We have to remember that Villa del Balbianello was the movie set of famous Star Wars Episode II – Attack of the Clones.
Star Wars lovers surely know that this villa was named like Lake Retreat in the movie and it is where Padme and Anikin Skywalker hid while Obi One Kenobi traked down those responsible for attempting to Amidala’s life. But most of al,l for our story, it is where secret marriage of Anakin Skywalker and Amidala took place.

Hilde and Jean Erik chose for their staying luxurious Grand Hotel Tremezzo where both of them got and ready for the wedding while Morlotti photographer was there to take wonderful pictures of the event.
Beautiful bride opted for an unusual and fancy dress short on the front and very long on the back: she really looked like a princess!
We cannot forget to mention our groom Jean Erik who was also very elegant is his morning suit.
However the real surprise was the bridal party! They thought about involving three Star Wars movie characters as you can see in the pictures taken by Morlotti Studio. Aren’t they fun?
They’ve beens surely the main characters immediately after the couple and they gave a special touch to all the event.
All the guests wanted to a picture with them and their presence made lot of ‘rumor’ at Villa del Balbianello and inhabitants of the village clos by for all day.
Their main role was escorting Hilde, who arrived from the lake by boat.
Ceremony setting replicated exactely the famous movie scene, with red flowers and romantic lake view. A dream!

An unforgettable atmosphere, Hilde and Jean Erik exchanged their mutual vows and rings accompanied by classic music notes.
After the ceremony all the group moved to the Loggia for a toast and photo session until sunset.
Everybody was astonished by the beauty of Villa del Balbianello and Lake Como landscapes. Time flew incredibly fast: it’s already time to jump on the boats and reach the reception dinner venue where the party continued till 2am in the morning.

From my point of view, as planner an event like this could be very challenging and fun to coordinate.
I’m really looking for many more ‘Star Wars’ couples: I can’t wait for helping you making your dream comes true!

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for 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 at Villa Balbianello Lake Como – please contact us.

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.

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.

We can say that Hannah and James were surely the youngest couple we planned the wedding for in 2010 and we really want to wish them all the best for their life together!

Hannah and James decided for Orta without seeing it before. They thought once arrived here the lovely medieval village could be a sweet surprise for their guests and for them too.
And it was! The warm temperature of September welcomed the small group. Bride and groom decided for an intimate wedding on the shores of the lake.

Hannah’s tastes were on purple, lilac and white and she opted for a very elegant bouquet matching bridesmaid dress.
She decided to get ready in the amazing rooms of the Moorish Villa, one of the most luxurious venues in Orta San Giulio.

Hairdresser reached her here and she had all the time to get ready before reaching Orta main square to get on a rowing boat to reach James waiting for her to the town hall.

This time it was the bridesmaid to walk on the aisle with the bride. Have a look to the colors on the warm sun of September aren’t the two girls just stunning?

After a very intimate and emotional ceremony in the town hall of Orta – Villa Bossi – bride and groom hosted a lovely boat tour on the lake to finally reach their reception venue: pretty restaurant on St. Julius Island.

Hannah really wanted a royal table for all the guests along the terrace so everybody could enjoy the magic view on the lake.
Decorations for the tables were all in purple, lilac and white matching also nice names cards and stationary.

After the delicious dinner Hannah and James cut their wedding cake… white and lilac.
The night was cheered up by Ezio Lucchini guitarist who played Hannah and James’ first dance and all the following.
On the background the little lights of floating lanterns on the lake.

The youngest couple of 2010 and for sure one of the sweetest and the most romantic event on Lake Orta.

In this post you can see only few of the wonderful shots that Enrico Mocci took.
Don’t miss Hannah and James’ WEDDING PHOTO GALLERY, with over seventy gorgeous pictures taken on Lake Orta.

Thanks also to skilled florist La Piccola Selva for the flower arrangements and for the bride’s and bridesmaid’s bouquets.

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.

Cat is Russian and Reza is Persian and they live together in London.
Some time ago, visiting Italian Lakes Wedding pages, they were so fascinated by Janet and Ian’s wedding, planned by our team, that they decided that they would love to have a similar incredibly fascinating event.

Talented photographer Carlo Guido Conti was there for them to shoot Cat and Reza’s big day. You surely appreciated his wonderful photo session for Nick and Chris at Villa Rusconi on Lake Maggiore. With regard to this, we anticipate you that we will soon come back on Lake Maggiore together with Carlo Conti, this time going till Locarno, in Switzerland, for another amazing wedding, Georg and Kiki’s one.

