Of the recent new hotels in the region of the Italian lakes, the Hotel Cortese in Armeno represents a uniquely successful example of the skillful blending of tradition and modernity. A perfect synthesis which, when expressed through the charm of this authentic architectural jewel at the heart of an incomparable location, provides the ideal setting in which to celebrate your wedding in refined style.

The use of local stone, precious woods and wrought-iron (typical crafts of the area) create a unique and charming atmosphere in which time seems to stop, allowing us to recover the pleasures of life at a slower pace – and thus to savour that most special of happy days.

Immersed in the tranquil scenic surroundings of Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore, only minutes away from the village of Orta San Giulio, the town of Stresa and the spectacular panorama of Mount Mottarone, the Hotel Cortese enjoys the magical atmosphere of a little historic village: the use of local stone, precious woods and wrought-iron (typical crafts of the area) create a unique and charming atmosphere in which time seems to stop, allowing us to recover the pleasures of life at a slower pace – and thus to savour that most special of happy days.

Thanks to these characteristics, the Hotel Cortese offers the perfect special location in which to hold your wedding reception; the ideal ambience for that once-in-a-lifetime occasion, where the meticulous and impeccable organization of your reception will be sure to make it an exclusive and memorable occasion. At Hotel Cortese we offer bridal couples, and others who wish to hold a special celebration here, the chance to enjoy their special day to the full, while we dedicate our passion and professional expertise to all those details which contribute to the success of the event, calling on our long experience in this sector.

Another great merit of our hotel is without doubt its cuisine; not for nothing is Armeno known as ‘the village of hotelkeepers’. For more than four centuries this area has sent thousands of talented cooks out into the best restaurants and hotels across the world, many of them making their name as leading chefs of international repute. You can be assured therefore that our chefs at the Hotel Cortese of Armeno will know how to delight your guests’ palates, preparing your wedding banquet with the utmost professionality and expertise. All our dishes are prepared at the last moment to guarantee maximum freshness and quality. You can choose to have the banquet served in the atmospheric internal courtyard of the hotel, by the pool-side, under the gazebo or in the hotel’s main hall, which has a grand piano.

For the bridal couple and their guests we have available 34 rooms with panoramic views of the hills of Lake Orta or of the chain of the Alps. The religious ceremony can be celebrated in the nearby Romanesque Church of Santa Maria Assunta, in Armeno, – one of the oldest and most beautiful churches of the area, or in the Sanctuary of the Bocciola, also close by, from where you can enjoy a spectacular panorama of the lake and the island of San Giulio.

For those who have chosen instead a civil ceremony, there is the possibility of celebrating the wedding at the romantic Villa Bossi at Orta San Giulio, only a few minutes by car from Hotel Cortese — this venue, too, immersed in some of Italy’s most beautiful scenery. After the ceremony and the photographs on the village square, on the charming slopes of the Motta and at Sacro Monte di Orta, Hotel Cortese will be waiting to welcome you for a joyful and unforgettable celebration of the occasion.

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So what is reportage wedding photography or wedding photojournalism? It is a way of photographing a wedding without setting up any of the photographs. The wedding photojournalist usually arrives well before the bride is dressed and stays until they take last photo of the bride and groom leaving the reception.
The photographer stays in the background and photographs events as they happen without any prompting. The advantage of reportage photography for the couple is they can spend more time with their wedding guests. This style of photography shows the atmosphere of the wedding and is non intrusive. The photographs are taken in a mixture of black & white and colour, telling the story of the day as it unfolds.
The Italian Wedding Photojournalist Raffaello Mazzoleni offer this method of photography for your celebration day in Italy. The aim is to record your day in beautiful, natural photographs so you can enjoy your wedding or celebration day without posing for the pictures. Italian Wedding Photojournalist don’t normally take group photographs as these are too staged and often very time consuming and boring for the people involved, its far better to try and capture the natural image.
Raffaello is a Lake Orta wedding photographer who lives and shoots beautiful weddings on both lakes. He combines an exciting contemporary style of wedding photojournalism with chic Italian fashion photography. He travels back and forth between weddings in Como, Bellagio, Cernobbio, Varenna, Malcesine, Torri del Benaco, Riva del Garda, Orta San Giulio, Arona, Pallanza and Stresa. So if you are planning a Italian Lakes destination wedding, he is at your beck and call.

