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A stress-free wedding in Villa Balbianello: the day before

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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From Como to Orta looking for lost romanticism

June has arrived and long wedding season on Lake Orta officially begun.
I would like to go back for while speaking about Daniela and Giuseppe our Italian couple who opened wedding season on 6rd of March 2010.
It was the first wedding of 2010 for us as florist but also for Villa Bossi Orta town hall and St. Julius Restaurant the venue the couple chose for their wedding reception.

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March is such a perfect day for a romantic wedding in Orta San Giulio. Village is not crowded by tourists yet and enchanted intimacy make it a different world.
Do not forget that March could also have wonderful sunny days!

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At first sight it could seem curious but Giuseppe and Daniela live close to Como. But they actually chose Lake Orta.
We would like to let them speak about that:

We chose Lake Orta even if we live close to Como. This because it quiet, romantic and more intimate. Walking in the narrow roads of Orta Village seems to live again ancient times experiencing unique atmospheres. They are just perfect for a wedding. We were more than happy of our choice.

From Como to Orta for a romantic wedding: a simple choice. Continue Reading »

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A guitar for all seasons

Our best musicians discovering for a wedding on Italian Lakes reaches Lake Orta shores. Here we meet guitarist Ezio Lucchini in occasion of his new cd titled La Mia Isola – My Island.

For your wedding ceremony, aperitif or dinner Ezio Lucchini is the perfect choice for an elegant and classy entertainment.

Ezio Lucchini is a polintrumentic musician from Lake Orta with many years of experience. He played in several jazz, swing and easy listening bands.
Ezio Lucchini is a real professional, he is very famous across Lakes District and he arranged many guitar workshops on classical and electric guitar teaching.
Thanks to his long experience Ezio Lucchini and his guitar are able to play any kind of music from classical to rock!

To let you know and enjoy Ezio Lucchini’s sound Italian Lakes Wedding is happy to give you the opportunity to listen in exclusive demos for all songs on La Mia Isola – My Island guitarist’s new cd.

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Title track is the first song: La Mia Isola – My Island. The song has been composed by Ezio Lucchini himself. It is a funky instrumental song inspirited by George Benson with sophisticated electric guitar solos. You could surely understand how good is the musician. My Island he is talking about is St. Julius Island. Ezio wanted to dedicate a special song to his beloved island so in the background you can hear lake waters sound.
Following you will listen to Air on a G String a guitair version of famous Johann Sebastian Bach music. A classical music that could be perfect for a charming wedding ceremony full of phatos.
You will listen to Beatles’ Michelle, a Brazilian Music Medley, Harry Lime Theme from famous movie The Third Man and Torna a Surriento a traditional Naples song.

To listen Ezio Lucchini’s magic guitar click on mini-iPod button …you will find out that Ezio Lucchini’s songs suit all tastes and seasons.

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The New Frontiers of Wedding Video

Tired of the usual wedding video? Are you searching for something different and original?
Take a look at the 2 trailers here below to find out about The New Frontiers of Wedding Video.

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A fantastic mix of video and still photography in perfect photojournalistic style.
The new frontier of wedding video is named myitalianwedding. They use an innovative style, very trendy and certainly different from the classic wedding video, quite often boring and repetitive.
A style often able to transform your video into a true fiim, with a cinematographic feel, always appealing, and each time inviting you to watch it again.

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The secret of myitalianwedding is an expert mix of techniques, modern observational documentary, cinematographic and still photojournalism, video and photo with a mix of sounds and music that tell the story in a natural and spontaneous way.

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They do not use any special effects. Their focus is on storytelling and the emotional flow with its climaxes and no dropping of tension. Above this the care in postproduction also concentrates on color corrections that give that special film look that distinguishes their work. A selection of beautiful mesmerizing music gives further depth and entertainment to the video. Continue Reading »

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October’s Wedding on Lake Como

It’s the 3rd of October 2009: the weather is mild and spectacular and all the family is very excited for Andrew and Severine wedding day! The Groom comes from Malta and the Bride is Suisse, they both love the Lakes and especially Lake Como.
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The wedding organization started last winter and the first step to do was the choice of the Church.
When I first show Andrew and Severine Mezzegra Church, it was love at first sight!
The impressive terrace in front of the majestic Church, the atmosphere and the kindness of Don Luigi cancelled any doubts!
After the catholic ceremony, the newlyweds wanted to offer their guests the unique emotion of reaching the reception venue by boat, cruising between the incredible Lake Como landscapes and Villas.
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To realize their dream, we choose a location centrally located in Como.
A lovely ancient private Villa, surrounded by and accurate garden.
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The rooms still maintain their original furniture which really gives the charm!
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The big day has arrived!! Continue Reading »

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A glamorous wedding day in Como Town’s heart

Lake Como is very famous all over the world for its beautiful surroundings, but sometimes its main City, Como, is the less known. And this is a sin! In fact Como Town offers lot of things to do and see all year long (not only during spring and summer). Como lies directly on the lake and has great shops, museums, churches, tea rooms and a famous theatre.
Have a wedding in Como means match both the beauty of the lake and the comfort of a city. In particular, civil weddings ceremonies can be performed in a splendid ancient Villa on the Lake protagonist of many artistic exhibitions. The location is public, with large gardens and an area reserved for the ceremony in order to guarantee the privacy.
Beautiful pictures can be done by the photographer before moving at the reception venue. In case you are oriented for a symbolic ceremony, this can be arranged directly in the splendid gardens of the private villa where also reception will take place.
After the ceremony and pictures, just few steps, walking on the lakeshore, the newlyweds and their guests can reach a really hidden beauty property for the aperitif, music and dinner.

