Photography: Kseniia Palchik
Videography: Vladimir Tsar
Flowers & Decor: Evgenia Kasianenko
MUAH: Anastasia Kataurova
Host: Konstantin Novikov
Calligraphy: Valeria Shalaevskaya
Venue: Regina Teodolinda
Event planner: @wowitaly_events

When two people from the world of IT come together not just to build careers, but to create a life side by side, it becomes a story of understanding and a longing for something genuine and heartfelt. Elizaveta and Gennady speak the same language — the analytical one — yet they experience the world in completely different ways: his practical, measured approach blends seamlessly with her romantic, intuitive one. And as Elizaveta admits, it is this very balance that makes their partnership so strong. They share a love for culinary discoveries, are passionate seekers of new desserts, and, of course, devoted travelers. So it comes as no surprise that the path to their dream wedding led them to one of the most beautiful — and delicious — countries in the world: Italy.

At first, the couple planned to hold an “Italian-style” wedding near Moscow and even began searching for the perfect villa. But one day Elizaveta came across an article about weddings in Italy — and everything changed. “Why recreate the Italian atmosphere when we can simply be in Italy?” they thought. And that decision became a turning point. Lake Como, lush greenery, the mountains reflected in the water, authentic Italian cuisine — everything came together to form the perfect vision of their day.

“From our very first call with Marina, Sveta, and Katya, we instantly clicked! Incredibly smooth communication and an absolutely professional team — that’s how I would describe our planners. Throughout the entire preparation process, we were in constant contact. They kept detailed checklists and budgeting documents, created a shared space with everything we needed, and guided us through every step. They supported and advised us while preparing the documents for our legal ceremony and assisted with visa arrangements for us and our guests.”

Elizaveta chose an old money concept — a style of understated elegance where every detail speaks of refined taste and quiet confidence. The couple dreamed of being surrounded by water and greenery on their special day, and Villa Regina Teodolinda became the perfect choice. Intimate and charming, with its own private pier, the villa was named after a queen who loved to spend time there. What could be a better embodiment of “quiet luxury”?

Elizaveta and Gennady decided that their passports should also reflect the place where they were getting married — Lake Como. And just like that, one festive day turned into a true Italian holiday.

Day 1

The official ceremony took place at the Italian town hall. The couple chose to experience this moment entirely on their own, so they met the rest of the guests already as husband and wife. They celebrated this milestone with a boat ride across the lake and an evening visit to a historic bar in Como.

Day 2

The day when the magic happened!

The bride’s morning unfolded gently — breakfast, meeting with the stylist, and a soft, intimate bridal boudoir session. The ceremony was planned for the afternoon. Guests were welcomed with refreshing drinks, live music, and entertainment. Everyone mingled cheerfully, filled out the guest book for the couple, or recorded audio messages for them as keepsakes.

And then, finally, the melody of Young and Beautiful by Lana Del Rey begins to play, and the guests see the bride for the first time. Elizaveta descends toward the ceremony area, feeling a touch of nervousness. But Gennady is already waiting for her there, dressed in an elegant white tuxedo — her husband, her steady support — and suddenly there is no reason to worry at all.

Everything flies by in a single breath. A heartfelt ceremony with one of the most breathtaking views imaginable. Then a light aperitivo and warm congratulations before the newlyweds depart for a romantic boat ride, just the two of them. Meanwhile, the guests continue to enjoy themselves. They will welcome the bride and groom again at dinner — and after that, everyone will dance the night away under the stars.

“During the wedding dinner, as we looked around at the décor with the view of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains, seeing each other’s happy faces and those of our guests, we realized just how right we were to trust our wonderful planners. They poured so much effort and love into our celebration — we are endlessly grateful to them for that 🤍 It was the happiest week of our lives!” — shares the bride, Elizaveta.

And in these words lies everything one needs to know about their story. Because when a dream is brought to life with love and true professionalism, it becomes exactly what people call a dream wedding.

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