From the very first email I appreciate how sweet and kind Donna was.
Mark and her had in mind a wonderful idea…. getting married outside on a rock overlooking a wonderful undiscovered spot of Italy.
Suggestion that came to my mind immediately was: Madonna del Sasso view!

So we decided to arrange all around this.
Donna and Mark arrived in Italy reaching Venice as first destination.
Then they traveled across Lake District, Lake Garda, Lake Como and they finally reached lovely Lake Orta the location they chose for their wedding.

On the day of the wedding the a warm sun of May blessed the day and all was ready for the intimate ceremony on Madonna del Sasso rock.

Mark left the hotel before Donna to reach the breathtaking rock of Madonna del Sasso while Donna was still getting ready and have some pictures with her wonderful bouquet created by Monika and Paola from La Piccola Selva.
Wonderful roses, peonies and a touch of blue… scented lavender!

Donna was one of the sweetest bride I ever had but she is a very sporty and firm woman! She is a sport racing driver!
She loves cars and bikes and she wanted a wonderful Italian car to take her to her wedding ceremony. Something vintage… Italian …a wonderful 50s Lancia Appia.

After a pleasant drive through the nature Donna reached Madonna del Sasso Rock. She was wordless….the view was stunning and Mark was waiting for her in the peace of this enchanting place.

Our professional celebrant Giuseppe was waiting for her with Mark just on the edge of the rock to perform a moving and intense ceremony overlooking a magnificent view.
This was exactly what Donna and Mark dreamt for their wedding: a wedding in the nature overlooking a unique and natural show.

After the moving and very intimate ceremony Donna and Mark took some pictures in the little garden in front of the Church of Madonna del Sasso and inside the church. The parish priest came also to congratulate and this was one of the sweetest moment of the day… he offered some sugared almonds to the couple just to wish good luck!

After the ceremony Donna and Mark came back to Orta village for some pictures and some more to St Julius Island.
Being in love with nature they decided to reach it with a rowing boat…..so romantic!

A little walk in the tiny roads of the Island and then back to Orta for a magic dinner to the restaurant of Hotel San Rocco.

Donna and Mark spent some more days in Orta and drove back to Milan to come back to US….they will definitely come back in Italy soon to enjoy some more of our wonderful country!
I hope to meet soon again!

Thanks very much to Enrico Mocci and his team for his pictures of the day!

And most of all congratulations to Donna and Mark, come back to Italy soon guys!

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.

The bride and groom choose a symbolic blessing outdoor just on the edge of the rock of Madonna del Sasso with a stunning and romantic view on all Lake Orta and St. Julius Island.
A lovely, moving and sweet ceremony conducted by our celebrant Giuseppe.

Have a look to the vintage car Donna and Mark used to reach Madonna del Sasso. It is a vintage Lancia Appia of the 60s.
A charming touch was also the bridal bouquet with pink peonies, white roses and a delicate touch of blue (something blue just as the tradition!) of lavander and hydrangeas.

A special thank to Enrico Mocci photographer who released the pictures for Donna and Mark’s wedding in a very short time! We will come back soon talking again about this romantic American couple who choose the amazing panormas of Lake Orta for their intimate Italian wedding!

They were blessed by a wonderful sunny day on the Lake that allowed them to celebrate their ceremony outdoors just by the shores in the beautiful garden of Grand Hotel Dino in Baveno .

Just have a look to this great scenario, white, purple and lilac flowers for the bouquet of the bride and the wedding arch, simply perfect!

Lovely aperitif and dinner followed the ceremony and most of all they had a great dancing party until 2am with a lot of dances and fun!
A great party for sure, nobody will forget that for long time!

We will come back again speaking about this amazing day on Lake Maggiore with more images of the event and more details.

A special thank to Grand Hotel Dino in Baveno for their great professionalism and great staff and to Independent Pictures photographers Francesco and Andrea who gave us these great shots of a wonderful day on the Lake.

Our long-time followers can notice that the CENTRO DANNEMANN is the very first wedding location outside Italy, which has a relevant position in our website.

