valentina on Jan 29th 2012 Lake Orta Weddings
Today I would love to tell you about one of the most original couples I had last wedding season.
Niamh and Stephen are a wonderful couple living in Kuwait. Niamh as you can tell from her name comes from Ireland and Stephen is French.
They fell in love with Lake Orta having a look to our web site and seeing all the weddings we planned over here so they decided to get married here without coming here before for a visit.
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! Continue Reading »
valentina on Jan 19th 2012 Lake Orta wedding venues
We are back to Orta Beach Club the new, fresh informal wedding venue on Lake Orta.
We are sure you remember that we introduced it few month ago in summer right after its inauguration: ORTA BEACH CLUB… a dreamy frame for your wedding by the shores.
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! Continue Reading »
alessandra on Jan 7th 2012 Lake Como Weddings
As Lake Como planner I’m very excited to tell you the fairy tale of this fabulous couple coming from far away to celebrate their wedding on our elegant Lake Como.
Groom, Sigfrid, was born in Valtellina, Italy – not far at all from Lake Como – while pretty bride Wei-Ting and her family come all from Taiwan where the couple actually lives and work.
They met each other in US about 8 years ago and since then, they have always been together. Isn’t it very romantic?
Wei-Ting is absolutely in love with Italy and after having had a ceremony and party in Taiwan as well, they decided that definitely wanted an Italian wedding dream too.
I as delighted to help them!
When Wei-Ting and Sigfrid first saw Balbianello Villa, they had no doubt: this would have been their Italian wedding venue!
And here we started the whole wedding planning. Groom was very active and enthusiast: it has been a real pleasure working together with them to built the perfect wedding day.
We went through every single detail trying to make a mix of the 2 strong cultures: Italian one and Taiwan one.
Hand-painted parasol, gifts for the guests (Chinese gift for the Italians and Italian gift for the Taiwanese) and all the atmosphere was a perfect combination of different customs for this unforgettable Lake Como wedding.
Sigfrid and Wei-Ting Lake Como fairy tale began with a ‘cinematographic’ setting: the beautiful lake view ceremony, performed in the terrace of the Star Wars movie!
The guests arrived by boat. They picked-up the beautiful parasols and they and attended the ceremony handling the beautiful lace ceremony booklet with the red stamp reporting the names of the couple and the wedding date. This is another Chinese interesting custom!
A special thank to the lovely musicians: they’ve been great! They created a perfect atmosphere for the ceremony! Continue Reading »
admin on Dec 27th 2011 Lake Maggiore wedding venues
Today we are discovering one among the most ancient villas in Lake Maggiore.
It still preserves the beauty of Victorian Age: Villa Claudia dei Marchesi dal Pozzo.
Villa Claudia dei Marchesi dal Pozzo is a unique wedding venue on Lake Maggiore.
Its main features are the following:
- Breathtaking view on Lake Maggiore.
- The possibility to celebrate a legal civil ceremony in its garden overlooking the lake, side the pool or in one of the rooms of the villa itself.
- A wide park with swimming-pool. It is ideal for a lovely aperitif, dances or a relaxing after dinner.
- A elegant reception area inside the wonderful rooms of the villa or in the wonderful outdoor space lake view.
- Three amazing suites inside the villa with wide terraces for your accommodation.
In Villa Claudia dei Marchesi dal Pozzo you can really enjoy the wonderful rooms having your reception inside them in a great atmosphere but you can also opt for the garden lake view.
Villa Claudia dei Marchesi dal Pozzo is located in Belgirate a lovely little town facing Lake Maggiore few kilometers from Stresa and motor-way exit of Arona.
Thanks to its private pier you can reach the villa with a private motorboat right after a lovely boat tour for wedding pictures on the Borromeo Island and Gulf or a moving ceremony in one of the churches on the lake such as Chiesa Vecchia of Belgirate overlooking the lake or San Grato Church or San Donato curch in Brovello Carpugnino. Continue Reading »
alessandra on Nov 29th 2011 Lake Como Weddings
…Jennifer and Theodore gifted themselves a romantic wedding day on Como lake, in a wonderful private villa in Cernobbio.
They both came from United States and chose to celebrate their special day on Lake Como a real dream!
They enjoyed the whole day, from ceremony to final dancing party, in this gorgeous villa, a wonderful setting to make this day even more special.
The villa has a wide terraced garden that allow you the possibility to personalize it as you prefer on a special day like your wedding could be.
Jennifer and Theodore exchanged their marriage vows on a big terrace. Mountains sprang from the waters offering a perfect and romantic background for the ceremony.
Jennifer reached her moved groom walking on a soft aisle covered with petals and then, under a gorgeous arch full of red coral flowers, they promised each other eternal love. Continue Reading »
admin on Nov 25th 2011 Photography
If you are thinking of choosing Rome for your wedding in Italy, then you should not miss Vanessa and Stuart, a beautiful post published by photographer Alessandro Zingone on his website www.italianweddingphotojournalist.com
On his site you will find over 30 stunning images that tell the photo tour of Vanessa and Stuart in the most famous corners of Rome, the eternal city.
Vanessa and Stuart are a couple from London who came to Rome with some close friends for an enjoyable weekend end, to visit the most beautiful monuments and museums of the Eternal City, and to go shopping in the city center.
Ooops! We were forgetting to say that Vanessa and Stuart came to Rome to get married!
