For this reason they decided to have a little pre wedding photography service, just the two of them to live and explore the little romantic and charming corners of Orta village!
They simply took a walk with their friend Fwad Afzal Photographer in Orta village and got magic pictures that they will never forget!
Have a look at them isn’t it a great idea?

Niamh and Stephen got married the day after, our last wedding of 2011 summer season.
Niamh was simply beautiful in her romantic dress and have a look to the four bridesmaids too in ivory beige long dresses!
The dresses matched perfectly the color of the flowers Niamh chose for them, ivory cream roses and gerberas created by La Piccola Selva with the other floral arrangements of the day.

Civil Ceremony was held in Villa Bossi, Orta town hall and Niamh and Stepehen were so lucky to have a wonderful weather and many guests present to this special day, about 100 guests!

After a little walk in the little roads of Orta with some drinks for guests and some more fun pictures in the village the whole group took the boats to take a lovely trip on the Lake and then reached the restaurant on St. Julius Island.

In our older posts we showed smaller parties to this rustic restaurant by the shores but the wide terrace can fit up to 100-120 guests and this is what happened for Niamh and Stepen’s wedding!

A great dinner and party to follow with a huge chocolate cake too!

Our couple took also the chance to have a lovely walk on the Island to have some other great shots in this quiet and special place: St. Julius Island.

If you really like wedding pictures Niamh and Stephen idea could be surely great to keep a special memory of your day.
A intimate shooting on the day before, casual relaxed and romantic and some great shots on your wedding day with your friends and family a memory that will last a lifetime!

A special thanks to Fwad Afzal photographer – Niamh and Stephen’s good friend and photographer who kindly provided these lovely shots for our post!

Valentina Lombardi is the Italian Lakes Wedding coordinator for Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore area.

She follows Italian and foreign bridegrooms who wish to celebrate their wedding in Piemonte and Italian Lakes area.
Valentina is Italian; she has worked in event organization business for years before becoming a wedding planner.

For any information about wedding on Lake Orta please CONTACT US.

Many among the images posted come from the wedding of a lovely couple coming from Milan: Laura and Andrea.
Today we would love see some more details of Laura and Andrea’s wedding on Lake Orta.

First of all we need to explain the title for this post!
It was a bet because Laura and Andrea booked Orta Beach Club before its inauguration with all the risks you could imagine.
It was a winning bet because it turned out in a great choice from every point of view!
Let’s go step by step!

Laura and Andrea come from Peschiera Borromeo a small village close to Milan. It is famous for its WWF natural park.
Many years ago it was the hunting reserve of Borromeo Counts, the same noble family of Borromeo Islands and Stresa.

For their civil ceremony Laura and Andrea had a look to many venues around Milan and lakes but nothing was more beautiful than Villa Bossi!
They fell in love with it!

Bride arriving by boat, the garden on the shores and St. Julius Island as background was surely the perfect frame and Laura and Andrea decided very quickly to book.

Laura and Andrea looked around for their reception venue, they were looking for something elegant but informal and they really did not want something too elegant such a villa or a restaurant in the village.

By chance they drove side of one of the beaches close to Orta San Giulio and they discovered that the beach club was going to open soon!
After meeting very professional Samuele and Luca, venue managers, Laura and Andrea decided that Orta Beach Club was the one!

Laura and Andrea’s bid day was planned for 6 August 2011 a wonderful sunny day!
After the ceremony bride and groom took a walk in the lovely and romantic little roads of Orta. Enrico Mocci one of our great photographers on Lake Orta took the photos of this special events and you can see them here.

Some more photos on the motorboat to reach Orta Beach Club where family and friends were waiting for them with a delicious aperitif by the shores!

After the sunset on the lake, the dinner prepared with all local and fusion and multiethnic food on the terrace has been served on the terrace with the lovely music of a jazz band as background.

A special night at Orta Beach Club for…. Laura and Andrea’s winning bet!

Valentina Lombardi is the Italian Lakes Wedding coordinator for Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore area.

She follows Italian and foreign bridegrooms who wish to celebrate their wedding in Piemonte and Italian Lakes area.
Valentina is Italian; she has worked in event organization business for years before becoming a wedding planner.

For any information about wedding on Lake Orta please CONTACT US.

Barry and Novi are two lovely guys coming from Indonesia and living in Netherlands.
They wanted a very intimate and romantic setting for their winter wedding…. or better for their Christmas Wedding as they got married on December 18th!
They chose Lakes districts!
Some may think that lakes in winter could be less beautiful than in warm moths but for those who love intimate romantic and solitary spots they could be the prefect choice.

Berry and Novi wanted an intimate event so they invited only their parents and Novi’s sister.
They decided to stay in Orta for the getting ready and celebratory meal.
But for their religious ceremony they opted for a very special spot Sacro Monte of Ghiffa on Lake Maggiore.

