Victoria and Benjamin: The Charm of Youth on Lake Como

Victoria and Benjamin have been together for 7 years, but, as often happens in strong unions, they didn’t immediately “see” each other. Benjamin transferred to Victoria’s school in 11th grade, where they met, but after graduation, their paths diverged. One day, when Victoria was already in her second year at university, Benjamin invited her on a date, which, 7 years later, led them to Lake Como.

Initially, Victoria and Benjamin planned to register their marriage at home and have a beautiful symbolic ceremony in Italy. But when they learned that we would take care of all the paperwork, they decided to marry officially in Como.

The Bride and Groom’s Morning

The couple spent the morning with their loved ones, enjoying the view of the lake from the large balcony and sipping exquisite Italian prosecco.

The weather forecast wasn’t promising, predicting +14 and rain on the wedding day. But fortunately, Italian meteorologists were wrong! May 13th had very comfortable weather for a wedding: not too cold, not too hot, pleasant cloudiness with glimpses of sunshine and no rain.

Official Ceremony

The marriage registration traditionally took place at the town hall of Bellagio. Official wedding ceremonies in Italy are held only in Italian, which is rightfully considered the language of love!

Immediately after the official part, the newlyweds danced right in the courtyard of the town hall to Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran, performed by a violinist. It was magical!

Then came the gift exchange! The couple presented the mayor of Bellagio with a Russian matryoshka doll and chocolates, and in return, they received handmade souvenirs with their initials.

After the marriage registration in Italy, it is recognized as legal in 10 EU countries, and the couple notified Russia on June 13th, exactly one month after their Italian wedding, and they already received their Russian marriage certificate.

Photo Session

Weddings on Lake Como are not rare. Italians themselves often choose this picturesque place for their wedding celebrations. In Italy, where couples do not rush to marry and prefer to simply live together, a wedding is a special celebration because it emphasizes the seriousness of the couple’s feelings and intentions. Therefore, the newlyweds inevitably attract the attention of everyone around. After the registration, when Victoria and Benjamin went for a photo walk around Bellagio, all passersby congratulated the couple, took photos of them with their mobile phones, and asked for photos together, which deeply moved them.

Boat Ride on the Lake

Lake Como must be seen from the water! Therefore, after the photo session at Villa Monastero, our newlyweds, together with their friends, embarked on a boat ride to enjoy the incredibly beautiful water color, the magnificent villas around, and the relaxed Italian atmosphere.

Wedding Dinner at the Villa

At the end of the day, the couple and their loved ones enjoyed an exquisite candlelit dinner at Villa Giulia.

The highlight of the evening was the cake – the famous Italian dessert tiramisu in a large size, decorated with a heart and the newlyweds’ initials.

Honeymoon

After the wedding, our heroes went to explore Italy in a rented car, and later flew to Paris, as their love for travel, good food, and wine is just a small part of what connects them.

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