The majority of the Italian lakes are in the north of the country at the foot of the Alps and are mainly glacial in origin. Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy, whilst Lake Como is the deepest. All enjoy a blissfully mild climate and stunning scenery. The Italian Lake District in the north of Italy has been a fashionable destination since Roman times. Nowadays has become a really appreciated location for exclusive holidays and old villas became exclusive and luxury venues for Weddings and romantic stay. Their shores, home to sleepy lakeside towns and busy water sport resorts alike, still retain a mystery and magic .Different venues to celebrate your event in Italy: lakeside villas, secluded castles and panoramic chapels. We would like to suggest some of these beautiful venues for your romantic italian lakes wedding.
Villa Verbano
Direct on the lake this amazing wedding venue offers colorful italian gardens and an elegant marquee, few steps from the lake water. The venue is accessible from the main road and also from the lake with the private dock. The villa can be rented as a private location for weddings or other private events , it is walking distance from the local church and from the townhall and civil ceremony venue. There are no accomodation inside, but hotels are very close. Cocktails and reception up to 250 guests. BLESSING AND PROTESTANT CEREMONIES AT THE VILLA . CIVIL WEDDINGS NEXT DOOR IN ANOTHER VILLA AND CATHOLIC LOCAL CHURCH , WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE VILLA.
Villa Eleganza
Villa Eleganza is an enchanting and charming boutique hotel located in a small and romantic village on the banks of Lake Como. The villa has large and bright rooms and suites provided with all the comforts, each one different for style and size, some with a breathtaking lake view. The guests can choose various services and spaces to make their own stay very glad; among those a wonderful infinity swimming pool in the garden by the lake, a Spa for wellness treatments equipped with Jacuzzi, turkish bath and chromo-therapeutic shower, and also a restaurant and wine-bar, where to have a drink or dinner, tasting the prestigious selection of local wines. For weddings , in order to have privacy and good service , is compulsary having the exclusive use of the whole villa, by the way for small groups and during the week, it’s also possible to organize a cocktail and wedding dinner , without having the exclusivity. Suggested for elopements, for their romantic ambience and for the special treatment. CIVIL WEDDINGS, SYMBOLIC AND NON-CATHOLIC CEREMONIES CAN BE PERFORMED AT THE VILLA
Villa Romantica
Villa Romantica is a historical, elegant, lake-front villa built in the 19th Century that has been a summer house of noble families. The villa is surrounded by a lush terraced garden with a charming backdrop of green hills and sparkling lake waters. The villa is direct on the lake and from the private wooden pier you can board on a private board. The outdoor garden with blooming jasmine and fragrant roses, relax area and swimming pool, creates a intimate and peaceful atmosphere. Inside the villa you will find a big living room , that can accommodate up to 100/110 guests wedding receptions and six beautiful suites, that can accomodate up to twenty guests. The private wharf makes the villa easy accessible also from the lake. BLESSING AND PROTESTANT CEREMONIES AT THE VILLA . CATHOLIC WEDDINGS IN THE LOCAL CHURCH , FEW KM FROM THE VILLA
Castello sull’ Isola
An amazing wedding venue and historic building on a private Island on the italian lakes. The venue is only accessible by boat, which gives your guests an unforgettable experience. The private Island offers a frescoe loggia with amazing view on its italian gardens and on the lake, beautiful gardens, a panoramic terrace and an old building that is a museum. The wedding venue can be rented as exclusive use for 1 day , only for ceremonies and cocktails or for wedding dinners and parties. AVAILABLE FOR SYMBOLIC AND PROTESTANT-CIVIL CEREMONIES.
Villa del Balbianello
The most enchanting and beautiful villa on Lake Como: Villa Balbianello, which dates to the 18th Century. It is now a museum and open to the public from mid-March to mid-November, 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (closed Mondays and Wednesdays). The main access to the villa is by water. The approach and the arrival at the villa’s harbour is an unforgettable, mesmerizing experience for the bride and groom as well as the guests. . It is possible for an aperitif to immediately follow the ceremony and continue with an outdoor and al fresco reception. Available for wedding parties for up 150 guests. CIVIL CEREMONIES, SYMBOLIC AND NON CATHOLIC WEDDINGS CAN BE PERFORMED OUTDOORS AT VILLA DFEL BALBANIELLO.
Villa Bella Vista
Private Luxury villa, with beautiful italian gardens, elegant rooms with antique furniture , main room with old fireplace, swimming pool, big panoramic terrace, 3 suites. Just attached a boutique hotel offers other beautiful rooms and suites.The villa is available to be rent as exclusive use for 1 day ( lunch or dinner). CIVIL WEDDINGS, SYMBOLIC AND NON-CATHOLIC CEREMONIES CAN BE PERFORMED AT THE VILLA. ROMAN CATHOLIC WEDDINGS IN THE FRESCOE CHAPEL AT WALKIND DISTANCE.
Orta Villa
Beautiful 17° century villa, completed renovated, direct on lake Orta. Offers private apartments.
Its large terraces, balconies and porches with its prestigious breathtaking view of the Lake, wrapped in a magical atmosphere, make it a perfect venue for an unforgettable wedding day.
The provision on four levels allows you to enjoy the wide spaces, transforming the static nature of traditional marriage in a dynamic and fun event: the upper terrace, perfect for welcoming guests with a toast in front of a breathtaking view, entirely excavated in the cellar rock and maintained its original state, ideal for a buffet of appetizers, which can not be missed good wine, the pretty garden on the ground floor with its wisteria, ideal for cutting the wedding cake, the terrace on the first floor with its fabulous wisteria, ideal for table service and preparation of course an open bar accompanied by live music. And again the hall on the ground floor, which, in case of bad weather, can be arranged for the reception. This venue can be suggested for small and mid groups of 40-50 guests. SYMBOLIC AND NON-CATHOLIC CEREMONIES CAN BE PERFORMED AT THE VILLA. CATHOLIC WEDDINGS IN THE LOCAL CHURCH , FEW KM FROM THE VILLA
