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Cecily & Andrew’s Charming Nuptials in Lake Como, Beautifully Crafted By Parade Wedding

Italy, especially Lake Como has been the dream wedding destination for a lot of couples across the globe, and there are the lucky ones who turn their dream into reality by getting married here. Picturesque landscapes, pristine waters, luxurious & enchanting villas, and amazing Italian hospitality makes Lake Como the ideal location for any couple to start the new chapter of their life.

We bring to you the story of one such quaint wedding that took place in Villa Erba, Lake Como, orchestrated by members of the DWP Community, Anna & Giorgia from Parade Wedding, Italy. Let’s take you behind-the-scenes and get you up close & personal with Cecily and Andrew’s enigmatic love story!

 

THE COUPLE’S JOURNEY OF LOVE

Cecily and Andrew’s proposal and engagement story is a very cute and special one. Andrew proposed to Cecily at her family’s country home where they had visited together early on in their relationship. Andrew said he knew the moment they visited that he would propose there, but Cecily had absolutely no idea that was his plan! The engagement came to her as a complete surprise and was truly magical!

 

STARTING OFF THE CELEBRATIONS WITH A PIZZA PARTY!

When in Italy what better way to celebrate your romantic journey than with Pizza! The couple decided to kick-start their wedding celebrations with a super cool and fun pizza party. With fresh & authentic pizzas straight off the oven along with some drinks and gelato were the perfect way to set the tone for the wedding festivities!

 

THE REHEARSAL DINNER

Cecily & Andrew’s wedding ceremony kickstarted with a welcome party and a rehearsal dinner at the Momi Restaurant in Lake Como. The vibe was just so classy and chic and felt like a modern twist to a cool retro party! The couple along with their close ones enjoyed their moment and soaked in all the memories of the love and warmth they shared, right before the biggest day of their lives!

 

THE ICONIC WEDDING VENUE

The host to this charming wedding was the iconic Villa Erba. Villa Erba is a gorgeous 19th century villa on the western shore of Lake Como. Surrounding by greenery, picturesque landscapes and unmatched views of the lake, Villa Erba is a state-of-the-art property perfect for weddings, and thus, no prizes for guessing why Cecily & Andrew decided to start the new chapter of their lives from here.

 

THE CEREMONY THAT WAS ALL THINGS ELEGANCE

Parade Wedding from Italy were chosen as the wedding planners, and the team beautifully led by Anna and Giorgia did complete justice! “The couples’ vision was to have a modern and refined floral design reflecting their lifestyle. We designed a new concept of modern elegance interpreting the Renaissance style of the frescoes and the chandeliers”, they said as they shared light on the inspiration behind the wedding décor.

The minimalistic decor created a modern abundance that perfectly blended in the magnificent Salone delle Feste of Villa Erba. The table setting was classy and neutral to  to boost the décor thanks to the crystal candle holders and vases with a mix of varied heighted flowers.

The floral arches and the aisle too looked effortlessly chic making the vows a moment to remember. The wedding ceremony was then followed by the after party and the cake cutting ceremony, ending the day on a high note!

The couple’s vision was made a reality by the talented team at Parade Wedding and the bride can’t seem to stop gushing about her wedding planners! “From every small detail to the big picture, Giorgia, Anna, and the team infused so much love and creativity to bring my perfect wedding weekend to life. At the reveal of every event I couldn’t believe how perfectly each came together. I couldn’t imagine working with a better team to plan to biggest moment of our lives so far. They are so fun, so creative, and so organized!” she said.

If you too are hoping for a dreamy Italian wedding, then Parade Wedding are sure to bring your desires to life! You can get in touch with them here:

Website:  https://www.paradewedding.com/en/home/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paradewedding/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paradewedding/

 

Take a look at the dream team of talented vendors that contributed to this wedding:

WEDDING:

Planning and Design: @paradewedding
Photo & Video: @lennypellico
Floral Design: @figlideifioricomo
Venue: @villaerbaofficial
Caterer: @classeventi
Hair and Make up: @alessandromancinostudios
Light design and Audio: @bdm.weddings
Paper goods: @soundofscript
Content Creator: @contentforbrides
Bridal gown: @moniquelhuillierbride

REHEARSAL DINNER:

Planning and Design: @paradewedding
Photo & Video: @lennypellico
Venue: @ristorantemomi
Floral Design: @petalidialice
Roamer Band: @boys4road
Hair and Makeup: @alessandromancinostudios
Party Dress: @moniquelhuillierbride
Shoes: @louboutinworld

OPENING NIGHT:

Photo: @sara_sganga_wedding
Venue: @ondacernobbio
F&B: @spumafashionmadetasty
Folk Live Music: @preludemusica