Why this choice? Basically because most of the Lake Maggiore is located in Italy, but the very northern part is situated in the most southern canton of Switzerland – named Ticino: this is the reason why we love to consider Lake Maggiore as a big and single territory without any border, an extraordinary region made of stunning scenarios, lovely villages, rich in romance and perfect for a dreamy wedding.

Exactly here in Brissago the CENTRO DANNEMANN is situated, a unique wedding venue located directly at Lake Maggiore in a still producing cigar manufactory, which connects a traditional art typical of this place to the nowadays modernity.

In particular the canton Ticino – the Italian Part of Switzerland – is characterized by a sub-tropical climate with long summers, and by charming places like Locarno, Bellinzona, Ascona and Brissago.

The CENTRO DANNEMANN disposes of a romantic grotto that, combined with the large halls directly at the lake, can host from 20 to over 400 guests.

The very strong point of the CENTRO DANNEMANN in Brissago are the fabulous gardens overlooking the lake: here, surrounded by luxuriant palm-trees, you can organize your wedding party in an informal but elegant atmosphere.

We are going to speak about the CENTRO DANNEMANN very soon again to discover what this wonderful location can offer to a bride and a groom for a perfect wedding on Lake Maggiore.

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In a few words….this is Villa Pestalozza, the fascinating location in Miasino, on the Orta Lake.
But not only! For the married couple’s first night there is, included in the location’s rent a cosy, pink, ancient suite with a wonderful view on the lake.

Miasino is a little ancient village, situated on the hills just above Orta: it’s one of the little villages who kept better its times past and fascinating soul. Its splendour began in the seventeenth century,
when some wealthy families of Milan arrived here, seeking safety in fight from the Black Death.
A short walk among the tiny cobbed paving streets will get you to the monumental San Rocco church, raised ona dominating height, through the beautiful main square, till the village’s threshold,
towards the lake, where Villa Pestalozza raises.

As soon as you cross Villa Pestalozza’s wrought iron gate you enter in a blooming and fascinating park, where the wide green meadows surrounded by blooming flower-beds alternate with shaded areas, creating a perfect frame for a ceremony or an open-air party.

Blue and white hydrangeas flank the romantic avenue which will take you to the beautiful construction wisely restored with the utmost respect of a calibrated harmony between the age-old park and the mansion hose building began at the end of eighteenth century.

Inside, the main hall’s style is the “Empire Style” : a neo-classicism current, which interested architecture, furnishing, decorative and visual arts of the XIX century. Empire Style developped during Napoleon the First age, for the purpose to celebrate Napoleone Bonaparte’s accession and then, spread in a great part of Europe.

Villa Pestalozza owns four reception-rooms, all joined, in age style, in which 80/85 persons could be comfortably hosted.

The EMPIRE HALL faces the lake, just in the middle of the mansion: it’s a large hall whose ceiling is painted in fresco, whose walls are in venitian yellow gold stucco, in which there is a big Empire ooking-glass, a marble bust in a niche and the anchestors’s portraits on the walls.

The PIANO-FORTE HALL is situated between the hydrangeas flanked entrance alley and the lake: it is a beautyful room whose walls are painted in venitian blue peacock fresco, framed by an ancient dark wooden boiserie, whose ceiling is painted with bunches of flowers, and in which there are a majolica stove and an one century old piano-forte.

The BILLIARD HALL is embellished by: Andrea Appiani’s engravings, representing Napoleon the First’s battles and triumphs, a blowed pink flowers and green leaves Venitian chandelier, by the walls in green Venitian fresco, by the light coloured wooden boiserie, by ancient family’s papers adn a fireplace. The floor, in oval shaped multicolor strewn, was made by the same handicraftsmaster who made Vittorio Emanuele’s Gallery in Milan.

The PONIATOWSKY HALL is a pleasant room with an ancient parquet, facing the HYDRANGEAS COURT, full of family’s memories.

The slightly renovated by Donna Giulia’s touch facing the lake and the garden SUITES, are situated at the first floor. All of them have a wardrobe and a ” salle de bain “. Silence and quiet surrounding them promise deep rest nights.

CAMILLIA SUITE is at the mariedd couple disposal, already included in the mansion’s rent, to spend a romantic first wedding night.

The OTHER SUITES are at parents and guest’s disposition, subjects to reservation and against payement.

