We will keep the secret for now… without telling venue’s name.
We can only say that the first of the first ceremony has been held in Moltrasio on Lake Como and second one on Lake Maggiore in Stresa.

Photographer of both services is Riccardo Bestetti based in Lecco on Lake Como. Riccardo Bestetti has a long experience on wedding photography on all Northern Italy.
His photography has a unique style with deep colors and a very candid feeling.
Do you want some examples?
We recently showed you one of Riccardo Bestetti’s service in Venice in occasion of Francesca and Nicola’s wedding.

You can have a look to this picture taken in Palazzo Barbieri in Verona during Giorgia and Massimo’s wedding.

Here Riccardo Bestetti is on Lake Maggiore for Anna and Maurizio’s wedding in Angera close to Villa Rocchetta.

You cannot miss the post on our partner site Italian Country Wedding of original Angela and Claudio’s wedding on the mountains around Lake Como with the pilot-bride on a helicopter!

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You can tell looking at its infinite facets, wonderful cafes and historical monuments, winding cobblestone streets, churches, squares, castle and slow river that flows through it.
Elegance of the past that you breathe in this city is making it a perfect frame for a charming wedding!

Everywhere you walk, you will find a path that will take you to one of the oldest theatre in the world: the Arena, still beautifully preserved.

In cool summer evenings the Arena hosts many concerts and opera of the most famous opera festivals in the world. In warm lights of Autumn or in twinkling Christmas lights it can be a truly magical frame for your wedding.

In the heart of Verona, we suggest to follow the gentle curves of the river between old neighbourhoods, forgotten crafts, historic churches up to the famous balcony of Juliet.

You can choose to pronounce your wedding vows just in Juliet’s house, where for centuries lovers from all over the world swear their love writing their names on these walls.

For your sophisticated wedding Verona offers the opportunity to celebrate your civil ceremony and an elegant reception within the walls of one of its noble palaces, between frescoed halls and hidden gardens.
These palaces are real hidden gems. Behind elegant facades and majestic doors, they enclose ancient marble staircases, frescoes ceilings and small winderful gardens. They are the ideal places for an intimate and fine wedding reception.

Night is magic too in Verona.
There are many possibilities for a special dinner, followed by a stroll, hand in hand, along the river between the two most romantic historic places: the bridge named Ponte Pietra and Castelvecchio bridge.

Castelvecchio is a great historic fort crossed by river Adige, with a breathtaking view.

The outdoor part of the castle and its bridge on the river and large courtyard are a charming setting for memorable wedding photos.
 En lit by night lights in the evening it becomes even more magical!

The entrance from the bridge on the river is more than impressive.
Here you can enjoy a beautiful view over the city and main monuments.
 Together with Arena it is one of the most beautiful symbols of Verona. 
Being here is just a trip back in the past.

In order to really experience Verona we suggest then to stay out late drinking in a wine bar hidden in one of the alleys of the centre or in a stylish bar in Piazza dei Signori, the most elegant square, surrounded by buildings of different ages.


Away from the centre of Verona there are many treasures to discover: wide vineyards and the medieval village of Soave with its beautiful castle, famous wine cellars, Lake Garda shores, precious villages on placid river Mincio, beautiful villages on the lake as Sirmione with its lovely Scaliger Castle and the Roman baths of Catullo.

Last but certainly not least, here you could taste some of the world’s finest wines.
Valpolicella area, on the hills around Verona, attracts celebrities from all over the world! But let’s not forget about its relaxing landscape.
Elegant villas in the vineyards, with their ancient cellars, can offer the most evocative location for your wedding reception!

Come and discover all the opportunities that this wonderful city offers for an incomparable wedding!


Angela and Katiuscia both work on Veneto region and Lake Garda. They will take you to discover traditions, savors and colors of Veneto region, not only on Lake Garda!

They can help and support you for a dream wedding on other wonderful locations such as Venice, Verona and Veneto gorgeous countryside where you could taste some of best wines of Italy.

For any information about wedding in Verona please contact Angela and Katiuscia.

All Images © Italian Lakes Wedding and Flavio Sartori photographer, www.efmatrimoni.com
Started to work on wedding photographs in 1989, so a good 20 years ago, Flavio Sartori arrived to develop it’s unique style of the colours’ usage mixing the art of painting with photo shooting. He likes strong colours and their contrasts to use in order to underline the key meassage of the pictures. Always looking for new creative stimuli in his free style photograph, without poses, he reaches real feelings on his spontaneous images. His strong point next to the spontaneity is the care and responsibility with which he follows his weddings: he is there until the end to make sure that all is fine with the client. This is because he has 1 thing very important in this profession: the true passion to capture the moments forever. To learn more about him and his work visit www.efmatrimoni.com.

