Luxury Wedding Experience at Villa Monastero
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.
Your wedding at Villa Monastero, Lake Como
Italy-based wedding planners since 2016
We live here
Italy-based team since 2016.
Our wedding planner Katerina 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.
No hidden fees
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.
A small number of weddings each season
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.
Three planners on every project
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.
What a wedding at Villa Monastero feels like
The light at different times of day
The villa faces west, offering beautiful natural light throughout the day and stunning sunset views as the sun sets behind the Alpine mountains.
The 2-hour photoshoot path through the gardens
The picturesque landscapes with views of Lake Como provide the perfect backdrop for timeless wedding photographs throughout the villa gardens.
The private boat ride on Lake Como
After the ceremony, celebrate with a private boat ride across Lake Como — a glass of prosecco, the mountains surrounding the lake, and the atmosphere of sunset on the water.
The Villa Monastero Wedding Experience
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.
Everything arranged with full coordination
- Full wedding planning and coordination
- Dedicated day-of coordinator on-site
- Symbolic ceremony at Villa Monastero
- Venue rental and private access for photography
- Professional photographer (5 hours)
- Two-hour photoshoot within the villa gardens
- Bridal hair and makeup
- Seasonal bridal bouquet and boutonniere
- Private Venetian limo boat on Lake Como
- Aperitivo after the ceremony
- Event styling and wedding program
- Hotel and restaurant booking assistance
- Dedicated personal manager
- All planning fees included
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.
Tailor Your Celebration
Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
What happens after you book a call
- 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 €18,000 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
Book a 30-min call with Katerina
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a symbolic and a legal ceremony?
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.
How far in advance should we book?
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.
What's actually included in the price?
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.
What's NOT included?
Guest accommodation, wedding dinner, live music, videography, vintage car, and full floral design. These are listed as optional add-ons with transparent prices.
Can you handle the legal paperwork if we want a legal ceremony in Italy?
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.
Why work with you instead of a US-based destination wedding planner?
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.
What if we change our mind about the date or scope?
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. See if Villa Monastero is right for your wedding Book a 30-min planning call to talk to a planner on Lake Como. Book a planning call 📞 +39 334 840 20 86
Talk to us about a date
Marina, who founded WOWITALY, answers every inquiry herself. The first video call is with Katerina, it costs nothing, and it is not a sales call. Tell us how many people, roughly when, and whether you dream of one day or a weekend. We will tell you which two or three villas fit, what each really costs on your date, and which one we would choose.
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