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We decided to summarise all in a comprehensive post that could be useful to all our readers and to couples who are looking for a Catholic ceremony on romantic Lake Orta.
Of course there many churches around the Lake but just few can host a non-resident marriage: Maria Assunta Church in Orta Village, Sacro Monte di Orta church just above Orta hill, Santuario della Bocciola outside Orta Village above the hills, Madonna del Sasso church on the other side of the lake with a stunning view and small country Church of Luzzara.
But let’s see them all in details.
Maria Assunta Church – Your Catholic Ceremony in Orta Village
Maria Assunta church is located in the very centre of Orta medieval village.It is in a very special position. You and your guests can easily reach it walking from your hotel or apartments in Orta. No transfers are needed. Very handy.
It is on top of Salita Motta an uphill road in the village. Once there the view over the village, Orta mains square and the lake is just amazing.
Looking at a bride walking up the hill to reach the church is always so moving!
Sally and Tom’s wedding May 20111Bride walking up Salita Motta to reach Assunta Church with dad and flower girls – Photo: Independent Pictures
Joy and Rory’s wedding September 2012here comes the bride…a view from Assunta Church over the village and Lake Orta – Photo: Independent Pictures
Nicola & Tom’s wedding June 2013bride on her way to Assunta Church with dad and silver dressed bridesmaids – Photo: Nathaniel by Estelle
Shauna & Marco’s wedding September 2010lovely flowers girls waiting for the bride on the steps of Assunta Church – Photo: Enrico Mocci
Saoirse & Declan’s wedding May 2013bride and dad waiting to walk down the aisle of Assunta Church…what a special moment! – Photo: Ind. Pictures
All other venues can be easily reached by a fun boat tour after the ceremony.
Fiona & Ted’s wedding July 2012a nice group picture outside Assunta Church for an intimate wedding on Lake Orta – Photo: Photo27
Liz & Emmett’s Wedding August 2010what a touching picture: bride and groom are getting married and lovely little daughter is sitting with themPhoto: Enrico Mocci
Soo & Janson’s Wedding July 2010a wonderful sight of Assunta Church – Photo: Independent Pictures
Christine & Jens’s wedding May 2012onderful frescoes of Assunta Church framing bride and groom exit – Photo: Enrico Mocci
Maria Assunta Church is the parish church of Orta.
It was built in 1485 and renewed in 1600. Inside you can appreciate wonderful frescos and precious details. Lovely steps could be an ideal set for your group photos and columns a nice frame for your entrance. Inside the church there is a wonderful organ that can be used for your ceremony music.
There are no restrictions on timings for your religious ceremony, you can choose the time and day you prefer always according availability.
Camilla & Lorenzo’s wedding September 2012a fun photo with Church of Assunta as backdrop – Photo: Julian Kanz
Sacro Monte di Orta – Your Catholic ceremony overlooking Lake Orta
Sacro Monte di Orta church (Sacred Mountain of Orta) is located on top of Orta hill. It is not far from the heart of the village but we suggest to reach it via the lovely touristy happy train of Orta: Trenino di Orta.
It could be a fun way to transfer guests from the village to the church and back.
Everybody will love it!
Bride can arrive with a private wedding car. We have many options to suggest!
Kerry & Alistair’s wedding July 2009what a fun way to reach Sacro Monte Church on Orta hill, a lovely happy tourist train that your guests will love!Photo: Photo27
Lucia & Stefano’s wedding September 2013what about reaching Sacro Monte church on a traditional Vespa?Photo: La Piccola Selva
Eve-Marie & Roland’s Wedding September 2009petals throwing for newlyweds after a ceremony at Sacro Monte Church overlooking Lake Orta.What a stunnung view! – Photo: SilverStars
Sacred Mountain of Orta is not only a church but it is a Catholic complex dedicated to St Francis with many chapels and churches. Works for its constructions started in 1583 and ended in 1788.
There are 20 chapels on the Sacred Mountain set in an amazing natural park.
The park could be also a very good place for a prosecco toast and some canapés after the ceremony.
Majella & Brian’s Wedding July 2011some shots in Sacro Monte di Orta wonderful park – Photo: Enrico Mocci
Edel & Kieran’s wedding May 2011A Prosecco toast after a ceremony at Sacro Monte di Orta Church – Photo: Photo27
Fiona & Ted’s wedding July 2012group photo overlooking Lake Orta and St. Julius Island – this is the stunning view from Sacro Monte church!Photo: Photo27
Being a Franciscan churches frescos are less grand than Maria Assunta Church but the atmosphere is really charming.
And we cannot miss the view. It can be a wonderful exit for bride and groom overlooking the lake and its Island, just like being in a post card!
Ceremonies ca be held here only at 12.15 or 18.00 all days.
