Wedding Date: 22.06.2023 Location: Teresio Olivelli Park in Tremezzo, Villa Monastero, Lake Como Event planner: @wowitaly_events Photographer: Irina Morina MUAH: Anastasia Kataurova Florist: @alexafiorat Text: Lidiya Samsonova-Zharkova
In an era when everyone meets online, it is rare to find couples who have been together since school. For us, a pleasant exception was Ekaterina and Maxim – a couple from St. Petersburg who have been together for 11 years! Initially, Italy was not part of their plans, they planned to get married in Montenegro, celebrating with a large circle of friends. But fate intervened – ticket prices were sky-high, and many invited guests had to decline. Almost all flights to Montenegro had a stopover in Italy, and that’s when the couple realized it was destiny! And they decided to have a wedding for two in one of the most beautiful places – Lake Como. Official Wedding Ceremony on Como takes place in the municipality of the picturesque town of Bellagio on the shore. But it doesn’t offer a direct view of the lake, and our couple wanted a wedding with the sound of the waves, with a picturesque view of Como right by its shore! So we organized an outdoor ceremony for them at Teresio Olivelli Park in Tremezzo. But, let’s go in order! For their celebration, Katya and Maxim chose one of the longest (and hottest!) days of the year – June 22! The wedding day began with breakfast and… a glass of prosecco on the balcony with a beautiful view. The couple spent this morning together, discarding any superstitions. However, Maxim didn’t tempt fate too much and left, letting the stylist work her magic on Katya’s look. Getting ready for the wedding is always a very emotional time! Even if the hairstyle and makeup are rehearsed, and the dress is perfectly fitted, every bride still wonders: “Will I see what I expect in the mirror? Will everything be as I imagined?” But with our magical stylists, such worries are unnecessary! Katya’s look was soft and sensual. She chose an elegant dress with a flowing skirt, a classic long veil, and high-heeled sandals. Maxim added a twist to his classic formal look – an elegant black suit and white shirt – with playful white sneakers. The ceremony took place at Teresio Olivelli Park in Tremezzo. It’s a public park, but it’s never crowded, so we weren’t afraid of any interruptions. From this small platform, there’s an unmatched view of Lake Como, the mountains, and the Melzi Villa across the lake. Would you want to say “Yes!” with such a view, just like Ekaterina and Maxim did? The couple chose original wedding rings with different designs for him and for her. Watching them, it was hard to believe that they’ve been together for 11 years. There was so much passion and tenderness in their gazes and touches! The ceremony was very emotional, and at the end of it, neither of them could hold back their tears. The town of Tremezzo is on the list of I Borghi piu belli d’Italia (The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy). One of the main attractions of this lovely “borgo” is the famous Villa Carlotta. Many picturesque towns are scattered around Lake Como, but Tremezzo is one of the most beautiful. So, we chose it for the wedding photoshoot. Afterward, Katya and Maxim enjoyed prosecco in beautiful glasses, posed for the photographer again, and had fun. The next item on the wedding program was a boat ride on Lake Como. This was the perfect moment to relax, enjoy each other’s company, and the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. And, of course, to give the photographer the chance to capture the happy moments of this day! The newlyweds took off their shoes and snapped a few playful shots against the magnificent backdrop. The final destination was the famous Villa Monastero – another historic villa with a park right on the shore, where Katya and Maxim, escaping the heat, strolled under the shade of trees, laughed, and happily posed for the photographer. A few more photos at the Varenna harbor, and the newlyweds were ready to head to the restaurant. At 6 p.m., Katya and Maxim took the water tram to Bellagio. There, their wedding day ended with a festive dinner on a terrace overlooking Lake Como. They awaited the late sunset of this long and eventful day, which became a new starting point in their relationship. Simply write or call us at +39 334 840 20 86 (WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram) / hello@wowitaly-weddings.com
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