“Love is life. All, everything that I understand, I understand only because I love.” – Leo Tolstoy
Today, on DWP Insider, we’ve got a beautiful couple- Diana & Fabio who eloped to Lake Como to say “I do” to each other in the most romantic setting ever. Their story started in a romantic northern German city in 2014 where they met for the first time. Diana confesses – “it was an immediate attraction.” They started traveling together and after a few years, she said ‘yes’ in Bavaria.
“It was an unforgettable day and I had to think of this first date and my wish come true!” Shares the bride. They tied the knot on 22 September ’21 in the historic Villa Balbiano, a signature of sheer Italian opulence.
Photographers Mila & Stephan from Vivid Symphony tell us the story of this amazing day in their elegant & romantic pictures.
The beautiful bride started her day with a relaxing bath in her suite at Villa Balbiano. She spoiled herself with a luxurious bridal gown made of pure silk chiffon by Girl and a Serious Dream and enjoyed the getting ready time before the couple’s intimate wedding ceremony on the shores of Lake Como.
Her bridal look created by make-up artist Annett Anders looks effortless and elegant at the same time. It is topped off by a breathtaking romantic shoulder-free lace dress from Willow by Watters and bridal lace boots by Bella Belle. Their emotional first look took place on the lakefront with an amazing mountain view. The intimate wedding ceremony took place on the villa’s pier.
Lake Como, the third-largest Italian lake is famous all over the world for its wonderful and romantic landscapes, the perfect destination for a luxury wedding in Italy.
Situated on the western shore of Lake Como, Villa Balbiano is an awe-inspiring Italian jewel, an exceptional historical palazzo that once belonged to the famous Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, who built it at the end of the 16th century and used it as his main residence. The view from the villa, the mountains and the lake are just breathtaking.
Sharing the inspiration behind the design Mila shares- “With its mix of artificial and natural beauty, Villa Balbiano is one of the most glamorous wedding locations on Lake Como. The basic idea of our team was to create the setting for a small, intimate and elegant wedding celebration for our couple. It should reflect a relaxed, luxurious life, joy of life and pleasure.”
The heads of the columns were adorned with lush floral decorations. Curved flowering branches, that seem to meet in the middle, form a natural wedding arch. How romantic is it when the bridal couple arrives by boat at the villa’s pier beautifully decorated with such an amazing flower arrangement? After their boat trip, they received their guests and celebrated their beautiful day together at the villa’s magical winter garden.
The design of the wedding was created by the talented florist and Designer Magnolias on Silk. The colors that they chose were similar to the tones of the villa itself- warm terracotta tones, soft cream, delicate rose, and smoky blue. Playful floral candelabras, luxurious tableware by Vista Alegre, elegant cutlery and romantic flower decoration fit harmoniously into the playful baroque style of the location created by Magnolias on Silk.
To show how differently baroque style elements can be arranged together and also to interpret them in a modern and new way, they developed a special decoration. It takes up the dynamics typical of the Baroque by including the symmetrical structure and curved shapes and, in combination with the selected colors, they easily fit into the environment. The elegant Louis XVI chairs by Latini Design complement the decoration design just perfectly.
The flat lays have been decorated with many unique details, including an original antique Italian postcard of the villa and a beautiful Florentine tray from Bellagio. Marry and Lilo made a styling mat made of golden velvet especially for the wedding.
We wish the gorgeous couple a happily-ever-after!
Vendors:
Photography, Video, Organization: @vividsymphony
Location: @villa_balbiano @theheritagecollection
Decoration Concept, Styling, Flower design: @magnolias_on_silk
Dress: @willowbywatters via @mybridalboutique
MUaH: @annettandersmakeup
Shoes: @bellabelleshoes
Earrings: @maisonsabben
Boudoir robes: @gibsonbespoke & @girlandaseriousdream via @magnolias_on_silk
Lingerie: @bh_glich
Flatlay Styling & styling props: @marryandlilo
Stationery: @letteringbygrg
Rentals: @latinidesign
Rings: @taya.gioielli
Ring Boxes: @the_mrs_box
VOW Books: @filles_box
Organization support: @diana_events_italy
Boat: @lakecomo_boat
Silk ribbons: @silk.linen
Tableware: @vistaalegreofficial
Couple: @dia_ferro & Fabio
Cake: @lallabycakes
Wedding Celebrant: @italia_viaggi_wed
Violin: @violinitaly
