Wedding date: 29.06.2022

Location: Lake Como

Photo: Irina Morina

Make up & Hair: Alina Agafonova

Event planner: WowItaly

Floral Design: @ilfioraiodiviasanmauro

Symbolic Wedding in Italy

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

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Wedding date: September 7, 2021

Location: Bellagio, Lake Como

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Daria and Roman's Wedding. Happiness at Lake Como

Daria and Roman are a young couple from Russia. This is one of those unions where partners perfectly complement each other. Roman is the embodiment of masculinity and strength, while Daria is the personification of tenderness and femininity. The couple lives and studies in Italy, so they decided to get married here as well. They chose an intimate ceremony for two in the picturesque town of Bellagio on Lake Como.

September is the perfect time for a wedding in northern Italy. Officially, it’s still summer, but the oppressive August heat is gone, and the light breeze from the lake refreshes the air.

How does a wedding day begin? With anticipation. With excitement. With the feeling of something extraordinary happening. With an amazing view of Lake Como from the windows of the Borgo Le Terrazze hotel. And, of course, with the creation of the bride’s wedding look.

When the bride and groom were ready, they were joined by the photographer and videographer to capture every detail of this special day. After the photo session at the hotel, Daria and Roman headed to the official wedding ceremony, which took place in the cozy courtyard of the Bellagio Town Hall.

What Italian wedding would be complete without prosecco? After the ceremony, the newlyweds went to a cozy little wine bar to celebrate the occasion with a glass of chilled sparkling wine. From there, they took a stroll through the town, often referred to as the “pearl of Como.” Bellagio is unique primarily for its location – it lies at the very edge of a cliff, far out into the lake. The narrow streets of the historic center are charming in the true Italian way and are perfect for romantic photo shoots.

Then it was time for a boat ride on the lake and photos at Villa Melzi. This is not just one of the many villas on Lake Como. The great Hungarian composer Franz Liszt often spent time here with his lover, the French countess and writer Marie Catherine Sophie d’Agoult. They particularly enjoyed Villa Melzi with its stunning views.

The legend of the beautiful love story between the composer and the writer is still alive in the memory of the locals, as evidenced by the memorial plaque on the house where the famous couple lived.

Italian newlyweds believe that spending their honeymoon in Bellagio guarantees a long and happy married life. We are sure that Daria and Roman’s life will be just as wonderful!