Cat and Reza got married in a wonderful day of mid September. Bride’s arrival was really fabulous: on a carriage towed by white horses!

As for Janet and Ian, Cat and Reza’s ceremony took place on Villa’s meadow between the lake and the wonderful mosaic staircase that leads to the location’s upper area: a dream setting, made even more romantic by a string quartet playing sweet melodies on the background.

For their ceremony, bride and groom chose an elegant floral arrangement: roses and white lisianthus. For bride’s and bridesmaids’ bouquet, Cat opted for bright colours, with pretty eye-catching little Callas and yellow Cymbidium orchids.

At the end of ceremony, Cat and Reza enjoyed the unique scenario of the gardens of the villa where Carlo Guido Conti took his awesome pictures: images from a dream, that will last forever as an unforgettable memory of their Big Day.

In this post you can see only few of the wonderful shots that Carlo Conti took. Don’t miss Cat and Reza’s wedding photo gallery, with over fifty gorgeous pictures taken at Villa d’Este.

As for Janet and Ian, the reception took place in the amazing Sala delle Colonne at Villa d’Este, in front of the lake. The centrepieces had the same bouquet colour and style, but were adorned with branches of contorted hazel arranged like branched candlesticks, with a lot of little candles. Really original!

The party reached its climax with the cut of a big wedding cake, which stood against the wonderful nocturnal view of Lake Como.
And last, but not least, everybody danced till late night in villa’s disco!

Cat and Reza… another dream wedding at Villa d’Este!

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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!

For any information about wedding at Villa D’Este – Lake Como please CONTACT US.

We are talking about Delicatezze a Casa Vostra, a banqueting and catering company. Staff chose as their headquarter an ancient cascina and farm situated in Gravellona Toce just in the middle between Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore.
Side for being close to some of the most important venues on our lakes this special match between cuisine and nature make a guaranty of genuine products and gastronomic quality.

Delicatezze a Casa Vostra Catering company was born several years ago thanks to the meeting of two important chefs of the area. After several experience in Italy and abroad they decided to found this company to provide innovative idea of Italian cuisine to receptions and parties in the area.

And here we have Delicatezze a Casa Vostra a sort of Cuisine Lab that across the years developed great skills on parties cuisine starting from a chef to your home for private dinners up to big receptions in some of the most important venues on our lakes such as Villa Rusconi, Villa Muggia, Villa Marghetita, Villa Volpi, Villa dal Pozzo, Abbazia di Santo Spirito – on Lake Maggiore and Castello di Miasino, Villa Antica Colonia, Villa Decio, Villa Ortea and Villa Pestalozza – on Lake Orta.

A long experience on the territory mixed to the great gastronomic offer that goes from traditional cuisine to new and innovative one, make Delicatezze a Casa Vostra the ideal choice for a catering service of great level. All this to create a perfect reception on our Lakes.

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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 Maggiore or Lake Orta please CONTACT US.

As many could know Lake Bracciano area is a Natural reserve a special corner bucolic countryside. Bracciano and Martignano Natural Park was established in 1999 to protect such a beautiful area and for nature lovers planning a wedding in a Natural Park just close to eternal city of Rome could be a great occasion!

This oasis of green and water , in the heart of roman countryside, is an area where the ancient romans used to build their patrician villa used for their vacations.

The villa we would like to talk you about today was part of a huge estate which used to host ancient roman soldiers on their way to Rome. Isn’t it mazing? Thinking about planning your wedding in a place where ancient romans used to stay? This can happen only close to Rome!

While admiring the landscape, you still can see tangible evidences of Ancient Romas past, like Acquedotto Paolo an ancient romans aqueduct that rounds the estate. Just think that it was built before Christ and it is still there!

After a careful restoration, now this special venue may host beautiful and intimate weddings in such a relaxing atmosphere. In both cases, if you will opt for a civil or a religious wedding, the area of the lake may offer gorgeous town halls and churches few steps from the villa to let enjoy the atmosphere of this Natural Reserve from all points of view.

On the other hand, if you are thinking about a symbolic blessing ceremony, how about to organize it on the little peninsula inside the villa under the ancient oak and surrounded by water…just stunning. This is just like in countryside magazines! A dream!

