This lush, romantic editorial is the epitome of a modern day fairytale. With dreamy images by our newest 100LC guide member, Derek Preciado Photography captured against the backdrop of a historic Lake Como villa, you’ll want to step into every photo. Destination wedding pros AMV Weddings channeled the elegance that Italy’s Villa del Balbianello and its lush natural surroundings begged for in a wedding there, opting for organic details and a touch of femininity throughout. Get ready to swoon…
A Breathtaking Lake Como Villa
The entire editorial was designed to blend seamlessly with the ethereal Lake Como venue, Villa del Balbianello and its terraced gardens and idyllic scenery. The 18th century villa was built on the site of an ancient Franciscan monastery and offers views from every angle. What a dream!
Laura Elizabeth Patrick provided wedding stationery that celebrated the couple’s spring romance.
The team also included incredible wedding rings by Andria Barbone.
Prettiest pearl Jimmy Choos!
A Palette of Pinks
The design featured a palette of pink tones that offered the perfect fusion with the surrounding gardens of the Villa while providing a sense of romance and sophistication. From the invitations to the floral arrangements and fashion, shades of pink were seamlessly integrated into every element of the wedding. The balance of soft and vibrant tones created a harmonious and visually stunning effect.
Two Wedding Looks
Our bride wore a fairytale Monique Lhuillier gown for the wedding ceremony, which she swapped for a chic, but no less elegant, lace Berta dress, both from White House Bride. After the ceremony, local hair and makeup team Studio Como pulled her hair back into a sleek pony with subtle waves.
Decor & Flowers
Wedding flowers by Garden of Love featured palette of pinks complemented by pops of red and burgundy and deep greens to line the ceremony aisles, tables, and cake. Gold flatware, hurricanes with ivory taper candles, and decorative plates brought their tablescape a sense of sophistication and furthered the storybook romance.
This spectacular Villa wedding was designed as a celebration of love, surrounded by the timeless beauty of Lake Como. See all of the vendors involved below, and click here to find your own dream team of wedding Pros ready to bring your vision to life!
Photography: Derek Preciado Photography | Venue: Villa del Balbianello in Lake Como | Workshop Host: AMV Retreats | Wedding Planning, Styling & Design: AMV Weddings | Florist: Garden of Love | Furniture & Tabletop Rentals: Tableset | Cake: Erzulie | Linens: Nuage Designs | Stationery: Laura Elizabeth Patrick | Hair & Makeup: Studio Como | Ceremony Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Veil: White House Bride | Ceremony Earrings: Botias | Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Reception Dress: Berta & White House Bride | Reception Earrings: Edera | Reception Shoes: Bella Belle | Rings: Andria Barbone | Styling Mats: April Raymond | Ring Boxes: The Styling Reserve | Models: Astrid & Nicola with Fashion Art Wise Management | BTS Photo: Konstatyn Zakhariy | BTS Video: Leann Fyvie
