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Today we are pleased to introduce you one of the most quaint restaurants on Lake Maggiore: Ristorante Verbano on Pescatori Island. It faces the lake in the heart of Borromeo Gulf just few minutes boat ride from Stresa. Hotel Ristorante Verbano’s appeal fascinated artists and writers of the past who found in this special place …

Villa Bossi is always one of the most wanted venues for civil ceremonies! Bride arriving by boat on the calm waters of Lake Orta, the blooming aisle and the ceremony under the wonderful columns of the villa have a certain appeal that also Viviana and Alessandro loved! Viviana and Alessandro’s color scheme matched elegant bride’s …

Those who follow the blog of Italian Lakes Wedding will have noticed that the Hotel San Rocco is often cited in our post: in fact many weddings held on Lake Orta have as their final destination this beautiful hotel in Orta San Giulio. Recently, the structure has been completely renovated: here is the perfect opportunity …

A late 1700 villa, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, in the splendid setting of the gulf of Colmegna. An idyllic place, still uncontaminated by mass tourism, immersed in a century-old park with luxuriant nature, lakeside promenades, romantic paths, an original vintage greenhouse, a turret on the lake and a picturesque marina. This is Hotel …

It has been two years since we introduced you Villa Ortea. Since then this amazing villa become one of the most wanted venues on Lake Orta. Today we come back here to tell you about Claudia and Simone’s wedding. Thanks to great shots made by Leandro Biasco we are able to show the event in …

A spell of days gone by, among ancient furniture, painted in fresco walls and adventures’ memories. A refined, intimate and cosy atmosphere, due to Donna Giulia’s homely management, Villa Pestalozza’s owner. A breathtaking view on the Orta Lake. A wide park, perfect for an open air wedding party. In a few words….this is Villa Pestalozza, …

Cinzia and Giovanni always dreamt about getting married in a little church, in a tiny village with few relatives and friends. A simple but elegant wedding, cosy and magic. They did not want just a wedding but two days break with the people they love. BEFORE… Thinking about the location, finding it, the church, the …

You probably know that in many village in Italy there are some time restrictions for music party until later at night. However many venues in Orta allow music and dances until midnight or half past midnight that with an early dinner could a nice time to have your first dance some more drinks and dances! …

When details make the difference… Julia and Angus are a lovely couple coming from UK and they got married in Varenna – Lake Como on 28 September. From the earliest stage of the planning, Julia already knew that red roses with a bit of cream and blue details would have been her choice for her …

Balbianello Villa – Official Rental Fees 2012 Many of you write us to ask further information on Villa del Balbianello rental. For this reason we would love to give you more information on our blog that we hope could be useful. As mentioned Villa del Balbianello is a very exclusive and unique venue, for this …

Last year, we have been among the first to announce that Villa Carlotta opened for civil wedding ceremonies. Today we are here to tell you about Elisabeth and Oyvind. They are a nice Norwegian couple, who took the chance to celebrate a dream wedding in one of the most famous Villas on Lake Como. Photographer …

Lake Maggiore is located mostly in Italian territory but very North side is in Switzerland. This is a well known area with many touristy destinations such as Brissago, Locarno and Ascona that have a peculiar Italian character and surely a mild climate. It is for this reason that we want to go out for Italy …

The part of the coast from Verbania that comes along until the swiss border is certainly one of the most spectacular places of the Lake Maggiore. Some years ago there were forests and terraces with cultivated plants, so at the end of the 18th century this area was attractive for lots of rich families coming …

Balbianello Villa – Official Rental Fees 2011 Many of you write us to ask further information on Villa del Balbianello rental. For this reason we would love to give you more information on our blog that we hope could be useful. As mentioned Villa del Balbianello is a very exclusive and unique venue, for this …

Today two young couples got married on Lake Orta. What a day! First couple Allison and Paul got married with a symbolic ceremony in a wide terrace facing the lake. The weather was beautiful, the grounds of the Castle absolutely gorgeous and the guests elegantly attired. The second one Stefania and Marco have just got …

Balbianello Villa – Official Rental Fees 2012 Many of you write us to ask further information on Villa del Balbianello rental. For this reason we would love to give you more information on our blog that we hope could be useful. As mentioned Villa del Balbianello is a very exclusive and unique venue, for this …

First of all I wish to tell you that lake Bracciano is a lake of volcanic origin, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of Rome. It is the second largest lake in the region (second only to Lake Bolsena) and one of the major and cleanest lakes of Italy. The area is very interesting from different …

Today we are pleased to introduce you one of the most important news of the early 2010, a fantastic period residence which is going to enrich the offerings of location for wedding on Lake Orta: Villa Decio. Villa Decio is in Lortallo, an ancient village situated between Miasino and Ameno, near the Monastery of Monte …