This Romantic Elopement Inspiration On Lake Como Is What Dreams Are Made Of

Romantic wedding photo of a couple embracing on their special day

While the interior of this villa on Lake Como is surely breathtaking, it would be a shame not to take full advantage of this venue's spectacular exterior...so, that's just what this team did! Starting with portraits in the garden, then on to a lakeside ceremony framed by a stunning floral arch, and ending the evening with a romantic boat ride on the lake...this wedding inspiration is simply a dream! With COVID-19 threatening to shut down indoor affairs once again, outdoor destinations are having their time to shine and baby, this one sparkles!

When Edelweiss Weddings set out to create this romantic inspiration shoot, only one venue would do, Villa Balbiano. Della Bella Fiori created these whimsical florals like this stunning cascading bouquet and the ornate floral arch. Kir & Ira Photography is the genius behind these beautifully airy photos and Gattotigre - Destination Wedding Videography was there to get the entire affair on video. For even more inspiration check out the full gallery. Read on to hear more from Photographer, Kirill Kondratenko.

Elegant wedding invitation suite with handwritten calligraphy and design

Elegant bridal heels surrounded by delicate pink flowers

Elegant bridal hairstyle with flower and leaf hair accessory Bride holding pastel pink floral bouquet at a wedding

Elegant bride in white dress with scenic mountain backdrop at ceremony

Handsome groom in a black tuxedo smiles in a wedding portrait

THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL

Elegant villa with lush gardens, mountains in background

There are multiple stunning villas in this region, but one of them, Villa Balbiano, is a very special, majestic venue. When you are there, everything that you saw earlier is erased from memory, the impressions and emotions are absolutely overwhelming. This is the place where dreams come true. Let’s imagine a story of the lovely couple, Charlotte and William, who came from another continent to celebrate their destination micro-wedding at this marvelous place. The atmospheric images from Kir & Ira Photography help us to see this fantasy in all its glory. The wedding agency, Edelweiss Weddings, developed a stunningly delicate concept for this Italian elopement.

Floral wedding arch with lake view and mountain landscape

Elegant wedding floral arch with roses and fluffy pampas grass

A BEAUTIFUL BACKDROP

Romantic wedding ceremony with couple and mountain scenery

The main colors of the wedding were shades of pink combined with snow-white. Refined invitations by Edelweiss Cd, printed on the snow-white cotton paper depicting the wedding venue added an artistic touch to the whole picture. Florist Della Bella Fiori wanted to create something that permeated every detail, without sharp domination. As a location for the ceremony, we chose a place in front of a stunning landscape of the lake in the mountains. Our Charlotte and William looked like something out of a fairytale under the airy floral arch and the endlessly beautiful Lake Como that surrounded them. What could be more romantic than this picture in the wedding album?

Romantic couple embrace at wedding, with bride in white dress

Wedding couple embracing, with bride holding large flower bouquet Bride and groom embrace with beautiful pastel flower bouquet

Elegant couple holds hands during a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony

Couple embraces in romantic embrace at a stunning wedding venue

SOME CUSTOM THREADS

Elegant wedding table setting with flowers and candles

Now let’s speak about the style of our newlyweds. Charlotte’s dress from Italian designer Antonella Lepriero and was created just for this event. It was designed to overlap with the Villa Balbiano’s graceful settings. The dress is very practical as it transforms to meet the bride's needs at various points of the day. For her bridal portrait session in the garden, she wears an airy tulle skirt over the dress. But, for the ceremony, the dress turns into a restrained, fitted silhouette that perfectly flatters the figure of our bride. Such a stunning dress requires shoes to match. Elegant wedding heels from Bella Belle Shoes fit perfectly into Charlotte’s image and the general style of the day. The bride's jewelry from Della Bella Gioielli is delicate and sophisticated, like Charlotte herself. There was no doubt when it came to dressing William. What could be better for a groom than a smoking jacket from the historic Italian atelier Sanvenero Cerimonia, which has been dressing aristocratic men since 1880?

Elegant table setting with flowers and candles for a special occasion

Elegant wedding table setting with soft pink floral centerpiece and candles Elegant white cake decorated with delicate pink flowers and ribbon

Groom smiling while holding a decorated wedding cake outdoors

Elegant couple celebrating wedding at outdoor table setting

DREAM ON DREAMERS

Newlyweds hold hands and walk on a wooden dock towards the mountains

Our imaginary Charlotte and William became the heroes of the picturesque movie about a love that can bridge any distance and circumstances on behalf of a dream. After the ceremony and a breathtaking walk along the lake, Lake Como Boats awaited our heroes to sweep them off into their happily ever after. We encourage you to never stop dreaming–your wedding too can become the embodiment of all the charm and romance that exists in the world.

Smiling man in a tuxedo leaning on a boat by a lake in the mountains Elegant bride in white gown relaxing on a boat, lake view