In Villa Pestalozza everything tells about a ” d’antan charme ” renovated by Donna Giulia’s touch, the owner of the location who, with hospitality and courtesy, will make you feel at home.

If, otherwise, you will invitate a big number of hosts, or, if you prefer to celebrate your wedding in the open air, from May 2011, the mansion will dispose of a wrought iron panoramic TERRACE in which 120 persons could comfortably stay.

If you decide for the civil rite, you could celebrate, at a really very short walking distance from Villa Pestalozza, the ceremony at PALAZZO SPERATI, Miasino’s Town Hall: a seventeenth century construction, built in the Orta lake noble mansion classic style. Weddings are usually celebrated in the open air, in the suggestive flagstone paved and facing an ” all’italiana garden ” mansion’s court.

If you decide for a religious ceremony, you could choose between the imposing SAN ROCCO Church, at walking distance from Villa Pestalozza through the hystorical old Miasino village, or BOCCIOLA SANCTUARY, in Barocco style, famous for the wonderful view on the Orta lake and on the Alps.

All this is Villa Pestalozza: there is anything else but the embarassment of choosing!

If you are an incurable romantic, if you would like to live the past time’s spell, if you would like to celebrate your wedding in an elegant, intimate and homely atmosphere, or in a big garden on the lake view, Villa Pestalozza will be the location of your dreams.

Come and discover it in Miasino, phoning to fix an appointment to: + 39 338 91 11 321 or filling in the proper form below.

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Religious ceremony was held in the beautiful church of San Abbondio in Mezzegra just above Lenno hills. Our readers will remember that we’ve already told about this pretty church in occasion of Andrew and Severine’s wedding.

Mezzegra is a little village in a special area of Lake Como: Tremezzina region. Ancient villages between coast and hills have amazing views the best of Lake Como. All this is enriched by wonderful palaces and ancient churches.

Great panorama on Lake Como is one of the main feature of San Abbondio church, one of the most wanted for destination weddings.

Right after the ceremony bride and groom and their guests had a lovely boat tour on big ferry called Milano. This is one of the most beautiful and ancient ferries of Lake Como built back in 1904.
A piece of history on Lake Como!

This was an original choice that let all guest enjoy the beauty of the lake and lead the group to Villa Erba where the reception was arranged.

Villa Erba is located in Cernobbio and it has a wonderful Italian garden facing the lake: a perfect patio for an exclusive and elegant outdoor event.

Villa Erba was built back at the end of 1800. It has two floors connected by a wonderful staircase. On top of it there is a panoramic tower.
Rooms inside have amazing frescoes on the ceilings and they can be the ideal frame for a very elegant reception.

A church with a great view, an evocative tour on an ancient ferry boat and the reception in one of the most elegant villas on Lake Como: all these are the magical ingredients of unforgettable Wendy and Micki’s wedding!

For further information on your wedding on Lake Como please CONTACT Italian Lakes Wedding Team.

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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!

However I would like to show you today an other side of Malcesine.
Tracey and Stephen came to Malcesine for a romantic holiday in 2009, and they fell in love with the place. No doubt they wanted to have their wedding here! They wanted a religious wedding instead of a civil one so we found for them a private, intimate venue for their 40 guests wedding. First, they looked around by themselves to find a venue that could answer to their needs of privacy, intimacy. As they couldn’t find the location of their dreams, Tracey and Stephen contacted us for help.

After long search, we have found the perfect venue for them, and we also found the authorization of Don Giuseppe of Parish church of Malcesine to have a religious ceremony over here. The planning could start in details for 20th of July 2010, the day of the wedding!
A one year of planning flew away quickly to reach the big day. While girls were having their hair done to hairdresser, boys were enjoying a refreshing beer on the lakeshore.
The church was decorated with a lot of sunflowers and white roses, to represent sunshine, happiness and deep optimism of the couple.

The Intimate, and very romantic ceremony was conducted by Don Dominic, who was so kind to come to Malcesine and celebrate the wedding in English, allowing the couple and the guests to feel like home.

