Lake Como wedding
Lake Como wedding venues
In the last few years, getting married on Lake Como has become an index of exclusive refinement. The most exclusive and luxury villas in Italy are found along the shores of this lake, surrounded by sceneries that are the quintessence of romanticism.
Which bride-to-be does not love this landscape and fails to imagine herself in her lovely wedding gown during a lakeside ceremony?
Lake Como includes well defined areas extending between Cernobbio and Lenno on the west bank, exhibiting the wonderful Lake Como wedding villa like Villa Pizzo, d’Este, Villa Gastel, Villa del Balbianello, Villa BalbianoandVilla Cassinella.
The other side of the lake offers the amazing Mandarin Oriental, a true excellence, and Villa Pliniana. And of course Bellagio and the many more splendid villas of the lake.
Lake Como has always been a pleasant retreat for international actors, industrialists and entrepreneurs who decided to buy a house here to be near Milan and Switzerland, but still be able to enjoy the landscape and the unique light the lake offers, as well as the beautiful mountains nearby.
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Why choose a luxury Lake Como Italy wedding
Planning your wedding at Lake Como makes your big day an exclusive event; only very important weddings are organized here. These luxury wedding venues Lake Como are ideal for large events, but also for small and intimate weddings, thanks to the design of the gardens, which allow unforgettable photographs.
Lake Como is undoubtdetly the top luxury wedding destination for your wedding. We especially like its romanticism and lovability. Contact us and with our Lake Como wedding planners will assist you in selecting the best wedding venues Lake Como and in planning your Lake Como wedding.
We wish to intrigue you with more details about these wonderful wedding venues on Lake Como!
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Villa del Balbianello
Among the most beautiful locations where to organize a wedding in Lake Como, this Villa cannot be missed: weddings at Villa del Balbianello is a true fairytale!
Perched on the edge of the wooded peninsula of Lavedo, this villa offers a wide panorama over Lake Como, which makes it one of the most spectacular estates in the area.
This elegant, romantic 18th century mansion and its magnificent garden have hosted writers, scholars and travelers. Trees pruned into unusual shapes, romantic views, avenues with statues, panoramic terraces and abundant blooms surround an ascending path leading to the 18th century Loggia Durini, which crowns the whole Balbianello complex and offers the visitors two different panoramas of the Lake.
The beauties of Villa del Balbianello on Como Lake, which is also accessible by water, led many Hollywood directors to pick it as the filming location for several movie series, such as Star Wars and 007.
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Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental on Lake Como is a 5 star luxury resort, set in the 19th-century Villa Roccabruna in the charming village of Blevio on the southeastern shore of Lake Como.
Villa Roccabruna is at the heart of the resort and skillfully renovated to create a sense of modern Italian elegance with a subtle oriental charm. Idyllic lake views can be enjoyed from the resort‘s restaurants, which include a gourmet restaurant and a café by the resort’s floating pool on the lake.
Ease yourself into lakeside living with a stroll around the majestic botanic gardens that surround the villa, before hopping onto a Riva boat for a cruise along the shore to admire the magnificent neighboring villas.
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Villa Pizzo
Located in the village of Cernobbio, 10 minutes away from the city of Como, with its elegant gardens gently descending to the lakeshore, Villa Pizzo is a fascinating private villa of extraordinary beauty with the longest lakefront stretching towards the town of Moltrasio.
Muggiasca family built this enchanting villa on the shores of Lake Como in the XV century and settled down here to escape the plague, offering hospitality to friends in exchange for manual work to dig and level the gardens.
They created the present garden structure made of a long series of terraces with some intersected paths and shaded alleys where exotic plants, aloe, lemon and tangerine trees are grown.
A walk along these paths offers moments of pure pleasure and takes to the famous dock called Darsena, an evocative stone terrace among a thick forest of tall trees that opens to the lake where ceremonies are celebrated.
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Villa d’Este
Villa d’Este, originally Villa del Garovo, is a Renaissance patrician residence located right on the shores of Lake Como in the municipality of Cernobbio, in the middle of 10 hectares of a lush park.
At the end of the nineteenth century the residence was converted into a hotel where the nobility and the upper middle class of Europe converged, taking at that time the name of Villa d’Este definitively.
Villa D’este has a total of 152 rooms, equipped with every comfort and elegantly furnished with marble bathroom, all with terraces or balconies and large windows overlooking Lake Como or the park of the Villa.
The complex also has 3 restaurants, 3 bars and a club where you can spend pleasant moments in refined environments and with high quality cuisine.
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Villa Regina Teodolinda
Villa Regina Teodolinda is one of the most admired and exclusive properties on Lake Como. Situated in the enchanting town of Laglio, the villa has been a long-time favorite holiday spot for international celebrities and Hollywood movie stars, as well as a backdrop to some of the coast’s most exclusive weddings.