The large garden offers different beautiful corners that you and your guests can discover step by step. How about sipping some Prosecco under the ancient oak, or tasting some bruschette relaxing on the carpet with pillows, chatting with your friends? And what about arranging your wedding cake just by the shores with perfect view on the lake?

The elegant marquee which has just been set up, is the perfect place to host your sit down dinner, always with the lake on your side, while the inner hall of the villa could be used for your dances after dinner that can last till early in the morning.

And last but not least you can release some floating candles on the waters, a romantic way to remember this unique moment. Make a wish and your bucolic wedding by the lake will come true!

For further information, availability and rates please do not hesitate to contact us.

My name is Stefania and I work as wedding coordinator on Lake Bracciano and Rome area. I was born close to Northern Italian Lakes District in Piemonte region so I’ve always been enchanted by lakes atmosphere and I know the real appeal of it. I’ve been traveling a lot before becoming a wedding planner, all over the world I was a flight attendant. I developed a deep interest in people, customs and different country habits. This knowledge is helping me a lot in my actual job. When I moved to Rome years ago I decided to become a Wedding Planner and now I’m happy to be part of this wonderful Team.
I will be happy to guide you across Southern Lakes such as romantic Bracciano and rustic Bolsena which are both very close to eternal city of Rome. I will be pleased to help you find the best venues, charming solutions, lovely decorations, for your unique wedding on Lake Bracciano.
I will let you know the charm of this great spot of Italy being your guide and help throughout all your wedding planning.

For any information about weddings in Rome and Lake Bracciano please CONTACT US.

A Special Thanks to Alessandro Zingone photographer who provided great shots for this special venue.

It was a very special wedding.
First of all because of the date: the same of Kate and William’s wedding, and then for the venues they chose for their staying!

The newlywed, in fact, spent their holiday and got ready in Villa d’Este.
A really exclusive and relaxing place to spend your time while waiting the fateful moment to come!

The ceremony and the wedding reception took place in a magnificent private villa in Cernobbio, that was decorated in a superb way for the occasion.
The big terrace overlooking Lake Como, was covered by real grass and wonderful floral decorations, with a big huppah in the center, full of white flowers and candles.

Guests were welcome by an unusual cocktail before the ceremony. An original way to host friends and relatives waiting for the bride to come.

And then “the moment” came. The bride, beautiful in her precious vintage dress of a famous designer, arrived to say “I will” to her thrilled groom.

After the ceremony the wedding reception took place in an elegant gala marquee.
Here, after happy games and dancing guided by international deejays, the newlyweds and their guests could enjoy a very exclusive show: the famous singer In-grid sang only for them, in order to make the atmosphere even happier and festive.

And finally, gorgeous fireworks sparkled in the sky to celebrate this day and illuminate the coming of a wonderful four-tiered wedding cake.

What else could ask a bride to make her marriage absolutely unforgettable?

All Images © Mauro Pozzer.
Mauro Pozzer was born in Vicenza and he’s a Lake Como lover.
He’s a wedding photographer with a long experience in ceremonial photography.
His unique style captures the events and its unique details emphasizing with his shots emotions and expressions of each special event.

Alessandra Fabi is the Italian Lakes Wedding’s coordinator for 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 any information about wedding on lake Como – please CONTACT US.

Darren’s words are fixed in my mind “One hour by plane, few minutes on the motor-way and you reach Paradise on Earth!”
How could I describe better a place like this?

Leanne and Darren come from Ireland and the choose Lake Maggiore for their destination wedding. We explored several venues but as soon as they reached Hotel Dino they simply fell in love with the venue and pleasant atmosphere you breath inside.

They really wanted a symbolic blessing in the grounds of the hotel. Their day was blessed with a wonderful sun and mild temperature and their dreams came true.
The blessing was set in the smaller and more private garden of the hotel.

Ceremony was beautifully accompanied by the music of Koinè String Quartet. They created the perfect atmosphere for this romantic event. A wonderful soundtrack that everybody will remember for a long time!

Scenographic arrival of the bride on a natural aisle to reach a wonderful arch of flowers created by La Piccola Selva that matched perfectly Leanne’s theme based on white, purple and lilac.

