Anna and Egor: A Stylish Wedding with Guests at Lake Como

All weddings are similar in that they are celebrations that unite two loving hearts. A white dress, flowers, vows, the shining eyes of the loved one in front of you. Yet every wedding is unique in its own way. What if we combine timeless classics and elegance with hints of humor and fun? The wedding of our heroes, Anna and Egor, definitely wasn’t standard – perhaps no one had done this before at Lake Como.

Their story began with chance meetings at university. Anna and Egor were studying in different courses, they occasionally saw each other but didn’t communicate and didn’t know each other closely. To Anna, Egor didn’t stand out amidst university life, but to him, from the first glance at the beautiful, statuesque girl, he thought: “Maybe this is the one!”

Time passed, and Egor and Anna moved to different cities. But it seems fate had plans for them to be together. Years passed, they both returned to their hometown, Rostov, and met again. Looking at each other in a new light, Anna and Egor found what they had been searching for – love. And since then, they have never parted.

After the proposal, the time of preparation and anticipation began. Anna is one of those brides who has a clear vision of what her wedding should be. She created a moodboard (from English “moodboard”) of inspiring images, where the contours of the future celebration began to take shape.

There was no doubt about the location. Lake Como is the very embodiment of romance and elegance, and couples from all over the world choose it. Another dream – the historic Villa Balbianello, where the famous kissing scene between Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala was filmed. For the realization of the dream, Anna turned to WowItaly, a team of professionals based in Italy who have organized many weddings in the most beautiful locations of the Italian “boot”.

All the dates at Villa Balbianello were booked months in advance, and only one suitable free date remained – October 19. Yes, there was a risk of rain, as October is the rainy season in Como. But dreams must come true, regardless of the weather and any other circumstances!

A luxurious five-star Grand Hotel Tremezzo was also booked, offering stunning views of the lake. This is not just an ordinary hotel, but a real palace, built in the early 20th century. The elegant interiors of the hotel were the setting for Anna and Egor’s wedding morning photo session.

Bridal Look

Anna wanted her wedding to be the embodiment of a dream, a bit childish and naive, yet pure and inspiringly beautiful. A dress in which she would feel like a princess – of course, from Vera Wang. Classic “wedding” shoes – from Manolo Blahnik. The second look for the wedding ceremony at the town hall of Bellagio – a stylish pantsuit. The third – a figure-hugging dress, embroidered with pink sequins, in which Anna resembled a mermaid slipping out of the waters of Lake Como.

Wedding Ceremony

The stamps in Anna and Egor’s passports say “Republic of Italy”. On October 19, 2023, they officially became husband and wife at the town hall of Bellagio, in the presence of family and friends. The ceremony was conducted in Italian with a translation into Russian – the couple’s native language.

Anna and Egor listened to excerpts from the Italian family code. The solemn Si! (“Yes”) was spoken to all the questions from the town hall official. The bride and groom vowed to love each other and care for each other “in sickness and in health, in wealth and in poverty”. According to Italian tradition, Anna and Egor kissed the rings before the exchange, and after the ceremony, their friends and family showered them with rice and flower petals – for a long and happy married life.

There was also an unofficial ceremony – that special “touch” that distinguished Anna and Egor’s wedding from others. Perhaps Lake Como had never heard such wedding speeches! Anna’s friend delivered a speech, solemn and pompous, like a registrar with years of experience, sending the “ship of love” on its route to fidelity and happiness. The couple’s friends brought wedding banners with classic wedding slogans. This made everyone laugh and loosen up, as Como is a completely different style of wedding!

Wedding Dinner

For dinner, the couple and their guests returned to the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, where they were given a private room with exquisite interiors. Without exaggeration, the decor overwhelmed with luxury and thoughtful details, and the overall atmosphere resembled the royal dinners of French kings.

Anna wrote personal letters to the guests, recalling all the significant moments and thanking them for sharing the joy of this special day with her. The guests couldn’t hold back tears while reading these letters!

The couple’s friends made a wonderful musical gift – a performance by a famous band from San Remo. And the dinner itself was warm and relaxed.

Looking at the photos by renowned photographer Roman Ivanov, who captured the moments of this day at Lake Como, you notice the love, tenderness, and “chemistry” that is present between Anna and Egor. The weather’s caprices prevented them from fully enjoying the outdoor walks and photo session. Nevertheless – this is Anna and Egor’s day, unique and special, just like they are. And it gave them wonderful memories that will stay with them and their loved ones for a lifetime.

And the professional team that will lift your spirits. Thank you for creating such a beautiful celebration for us! Everything was thought out down to the smallest detail! Even heel protectors were provided! Thank you for your help during the event! I never thought that such a celebration could be organized remotely.I’d love to have another wedding!!

Anna’s review of the wedding organization