After Novi got ready in her stunning dress with white fur on her shoulder we all reached Sacred Monte of Ghiffa.
On a sunny winter day the sky on the lake can be clear like crystal and landscape just unique the perfect frame for wedding pictures.

An intimate catholic ceremony was held inside the beautiful church with stunning frescos on the ceilings and a lovely sunset outside waiting for bride and groom.

A little touch of modernity in this wonderful historical and natural context!
Have a look to our friendly Don Alberto celebrating the marriage mass with an… iPad! Isnt’ it a great idea?

After some pictures overlooking Lake Maggiore we drove back to Lake Orta for some other pictures by night in the little village of Orta.
Despite the cold weather Novi and Barry really wanted to have some shots in the village decorated for Christmas with romantic Christmas lights!
Have you ever seen Orta at Christmas? It is so romantic!

For their celebratory meal Barry and Novi choose L’Ustaria Ca dal Rat.
The warm rooms of the restaurant welcome them. With the en lit fireplace, wooden beams on the ceiling and warm atmosphere we can say that that was a perfect choice!
A wonderful way to celebrate Christmas on Lake Orta!

Novi and Barry chose Independent Pictures for their photograph service and they did a great job.. they took the perfect Christmas feeling in their shots!

Another very special thank to La Piccola Selva Team who created wonderful cream and light peach decorations for the church, meal table and cute Novi’s bouquet. It matched perfectly her style.

With this post I personally want to thank our readers, all our bride and groom, whole Italian Lakes Wedding Team and Professionals we work with and wish a Merry Christmas and a wonderful successful and romantic 2012!

Valentina Lombardi is the Italian Lakes Wedding coordinator for Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore area.

She follows Italian and foreign bridegrooms who wish to celebrate their wedding in Piemonte and Italian Lakes area.
Valentina is Italian; she has worked in event organization business for years before becoming a wedding planner.

For any information about wedding on Lake Orta please CONTACT US.

Two lovely couples got married on our Italian Lakes over 2011 weddings season, among different proposals they both choose a light and chic wedding theme: butterflies!

The result we obtained was really impressive: charming, soft and matches perfectly Lakes atmosphere.

Our Lake Como butterflies theme wedding was really natural and soft. Every single detail was studied in the style.
My bride chose wonderful orchids for corsages and bridesmaid bouquets… this was the first touch the best has to come!

During the meeting with the florist I thought about something different for the ceremony table and after having excluded several options, our final decision is exactly what you can see in these pictures: a giant and colorful butterfly created with many different type of precious flowers. My lovely bride, Christine, just loved the final effect of the decoration for her unforgettable wedding on Lake Como!

The ceremony chairs were decorated with lovely petal cones tight with silk ribbons matching bridesmaid dresses. They had with a dual use: first a decoration for the ceremony setting and later they could have been thrown by the guests to the newlyweds as good wish.
Butterfly theme, has been kept for the dinner with stunning lake view. Butterflies have been used as menu decoration and combined with outstanding ‘flying butterflies’ place cards on every guest glass.
To match Christine’s butterflies wedding theme, flower decorations had a country – chic style with many seasonal flowers combined to bunch of grapes to give a touch of personality to this elegant Lake Como wedding in September!

Looking to Alessandra’s job for Christine wedding I can realize how different could be the same theme! This is a good thing. It means that the same theme can be personalized and unique!
Stephanie, my bride wanted something colorful and really cute for her butterflies themed wedding on Lake Orta.
She is a art designer and had very clear idea about the flowers and decoration she wanted. Main color was pink and its shades.

For her bouquet she chose a loose one with many shades of pink and lilac while corsages, buttonholes and centerpieces were all pink hydrangeas. Lovely butterflies laid on them just like they were there for real.
Hydrangeas matched the lovely paper pom-poms she wanted for extra decorations.
Have a look to the lovely names cards, macaroon favors… and also menus and program of the day made up with a fan for ladies.
The ideal fresh and happy theme for a sunny wedding on Lake Orta.
The cutes part was the table plan. On a base of grass we placed butterflies escort cards, Guests loved to find our their seat in such a pretty context.

We really do think that both brides chose a lovely style. The interpreted it differently but the final result is great what do you think?
We would really thank photographers who provide these lovely shots.
Christine’s wedding: Vincenzo Santarella & Massimiliano Morlotti – Morlotti Studio
Stephanie’s wedding: Amy Turner – Imag1ne

As mentioned above stay tuned for our next four-handed posts we will tell you about some other lovely themes and ideas to inspire!

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!

