The couple traditionally spent the morning of their wedding day separately. Anna had a bachelorette party with her friends and two adorable dogs on the terrace of her room, while Denis said goodbye to his bachelor life with his parents and friends.

After the bachelorette and bachelor parties, three boats departed from the dock of Villa Armonia, with a short break, heading towards Villa Monastero. The first two boats carried the groom, guests, and dogs. The third boat carried the bride and her best friend. Anna wanted to truly experience the moment and feel that right now, in that very moment, she was sailing to her own wedding, cutting through the waters of Lake Como.

It was very important for our bride that no one saw her dress until the very last moment, so we had to take all possible precautions and hide the bride from everyone to keep her dress a secret until the ceremony.

At Villa Monastero, preparations were in full swing. Our florists were finishing decorating the open terrace where the ceremony would take place. The municipal representative from Varenna was expected to arrive any minute. By the time the boats with the groom and guests arrived, all the final preparations were complete. Guests were escorted to the ceremony site and seated. Everything was ready, and everyone was holding their breath waiting for Anna’s appearance.

Anna, in her stunning white dress, was escorted to the altar by the groom’s father. Everything turned out just as she had imagined – a dramatic entrance, guests whispering in admiration, and of course – the loving eyes of her beloved!

The official ceremony took place on a balcony with a view of Lake Como and the mountains. The idyllic scene was complemented by the sound of the harp – one of the most romantic instruments.

Usually, after the ceremony, congratulations, and group photos with loved ones, the newlyweds and photographer head to a beautiful location, leaving guests to enjoy a traditional Italian aperitivo. But not this time! Denis and Anna wanted to spend as much time as possible with their family and friends. After a 20-minute wedding photo session, they all went on a guided tour of the villa and park!

After the tour, boats returned to pick up the newlyweds and their guests. The first two boats carried Denis’ parents and the couple’s friends with their furry companions. The third boat carried the newlyweds and the photographer – one of those rare moments when they were alone, making romantic photos, enjoying the beautiful views, and sipping prosecco with light snacks.

When everyone returned to Villa Armonia, guests went to freshen up, and Anna and Denis went to change for the wedding dinner. Tables were set on the open terrace overlooking Lake Como and the mountains.

Candles, grapes entwined with pearls, large pink and white callas, daisies and spathiphyllum, fruit decorated with sparkling pearls – the festive table looked both delicate and luxurious at the same time.

The decoration of all wedding locations: the balcony at Villa Monastero, the boat the newlyweds sailed on, the terrace of Villa Armonia, and even the bride’s bouquet – everything was done in a unified style.

It all started easily and very Italian – with an aperitif for the guests. While Anna and Denis were preparing to head out, guests could mingle, write congratulatory messages to the couple, sign postcards that would later be sent through the mail of Italy, or take instant snapshots on a Polaroid camera. A special space was designated for these activities in the aperitif area.

For dinner, Anna chose a short dress with a large bow, and Denis opted for casual jeans and a white shirt.

And when it was time to cut the wedding cake, guests got a real surprise! Instead of the usual three-tiered cake with bride and groom figurines on top, waiters brought out… a white rectangle! It came with a pastry bag filled with chocolate cream – so everyone could write sweet congratulations to the newlyweds directly on the cake!

 

We then asked all the guests to gather around the cake table, and at that moment, the newlyweds appeared on the terrace, holding hands. And suddenly Anna’s dress lit up with a thousand lights, transforming her into a fairytale princess! It was a complete surprise to everyone, including Denis!

At the end of the evening, Anna and Denis gave their loved ones memorable gifts. The bomboniere, containing small bottles of olive oil, jars of Italian spices, and candies, were decorated with a label featuring views of Como, the couple’s names, and the date – August 22, 2024.

The celebration continued with energetic dancing to tracks by the guest DJ. (There was even a bit of “Ruki Vverh!” and classic Russian dance music!) And the coolest dancer on the floor? The groom’s mom!

The day after the wedding, the newlyweds embarked on a road trip through one of Italy’s most picturesque and “tasty” regions – Tuscany. And of course, their beloved dogs came along to explore the Bel Paese.

Girls, good night🌸 we just got home to Moscow, and the rest of our trip we kept recalling our beautiful wedding 😭💔💔🫶🏻 Guests are still in awe! They can’t stop writing about how beautiful and wonderfully organized everything was, how great the organizers were and how they partied with you))) I’m glad that Denis found you, you’re superhero fairies!🫶🏻 Some couples even asked for your contact, and we shared it without hesitation!))

Review from Anna and Denis