An All-White Affair at Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio, Italy

The Planning
Design / Vibe / Vision
The bride's request was to have an elegant and luxe vibe through all areas of her wedding, keeping everything with a natural look to combine the venue look. A touch of gold as added to the dinner reception to match the ceiling and beautiful frescos in the Real Salon of the venue.
Proposal Story
Maria Camila and Giovanni meet more than 10 years ago and from that moment they have always been together. Giovanni has proposed during their holiday on Lake Como so it was of course the choice of getting married with a lake view to remember that beautiful moment. The first step toward the big day was the save the date, followed by the wedding invitation suite made by Lettera Elle. In the elegant and refined design, they foreshadowed the delicate colors of the wedding and the absolute essence of the aesthetic (transparencies and gold). Maria Camila and Giovanni’s wedding at the Grand Hotel Serbelloni in Bellagio was an enchanting affair that showcased their unique style and love story. Maria Camila had always dreamed of a rehearsal dinner with a touch of Italy, featuring lemons and hints of blue, and they found the perfect setting in a typical Italian restaurant overlooking the picturesque Lake Como. The narrow cobblestone streets, laundry hanging out of windows, and classic old ladies looking on amused from balconies: what could be more Italian! On the wedding day, Maria Camila transformed into a vision of elegance with the assistance of The Studio Como. In a stunning total white look by Marchesa Bridal, she radiated grace and beauty as she walked down the aisle. The contrast between the rehearsal dinner’s vibrant colors and the wedding day’s pure white theme symbolized the transition into this new chapter of their lives. Their photo session on Lake Como aboard the Riva Ariston was nothing short of magical, with the serene waters and breathtaking backdrop of the Italian countryside adding a touch of romance to their pictures. The highlight of the evening was the luxurious dinner reception held in the Salone Reale of the Grand Hotel Serbelloni. The opulent setting and elements rented by Memorable Rentals provided the perfect backdrop for a night of celebration and fine dining. To add an element of surprise, Victor Angelov made a special appearance between courses, entertaining the guests and creating unforgettable memories. Throughout the day, the talented photographer Julia Kaptelova and the the watchful eye of Danilo Grassi Films Diary beautifully captured every moment, ensuring that Maria Camila and Giovanni’s wedding would be remembered for a lifetime. It was a day filled with love, style, and enchantment, set against the stunning backdrop of Bellagio and Lake Como.
The Fashion
Wedding Gown
Marchesa Bridal
The Details
Food & Drink
Of course the bride and groom are fans of italian food, so we opted for a total italian traditional finger food option that were served by the waiters. the bride's favorite finger food was Fassona beef tartare with black truffle! Then Spritz and italian prosecco were served at the beverages corner. During their seated dinner the bride and groom together with their guests had a 4 courses dinner, and all the guests have said to the wedding planner that it was the best dinner of their lives
Florals & Decor
Together with the wedding planner Georgia Louise weddings and the floral designer Flowers and Me, Maria Camila has decided to use a lot of different types of flowers, all of them completely white. To create movement and don't have something plain, we have use several different types of flowers.
Wedding Cake
The wedding cake was the traditional Italian "Millefoglie". Right after dinner, having 4 courses, we opted for this option to have something fresh but not heavy at all. This particular cake has chantilly cream and red fruits inside with a crunchy bread in between layers
Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs
During the ceremony there was a trio strings (the bride's dream). During dinner in between courses The electric violinist Victor Angelov played some latin American songs, because the bride and groom were from Colombia, but based in Miami
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Photography: Julia Kaptelova Photography | videographer: Danilo Grassi Films Diary | Event Planning: Georgia Louise Weddings | Floral Design: Flowers and Me | Wedding Dress: Marchesa Bridal | Ceremony Venue: Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni | Rentals: Memorable rental | Beauty: The Studio como | Music: victor angelov | Invitations: Lettera Elle