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Kim and Lloyd’s wedding in Orvieto, Umbria Countryside
We open the month with Kim and Lloyd’s wedding on June 3rd in Orvieto. Stefania followed the event for us. Kim and Lloyd chose one of the most famous wedding venues in Umbria Countryside with a spectacular scenario: Badia di Orvieto. As the matted of fact the reception was planned outdoor inside ancient Badia with many candle decorations, fairy lights, candelabras and romantic pink shaded flowers. We cannot imagine a more romantic setting for a country wedding in Umbria.
Photos by DS Visual
This wedding is also featured on Italian Country Wedding site
Rita and Francesco’s wedding at Villa dei Quintili, Rome
The day after our wedding planner Stefania followed another wonderful event in Rome. Rita and Francesco’s Roman Catholic ceremony at romantic church of San Giorgio al Velabro in Rome. Rita and Francesco planned heir reception in one of the most wanted villa in the eternal city: Villa dei Quintili. It is one of the historical villas in Rome where many moves have been shot such as Italian movie Compagni di Scuola by Carlo Verdone and To Rome with Love by genius Woody Allen. Party was really great Lebanese music made the night and made all dancing up very late at night.
Photos by Alessandro Zingone Photography
This wedding is also featured on www.italianromewedding.com
Adriana and Mike’s wedding on Lake Maggiore
A big jump North to Lake Maggiore for Adriana and Mike’s wedding. Valentina and Ernesto followed the event for us. Adriana and Mike come from California but most of bridal family came from Mexico. What a great day and what an incredible blend of cultures! Adriana and Mike chose a Catholic ceremony on Isola Bella one of the beautiful Borromean Islands. For their reception they chose Grand Hotel Dino one of the most enchanting wedding venues on Lake Maggiore.
Adriana wanted luxury blush pink floral decorations and crystals, fine stationary and a gourmand dinner for all her guests. Mexican music and dances made the night with a very final touch… flying lanterns in the sky!
A very special thanks to Stephanie Broder our US partner at HoneymoonHopper NY who helped us on the day.
Photos by Pure White Photography
This wedding is also featured on Italian Ethnic Wedding site
Emma and Salvatore’s wedding in Castello Monaci, Apulia
On the same day Michela and Michela followed Emma and Salvatore’s wedding. 80 guests for a wonderful wedding in Castello Monaci. They had their legal civil ceremony inside the castle itself with a wonderful aperitif and dinner to follow.
Emma wanted lovely floral decorations in the shades of pink and white while the groom wanted a vintage Fiat 500 for some special shots after the ceremony.
After the reception a great singer sang for all the group some great songs. Cake was cut just by the pool with an amazing fireworks display to celebrate!
Photos by Francesco Gravina
This wedding is also featured on www.italiancountrywedding.com
Jenna and Tom’s wedding in Villa Rusconi Clerici, Lake Maggiore
We keep on staying on Lake Maggiore for Jenna and Tom’s wedding. They chose Villa Rusconi Clerici for their special day by the shores. Jenna and Tom had a romantic blessing in the grounds of the Villa just by the shores and a country chic reception under the brand new (recently refurbished) pavilion of Villa Rusconi Clerici. Jenna wanted a a U shaped wooden table with a long garland of greenery and flowers. Such a very different arrangement for Villa Rusconi Clerici that all enjoyed.
After a lovely meal the party went on in the cellars of the villa with fun music, sweet, buffet, bar and dances.
Photos by David Bastianoni
Week end of 18-19 June have seen many events going on!
Laura and Arun’s wedding on Lake Orta
Laura and Arun’s wedding on Lake Orta Valentina followed. A romantic event with a civil ceremony at Villa Bossi. Bride and groom chose to arrange a first look photos session to St. Julius Island before the ceremony so they could spend their wedding afternoon with their guests! After the ceremony Laura and Arun had a lovely toast in Orta village mains square and after that they reached Ustaria Ca dal Rat restaurant for their reception. A romantic dinner under the stars for a lovely couple. A swing band entertained the evening with fun music.Photos by Independent Pictures
Kia and Riccardo’s wedding on Lake Maggiore
We have then Kia and Riccardo’s wedding that Valentina and Ernesto and some great help by Stefania followed on Lake Maggiore. Kia and Riccardo chose a Roman Catholic ceremony in Chiesa Vecchia of Belgirate. A lovely ancient church in stones overlooking Lake Maggiore. They opted for a morning ceremony with a lunch to follow in a wonderful villa in Stresa. A country chic arrangement with a table plan set under one of the big trees of the park of the villa where aperitif was set, a nice Photo Booth for guests, some relaxing areas and a gourmand lunch inside the pretty rooms of the villa. Party went on up to later in the afternoon and at night too with great fun music by great dj.
Photos by L’Ordine della Giarrettiera
Chantel and Stephen’s wedding on Lake Garda
And then we also have Chantel and Stephen’s wedding on Lake Garda that Katiuscia followed for us. They tied the knot at the town hall of Gardone Riviera some days before the actual wedding day. Symbolic blessing was held on Isola del Garda with a lovely aperitif to follow in the gardens. Dinner was planned in one of the romantic restaurant just by Lake Garda shores in Gardone Riviera.