Verona is the synonym of Romeo and Juliet’s romantic idyll.

The heart of Verona is a jewel with infinite faces, with its wonderful cafes and historical monuments, winding cobblestone roads,churches, squares, castle and slow river that flows through it.

Everywhere you walk you will find a path that will take you to one of the oldest theatre in the world: the Arena, still beautifully preserved.

Elegance of the past that you breathe in this city is a perfect frame for a charming wedding!

To Matteo and Martina it all seemed natural choosing the elegance of this noble city for their ceremony and the relaxed and joyful frame of Lake Garda for the reception.

This is to combine two different souls and we are sure you will love both of them.

Martina’s grace illuminated everything, as well as her wonderful smile!

Her long white dress, her hair softly gathered by impalpable white flowers and only a pretty bow on shoes… Final preparations for the bride and everything is ready.

Every detail in Matteo and Martiana’s Wedding reveals elegance and simplicity, expertly captured by our photographer Beatrice Mancini. The ceremony was held in Duomo Baptistery in Verona, a setting of rare elegance and sobriety, white candles down the aisle and a delicate bouquet of Gypsophila.

A young flower girl with a small bouquet, similar to bride’s one, preceded Martina on her walk down the white aisle while the antique stones and ancient coats of arms were witnesses to this romantic moment.

This is one of the most beautiful churches in Verona which was built on the ruins of an early Christian basilica. It was totally rebuilt in the XII century in Romanesque style preserving the location between the Cathedral and the bishop’s palace, both some of most beautiful Verona’s buildings. A really magical frame for a catholic ceremony.

After the intimate ceremony, nothing could be better than a vintage car to get to an old Locanda on Lake Garda to continue the celebration with all the guests! The ancient streets of Verona, the castle, the squares and rolling hills … the scenery along the way to the lake is full of unique and unforgettable views and asks to stop for a few shots right in Italian style.

Reception venue has a quiet and pleasant atmosphere which allowed to the newlyweds enjoying a cool summer evening on the lake with relatives and friends. This old Locanda offers also colourful and charming rooms to extend the celebrations for a holiday staying or romantic honeymoon on the lake. Wide open spaces, informal atmosphere and background music made the Matteo and Martina’s reception a lovely evening!

Between speeches, good food and relaxing moments around the pool the evening flew away as lightly as a butterfly…

Angela and Katiuscia both work on Veneto region and Lake Garda. They will take you to discover traditions, savors and colors of Veneto region, not only on Lake Garda!

They can help and support you for a dream wedding on other wonderful locations such as Venice, Verona and Veneto gorgeous countryside where you could taste some of best wines of Italy.

For any information about wedding in Verona please contact Angela and Katiuscia.

Along Brenta River, not far from Venice, ancient noble Venetian families built outstanding abodes to spend their holidays, that could reflect their wealth and power.

Ideal extension of Venice onto the mainland, the ancient course of river Brenta lived from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century a golden age that made the area a favorite place of vacation of the rich Venetian nobles.

Along the river there are many villas designed by masters of Italian art. Along the centuries these places has been visited by artists, popes, kings, men of culture, envied for their beauty, perceived as country houses in which to celebrate the rite of procession on water, of sumptuous dinners, of parties lasted until dawn.
In Riviera del Brenta you can appreciate today blooming gardens of noble villas, water reflections intercepted by the statues, the gardens lapped by the current.

One of these wonderful villas was the perfect frame for Max and Valentina’s wedding.
17th century architectural complex called Villa Foscarini-Rossi hosted this special event we would love to tell you about today.

Valentina and Max opted for a religious ceremony in a church not far from the villa.
Parents, relatives and many friends were all waiting for the bride to come!
Church of Sanctuary of Madonna in Borbiago bride and groom chose, was adorned with beautiful white roses to keep theme Valentina wanted: very charming and romantic!

During the ceremony, the smooth sound of harp and violin made the atmosphere even more magical.

Outside the Church all guests waited for newly weds for the traditional rice and red rose petals throwing which is a very good wish of good luck in Italy. Have a look to the fancy baskets and wraps containing rice cones for throwing…a sweet idea the bride had for her guests!

About six o’clock in the evening, Valentina and Max, after a lovely boat tour reached by boat private pier of villa for their reception.

