Elena and Vasily. A delicate and enchanting wedding at Lake Como

If you truly love someone, you will find a way to make their dreams come true.

Vasily and Elena live in Minsk and have been together for 10 years. In fact, they have already been a family for a long time, as it’s not a stamp in the passport that makes a couple a family. Their wedding was supposed to happen three years ago, but the pandemic prevented their plans. The couple decided to wait, as Elena’s dream was not just a wedding, but a wedding at one of the most beautiful places in Italy – Lake Como.

They contacted us in February 2022, and the main challenge in organizing their wedding was obtaining visas, which became nearly impossible due to the worsening international situation. They received their Schengen visa only in June, and it was valid for just two weeks. There was no time to prepare all the necessary documents and organize an official wedding, so the couple chose a symbolic ceremony.

Vasily and Elena had a simple civil ceremony in Minsk the day before their trip and didn’t plan to throw a big celebration, but that’s not how it went! Friends surprised them – they met them after the registry office in a luxurious car and literally overwhelmed the newlyweds with flowers. After that, the couple had a long and complicated bus ride to Vilnius, followed by a flight to Milan.

We booked a stunning suite for the couple at Lake Como with a large terrace, where the symbolic wedding ceremony took place. The day traditionally started with a boudoir photoshoot for the bride. By the way, Elena looked very Italian! When the makeup artist and hairstylist finally finished, Elena went to meet her groom with the photographer.

The ceremony was very touching. Vasily did everything he could to fulfill his beloved’s dream and make everything exactly how she wanted, from start to finish.

The day before the wedding, he wrote a vow in verse, which deeply moved our entire team. Looking at Vasily and Elena, it was hard to believe that they had been together for 10 years; they seemed like young lovers!

The groom’s voice was trembling, and his hands were shaking as he read his vow. We have organized and conducted hundreds of beautiful weddings and witnessed many touching moments, declarations of love, and wedding vows, but this couple moved us all to tears!

After the official part, the newlyweds went for a car ride. Vasily loves cars, so we chose a 1960 retro Fiat for him. A drive along the shores of Lake Como, famous for its breathtaking views – that in itself is an adventure!

The goal of the drive was a secret beach, where a few local residents greeted us with shouts of “Auguri!” (“Congratulations!”). It was incredibly beautiful! A light silver mist wrapped around the lake and mountains as if by order, and the sunlight seemed to flow, creating perfect conditions for wedding photos.

The next stop was the famous Villa Monastero on Lake Como. There was not much time before closing, so there were almost no visitors. The entire park, bathed in the rays of the setting sun, was entirely at the disposal of the newlyweds and photographer. The golden hour on the shores of Como is the perfect time and place for tender romantic photos.

Then we took a short walk through Varenna, a small picturesque town where the villa is located. Afterward, we sent the happy newlyweds in a taxi, which took them back to their luxurious hotel, where a wedding dinner for two awaited them.

The brightest, most magical, and beautiful event of the year – our Italian wedding. And for that, endless thanks to the WowItaly team, without whom my dream would not have come true in this difficult year.

And to the special people who made our dream a reality. Marina, you made our day bright, yet so touching at the same time. Ira, you left us with so much beauty and made this day unforgettable. A thousand thanks, girls!!!

Elena & Vasily