lovely garden furniture or even tables and chars for your outdoor wedding meal.

From the park you can reach the reception room directly.
It can host up to 180 guests and it is embellished with frescos and brick arches. The room appears like an ancient armory a real masterpiece of architecture.

And it is not over! Abbazia has other surprises for you: the Corte Antica. It is a special area of the venue which is specially reserved to bride and groom and their wedding pictures. Corte Antica is a lovely portico with a pretty and stylish Italian garden enriched by a roses pergola, lemon trees and other secular trees.

And if you want more why don’t go on Lake Maggiore, in Arona, Stresa or reaching Borromeo Island by boat? It could be another amazing occasion to take some more stunning wedding pictures.

Abbazia di Santo Spirito will be the perfect venue you’ve always dreamt of!

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On 31 May 2010 Judith and Stephen decided to simplify it all and satisfy both their needs: an intimate wedding ceremony with just close family and celebrate it all afterwards with all the other family, friends and colleagues. They simply “split” the event in 2: a little romantic wedding in Italy, and then once back home, have a great party with all.

For their Italian wedding, they chose sunny, tiny little town of Torri del Benaco. In Torri del Benaco you can keep it original genuine despite of the fact that it is very touristy. Coming here, you will find original local cuisine of the many restaurants of the historic centre around the Castle, dominating the town.

Judith and Stephen’s ceremony was held in the Lemon Garden of the Castle under the refreshing shade of some lemon trees. Stephen had some “long minutes” to wait for Judith’s arrival, as she absolutely wanted to stop in the church on the way to the castle to tell a prayer, and ask the blessing of God to her wedding.

And here we are, Judith arrives totally moved already with tears in her eyes… Actually she didn’t stop crying and smiling during the whole ceremony. Then Stephen relaxed, after that he could kiss his bride following the important YES.

Some photo shooting in the Castle and to complete the romantic atmosphere Judith and Stephen had a lovely walk along the lake to take some intimate minutes only for just for the two of them They totally enjoyed this new feeling, still incredible and difficult to believe… It’s done, they are married!

Beautiful view, nice sunshine and joy and congratulations of local people accompanied their walk, before arriving to the hotel and have a wonderful candle lit dinner.

They spent few more days in Torri del Benaco to enjoy the intimacy and private atmosphere, before going back home to celebrate their marriage with the “big crowd”.
Congratulations again to Judith and Stephen from Virag and the whole Italian lakes Wedding Team!

Italian 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 Lake Garda please CONTACT US.

All Images © Mauro Pozzer.
Mauro Pozzer was born in Vicenza and he’s a Lake Garda 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.
For a gallery of wedding reportages please visit his website www.mauropozzer.com.

So in this surrounding we find the Villa Margherita. Its special view on the lake, its beauty and its calmness with its huge garden and a refreshening swimming pool do create the special atmosphere of Villa Margherita.

The villa is situated in the hills above Oggebbio, near Verbania, just some k´s from Ascona and Locarno and only 90 k´s from the international airport Milan Malpensa.

Villa Margherita is a location dated back to the 19th century, freshly restored, an ideal location for any kind of reception. The interior is well thought, modern and charming with particular attention to all details, so this makes your moments so fascinating.

The location is ready to organize civil as well symbolic weddings.
If you look for a religious wedding, Villa Margherita has not far from it the church S. Agata at Novaglio, which appears in gothic style. One of the most scenographic churches around Lake Maggiore. In the middle of a camp with blooming hills and fig-trees and chestnut-trees. So this is the ideal church for a stylish country wedding.

Once ending with the ceremony you may organize the reception in the gardens of the villa, in between of roses and jasminium surrounded by stone walls which are covered with Ficus Repens.

The parc of Villa Margherita is laid out in terraces, the highest terrace near the house itself is the one with the most panoramic view. The lower terraces have lots of deck chairs to relax and enjoy the deep green and finely curated lawn – it almost seems to be a carpet. Here you find as well the pool.