Under the beautiful sun of July, guests had their delicious and traditional Veneto aperitif in the Italian garden and wonderful portico.

The evening continued inside, in the frescoed hall.
While music accompanied the event, the wealth of paintings and golden light floods in through the old windows overlooking the garden was the setting for a refined dinner based on typical dishes of the Venetian tradition reinterpreted with sage creativity.

Here’s the end of this wonderful day … back outside, illuminated by soft light of candles and chandeliers always ravished by fresh flowers the cutting of the cake was another suggestive moment of this elegant reception.

Talking about this day Valentina and Max said:

It was not a wedding… it was “the wedding” … the most exciting moment for a couple … but thanks to the meticulous and fantastic organization of “our “wedding planner … everything was almost perfect. Thank you for making possible an idea into a real dream.

Angela and Katiuscia both work on Veneto region and Lake Garda. They will take you to discover traditions, savors and colors of Veneto region, not only on Lake Garda!

They can help and support you for a dream wedding on other wonderful locations such as Venice, Verona and Veneto gorgeous countryside where you could taste some of best wines of Italy.

For any information about wedding on Lake Garda, Venice, Verona and Veneto countryside please contact Angela and Katiuscia.

Angela and Katiuscia both work on Veneto region and Lake Garda. They both have a degree in Architecture and Interior Design and both come from this world.
Their background and natural creativity will be at your disposal to create a wonderful scenography, some amazing arrangements and choose little pretty details that will make your wedding just unique!
Moreover their problem solving qualities will be helpful to arrange to a wonderful day on Lake Garda.

Lake Garda is an important destination for weddings in Italy: a wide lake whose distinctive feature is the wonderful panorama immersed in a mild Mediterranean climate all year long, among cypresses, olive and lemon trees and the quaint and colorful borghi overlooking the lake such as Malcesine, Limone, Torri del Benaco, Gardone Riviera, Salò and Isola del Garda: the perfect ingredients for a dream wedding!

Angela and Katiuscia will take you to discover traditions, savors and colors of Veneto region, not only on Lake Garda! They can help and support you for a dream wedding on other wonderful locations such as Venice, Verona and Veneto gorgeous countryside where you could taste some of best wines of Italy.

Welcome on board Angela and Katiuscia!

The Palace of the Town Hall – to celebrate your civil wedding – is in the heart of the old city center, just next to the lovely small port, giving a special frame to your forever love promise to each other. Or do you prefer a catholic ceremony? The little roman church of San Nicolò with frescos from the 3rd century is just on the other side of the port, in direct closeness of the central square. The majestic Castle dominating the town is a perfect location to shoot some very special wedding photos, while your guests will enjoy a refreshing aperitif on the terrace of one of the lakeside restaurants.

Then to complete the picture of the enchanting environment, the Town Hall just put at the disposal the historical building of the Venetian Customs, only few steps from the Town Hall, that now can be used also for wedding receptions. From here that Venice controlled for long centuries the commerce on the Lake Garda, but now the medieval building hides a brand new interior design, offering a really special set for a very exclusive reception for your guests. The structure includes two large modular areas, which can host 350 people overall, and is characterized by a typical Venetian construction, with a larch truss roof of ancient origins, and two arches facing the lake forming a usable open space for an open-air aperitif before the wedding dinner, to enjoy the great view of the lake with the small romantic port in front. The excellent fusion of this fantastic monumental setting with cutting-edge technologies has made this renewed multifunctional centre one of the most elegant, exclusive events venues in the province of Verona.

Otherwise, if your wish is to continue the wedding day in a more traditional, elegant villa instead of the Customs building, there is a splendid XIXth century villa part of fantastic Thermal Park, where you can enjoy fully the relax also the days after the wedding with some snuggling massages and beauty treatments, or simply just taking sun around the swimming pool. Large italian garden, and historic residence buildings complete the offer of the Villa.

40 different hotels are at the disposal of your guests to find the best rooms answering to their needs in terms of taste and budget, and many many restaurants and bars are offering great opportunity to discover the town center the night before with a rehearsal dinner, or the days after the big day.
Historic charm, a gorgeous environment with a mix of modern cutting edge structures and romantic villas….all this with delicious local cuisine….the success of your dream wedding is guaranteed in Lazise, the medieval pearl of Lake Garda.

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 Lazise Lake Garda please CONTACT US.

