Location: Lake Maggiore, Italy
Setting: Villa
Wedding season: Fall
How long did the couple plan the event: 1 year
Number of guests: 100
Wedding theme/style: Italian style, elegant, timeless.
Serena and Davide crossed paths when they were very young, and they shared a long journey filled with joy and challenges that led them to their wedding day. The couple wanted their wedding day to be elegant and memorable, just like their love story, choosing the scenic Lake Maggiore in Italy as their venue.
Erica and Manu highlighted the wedding’s energy through their photography and videography, and each image is filled with movement and vivid emotions. Their work with vintage lenses added a unique charm, catching the Italian sunlight in fascinating ways.
The historic Villa Rusconi-Clerici is a beautifully preserved 19th-century house on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Nestled in Verbania, with its English-style garden, it offered the couple and their guests stunning views of the Borromean Gulf and its islands.
The bride looked stunning in her Le Spose di Milano gown, highlighting her graceful femininity. She spend the morning surrounded by smiles and helping hands of her bridesmaids. Meanwhile, the groom, in classic three-piece suit and bow tie, was preparing for the day with his closest friends.
The couple shared their vows in a touching ceremony in a majestic church. The bride and groom, standing together at the altar, pledged their love to each other under the soft light of candles. Cheers and smiles filled the space as they shared their first kiss as a married couple and walked down the aisle, greeted by a cascade of rice from their guests.
Newlyweds took a little time after the church ceremony to have a boat ride on the lake to enjoy its unique landscape.
After their little journey, the couple arrived at the cocktail hour to their guests. The lakeside setting in bright sunlight provided a stunning backdrop as they enjoyed true Italian Aperol Spritz. Guests were savoring appetizers and toasting to the newlyweds’ happiness.
The reception was held in a glasshouse, where natural light created a bright and airy space. Tables were dressed in white linens, decorated with crystal glassware and elegant white floral centerpieces. Twinkling fairy lights and sophisticated chandeliers hung above, enhancing the romantic atmosphere. This setting promised a night of celebration, with every detail reflecting the couple’s refined taste.
During the reception, Serena and Davide shared their first dance, glowing with happiness as their friends and family watched. They cheered, clapped, and waved colorful scarves, making this moment unique and beautiful. The night continued with cutting a flower-decorated multi-tier cake set against sparkling fireworks, creating a magical moment under the night sky.
At the afterparty, the radiant bride mingled with the guests on the dance floor in her shimmering second dress. Smiles and lively chatter accompanied the rhythmic music while the couple and their loved ones danced the whole night away.
Advice from couple:
• Just enjoy the day! Don’t get hung up on the little things and dance, laugh, cry with joy!
PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER Erica & Manu | PLANNER Lalla Crippa| VENUE Villa Rusconi Clerici | FLORAL Caterina Maurini | MUAH Lina Pagano | DRESS Le Spose di Milano | SHOES Rene Caovilla | SUIT Petrelli Uomo | CATERING Lanzarotti 1967 | STATIONARY The Creative Design – Lab | LIGHTS Victor Music | MUSIC Sartoria della Musica