After the aperitivo in villa you can organize a refreshing boat trip, so you pass at all the sight-seeing points from Cannero Riviera, the little ruins of the Castles of Cannero. They look like as coming out of the water, once they belonged to pirates of the lake. More north driving into Switzerland you may admire the wonderful islands of Brissago with their famous botanic gardens that contains even exotic trees, colours and perfumes.

Coming back to Villa Margherita the dinner will be served in the pavillon with lake view. You find a wooden pavement with lots of lemon and mandarin trees and again stone walls. The pavillon has capacity until 60 guests and holds the air fresh when hot weather is around.

For spouses and their guests Villa Margherita may offer 18 charming rooms, welcoming and planned with every detail. To see much more have a look on this short video.

Villa Margherita is a perfect venue for an elegant wedding, in harmony with nature, so you may enjoy all natural beauty offered by the Lake Maggiore. Come and see for yourself, you will remain impressed !

Britta Hartmann-De Marchi is german and therefore the specialist for German, Austrian and Swiss couples coming to the lake Region for getting married.

She herself got married 10 years ago and choose an Italian husband. Enjoying to live here in Bella Italia and coming from 14-years-experience in international advertising and marketing, she liked to change her job into becoming organizer of weddings for german-(and english-) speaking people coming to Italy for their marriage.

Britta does like the Lake Como, as this is the most hidden lake and not yet too touristy. Lots of nice villas and hotels are very charming. Tiny and cute townhalls offer their services for civil weddings. The same values she sees in the small lake Orta. Not to forget Lago Maggiore and Lake Garda.

Coming from Germany and knowing what to expect in Italy, she is the perfect organizer between bride and groom and the Italian service partners. Correctness, flexibility and a easy hand to plan all details around a wedding make her work very appreciated. “The most emotional part is, when I become almost the best friend of the bride during all the planning time you share with each other. So we both do enjoy the wedding day in its best form and this is important for my work”.

The second one Stefania and Marco have just got married in Madonna della Bocciola church and they are now celebrating their lovely reception at Hotel Restaurant L’Approdo with their family and friends.

We will tell you soon more details!

The area is very interesting from different points of view, here you can enjoy all kinds of sports connected to water, you can do naturalistic tours in the Bracciano and Martignano natural reserve, you can visit the etruscan area of Tuscania and least but not last, you can easily reach Rome with all its beauties with a fast train in about 20 minutes.
This makes Bracciano the perfect place in case you wish to match the desire to organize your special wedding in the romantic environment of a beautiful lake and the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful cities of the world.

During your visit in Rome – the eternal city – you may admire the majesty of the Colosseo, the huge Pantheon, the Campidoglio at sunset, the Roman Forum in the flattening afternoon light ….timeless wonders that over the past centuries have make this city a destination for anyone who loves history and admires the artistic capacities of man….this from a cultural point of view.

At the same time, it is a place where you can choose among a large variety of restaurants of any kind, from the most popular Osterie romane to the elegant terraces with gorgeous views.

Another option you have is to get married in the caput mundi city in one of its wonderful churches, maybe choosing an elegant villa as a place for your reception and then to reside in the relaxing atmosphere of the lake.

Otherwise…why not thinking about getting married along the roman coast?
Santa Marinella, with its romantic castle with views onto the sea, or maybe an informal beach wedding in Fregene with lounge music and candle lights…

Anyway this is an area where it seems as if it is part of a different world, set in a different time.
The feeling that settles over you as you walk the narrow cobbled streets of ancient Rome and its surrounding villages is one of permanence and continuity.
These are truly magical places.

All Images © Alessandro Zingone photographer www.zingonereportage.it – All right reserved.
Alessandro Zingone wedding photographer in Rome.