All Images © Italian Lakes Wedding and Flavio Sartori photographer, www.extraordinario.it
Started to work on wedding photographs in 1989, so a good 20 years ago, Flavio Sartori arrived to develop it’s unique style of the colours’ usage mixing the art of painting with photo shooting. He likes strong colours and their contrasts to use in order to underline the key meassage of the pictures. Always looking for new creative stimuli in his free style photograph, without poses, he reaches real feelings on his spontaneous images. His strong point next to the spontaneity is the care and responsibility with which he follows his weddings: he is there until the end to make sure that all is fine with the client. This is because he has 1 thing very important in this profession: the true passion to capture the moments forever. To learn more about him and his work visit www.extraordinario.it .

It is my pleasure to introduce the newest member of the Italian Lakes Wedding team: Giovanna Benati of Poker d’Eventi, a wedding planner agency based in Verona, Italy.
I recently spoke with Giovanna about Poker d’Eventi and how the company can help you plan a destination wedding on lake Garda.

• Giovanna, could you tell me something about yourself and how you became involved in wedding planning?
  After working for many years in the organisation of events for large companies and often in extremely formal situations, a close friend of mine called me to give her a hand with the organisation of her own wedding.
  Time was short (as is always the case with large companies and big events and conferences) and I helped in making the wedding a fantastic experience for everybody.
  I have to say that what made this experience unforgettable for me was to see my friend so relaxed and free to enjoy the day, leaving everything in my hands. She even allowed me to be as creative as I wanted and that is how the passion for this work was born.
• What is your favourite part about event planning?
  I think the most exciting moment is when I present my ideas and plans to the couple. Their faces light up at being able to imagine their wedding and they can finally begin to get excited about the day.
• Where are your top three picks to have a destination wedding in lake Garda?
  Lake Garda offers so many options for the creation of a wedding that I really wouldn’t know how to choose. I like to give couples the chance (if possible) to see some of the lake and a few of the locations that I have selected before coming up with final choices. If I were to get married again however I’d love a wedding on water, an event on a boat.
• Is it difficult for non-residents to get married in lake Garda? What are the requirements?
  No it really isn’t a problem in my experience, the people at the town hall actually seem happy to help in the completion of documents etc. Obviously each case needs to be looked at separately and documents also need to be prepared in the country of origin, but we calculate the time for all paper work in the organisation.
• After the wedding, what nearby romantic places might couples want to visit?
  After travelling so far, many couples see Venice (and a trip on a gondola) as a stone throw away, Florence is a popular stop over and of course Verona with Juliet’s balcony and the Arena Opera House is a must but I think the most romantic and enchanting place is ‘Castel San Pietro’ where the most breath taking view of Verona from above can be experienced.
• Do you have any advice for folks who’d like to get married in lake Garda?
  Plan ahead. Garda and the various locations suitable for such an event are becoming more and more popular so we need to book in advance. With enough time we really have no limits as to what can be achieved.

• How would you describe your working style?
  I think I would have to say that I see it almost as the creation of a painting, its sometimes quite difficult. I take the ideas and wishes of the couple and begin to elaborate concepts and details until I have in my mind a complete idea of the special day. What I think is fundamental is originality. I need to know that when I sign my painting it is unique.
• Is being a wedding planner very stressful?
  Obvious deadlines and dealing with a large number of collaborators and suppliers can be taxing, occasionally being able to satisfy every last detail of a couples requests can be demanding but they are all part of making a perfect day. Perfection isn’t easy but its what I want and its what the wedding couple wants.
• Favourite thing to do outside event planning?
  I love spending time with my two lovely girls. Luckily as long as I am not too far away from my mobile I can plan my time around handing the organisation of different events (with the help of the rest of the team) as well as the organisation of a family.
• Do you have a wedding horror story?
  Luckily, no I don’t. In event planning in general there are always last minute changes that need to be sorted and very often the whole event needs to be planned and organised in a very short time but with weddings most couples marrying abroad tend to plan way ahead which eliminates the sort of problems that could turn into a horror story.
• Is there a primary difference in planning for a Italian couple as opposed to say a US or UK/Ireland couple?
  Definitely, foreign couples want to feel abroad, and very often their idea of Italy doesn’t exactly match reality. Very often we have to find locations that fit the image that the couple has. Foreign couples don’t seem to mind being surrounded by Italians in busy locations it seems to add to the whole cultural experience whereas Italians generally want a very private event. Foreign weddings are obviously much smaller and therefore easier to organise with fewer guests and more choice of locations. Photos and videos are always important at a wedding but even more so with couples from abroad. All visual records also need to include the surroundings and the environment and not just the happy couple. Whoever could make it to the wedding needs to be able to see every detail from these visual records.
• How do accessories help make a wedding unique to each couple?
  Remember that it is the tiny details, seemingly so insignificant, that can turn a composition or a moment into something unique. Thinking about a wedding where the bride and groom have expectations based on dreams, feelings and fairytales, these tiny details become even more important.
• What is a wedding planner and how do you separate the good ones from the incompetent?
  Firstly a wedding planner has to understand the importance of a wedding. A wedding is the most important day in the lives of most people and for that reason NOTHING can go wrong. A Wedding Planner has to be able to convey this too everybody involved in the organistaion and creation of the wedding. Triple checking is fundamental and nothing can be taken for granted or left to chance. As well as being and incredibly good organiser a Wedding Planner also has to have very good comunication skills. Getting exactly what she wants when she wants it. Listening skills are also a must, as a Wedding Planner has to be able to understand exactly what the couple have in mind for their wedding. Finally a Wedding Planner has to be creative. Many couples have an outline of what they would like, or perhaps an odd detail of something that must be included, but many spaces have to be filled in by the creativity of the Wedding Planner The good ones are the ones that ask questions. The ones that can show you exactly what will happen in every detail from start to finish. The ones that have listened to your every request and made sure that they take priority. The ones that call to reasure you that everything.