Photos by Independent Pictures
Then we jump to June 22-25 some busy days for our Lake Como team!
Tina and Jacob’s wedding on Villa del Balbianello
On June 22 Alessandra and Veronica followed Tina and Jacob’s wedding with a romantic civil ceremony at Villa del Balbianello. 70 guests came all from Norway to celebrate this wonderful couple.
After the ceremony Tina and Jacob offered a fun boat trip with toast on board to reach their reception venue. For their reception they chose a fun beach club on Lake Como. Long rustic tables with rustic decorations were planned for all guests for a casual dinner that everybody loved. Amazing decorations in the shades of red and ivory. A wonderful day on the shores for sure.
Photos by Italian Wedding Company
Angela and Clint’s wedding on Lake Como
On June 23 Alessandra and Veronica followed Angela and Clint’s wedding on Lake Como. Another amazing ceremony at Villa del Balbianello with aperitif to follow. After the ceremony guests had a lovely boat tour to reach a Beach Club for the reception. Bride and groom arrived on a wooden boat. Angela wanted a purple and lilac themed wedding with decorations made of lavender and purple roses. On the tables amazing lanterns with flowers inside. Very pretty indeed. After a romantic meal on the beach a great party up to late at night to celebrate!
Photos by Sam Sacramento – a famous wedding photographer coming from Brasil just like Angela!
Deborah and Philip’s wedding at Villa del Balbianello
On June 24 Alessandra and Veronica followed Scottish wedding of Deborah and Philip. Another fantastic event at Villa del Balbianello. A very intimate wedding for 8 people. A ceremony at Villa del Balbianello with aperitif and dinner to follow. Men wore their kilts and a piper accompanied the arrival of the bride… so evocative for sure!
Photos by Carlo Beccalli e Ivan Redaelli
This wedding is also featured on Italian Ethnic Wedding site
Chloe and Joshua’s wedding on Lake Garda
A little break for Lake Como… as on the same day Katiuscia planned a romantic wedding on Lake Garda. Chloe and Joshua tied the knot in the town hall of Gardone Riviera the day before of the wedding and a wonderful blessing on Isola del Garda on the day. A romantic dinner to follow in one of the restaurants in San Felice del Benaco with a great view over Lake Garda and its sunset.
Photos by Franco Milani
Sian and Ben’s wedding at Villa del Balbianello
Back to Lake Como for Alessandra and Veronica busy days! On 25th June Sian and Ben got married at Villa del Balbianello with a red, ivory and golden themed wedding.
Bride arrived on a wooden boat, groom on a luxury Riva speedboat and bridesmaids and best men with other two boats. Ceremony was held at Villa del Balbianello with a lovely aperitif to follow. Some classical music accompanied the event. After the ceremony the group moved to a private villa where a classical singer welcome the guests singing Nessun Dorma! A lovely aperitif in the gardens of the villa and reception to follow. Evening was entertained by a big band of 8 elements making everybody dance up to late at night.
Photos by Morlotti Studio
Melania and Davide’s wedding on Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore
On 26th June La Piccola Selva Floral Designer team followed a wedding on two lakes: Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore. This ensured the wow factor! Melania and Davide tied the knot inside the lovely church of Assunta inside the villa of Orta with spectacular view over the Lake and medieval village. For their reception to follow a great reception on a sky-bar in Stresa with a fantastic view over Lake Maggiore. Just enchanting! A total white wedding with hydrangeas, roses, gypsophila and many other white details inside the church (carpet, and pew covers).
Photos by Noemi Mazzucchelli a brand new photographer we introduced in occasion of Valentina and Marco’s wedding at Villa Pestalozza and Marco and Dinara’s wedding in Venice followed by our planner Katiuscia on Italian Seaside Wedding site.
Jie and Tony’s wedding on Lake Garda
On June 28th Katiuscia followed another wonderful event on Isola del Garda: Jie and Tony’s wedding from US. A fantastic blessing overlooking the lake with a romantic aperitif to follow. After the ceremony and a lovely boat tour the group reached a restaurant in Gardone Riviera and enjoyed a gourmand dinner overlooking the lake. Just enchanting as usual on Lake Garda
Photos by Independent Pictures
Freya and Matt’s wedding on Lake Maggiore
We close our amazing month with Freya and Matt’s wedding on Lake Maggiore. Valentina and Ernesto followed the event for us. A lovely small group of 18 guests for a romantic wedding overlooking a breathtaking view over Lake Maggiore, Freya and Matt really touched the sky on that day. Legal civil ceremony was planned on the top terrace of Villa Giulia in Pallanza. A very special venue for a civil ceremony overlooking a fantastic view over the Lake. For their reception they chose a private villa overlooking a 360 degrees view over the Lake. An enchanting brand new venue. We will come back soon to tell you about it with great news! Stay tuned. Aperitif was set over the terrace of the villa with a romantic dinner inside the dining room. Dances and cake outdoor again to close such a great day.
Photos by Independent Pictures
A very special thanks to all our couples who chose us for their destination weddings in Italy. Another special thanks to all photographers who sent us these amazing photos and all vendors and professionals that made these events possible. A wonderful summer, a wonderful June full of romantic weddings in Italy! Stay tuned for more in following months!