Dana & Nicola’s wedding June 2010Sacro Monte church inside during a wonderful ceremony – Photo: Enrico Mocci
Nicola & Bryan’s wedding June 2010a bright view of Sacro Monte church – Photo: Enrico Mocci
Bianca & Gianluca’s wedding June 2012group picture by the alter of Sacro Monte church – Photo: Italian Lakes Wedding
Elena & Peter’s wedding October 2009What a stunning view over St. Julius Island just outside the Sacro Monte church – Photo: Enrico Mocci
Santuario della Bocciola – A wonderful Church above Orta
This wonderful church is located in Vacciago a little village above Orta, no more than 5 minutes drive from the village.
In this case a transfer for guests is required but it is something we can easily plan for you.
Santuario della Bocciola church with Lake Orta as backdrop
A stunning view from Santuario della Bocciola church
The church as you can see it today was built in 1875.
Facade is amazing with its wonderful columns in local marble.
Inside amazing frescos that will be the perfect frame for your Catholic ceremony.
Ceremonies can be held here every day at the time you prefer, however please consider that parish priest accepts only few weddings per year so we need early bookings to plan a wedding here.
Chiara & Stefano ‘s wedding June 2006a special moment of their Catholic ceremony at Santuario della Bocciola – Photo: Photo27
Chiara & Stefano’s wedding June 2006A view of the church of Santuario della Bocciola Photo: Photo27
Paola & Marco’s wedding April 2013A lovely detail of Santuario della Bocciola fresco and floral arrangement – Photo: La Piccola Selva
Paola & Marco’s wedding April 2013Great floral decorations for the alter of Santuario della Bocciola church – Photo: La Piccola Selva
Paola & Marco’s Wedding April 2013A lovely moment of the the catholic service at Santuario della Bocciola churchPhoto: La Piccola Selva
Paola & Marco’s wedding April 2013Wonderful flowers and beautiful fresco inside Santuario della Bocciola churchPhoto: Enrico Mocci
Madonna del Sasso – Your Catholic Ceremony in Orta overlooking a stunning view
Church of Madonna del Sasso is located on top of a marble rock (Sasso) on the other side of Orta village overlooking the lake.
We are sure that you noticed it in many pictures taken in Orta as a little dot on top of the hills on the other side of the Lake.
The beautiful white baroque church was built in 1748 instead of a smaller chapel dedicated to Holy Mary. Tower bell was added in 1760.
The church lay on a wonderful green terraced lawn overlooking an amazing view on Lake Orta. From here you can see all the lake from Gozzano to Omegna. You can admire St. Julius Island and Orta village on the other side.
Daniëlle & Silvain’s wedding September 2008the best view over Lake Orta from the garden terrace of Madonna del Sasso church – Photo: Enrico Mocci
Franciele & Vicenzo’s wedding May 2012stunning panorama over Lake Orta from Madonna del Sasso church: Photo: Alessandro Zingone
Franciele & Vicenzo’s wedding May 2012group photo on the terrace of Madonna del Sasso church…amazing view! – Photo: Alessandro Zingone
Helen & Dauhen’s wedding August 2010Madonna del Sasso church portico a great set for your wedding photos: Photo Luca Rajna Ajn
Donna & Mark’s wedding May 2011the garden of Madonna del Sasso church for a romantic shot after your ceremony – Photo: Enrico Mocci
Church allows ceremonies all time and days of the week according availability.
Cristina & Renzo’s wedding March 2011wonderful frescoes of Madonna del Sasso church could be the perfect frame for a romantic Italian wedding on Lake Orta – Photo: Piero Gatti
Helen & Dauhen’s wedding August 2010an intimate ceremony in Madonna del Sasso church – Photo: Luca Rajna Ajn
Franciele & Vicenzo’s wedding May 2012what a stunning frame for your catholic wedding on Lake Orta – Photo: Alessandro Zingone
Madonna di Luzzara – A small country church at the door of Orta
Last but not least we would like to add small country church of Madonna di Luzzara.
Church of Madonna di Luzzara is located in Gozzano a small village at the door of Lake Orta.
You cannot really see the lake from here but the atmosphere is just magic.
It could be ideal for small and intimate catholic ceremonies.
If you are thinking about a country wedding on Lake Orta, this could be a perfect choice.
Cinzia & Gio’s wedding September 2010Traditional church of Madonna di Luzzara and the entrance of the bride – Photo:Photo27
Cinzia & Gio’s wedding September 2010A special moment of the Catholic ceremony – Photo: Photo27
It is a small and simple church made of stones and ancient frescos.
Cinzia & Gio’s wedding September 2010Beautiful flowers on balusters in wood in Madonna di Luzzara chuch – Photo: Photo27
It is located in a green area where you can even plan a fun prosecco toast after the ceremony.
Transfers from Orta village are required for guests while bride can reach it with a wedding car. She can reach the church going down stone steps towards the church. A bucolic entrance indeed.
Cinzia & Gio’s wedding September 2010Bride and groom outside Madonna di Luzzara church a country church on Lake Orta
We hope this can give you a full overview of all possibilities for your catholic wedding ceremony on Lake Orta.
We will be pleased and happy to help you finding the right church for your special day, just CONTACT US.
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