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This private Villa has beautiful rooms and gardens and offers different options in terms of rental (from only one room and gardens to the whole villa). Of course this doesn’t mean that more than one wedding is admitted at the same time! Simply, those rooms not rented remain locked.
The choice of the catering is free so there are thousand options: from classical to typical to extremely modern and refined or special ethnic etc…
Aperitif outdoor with live music or piano creates a special romantic atmosphere and for the dinner, depending on the weather, it’s possible to remain outdoor or moving inside the stunning decorated rooms continuing with music and party. Continue Reading »

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Introducing Alessandra Fabi, Lake Como Wedding Planner

wedding-planner-comoFrom the first days of 2009 the Italian Lakes Wedding team has 2 new wedding planners: Virag Lochinger and Alessandra Fabi.
Today I have the great pleasure to introduce you Alessandra, who will be our wedding planner for Lake Como: she has always dreamed of planning weddings for profession…and finally she did it!
Lake Como, which is certainly one of the most exclusive destinations for a wedding in Italy, offers to the bride and groom a stunning scenery: all along its coasts, surrounded by a luxuriant nature, you can find pictoresque villages facing the water and beatiful villas with parks and gardens. Here you will find enchanting town halls’ “Palazzi” and cozy churches hanging on the lake in the enchanting towns of Como, Bellagio, Cernobbio and Varenna.
It will be a great pleasure for Alessandra to help you plan your wonderful wedding on Lake Como: 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.
With her help, glamour and bon ton will be the main features of your special day while Lake Como will be the enchanting setting.
And if you need help in choosing your bridal gown, your honeymoon destination or the most chic wedding favours, just ask her and you’ll be surprised by her fervid imagination!

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Destination Weddings in Varenna

Destination Weddings in Varenna

Villa Monastero, Varenna. Photography by Mauro De Luca – Italian Lakes Wedding

The majority of people who know Lake Como are actually most familiar with the picturesque western shore of the lake, stretching north from the city of Como, half-way up the length of the lake to the picturesque town of Cernobbio and Menaggio… and not just because George Clooney owns a villa on this stretch of the lake shore! Then, just a short ferry ride from Menaggio is the famous village of Bellagio, a better known tourist and wedding destination. Continue Reading »

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So what is reportage photography or wedding photojournalism?

Many couples in Italy like something different than the traditional posed style of photography. They prefer a more natural approach to their wedding photography to show the fun and enjoyment of their wedding day with their families and friends in the Italian Lakes District.
There are many stories and vignettes at a wedding: the bride getting ready, ring bearer being coaxed to walk up the aisle, the bride’s mother watching the father-daughter dance. Moments like these, when photographed without posing, are Wedding Photojournalism or Wedding Reportage Photography.

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Photography by Raffaello Mazzoleni – Studio Artefoto, lake Orta

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. Continue Reading »

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Civil Wedding Venues in lake Maggiore and Lake Orta

Civil-wedding-location-Italian-LakesIn the last years, especially in Northern Italy, there are many more civil weddings than in past times. In such town as Verbania, Como, Verona, Orta San Giulio and Stresa, civil bendings are more than religious ones.

Among the reasons that determined this new trend there: second weddings, that can be celebrated only at the town hall, the open-mindedness and swiftness of this kind of bending and also the increasing number of Destination Weddings.

Many think that civil weddings are less expensive and less formal than one celebrated in the church. But for sure it is not less important!
It is definitely a very important a sacred celebration equivalent to swear in a court. In fact Italian Law wants two witnesses present to the ceremony to be a guaranty, with their sign, of the absolute legitimacy of the bending that will bond between bride and groom.

In effect, civil ceremony is a celebration that has to be done in perfect agreement with Italian Laws instead of religious ones.
Civil bendings can be celebrated by mayors, or delegates and has to be done in authorized venues such as Town Halls, but also Villas, Castles, Hotels or even Garden, but all those places have to be authorized.

Your civil bending could be enriched by the beauty of many Town Halls, unforgettable villages, sinuous hills and hospitality of the ones who host bridegrooms for the celebration at the Town Hall.
For the couples that wish to celebrate their wedding on Lake Orta or Lake Maggiore, civil bending is available in almost every town: Stresa, Orta San Giulio, Verbania, Arona, Oleggio Castello, Baveno, Cannero Riviera, Laveno, Luino, Angera and Mergozzo. For a real fairy tale wedding the most wanted venues are Villa Bossi, Castello Dal Pozzo and Villa San Remigio.

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