It doesn’t get more glamorous than a wedding on Italy’s Lake Como. Filled with flowers in ivory, light peach, and hints of dark blue the day is brimming with endless elegance. However, what puts this romantic wedding a cut above the rest is the subtle nods to the groom’s job as an aerospace engineer. As a tribute to her future husband, who builds rockets for a living, our bride knew she wanted to weave a space theme into the wedding. With the help of the expert planning team at Happy Moments Collector, the day was filled with both class and intimate touches. Be on the lookout for space references throughout the day, like the seating map inviting guests to “Pick Their Mission.” Wedding mission patches were custom-designed by illustrator and the couple’s dear friend Masha Zurikova and then created by the company who makes mission patches for NASA. You’ll love every beautiful image from the ever-talented Masha Golub. Don’t miss the full gallery, it’s out of this world.
From the bride… Both my husband and I grew up by the water and love the serenity of the mountains, so when we started planning our wedding, the choice of a location to be Lake Como was natural. What other place combines better historic charm, a relaxed yet classy atmosphere, and a perfect combination of breathtaking panoramic views?
Villa Aura became our home for the most memorable 3 days of our lives and we still remember the sweeping views from our bridal suite, the smell of a honeysuckle in the garden, and the laughter of our friends on the pier. Having the Villa to ourselves allowed us to plan all the other activities around it for the days before and after the wedding.
Before cutting the cake, we surprised our guests with an outfit change and a groovy swing to “Dancing in the Moonlight.” And of course, the night unfolded with more and more dancing. Happy Moments Collectors helped us cover the dance floor with string lights overhead, it made everything look like a fairytale. Overall, the most frequent description of our wedding that we heard from our friends and families was that it was all magical.
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Photography: Masha Golub | Cinematography: OatStudio | Event Planning: Happy Moments Collector | Wedding Dress: Milla Nova | Band: B.I.T. Band and Mary Loscerbo | Tuxedo: Lanvin | Wedding Venue: Villa Aura Del Lago | Illustrator: Cotton Lifestyles | Make-up & Hair: Lidija Malinovskaia