Brittney & Kasimu: A Lake Como Elopement at Villa Carlotta

There is a certain freedom that comes with planning a wedding for just the two of you. Without a long guest list or a reception to organise, you can spend the day exploring beautiful places, enjoying experiences you have always dreamed about, and celebrating your relationship in a way that feels completely your own.

For some couples, that might mean a quiet ceremony followed by dinner overlooking the water. For others, it might involve a historic Italian villa, a vintage sports car, a private boat, and a few surprises along the way.

When Brittney and Kasimu travelled from the Bahamas to Lake Como for their wedding, they decided to embrace all of it.

What made this wedding particularly special was that nothing had been included simply because it was expected. Every part of the day had been chosen to reflect the couple, their relationship, and the kind of memories they wanted to take home from Italy.

A Love Story That Took Its Time

Brittney and Kasimu first met back in 2011, when they were both working as contractors in the telecommunications industry. At the time, neither of them could have imagined that this fairly ordinary encounter would eventually lead to a wedding in Italy.

Their relationship didn’t begin straight away, and for years their lives continued along separate paths.

It wasn’t until the spring of 2025 that Kasimu decided it was time to reconnect, turning up at a golf driving range where he knew he might find Brittney. They spent the afternoon together, he met her son, and later that evening he invited her to dinner.

What began as a casual afternoon became the beginning of their life together.

When we asked Brittney and Kasimu to tell us about their relationship while preparing their wedding ceremony, one thing quickly became clear: Kasimu has always had a talent for romance.

Brittney described how he loves cooking special dinners at home, lighting candles, putting on music, and surprising her with flowers for no particular reason. For him, romance isn’t something that needs to be reserved for birthdays or anniversaries, because even an ordinary evening can become memorable when you make an effort for the person you love.

Kasimu, meanwhile, described Brittney as his best friend and spoke about the sense of peace she had brought into his life.

His proposal was another example of his love of surprises. On Christmas Day, while the family was preparing dinner at Brittney’s mother’s house, he returned from the car carrying what appeared to be one last Christmas gift. Inside a miniature festive treasure chest was an engagement ring, and Brittney’s reaction was an immediate and enthusiastic yes.

So when we began planning their wedding on Lake Como, we wanted the day to feel just as personal, with plenty of romance, time to enjoy each other’s company, and a few unexpected moments that Brittney would never see coming.

A Relaxed Wedding Morning at Their Lake Como Villa

Brittney and Kasimu began their wedding day at the villa where they were staying, allowing themselves a peaceful morning before the celebrations began.

We made sure there was enough time for the couple to enjoy their surroundings, get ready comfortably, and take in the excitement of what was about to happen.

While Brittney had her hair and makeup done, the photographer and videographer captured the preparations, the details of her bridal look, and the atmosphere of the morning.

Once they were both ready, it was time for their first look, followed by photographs around the property before they set off for the next part of their wedding adventure.

A Vintage Porsche and a Drive Along Lake Como

For their wedding-day transport, Brittney and Kasimu chose something rather more exciting than a traditional wedding car: a vintage Porsche.

With its winding lakeside roads, historic villages, and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, Lake Como is a wonderful place to enjoy a drive in a classic car, especially when there is no need to rush from one appointment to another.

We included the drive as an experience in its own right, rather than simply arranging a transfer between the villa and the ceremony venue.

The idea was to let them enjoy the journey as much as the destinations, while their photographer and videographer documented the day as it naturally unfolded.

It also gave Brittney and Kasimu another opportunity to spend time together before their ceremony, turning what could have been an ordinary transfer into one of the memorable parts of their wedding.

A Personal Wedding Ceremony in the Gardens of Villa Carlotta

The heart of the day was their symbolic wedding ceremony at Villa Carlotta, one of Lake Como’s most celebrated historic villas.

Located in Tremezzo, Villa Carlotta is famous for its magnificent gardens, historic architecture, and beautiful views across the lake towards the mountains. For couples dreaming of an intimate ceremony in Italy, it offers a setting that needs very little embellishment, because the landscape and the villa’s history already provide such a remarkable backdrop.

For Brittney and Kasimu, we created a completely personalised ceremony based on their own love story.

Before the wedding, we invited them to answer a series of questions separately, asking about their first meeting, the moments that had brought them closer, their favourite memories, and the everyday things they appreciated most about one another.

Their answers gave us a wonderful picture of their relationship, from the unexpected reunion at the golf range to the Christmas proposal, as well as the smaller traditions that had become part of their life together.

There were weekend breakfasts in bed, cups of tea, family mini-golf competitions, and the thoughtful gestures that made each of them feel loved.

One of the most touching parts of Brittney’s story was the way she spoke about Kasimu’s relationship with her son. She valued not only the love he had shown her, but also the way he had embraced the family she already had.

Kasimu’s answers were often shorter, but no less meaningful. He spoke about finding a best friend in Brittney and about the peace and happiness their relationship had brought into his life.

