Set in the romantic serenity of Lake Como, this editorial at Villa Balbiano captures a celebration where old-world artistry meets modern elegance. Surrounded by sculpted gardens, tall cypress trees, and timeless Italian architecture, the day unfolds like a scene from a modern European love story, where old-world charm meets today’s sense of style.
This editorial is a celebration of elegance in its most natural form, with soft gestures, thoughtful textures, and an atmosphere where beauty feels lived rather than arranged. A wedding day as a world two people create together and invite others gently into.
The morning unfolds calm and full of life, with the bride savoring moments in the villa’s grand halls and by the pool, while the groom shares laughter and good times with his groomsmen.
The ceremony took place facing the villa’s iconic view with the mountains rising gently behind and the lake shimmering just beyond. It wasn’t overly formal, but deeply heartfelt, a quiet and emotional exchange in a setting that seemed made to hold love stories, as if it had witnessed countless promises before and welcomed one more with ease.
Music drifts softly across the lawn as live musicians play, blending seamlessly with the laughter and warmth that fill the air. The joy feels unspoken yet deeply shared with friends dancing, conversations flowing, and every moment unfolding with an effortless sense of rhythm and connection.
The reception design embodied understated luxury with a garden table dressed in sage and ivory florals, wild yet refined, perfectly mirroring the surrounding landscape. Hand-painted porcelain plates and tall taper candles added layers of depth and romance, while a pale celadon cake adorned with raised floral motifs stood as a piece of edible art, delicate and timeless in its beauty.
As the evening unfolded, the air filled with wind, laughter, and the soft clink of champagne glasses in the backseat — that unmistakable “just married in Italy” feeling, effortless and unforgettable.
VENUE Villa Balbiano, The Heritage Collection | PLANNER Boutique Weddings Prague | FLORAL DESIGN Chiara Sperti Floral Events | EXECUTIVE PRODUCTION TEAM Wed Vibes | CONCEPT THC Planning | PHOTOGRAPHY Alexei Popov | VIDEOGRAPHY Skigo Wedding Stories | ENTERTAINMENT & FIREWORKS Blunotte Eventi | RENTALS Preludio Divisione Noleggio | CONTENT CREATOR Vow Haus Collective | DRESSES Rara Avis Group | BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES Aware Barcelona | BTS Alex Gaidashev | MUAH ARTIST MAIN COUPLE Yulia Colta | MUAH ARTIST GUEST COUPLES Valentina Denis Beauty | STYLIST Vlada Semenova | CAKE Lisa Bakery Como | BAR Spuma | STATIONERY Liv Laermann | ITALIAN WEDDING GAMES Italian Wedding Games | RETRO CAR Vague Luxury Rent | GUEST SUIT Stilberg DE | MODELS Lola (Main Couple), Shirin & Angelo, Model Couple Wedding (Guest couples)
