Capturing the Essence of Lake Como at Villa Cipressi

Lauren Megerdichian
November 18, 2024
Categories: Real Weddings, Romantic, The Blog

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The real inspiration behind this event was capturing the essence of Lake Como and encapsulating it in a beautiful, effortless experience for the couple and all the guests. Every detail was centered around the colors, architecture, culture, and relationships unique to the area, only adding to and elevating what was right in front of us. Luxurious design elements complemented the stunning backdrop without overshadowing it, creating a natural and serene celebration. Our goal was to immerse everyone in the venue’s charm and tranquility, achieving a breathtakingly effortless atmosphere and we did just that.

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The vision of this day was again, to let the colors of Lake Como be naturally elevated. We used greens that blent in with the color of the Cypress Trees and mountains in the background as well as blushes and peaches that added subtle pops of color which brought in warmth and intimacy to the day. The venue was covered with in bloom Wisteria that flowed so effortlessly into the vision and color palette of the day.

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[field title=”The Venue”]Villa Cipressi, located in Varenna, Italy, is a stunning wedding venue that combines historical elegance with breathtaking natural beauty. Nestled on the shores of Lake Como, this 12th-century villa offers panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains, this venue was the perfect location for an intimate, elevated event such as this. The meticulously landscaped gardens, filled with vibrant wisteria and other local florals and centuries-old cypress trees, provided a romantic and serene setting. Villa Cipressi is the perfect location for an intimate celebration to provide your guest the best of Italy and Lake Como culture. [/field]

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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Designed by the incredible Bencivenga Alta Sartoria, an Italian designer based in Milan, the bride’s gown was out of this world. It hugged her body in all the right areas showing off her feminine figure while still giving her the volume and ball gown vibe she was wanting. The layered tulle in the skirt fit so well with the mountains behind the lake and was the perfect combination of wow factor while still being functional and comfortable. [/field]

[field title=”Wedding Party”]The event did not showcase a wedding party.[/field]

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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Blooms Fair did an incredible job following the vision and goals of this shoot, adding to the beauty of Lake Como and bringing out parts of the venue and scenery that inspired us all. Their perfect use of florals that elevated the design created such warm and inviting touches. The use of peach in her floral design is what I felt truly elevated the looks and make them stand out.

The weather took a turn and there were high winds and rain, and so the reception was moved indoors. Sparkling Moments along side Luxury Event Producers transformed the Villa’s celebration hall bringing the elements of outdoors, indoors. The design was refined, clean yet still cozy and inviting. [/field]

[field title=”Favorite Design Element”]Wardrobe first and foremost did a perfect job standing out and having that wow factor while still fitting well into the space and the vision. Bencivenga Altasartoria completely blew it out of the park!

Regarding the design, the reception was beautifully sophisticated while still being inviting, but the ceremony was the true highlight. It embodied just the right amount of luxury. The floral installation was meticulously curated, the perfectly fitting chairs, the stunning lake view, and the surrounding cypress trees all flowed seamlessly together to create such an intimate environment. In my opinion, this harmony is what defines a sophisticated event and that was without a doubt achieved![/field]

[field title=”Tips To Pull Off The Look”]Embrace the day! Just like anywhere, Lake Como can be unpredictable with weather. Having such an open and optimistic attitude, along side a clear vision allowed the same results to be created although the logistics of the day may have turned out a little different than planned. In my opinion, this is why hiring vendors who understand you and your vision but are also experienced can make such a huge difference! Expereinced vendors can pivot and ensure you get the event you dreamed of. Portraits for this day were captured in just a few minutes to ensure the couple could experience and be present throughout the event.

Also, with the bride’s fashion and beauty, I feel her confidence alongside having key priorities is what made such a memorable look! Her simplistic makeup with the pop of color lip allowed her to be bold while still going for the effortless look she desired. [/field]

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