Wedding on Lake Como. The most beautiful historic villas
A journey to discover the best wedding locations on Lake Como.
Varenna, Lenno, Bellagio and Tremezzo are small villages that offer an alternative to the more famous villas. Small jewels, perhaps more hidden, but which know how to be chosen by those who want to organize a dream wedding on Lake Como.
Getting married green. Getting married chic.
Let’s start with a fact that is there for all to see: in recent years Lake Como, with its villages and historic villas that are reflected in its crystal clear waters, has become one of the favorite places to set dream weddings. Want to know why? Come with us to discover the most prestigious and fascinating locations that embellish this area: a building that smells of history, a breathtaking view, an enchanted garden or a place surrounded by greenery in search of a more intimate atmosphere. You will surely find the answer to that why and you will feel a desire arise: organize your wedding on Lake Como.
You are ready? We leave for a world of beauty and romance, where you can choose the ideal location.
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Villa Balbianello, Lenno
Getting married in a painting: Villa del Balbianello is located in Tremezzina.
It has been there since the 18th century, and today it is a delightful place to celebrate a wedding, with a civil or religious ceremony, and with a wedding banquet set up inside the Loggia Durini, overlooking the splendor of the lake reflecting the mountains.
The villa often meets the taste of those who come from America, not just to get married: in 2002 George Lucas, fascinated by the majesty of the interior spaces, transformed them into a film set by shooting some scenes from Star Wars II.
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Villa Aura del Lago, Limonta
Villa Aura del Lago is located a few kilometers away from Bellagio, in the locality of Limonta.
It is surrounded by greenery, in the true sense of the word: a 10,0000 square meter garden, with over 100 botanical species from all over the world.
Imagine the shots among colorful flowers and ancient trees, imagine green spaces with long tables set, and you will get magical memories in a timeless atmosphere.
Elegance, romance, and the beauty of a party to be experienced in the open air.
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Villa Serbelloni, Bellagio
Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio is a place where you can breathe a refined, aristocratic atmosphere.
Perhaps because it was built on the ruins of an ancient castle or because it hosted numerous historical figures (Leonardo da Vinci, Alessandro Manzoni, Silvio Pellico), the fact is that the building has an ancient charm and the splendor of a rare pearl.
Inside you see the wonder of the past: decorated ceilings, Murano chandeliers, columns and impressive marble staircases.
Outside, you find the splendor of today: flower beds, expertly cared for avenues, the color of the lake, the sound of the waves, the outline of the mountains. All hard to forget.
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Villa Cipressi, Varenna
Villa Cipressi in Varenna looks like the painting of an impressionist painter.
A botanical garden to be discovered, three terraces that accompany the gaze on the tree-lined avenues and on the top of the mountains.
It is as if the splendor of the first moments experienced by husband and wife also spreads over the surrounding landscape.
It will also be an unforgettable experience for guests, who will feel suspended in a place of wonders, immersed in amazement.
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Villa Monastero Pax, Lenno
Getting married in peace: Villa Monastero Pax
Villa Monastero Pax in Lenno contains all its charm in its name. Paxè rhythm.
The peace of the past, when the villa was the ancient home of characters poised between history and legend, and the peace of today, when it becomes the perfect setting for a wedding celebrated on Lake Como, at the slow pace of beauty.
Peace is when you are sure of finding spaces and services created to give serenity: the reserved parking lot to welcome guests kindly invited to leave the stress in the car; the green of the meadows to dare to emphasize the splendor of the wedding dress; the refined tensile structure to set up a banquet that can count up to 200 seats; the lounges scattered throughout the park for meeting up; the avenues for children’s runs; the internal rooms with their mirrors to kick off the dances; the good view to wait for the evening lights on the lake shore.
Such a special day should be savored in every second. At the rhythm of Santa Claus.
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Villa Erba, Cernobbio
Villa Erba
Villa Erba in Cernobbio first steals your eyes and then your heart. It has a beauty that captivates. He must have learned the art of enchantment from Luchino Visconti who, as a child, stayed there in the summer months.
When it becomes the set for a wedding, it looks like a 19th-century jewel placed between the mountains and the lake to make the bride and groom happy. The building is a casket: frescoes that decorate the walls, inlaid ceilings reflected on the polished floors, stairways from which to descend with a long dress and its rustling train, crystal lights that spread golden reflections.
On a brilliant green carpet, like a crown, stands a park composed of rare, exotic and centuries-old plants. Organization, logistics and entertainment are managed perfectly thanks to the contribution of numerous local companies that have made Italian creativity and efficiency the guidelines of their work.
No more words. Silence, and listen. Among the many villas we have mentioned, there is one that calls you, wait for your yes, only one, because two future spouses are already one.
Look for it, choose it, and start planning your wedding on Lake Como.
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Wedding in History
Villa d’Este in Cernobbio
She is undoubtedly the favorite of the favourites.
It is suggestive, if you think of princesses, sultans and tsars who in their travel diaries recounted the sumptuous frescoed interiors, the panoramic terraces and the Italian gardens.
It is change, because today the ancient green spaces welcome a charming swimming pool overlooking the lake, a special corner for taking pictures with friends, perhaps in front of the wedding cake.
It’s romantic, when it offers a sunset just waiting to be photographed, by the lake, on the private beach and in a spectacular blue setting.
It is efficiency, because the staff who manage the location combine the beauty you see around with a service of the highest quality, capable of creating the right atmosphere for any type of ceremony: religious, civil or symbolic.
Villa Carlotta
Villa Carlotta is located in Tremezzina. It is the right place for those who love outdoor weddings. The position in which it is found seems to have been made to enhance the beauty of nature: it overlooks a terraced garden that houses over 500 species of plants.
The most beautiful surprise is guaranteed: the typical Mediterranean scrub in the citrus pergolas, the hedges of camellias, the tropical flowers and the centuries-old conifers, the southern ferns and the bamboo. Walking will be like dreaming.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
The Hotel Tremezzo is the most exclusive location in the area, which can also be reached by boat.
A cozy and intimate environment – maximum 100 guests – in which to celebrate civil or symbolic ceremonies.
The reception begins with an aperitif accompanied by an unmissable lake view, all around: silence and beauty to look at.
For those who wish, it continues with a side dish of pure fun: the beach area of the hotel is perfect for organizing events and outdoor activities. It will be a sophisticated wedding in Como.
Getting married in Como
Getting married in Como means choosing, among different locations, the one that comes closest to the dream that the couple would like to live. Each has a particularity, a reason to be chosen.
Getting married on Lake Como therefore means being spoiled for choice and, sometimes, not really being able to orient yourself. We know these places well. We will provide you with in-depth advice on the destination that best suits your style. And when you’ve chosen the perfect spot, we’ll do everything to capture the best moments of your big day. We will follow the wedding from the sky with drones, while on board our motorboats we will be ready, if you wish, to follow you on the water.
Our experience is essential to guarantee an impeccable service on the lake, and the final result will not disappoint you when, as a married couple, you look at our photos and videos with emotion in your heart.
Who we are?
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