We wanted those details to become part of the ceremony, because they told us far more about the couple than any traditional wedding script could.

Standing together in the gardens of Villa Carlotta, with the lake and mountains around them, Brittney and Kasimu exchanged personal vows and rings, celebrating the relationship they had built and the future they were choosing together.

After the ceremony, we left time for photographs around the villa, allowing them to explore the gardens and enjoy one of the most beautiful locations on Lake Como before continuing their wedding day.

A Private Boat Cruise with a Surprise Brittney Never Expected

After their ceremony and photoshoot at Villa Carlotta, Brittney and Kasimu made their way to the water for a private boat cruise.

A boat trip is one of our favourite experiences to include in a Lake Como elopement, because it gives couples the opportunity to see the lake from a completely different perspective, passing historic villas and picturesque villages while enjoying the scenery at their own pace.

For Brittney and Kasimu, we planned time to relax on board, enjoy an aperitivo, and take photographs against the backdrop of the lake.

But Kasimu had been keeping a secret.

At a certain point during their cruise, another boat began approaching them across the water. On board were musicians who had been arranged especially for Brittney, and as the boats drew closer, they began performing some of her favourite songs, including music by John Legend.

It was a completely unexpected moment.

There she was, in the middle of Lake Como, surrounded by mountains and historic villas, when suddenly her favourite music was being performed live from another boat.

And the surprise didn’t end after the first song.

The musicians continued accompanying the couple, circling their boat and performing as the two vessels moved across the lake together, turning the rest of the cruise into a private concert on the water.

It was romantic, joyful, and wonderfully personal, but what made it especially meaningful was how naturally it fitted into Brittney and Kasimu’s story.

Throughout their relationship, Kasimu had loved finding ways to surprise Brittney, whether by preparing a candlelit dinner at home, bringing her flowers, or hiding an engagement ring inside a Christmas gift.

On their wedding day, he simply took that tradition to a rather spectacular new setting.

For us, this was one of the most memorable parts of the celebration, because it showed how an elopement can become so much more than a beautiful ceremony and a photoshoot.

When a wedding is planned around the people themselves, there is room for experiences that would never appear in a standard wedding package, and sometimes those unexpected moments become the memories that matter most.

A Romantic Wedding Dinner at Grand Hotel Tremezzo

After their cruise, Brittney and Kasimu headed to Grand Hotel Tremezzo, one of Lake Como’s most iconic luxury hotels, where a romantic dinner for two awaited them.

It was a lovely contrast to the experiences that had filled the day.

They had spent the morning getting ready at their villa, driven along the lake in a vintage Porsche, exchanged vows in the gardens of Villa Carlotta, and enjoyed a boat cruise that had unexpectedly turned into a live musical performance.

Now there was nothing left on the schedule except dinner.

They could settle in, enjoy the food, raise a glass to their marriage, and talk about everything that had happened, without having to think about the next part of the programme.

For couples planning an elopement, we think this is a particularly beautiful way to end a wedding day: with the two people at the centre of the story, enjoying one final experience together.

Why an Elopement on Lake Como Can Be a Truly Luxurious Wedding Experience

When people hear the word elopement, they sometimes imagine a simplified version of a traditional wedding, with a short ceremony, a few photographs, and perhaps a romantic dinner afterwards.

But Brittney and Kasimu’s celebration is a wonderful example of how much more an intimate wedding can become.

Choosing to get married without a large guest list doesn’t mean giving up the beautiful venue, the professional photography, the carefully planned details, or the experiences that make a wedding feel extraordinary.

In fact, it can offer couples the freedom to invest in exactly the things that matter to them.

And although a wedding for two may appear wonderfully effortless, there is still a great deal of planning involved behind the scenes.

The ceremony venue, the photographer, videographer, stylist, vintage car, boat cruise, and dinner reservation all need to work together, while the timing must allow the couple to enjoy each part of the day without feeling rushed.

In this case, we also had the rather unusual task of coordinating two boats and a live musical performance, making sure the musicians appeared at exactly the right moment while keeping the surprise completely hidden from Brittney.

These are the details that can transform a beautiful wedding itinerary into something genuinely personal.

Because luxury isn’t necessarily about having the biggest celebration or the longest guest list. Sometimes, it’s about having the freedom to spend an entire day doing exactly what you love, with everything thoughtfully arranged around you.

Your Own Lake Como Elopement

There is no single way to plan an elopement on Lake Como.

Some couples dream of a ceremony at a historic villa, while others prefer to exchange symbolic vows in a garden, enjoy a private boat cruise, or spend several days discovering the lake together.

And if you’re planning a wedding for just the two of you, there is no reason why it shouldn’t feel every bit as special as a traditional celebration.

At WOWITALY Weddings, we create personalised elopement experiences that bring together beautiful locations, carefully planned logistics, and the little details that make each couple’s story unique.

Because a wedding doesn’t need a crowd to become one of the most extraordinary days of your life. Sometimes, all it takes is two people in love, Lake Como, and a little unexpected magic.