We arranged the civil wedding at the historique townhall called Villa Bossi. The civil wedding takes place outside in the beautiful garden. With the sun shining so nicely, a blue sky, we all waited for the arrival of the beautiful bride Louise. She came with her father in a rowing boat and was welcomed by her 2 bridesmaids before she walked down the natural path which suited as an aisle like in a church.
Happily both said yes in the right moment, our interpreter Irmi was much more in tears then bride and groom!

Look at her beautiful bouquet that was prepared by our preferred florist La Piccola Selva. Same colors and shape for the bridesmaids and lots of white and pink rose petals for the newly weds.

After the ceremony we had 2 boats fetching us and bring us over to the island San Giulio. On the terrace of the small restaurant San Giulio we had a toast with Prosecco and typical Italian fingerfood.

Only after a relaxing stay there we proceeded on with the boat along the coastline with wonderful views on lots of historique villas of noble people. Just to be in time for an welcome drink at the Ca dal Rat, a charming trattoria with good local food.

Here again we repeated the color code of white and pink for flowers and the table decoration. A cage pinned to a tree indicated the seating plan. Everybody enjoyed the good food and the attentive service. And our dj had the good music to create a very festive atmosphere.

How bad that at midnight we had to go back on the boats and return to Orta village. But there awaiting another highlight from our part, we let flew the skylanterns. These are coming from Japan and will transport all best wishes for Louise and Robert into the nightly sky – so they will come true.

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.

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.

When they came over for their visit to choose the right venue for their wedding Lucy fell in love with the wonderful spot of Villa Bossi in Orta, an ideal venue for an outdoor civil ceremony.
For their reception Lucy and Mike wanted something different and for this reason they opted for Lake Maggiore and its wonderful clear waters.

Let’s start from the beginning!
Lucy and Mike’s guests were not many they decided to stay in Stresa the gem of Lake Maggiore overlooking Borromeo Islands.
It is just there where Lucy got ready.
At the right time all were ready to reach Lake Orta for a wonderful ceremony at Villa Bossi.
Lucy arrived a little later to get on the boat and reach Mike and guests waiting for her.

Flower decorations were studied by La Piccola Selva and as usual they were just perfect!
Lucy wanted a simple yet elegant scheme based mainly on white and green and
her favorite flowers: Lysianthis and Orchids.
The bouquet had a touch of purple that made the bride even more special.

After a moving ceremony and some pictures in the charming and very Italian setting of Lake Orta the whole group left Orta to reach Lake Maggiore.

Here’s the surprise!
A boat in Stresa was waiting for them to take the group to Isola Bella for stunning pictures in the park and by the palace!
A wonderful and unique setting for wedding pictures.
Photos were taken by Enrico Mocci by ArtefotoArona and his staff and they are all beautiful and romantic!
But the surprises are not finished.

After the tour on Isola Bella a bigger boat took the group for a wonderful tour on Lake Maggiore with a rich and delicious aperitif on board.

The tour ended to the lovely Restaurant Verbano on Pescatori Island where a private royal table was waiting for Lucy and Mike’s reception.

A small group, a sweet couple for a wedding on two lakes….we ensure that this dream can come true on our Lakes!

Valentina Lombardi is the Italian Lakes Wedding coordinator for Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore area.

She follows Italian and foreign bridegrooms who wish to celebrate their wedding in Piemonte and Italian Lakes area.
Valentina is Italian; she has worked in event organization business for years before becoming a wedding planner.

For any information about wedding on Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore please CONTACT US.

Marta Guenzi is a experienced wedding photographer. She has a very romantic and evocative style. She loves her job. She is a real up to date artist!

For the ones who are looking for a photographer that is able to tell the wedding day in a spontaneous way without any pose Marta is the right one.
She is discrete and she is not an interference in the natural flow of the events.
Her story telling is candid bride and groom won’t need to pose in front of her but just being natural!

For the bride and groom who would like to have some posed pictures Marta Guenzi will invite them for a short relaxing walk. These moments are perfect for some wedding photographs. She knows very well the area and if she does not know it she always do detailed inspection visit before the wedding day to be sure to know all about the area.
All this allow her to work in the right way, shooting very personal pictures but even creating a emotive feeling between her and her couples.

Marta Guenzi studied at the famous Photography Academy of Scala Theater in Milano.
Have a look to her gallery, you will notice how she perfectly mix photojournalism, fine art and portrait photography.
Marta Guenzi shoots the most important moments of the day always choosing a wonderful and true and perspective.

Marta take over a thousand pictures during 10-12 hours of service. In a second step she edits the shots personally. She is able to select the best photos enhancing lights colors without taking anything out of the natural beauty of the picture.

Over the years Marta Guenzi worked for many weddings in wonderful areas of Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano, Lake Como and Garda. She worked in Italy and Switzerland and she has a wide knowledge of almost all locations.