Luxury is key here, with large gardens, English lawns and a counter-current pool on offer. Boats can dock at the villa’s private pier, ensuring exclusive access to the lake and a dramatic entrance for the stars of your special evening.
Matching the exteriors in beauty, the villa’s decor is characterized by a soft shabby chic style that pays homage to the history of the building and the plethora of happily ever-afters that have come to fruition upon the shore in the previous centuries.
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Villa Balbiano
Villa Balbiano is one of the most historic and iconic villas on the shores of Lake Como, with direct access to the lake.
Its transformation into an exclusive lake-side retreat establishes new standards for Lake Como luxury, with guests marveling at its perfect location, magnificent baroque frescoes, opulent marbles floors, fine art and antiques counterpointed with contemporary flourishes.
This magnificent palazzo is an estate of 3 acres, comprising 14 rooms in palatial style, a music room with Steinway piano, two exquisite swimming pools, outdoor and indoor, plenty of terraces and al fresco dining areas where one can enjoy beautiful cuisine with lake views.
Immediately beyond the villa’s gates is the Greenway – Lake Como’s famous lakeshore path which extends to 10kms of beautiful walks along the lake, through beautiful villages and, always, with a spectacular view of the lake.
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Villa Gastel
The immense Villa Gastel was a Benedictine convent, dating back to the 12th ¬century, before it became the property of one of northern Italy’s most important families, the ¬Visconti di Modrone.
This villa has remained rigorously private and makes an exquisite venue for private events. In addition to the graceful yellow stucco main building, there are staff quarters, stables, two guesthouses, a rustic amphitheater and a 66-foot swimming pool.
The ground-floor is decorated with neoclassical trompe l’oeil frescoes, ancestral portraits and statues, tapestries and antiques. Still more fascinating are the huge, vaulted kitchen and laundry rooms, nearly unchanged since the days of the convent.
Upstairs, a labyrinth of corridors leads to country-house bedrooms beautifully decorated by Gastel. Particularly appealing is a wing of small rooms that until 1940 housed a community of nuns from the original convent. Ensconced in the life of the villa, they kept their own rule and ran a needlework and embroidery school for nearby village girls founded by Carla Erba.
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Villa La Cassinella
Villa La Cassinella, built at the turn of the 19th century, is a remarkable luxury villa on Lake Como’s picturesque western shores, close to the town of Lenno.
This private property boasts an impressive 30,000 sqm exotic garden that offers guests a peaceful sanctuary to relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
An exquisite garden with magnificent fairytale green cypresses surrounds this villa and features a heated swimming pool with 22-carat gold reflective tiles, a floodlit tennis court, an outdoor lounge with sitting areas and a beautiful outdoor dining table complete with a barbecue and pizza oven.
The Villa can only be reached by boat, providing complete privacy. The estate includes three separate restored houses that offer modern first-class facilities combined with the original Italian antique furniture and artworks from all over Europe.
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Villa Pliniana
Villa Pliniana is an historic and luxurious villa located on Lake Como’s shores in Torno. Built in the 16th century in a forested mountain, it boasts stunning Renaissance architecture, a private dock, a beautifully landscaped park and breathtaking views of the lake and mountains.
With luxurious accommodations, this villa is the perfect destination for those seeking an unforgettable vacation experience in one of Italy’s most beautiful and exclusive locations.
Villa Pliniana has recently undergone a comprehensive restoration and the 19 characterful rooms have been updated to higher contemporary standards while retaining the charm of the 500-year-old walls and the historic look of the original design.
Modern facilities complement the original palazzo structure, while waterfront gardens, lake views and helipad access complete the picture.
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Villa Lario
Hidden away in the tiny village of Pognana, Villa Lario is the ideal place for those hoping to switch off, relax, and enjoy everything that Lake Como has to offer.
The property features two buildings – The Palazzo and Villa Bianca – hosting most of the suites and two private accommodations. The Palazzo is a restored classical Italian villa perched on the shore of Lake Como, with an incredible terrace overlooking the water and a stunning marble reception room.
Villa Bianca hosts the rest of the accommodations and the restaurant that opens onto a vast garden. The decor is purposefully minimalist and the 18 suites are kept mostly monochrome, with whitewashed walls, grey, white and black marble, French oak floors, swish furniture, and, most importantly, spectacular views of the lake.
The private pier is a special spot to sit back and take in your surrounds: you’ll likely be tempted onto the waters for jet-skiing and lake swimming. Or take a dip in the gorgeous infinity pool instead, with stunning views of the lake and surrounding hills it offers guest the best of both.