If you would like to celebrate your civil wedding in Italy right into an old fashion atmosphere, in a Tudor style castle surrounded by a huge park with stunning view on the lake, Dal Pozzo Castle is the right choice.

Dal Pozzo Castle is in Oleggio Castello, a small village in the countryside near Arona on Lake Maggiore, but also very close to the romantic atmosphere of Lake Orta and St. Julius Island.
The enchanting panorama on Lake Maggiore and the architecture of the castle make of Dal Pozzo castle a peculiar place for fine and elegant weddings. With its wide rooms, galleries, original furniture in Tudor style and the huge park the Castle is a real pearl.

The civil bending could be officiated in the historical library of the family, in an evocative ambience. It is a wonderful room furnished with antiques of 1800, manuscripts and pictures of 6 generations owners Dal Pozzo dynasty. The real masterpiece are the wooden baroque ceilings, every single piece presents a precious floral painting one different from the each other.
The civil bending is celebrated by the mayor of Oleggio Castello and could be held every day of the year. View more images about Dal Pozzo Castle.

Once the celebration ends the receptions starts in the five beautiful rooms of the castle or on the terrace overlooking the Lake.
In the silence and confidentiality of the fine venue, your guests could appreciate every single internal and external area. You will have on your disposal 15000 squared meters of park for your welcome cocktail, the Red Room for dances and music, the terrace for a dinner under the stars, the main room for the wedding toast…. many and different are the solutions that could characterize your civil wedding at Dal Pozzo Castle.

The total capacity of internal spaces is of 240-seated people, while in the external there is space for about 800-seated people with the possibility to have canopies or tents of different types.

Roses the flower of love, it has been a proven fact that roses are the unique way to say “I love you” without having to say the words. There’s no getting around it, the rose says romance like no other flower. If course roses are the most popular types of wedding flower that are used in weddings.

The ancient Romans used roses in festivals. Roses petals were mixed with wine for a decandent flavor or petals were showered over guests to give them a warm welcome. In Egypt it is believed the Cleopatra kept rose filled pillows in her boudoir and once received Mark Anthony in a room knee deep in rose petals. History proves that the rose has always been revered as a symbol for the celebration of love.

An all-star in the world of weddings, the rose is far from boring, particularly when it comes to color: the rose is available in solid colors and bicolor varieties, and there are striped roses and tipped roses as well. More than three thousand varieties of roses are grown commercially, many available year-round and that are surprisingly affordable. And though roses are associated with luxurious fragrance, not every rose is scented.
Roses have a specific reason behind their use in marriages. They are the best admired choice of couples. A white rose signifies purity, innocence, charm and bliss. This is a symbol portraying the bride. Red roses stand for fervor and strong love from the heart. When dark pink roses are used by a couple they stand for thankfulness to each other for finding themselves. Ivy colored rose can signify a couples loyalty and faithfulness amongst each other. Every couple craves for it.

Roses offer a showy and irresistible fragrant option for bridal bouquet and reception centerpieces. Who can resist the temptation of the first thing being is to smell the intricate rose? All roses are not the same so be sure to use your sniffer and find the fragrance you like best.

Roses can impart either a formal or a casual atmosphere, depending on the varieties and colors you choose. For your wedding in the Italian Lakes, a rose theme wedding pairs the vibrant fragrances and colors of roses with the beautiful colors of the lake for a casual, yet unique celebration. After all, roses are a very popular flower choice with their array of beautiful colors and fragrance.