She worked on Lake Orta: Villa Crespi, San Rocco Hotel, Miasino Castle, Villa Decio, Villa Ortea, Villa Pestalozza, St.Julius Island, Lake Maggiore, Dal Pozzo Castle, Regina Palace Hotel, Grand Hotel Iles de Borromee, Pescatori Island, Isola Bella; Switzerland: Eden and Principe Leopoldo in Lugano and St. Quirico villa.
Have a look to her PHOTOGALLERY here

Marta Guenzi’s studio is located in Arona on Lake Maggiore.
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For this reason it is a real pleasure for us posting the brand new Diego and Estella Photo27 PHOTOGALLERY.
You will find there more than 60 pictures divided in 4 sections and 4 weddings: one each lake.
A Wedding portfolio where you will appreciate Estella and Diego’s Photo27 photography technique, experience and innovation…but most of all a real passion!

First section is Fiona and Marco’s wedding. Our planner Valentina spoke about this in An Italian – Scottish wedding on Lake Maggiore post.

Here following you con see some of Lake Orta  Edel and Kieran’s best wedding photos. You can read more about it in post A magic venue for a wedding on Lake Orta shores. It was written by Valentina, Edel and Kieran’s wedding planner.

Lake Como is represented by Marcia and Andrew’s wedding. A wonderful couple who decided to get married in Varenna with a religious ceremony by the shores of the lake. A real must you cannot miss them!

We close with Lake Garda and Sarah and Steve’s wedding in the tower of Castello di Malcesine a fairy tale.
You will find out all details about Sarah’s and Steve wedding in our Lake Garda wedding planners Angela and Katiuscia’s post From the infinite past… to Malcesine!

Thanks once again to Diego and Estella for their wonderful pictures and for their great contrubute to Italian Lakes Wedding.

Take some minutes to visit Photo27 PHOTOGALLERY…
you will be amazed!

CLICK HERE: Diego and Estella Photo27 PHOTOGALLERY.

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When we speak about hotels in Pettenasco we really need to mention Primatesta family that manage some of the best hotels in the area since 1930.It is a guaranty of courtesy, experience and professionalism.
Hotel Giardinetto is one of Primatesta family pearls.

Restaurant has wonderful terraces on the shores and the cuisine that you can taste here is really good and creative. Cellar has more than 450 labels and young smiling and professional staff will welcome you!

During summer an outdoor gazebo and tables with flowers and candles make it a romantic venue for your dinners and your special moments.

Thanks to this special atmosphere Ristorante Giardinetto is simply perfect for your wedding, anniversary or your special dinners on the lake.
The bigger room can host up to 250 guests, the terrace on the lake and the amazing roof top are there to help you making your day really unique.
If you would like something… more Hotel Ristorante Giardinetto can give you the opportunity to plan a fun BBQ on the beach. It could be in occasion of a day before or a day after event tasting local wines and cheeses.
Ezio and Caterina Primatesta will put at your disposal their professionalim to help you define all details of a day that you will remember forever.

If you would like keep all the memories of a special day to Hotel Ristorante Giardinetto the staff can offer you a wonderful speedboat to reach Orta village and St. Julius Island or even a romantic bay on the lake for unique photos! This is what Luisa and Massimilano did.

Here you can see some of the shots of their lovely wedding on Lake Orta. After a romantic civil ceremony to Villa Bossi in Orta they reached family and friends to Giardinetto by speedboat to celebrate the day with a wonderful dinner.
As wonderful conclusion of a special day Hotel Ristorante Giardinetto can suggest to cut your wedding cake on the wonderful panoramic terrace on the third floor.
And more…why don’t you think about spending your first night in one of the lovely rooms of the hotel? Your dream will surely last more than one day!

For further information, availability and proposals please fill the form below and see you soon to Hotel Ristorante Giardinetto!

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A Special thanks to Ivana Porta photographer in Torino who gave us these lovely images from Luisa and Massimiliano’s wedding at Ristorante Giardinetto in Pettenasco.

Valentina Lombardi is the Italian Lakes Wedding coordinator for Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore area.

She follows Italian and foreign bridegrooms who wish to celebrate their wedding in Piemonte and Italian Lakes area.
Valentina is Italian; she has worked in event organization business for years before becoming a wedding planner.

For any information about wedding on Lake Orta please CONTACT US.

His new photogallery is on line: WEDDING STORY 2011.
If you are looking a professional photographer for your wedding with a fresh, candid and Italian style that could enhance the beauty and happiness of bride and groom without spending a fortune, Alessandro Balossi is the perfect choice!

In the next weeks do not miss interesting post with Alessandro Balossi’s photos on photo post productions on brides portraits.
A very interesting technique that many photographer do not consider.
If it is good it will be your little secret to be even more beautiful on your wedding day!

Alessandro Balossi the photographer of smiling brides will be at you complete disposal.
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