Thanks Giovanna and good luck with all of your future projects!

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.

Villa Bossi is in the ancient village of Orta San Giulio just on the lakeshore and in front of St. Julius Island.
In Villa Bossi, Orta San Giulio Town Hall gives couples coming from all over the world, to say “YES” living a charming atmosphere that only this village offers.
The most wanted way to reach the town hall is by boat for sure! You will be accompanied by the soft sound of the waters and from the magnificent façades of villas that provide a unique frame for your big day.
An idyllic scenario that you will remember forever. Many tourists come here once they just fall in love with the place and decide to come again to celebrate their civil bending.

Castello Dal Pozzo is in Oleggio Castello, in a strategic position between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. There are many reason to choose this solution for a civil bending. It is right into a secular park, the castle is a real English-style venue from gardens to furniture, fro the little lake to the family chapel in Tudor style.
Moreover the castle allows their guests to appreciate a spectacular panorama on Lake Maggiore and use the wonderful rooms to organize the wedding reception.
Civil celebrations at Castello Dal Pozzo are held in the ancient family library, an elegantly furnished room with precious ceiling and documents.
Castello dal Pozzo is the perfect venue to live just like in a fairy tale, just like in a dream.

The third most important venue for a beautiful civil bending in Lake District is surely Villa San Remigio in Verbania Pallanza.
It is right into the green area of Castagnola hill, by famous Botanic Gardens of Villa Taranto. Villa San Remigio is a magical place that will add a touch of emotion to an unforgettable day.
In Villa San Remigio civil bendings are celebrated in the Sala della Musica (Music room) among frescoes, antique furniture a grand fireplace and a stunning piano.

Italian Lakes Wedding can help you arrange all types of weddings: a valid civil wedding, religious wedding, catholic or protestant, symbolic or orthodox ceremonies or a simple blessing.
There are necessary papers to be drawn up and presented to the local authorities.
These documents vary according to the type of ceremony and the nationalities of the bride and groom.
Italian Lakes Wedding has long experience in working with these documents and can guide you smoothly through the process.
For more information please contact us.

The lake is famous for the first and only docg wine in the Veneto Bardolino as well as for its delicious food/cuisine. Lake Garda charmes with its splendid colors, ranging from the calm deep blue to “that” lake storm dark green. This place is one of the most romantic places in the world, forits proximity to Verona, the famous home of Romeo and Juliet. That’s why many couples from all over Europe/the world come to its shores to pleadge/promise each other eternal love.
Being able to describe this magic place is impossible, but the truth is that once you visit it it ends up becoming part of you.

This place rich in history and nature,it has always charmed from the past, even Dante talks about it in his Divine Comedy. Ever since ancient times the lake shores have witnessed paleolithic and neolithic civilisation flourishing (the name of the village Pai comes from the Italian word “palafitte” that means “primeval houses”). A human settlement of Gauls has followed the Bronze Age, until the arrival of the Roman. The long peninsula of Sirmione, described by Valerio Catullo’s poetical lines, still
shows a huge roman mansion. The so called “Riviera degli Olivi” (the veronese shore of Lake Garda) named after the olive trees that produce a world wide famous olive oil is a popular destination of fiancées who want to associate their love dream to this wonderful lake.