A refreshing, rich aperitif waited the newley weds and their guests at the bar side of the church after the ceremony. Italian prosecco, hot and cold canapés, and little delicious fingerfood prepared by the bar owners were the main attracion! Then we took a comfortable, air conditioned bus to reach the wedding venue kept secret as a surprise! It was an amazing and well hidden private villa behind the mountains, in the green countryside. Wow -effect was really guaranteed with its Arabic style! The beautiful villa had also a wide garden, where children could run play and parents could be relaxed too. You can imagine how happy they were when they also found a huge inflatable slipper!

The reception was arranged outside in the green, under protecting shade of trees, enjoying delicious food prepared by a skillful catering. Dancing and music completed the event, together with a little sweet “performance” of the kids on the dancefloor, and open-bar opened until late night.

We can ensure this was not the typical Malcesine wedding, but we are sure we were glad that we could help Tracy and Steve to realize their dream!

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.

LMW Planners team will write for your some posts on Lake Maggiore.
Some of the best wedding photographers collaborate with LMW Planners team such as Davide Caravaggio of Pallanza who is the author of this opening post – in home page also on Lake Maggiore Wedding. There is also Piero Gatti of Baveno and Enrico Mocci of Arona.

Lake Maggiore Wedding will collaborate also with a long list of photographers coming from every part of Italy: from Estella & Diego – PHOTO27.COM (Milan) to Simone Mottura – Blanco Y Negro (Torino) and do not forget about Carlo Conti – Reportage per gli Sposi (Milan) and last but not least Raffaello Mazzoleni (member of WPJA – Wedding Photojournalis Association).
Amazing images on Lake Maggiore has been taken by best Italian Wedding Photographers will be the best part of LMW Planners Team’s posts.

Would you like to have a little teaser of next LMW Planners’ posts?
It will come soon a list of article on wonderful Borromeo Islands and great advices and suggestions to brides and grooms.

LMW opening act will be a post entirely on Lisa and Darren’s wedding on Lake Maggiore….do not miss it!
Stay tuned!

All Images © Italian Lakes Wedding and:
photo 1: Davide Caravaggio, Verbania Pallanza.
photo 2: Enrico Mocci – ArteFotoArona, Arona.
photo 3: Piero Gatti – Foto Smile, Baveno.
photo 4: Raffaello Mazzoleni – Studio ArteFoto, Omegna.
photo 5: Estella & Diego photographers PHOTO27.COM – Milan

The bride was radiant and Andrew so touched in seeing her cross the Church main door.

Andrew and Severine exchange romantically their vows and rings and received the applause and affection from all families and close friends.

After the ceremony a brief transfer bought the guests to the pier where a private boat was waiting for them.
A short walk and….WOW, the arrival at the venue surprised all the guests, it’s incredibly elegant.

Toasts, aperitifs and dinner were served outside the garden and inside the beautiful room.

And as final touch, the gorgeous wedding cake to celebrate Andrew and Severine love.

The party was funny and dances went on and on.
Congratulations Andrew and Severine from the Italian Lakes Wedding Team!

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 weddings on Lake Como, please contact the Italian Lakes Wedding TEAM.

Italian Lakes are simply magic: their atmosphere, their surroundings cannot be compared to other places in the world.
Many towns and villages are very famous already but the area still hold lot of surprises.

We’re very proud to introduce you a magnificent private Villa, called Villa San Martino, which is located on Lake Varese (the Lumbardy side of Maggiore Lake).

This venue is very particular due to its Liberty architecture style, absolutely unusual for the area.

The place is breathtaking from your arrival: the ancient gate opens the view on a large tree – lined promenade hiding the beautiful venue.

Once arrived up on the hill you’ll be surprised by an enchanting park and swimming pool overlooking the lake.

The outdoor area is perfect for a spring / summer wedding since this is so spacious and with such a lovely view.

This is the location chosen by a romantic pregnant bride in the last August month.

The romance began with a stunning symbolic celebration lake view and continued with an elegant party around the pool and then inside the splendid rooms.

Florist and catering helped us realize a great setting and the moment of the cut of the cake have been incredibly touching!

After the cake the dances continued in the particular courtyard held in the Villa walls which was covered with a white marquise and arranged with open bar, special lights and a live band.

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for Lake Garda and lake Varese 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 Weddings on Lake Varese, please contact us.