Alexandra and Armen: Capturing Moments of Happiness with Loved Ones at Lake Como

At first glance, Italians may seem too relaxed and even superficial. But, agree, they know better than anyone how to be happy here and now. Perhaps this is why many couples choose Italy for their wedding. The country and its people already hint that the celebration will be unforgettable!

Armen and Alexandra met through a mutual friend, and it was love at first sight. Armen’s mother always wanted only an Armenian girl as a daughter-in-law and never stopped reminding him about it. Her first meeting with Alexandra was the kind that could be “told to the grandchildren” 😊 The young couple lost their car keys and had to go barefoot and in swimsuits to the parents to fetch a spare pair.

Alexandra’s family also put her future son-in-law to the test during their first meeting. This is what happens when your father is a former investigator. But true love overcomes all obstacles! And now, both families are planning the wedding of their son and daughter in one of the most beautiful places in the world – Lake Como.

Armen and Alexandra chose an official ceremony that took place by the water at the atmospheric Villa Monastero. The couple decided to keep the decor to a minimum, as the Italian landscapes don’t require extra embellishments. The stylist added fresh flowers to the bride’s hair, which harmoniously matched her necklace.

On the way to the ceremony, Alexandra recalls how her father was calming her down:

– Sasha, don’t worry, everything will be fine!

– Dad, I’m not worried!

– And I am worried…

At that moment, Alexandra realized how much her parents were worried about her.

After the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests went to Bellagio for a photoshoot. One of the boats broke down just before departure. We quickly found a replacement, so the guests didn’t notice anything. Fortunately, such unexpected situations are rare, but we always have a Plan B and phone numbers of other contractors in our pocket. Just in case.

At the couple’s request, we came up with a light and relaxed entertainment program for the guests. The emphasis was on making sure everyone talked more to each other and simply enjoyed the moment. For example, no Italian wedding is complete without a gift for guests – bomboniere. The name comes from the French word “bon-bon” (candy). Each gift contains 5 pieces of candy for good luck and health. Armen and Alexandra created wedding charades, and guests received a bomboniere for completing them.

At dinner, there was live music. An Italian opera singer performed the song “Grande Amore” by Il Volo, followed by dancing. The host showed the moves, and the guests repeated them. Even their friend approached them with thanks – it was the first time in four years she had seen her husband dancing! In short, everyone had fun regardless of age or nationality.

The newlyweds didn’t pre-decorate the dessert, but instead invited guests to participate in the decoration. This way, everyone could contribute and offer a bit of warmth and creativity to the couple. The cake may not have been Vogue-worthy, but it was made sincerely and with love, just like the entire wedding.

We thank Armen and Alexandra for trusting us with organizing their celebration. We wish them to continue enjoying the present, valuing each other, and living in love for many years to come.❤️