After the civil ceremony, in the Caracalla town hall, Vanessa, Stuart and their friends have traveled far and wide in Rome, making pictures in the most classic places of the city: St. Peter’s Square, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Campidoglio and its terrace overlooking the Roman Forum.
Throughout the day, Vanessa and Stuart have been followed by the photographer Alessandro Zingone: the result was a great photo shoot done with his unique and….. style, that you have already had the chance to know in many posts we have published on our Italian Lakes Wedding blog.
A style completed by an excellent post-production, able to transform a wedding picture into something that goes beyond the traditional service
photo of good quality, to become a form art at the highest level.
If you like the style of Alexander Zingone, and if you want to contact the photographer for more information or to know his availability, please fill the form below:
valentina on Nov 16th 2011 Lake Orta wedding venues
Together with Orta San Giulio, Pettenasco is one of the most touristy location on Lake Orta.
Mild weather, pleasant and relaxing atmosphere, charming Medieval House located in the main square, a long and relaxing walk on the shores of the lake among villas, gardens and quiet little beaches… these are the best features of Pettenasco and let’s not forget its lovely hotels!
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. Continue Reading »
wedding team on Oct 27th 2011 Rome Weddings
If you like the idea of legendary Roman Dolce Vita you cannot miss latest post written by our planner Stefania who works on Lake Bracciano and Rome area.
In post titled Just Like Linda Christian and Tyron Power Stefania tells about Belinda and Joel’s wedding. This lovely couple coming from Australia who chose to get married in the wonderful church of Santa Francesca Romana few steps from Coliseum.
This is what Linda Christian and Tyron Power did when they got married on 28 Januray 1949.
For their party Belinda and Joel they chose a panoramic terrace over Villa Borghese restaurant overlooking Rome and Saint Peter’s Basilica.
In this post you will find a great gallery with more than 60 shots located in the most beautiful places of Eternal City of Rome: the Coliseum, Piazza del Popolo and Roman Forum.
You cannot miss it!
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 in Rome please CONTACT US.
alessandra on Oct 7th 2011 Lake Como Weddings
Today I would like to tell you about a lovely couple coming from England: Joss and Nick.
They got married on July 9th, a bright and warm summer day that they will not forget for the rest of their lives!
They surely had a certain taste for lovely and good things and places so they opted for a wonderful wedding on Lake Como.
Everything was planned to be perfect!
We start from bride’s getting ready at Villa d’Este, the wonderful hotel famous all over the world with stunning view on the lake shores.
And we will end with the party in an amazing private villa near Cernobbio.
But let’s go step by step.
Nick and Joss decided to celebrate their special ceremony in lovely church in Cadenabbia just on the Como Lake’s shores. Here they soaked in a magical and romantic atmosphere created by wonderful floral decorations, white candles and the bright and warm colours of walls, together with a stunning red lacunar ceiling. Continue Reading »
alessandra on Sep 1st 2011 Lake Como Weddings
Under the strange and special light of a cloudy sky with gorgeous reflections on Como Lake’s waters, Jenny and Giles’ wedding took place. They made a very long trip to make this dream come true. Jenny comes from Singapore and Giles comes from England, but they both live in Singapore.
The bride chose as accommodation a luxury hotel in Bellagio, with a stunning sight on Lake Como. Here, between ancient rooms full of history and precious furniture, bride got ready with gorgeous make up and wearing her wonderful Vera Wang dress.
Three different groups left Bellagio by boat leading ceremony venue: Villa del Balbianello.
The first group was made up by groom and his best men and ushers, who had the important task to verify that everything were perfect… a great help for the wedding planner, thank you very much guys!
Continue Reading »
angela and katiuscia on Aug 29th 2011 Lake Garda Weddings
Congratulations to Cristina and César!
On 26th august 2011 they got married on Lake Garda: this was their first time in a charming village like Sirmione and they will never forget this extraordinary experience!
Late in the evening they had a lovely and intimate civil ceremony and then took photos in some of the characteristic corners of Sirmione. Since it was very hot, the couple enjoyed the playing with the lake’s fresh water! Continue Reading »
valentina on Aug 26th 2011 Lake Maggiore wedding venues
A fantastic panorama and real Italian cuisine these are the main features that Ristorante Settimo Cielo in Stresa offers for your wedding on Lake Maggiore.
Ristorante Settimo Cielo is located in Campino a little village above Stresa and Baveno.
Its panoramic position is simply unique. Here you would have an enchanting view on Lake Maggiore overlooking Stresa, Baveno, Borromeo Gulf, Isola Bella, Pescatori Island, Isola Madre, Feriolo, Fondotoce, Suna, Pallanza, Laveno, Alps up to Switzerland border.
The amazing position of the restaurant makes it one of the most spectacular venue for weddings on lake Maggiore. Your guests will be just amazed!
At Ristorante Settimo Cielo you will find a wonderful scenario. A timeless venue where you will really feel the scent of the Lake, a real party for your soul!
Translation for Settimo Cielo is Heaven on Earth and you will really feel like you are there.
Heaven on Earth not only for the view on Lake Maggiore but even for the famous cuisine. No creativity or innovation only traditions, ancient tastes and perfumes of traditional Italian cuisine.
Ristorante Settimo Cielo in Stresa was one of the 4 restaurant on Lake Maggiore who received from Ministero delle Politiche Agricole (a governmental agency) the award for Ristorante DOP (Denomination of Protected Origin). Continue Reading »