Have a look to the romantic setting La Piccola Selva and us created for Leanne and Darren’s wedding.
A romantic arch, petals on the aisle and a wonderful view on the lake and Pescatori Island!
And let’s not forget about Leanne and bridesmaid’s bouquets and buttonholes.

Right after the ceremony an amazing aperitif was served directly in the garden.
Hotel Dino and the amazing staff presented a delicious and scenic aperitif in the garden.
All guests enjoyed sun, prosecco drinks and lovely canape and lovely music in the garden while Leanne and Darren took some time to take great wedding pictures.

An early dinner was served in the lovely room of the restaurant.
For the centerpieces Monika and Paola by La Piccola Selva created lovely round shaped compositions in tall glass vases with the same flowers Leanne had on her bouquet. An elegant choice that matched perfectly the style of Hotel Dino.

If you would like to have a look to all the images of the table arrangements follow this link.

The wide reception room faces the lake.
A wonderful dinner overlooking the lake, who could ask for anything more?
The dinner ended with a stunning wedding cake all decorated with Ferrero Rocher, Darren’s favorites! What a surprise with sparklers and Dean Martin’s That’s Amore music in the back ground!

And after then let the real party go on… live music and open bar with a great band and a dj set with crazy dances until 2am.
A great group a great fun on Lake Maggiore… Romanticism and fun the perfect mix for a perfect couple!

Congratulations Darren and Leanne!
A special thank to INDEPENDENT PICTURES photographers for their great shots and for their professionalism!

To see more details, don’t miss Darren and Leanne wedding day’s PHOTO GALLERY on our web site.

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 Maggiore please CONTACT US.

The pretty church is located not far from Bracciano village.
From here the landscape is the perfect frame for amazing wedding pictures.

This pretty corner of paradise is not only one of the most romantic churches on Lake Bracciano but it also gives you the possibility to arrange your religious ceremony and reception to follow without moving the guests with transfers and coaches.
The ideal place for a destination wedding!
This was one of the reasons because Francesca and Pigi chose this little church for their ceremony.
All guests could relax and enjoy the day without any stress.

Francesca was the first to reach the venue with her close relatives.
In the very hours of the morning she touched base here.
A little room of the convent was at her complete disposal to get ready and start getting in the mood of the wonderful day she was going to live!

Then after a while all guests arrive with Pigi, the groom!
When Francesca was ready…. just few steps to reach the ceremony in this ancient and quaint church in the green!

Francesca and Pigi’s romantic church dates back to roman times! It is s absolutely stunning , with the apse completely decorated with light colored frescoes.
The inside is mainly made of stones and you will really breath a charming past inside it.
A real and undiscovered corner of Italy!
Outside the church there is a gorgeous botanic garden, for sure one of the best Rome area!

At the end of the ceremony Francesca and Pigi took the chance to enjoy the park with amazing wedding pictures, while enjoyed a lovely aperitif outdoor facing the lake!

As soon as Francesca and Pigi got back from their wedding pictures set the wedding reception really started.
A lovely garden under a big Magnolia was the setting for the romantic outdoor reception.
While sitting outside all guests could enjoy the lake view and a charming sunset on the waters!
Isnt’ it just a dream?

The reception was held under a pretty marquee where a delicious dinner was served.
Francesca and Pigi andafter their wedding cake enjoyed a wonderful night with all their friends and relatives with dances until very late at night!

A happy romantic and quaint wedding just close to Lake Bracciano….. just a dream that came true.

A special thank to Alessandro Zingone photographer who gave us the perfect shots of this event!

My name is Stefania and I work as wedding coordinator on Lake Bracciano and Rome area. I was born close to Northern Italian Lakes District in Piemonte region so I’ve always been enchanted by lakes atmosphere and I know the real appeal of it. I’ve been traveling a lot before becoming a wedding planner, all over the world I was a flight attendant. I developed a deep interest in people, customs and different country habits. This knowledge is helping me a lot in my actual job. When I moved to Rome years ago I decided to become a Wedding Planner and now I’m happy to be part of this wonderful Team.
I will be happy to guide you across Southern Lakes such as romantic Bracciano and rustic Bolsena which are both very close to eternal city of Rome. I will be pleased to help you find the best venues, charming solutions, lovely decorations, for your unique wedding on Lake Bracciano.
I will let you know the charm of this great spot of Italy being your guide and help throughout all your wedding planning.

For any information about weddings in Rome and Lake Bracciano please CONTACT US.