My name is Stefania and I work as wedding coordinator on Lake Bracciano and Rome area. I was born close to Northern Italian Lakes District in Piemonte region so I’ve always been enchanted by lakes atmosphere and I know the real appeal of it. I’ve been traveling a lot before becoming a wedding planner, all over the world I was a flight attendant. I developed a deep interest in people, customs and different country habits. This knowledge is helping me a lot in my actual job. When I moved to Rome years ago I decided to become a Wedding Planner and now I’m happy to be part of this wonderful Team.
I will be happy to guide you across Southern Lakes such as romantic Bracciano and rustic Bolsena which are both very close to eternal city of Rome. I will be pleased to help you find the best venues, charming solutions, lovely decorations, for your unique wedding on Lake Bracciano.
I will let you know the charm of this great spot of Italy being your guide and help throughout all your wedding planning.

For more information about weddings in Rome and Lake Bracciano please contact us.

Civil Ceremony was held in one of the lovely rooms of Torri del Benaco Castle while for their reception they opted for Bardolino town.
Bardolino is one of the most quaint villages on Lake Garda. It is famous for their vines yards and of course Bardolino wine a precious red wine.

Ceremony was planned to be on the tower of Torri del Benaco castle but it was held in one of the room because of a little shower.
Right after the ceremony gray clouds went away to let a wonderful sun coming out, like in a fairy tale the sky was simply amazing.

Joanne and Justin had the possibility to have stunning pictures on lakeside promenade and in the ancient little road old Torri del Benaco village.

Estella and Diego of Photo27 Studio in Milan were the photographers for Italian Lakes Wedding Team.
Let’s read what Joanne and Justin said about their wedding and their photography service made by Photo27:

We carried out a lot of research to find a photographer for our wedding and Photo 27 immediately impressed with their prompt reply and competitive prices. 
We initially felt a little apprehensive about choosing photojournalism, but we knew we wanted natural photos instead of traditional, posed photos.  There was no need for our apprehension.  Estella and Diego are really lovely, friendly people who put us at ease straight away. 
They captured our day perfectly, from getting ready right up to our reception, taking photos constantly, each capturing different perspectives, yet remaining unobtrusive, they just seemed to fade into the background. 
Our photos are amazing and when we look through them we relive our special day over again. 

We highly recommend Photo 27, their service was impeccable.
Joanne Rees and Justin Phelps

Photo27 Studio is a well known reality as far as wedding photography is concerned.
This thanks to their high level professionalism, innovative approach and creative photography.

Photo27 will let you live and love your most important day being discrete but always by your side. Photo27 magic is their deep symbiosis with couple and all the party.
They are able to catch the very detailed moment to lead to wonderful pictures that will be also fragments of a real piece of art.

You could meet pure photojournalism Milano, new office in Brera area.

A little courtyard in Via Mercato 16 where free minds create and start from there to create.

Enjoy pure photography!

For more information about weddings in Torri del Benaco and Bardolino – Lake Garda – please contact us.

At the northern end of this “small sea”, where the Garda ends and just beyond to the Brenta Dolomites, lies the picturesque town of Riva del Garda. Its mild Mediterranean climate, its beautiful sunny beaches and its beautiful old town of Riva del Garda have made an internationally known tourist destination since the late nineteenth century. From the harbour, which overlooks the square and the tower Apponale, develops the medieval part of town with its narrow cobbled streets lined with boutiques and cafes, Venetian palaces, arcades and octagonal Baroque church.
Not far away is the Scaligera Fortress, a castle on the lake surrounded by a canal with a drawbridge.

Due to its beauty and charm, Riva del Garda is the perfect destination for your wedding on Lake Garda, appreciated by many couples who want a more sophisticated and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

In this beautiful town we found for you a pleasant hotel near the lake, within the ancient city walls: the Hotel Ancora is a family run company, with a magnificent restaurant where you can enjoy home made pasta, variety of cuisine ranging from fish to meat, the traditional Italian pizza baked in wood-fire oven, all accompanied by excellent wines to be tasted in the restaurant,on the beautiful terrace or in the garden.

Hotel Ancora offers 14 rooms decorated to recreate the ancient magnificence of a time.To welcome the couple in the suite with the romantic canopy bed, there will be a bouquet of flowers, a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolates.
The Hotel staff will be at your disposal to make your wedding at Lake Garda an unforgettable moment.