Italian-based team since 2016.
Our wedding planner Catherine is on Lake Como every week, walking through villas and coordinating weddings in person.
We know Villa Monastero, its staff, its rules, and its quietest corners.
When you book a call, you’re talking to the people who’ll actually plan your wedding — not a sales team.
Every package clearly shows what’s included and what’s not, with optional add-ons priced separately.
You’ll see the full cost before you commit — with transparent planning, clear communication, and no unexpected fees later in the process.
We accept a limited group of couples each year — and turn down more weddings than we take on.
The couples we say yes to receive our full attention from the very first planning call to the final toast on the wedding day itself.
We keep our calendar intentionally small so every celebration feels personal, calm, and fully cared for.
Every wedding is supported by three planners working together behind the scenes.
If one of us is unavailable on the wedding day, two others are already fully involved and ready to step in without disruption.
You’ll never be left relying on a single point of contact who could suddenly disappear halfway through the planning process.
Villa Monastero is one of the most sought-after wedding venues on Lake Como — a historic 12th-century estate with botanical gardens that open directly onto the water.
Designed for intimate weddings and elegant elopements, this all-inclusive experience brings together venue rental, photography, bridal styling, a private Lake Como boat tour, and full coordination by our Italy-based planning team.
This is a signature all-inclusive experience created for couples who want a seamless and elegant wedding in Italy without managing multiple vendors or logistics themselves.
You turned what felt overwhelming into something we were simply able to enjoy from beginning to end.
Our team came prepared with a clear plan from day one, kept everything on schedule, and made sure every detail we cared about was taken care of — and then some.
When the weather changed unexpectedly, they handled everything so smoothly that we barely even noticed. No stress, no scrambling — just the day we’d always imagined together.
They also went beyond the wedding itself, helping us navigate Italy like locals and pointing us toward places and experiences we never would have discovered on our own.
From the very first conversation to the moment the ceremony ended, you made us feel completely at ease.
The ceremony itself was everything we hoped it would be — personal, warm, and exactly right. And Marina, having you there from day one meant more than you know.
We came to Italy to get married and somehow left feeling like we’d made lifelong friends. We look back on that day with nothing but warmth.
Our guests came from seven different countries — and by the end of the evening, every single one of them was saying the same thing: they had never been to a wedding quite like this.
We knew from the start that none of it would have been possible without the enormous amount of work happening behind the scenes. All we had to do was show up and enjoy it — and we did, completely.
Every person on the team that day was warm, professional, and clearly doing everything with genuine care and attention.
There’s a particular feeling that comes from knowing everything is in good hands. You gave us that — and because of it, we’ll remember this day as light, beautiful, and happy for the rest of our lives.
— Your wedding date, guest count, and ceremony format
— Whether Villa Monastero is the right fit — and what other Lake Como venues might work
— What’s included in the €12,500 package, and what isn’t
— A clear next step — proposal, hold the date, or time to think
— Real answers from someone who has worked at Villa Monastero many times
— A written proposal within 48 hours, with full pricing and scope
— Time to decide. No deposit, no commitment, and no follow-up pressure
Most American couples planning a wedding in Italy do a “two-step” approach: a 15-minute legal civil ceremony at home (city hall, with a registrar), and a symbolic ceremony in Italy as the emotional “real” wedding. The symbolic ceremony has the same vows, family, photos, and feeling — without the 2–3 months of Italian paperwork required for legal marriage abroad. Villa Monastero is set up for symbolic ceremonies, which is what most of our couples do.
Villa Monastero accepts a limited number of weddings per season. April–June and September–October book 12–18 months ahead. July–August book even earlier. If your date is within 6 months, book a call today — we’ll know within 24 hours if your date is still possible.
Wedding planner, day-of coordinator, symbolic ceremony at Villa Monastero, venue rental, 2-hour photoshoot, professional photographer (5 hours), bridal hair & makeup, bouquet & boutonniere, 1-hour Venetian boat tour, aperitivo for the newlyweds, full styling concept, concierge support for hotels and restaurants, and a personal manager from start to finish. Up to 25 guests. No hidden fees.
Guest accommodation, wedding dinner, live music, videography, vintage car, and full floral design. These are listed as optional add-ons with transparent prices.
Yes — but for most American and UK couples, we recommend the two-step approach (legal at home, symbolic at Villa Monastero). It’s simpler, faster, and the ceremony day feels exactly the same. If you want full legal in Italy, we handle the paperwork; this adds approximately 8–12 weeks to the planning timeline.
Because we live in Italy. We know Villa Monastero’s staff personally, we speak Italian and English fluently, we understand local timing and bureaucracy, and we’re 30 minutes from the venue if anything needs to be handled in person. A US-based planner manages your wedding through Zoom and email; we manage it on the ground.
We work with clear contracts, transparent payment schedules, and flexible re-scoping during the planning process. If your guest count, format, or date changes, we adjust the package and pricing in writing.
This package is designed for an intimate wedding experience for the couple and up to 25 guests.
