Get married in the magical and intimate Italian Lake District. Beloved by romantic poets as well as writers, musicians and royalty, this marvellous area is incredibly beautiful and atmospheric. Heaven is right here and it’s made of palatial villas, rose-laden belvederes, hanging gardens with wisteria and bougainvillea, dreamy mountain vistas and romantic lakeshore restaurants.
Choose to celebrate your Italian wedding in Lake Garda, Lake Como or the secluded and intimate Lake Orta. Incredible venues for Civil, Catholic, Protestant or Symbolic wedding ceremonies are available for romantic and unforgettable Italian weddings.
Our creative planners will guide you in the selection of the most appropriate venue giving you plenty of options such as Villas on the lakeshore, nineteenth-century luxury palaces with luxuriant gardens, panoramic small chapels and churches, Medieval castles surrounded by olive grooves and cypresses, Moorish villas…
Make your dreams reality by choosing to celebrate your Italian wedding on the Lake District.
Weddings in Lake Garda are incredibly romantic and unforgettable. Lake Garda abounds with romance. There are many villages tucked along the lake, which are fabulous choices for your wedding in Italy such as those of Malcesine, Gardone Riviera, Salo and Riva del Garda.
Stunning Alpine scenery, pleasant climate, olive and lemon grooves, dramatic medieval villages and incredible palatial villas surrounded by picturesque gardens. All this and much more can be admired in the most beautiful Italian Lake. Choose Lake Garda for your destination wedding in Italy.
Gardone Rivera is located south west shores of Lake Garda. Only 40 minutes drive from Verona and 1 hour from Venice. Nestled among lush vegetation on the hillside, Gardone is a delightful town of picturesque lanes, a flower bedecked promenade and many lovely shops and cafès. There is an air of gentility and old world charm here which creates a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere, and yet Gardone is ideally situated for visit the nearby Verona as well as other nearby lake towns. Gardone is a wonderful location for your destination wedding in Italy
Venue description
Have your wedding in Gardone Riviera. The civil ceremony takes place is an enchanting 18th century Villa in liberty style situated in the very heart of the picturesque village. The villa is surrounded by a beautiful park with a variety of Mediterranean plants. The entrance is impressive with a lovely marble staircase. The interior is decorated with precious antiques and paintings. The hall can hold up to 70 people. Partial lake views from the marriage hall.
About civil weddings in Gardone
Civil marriage ceremonies are celebrated all days of the week. Floral decors and music allowed.
When
Recommended from April until October
Torri del Benaco is located on Lake Garda, towards Verona's lake bank. The entire Lake is pervaded by a luxuriant typical Mediterranean vegetation, with palms, oleanders, orange and lemon trees, vine grapes and olive trees.
The Medieval castle, which predominates the antique village of Torri del Benaco, surrounded by city walls and medieval towers, was constructed in 1400. The owner, Antonio della Scala, wanted its construction to defend his properties from the invasion of the Visconti Family.
Civil weddings at Torri del Benaco
In Torri del Benaco civil weddings are celebrated in the Medieval castle which goes back to the "Scaligeri Age".
The Castle, situated near the small village harbour, suffered under many battles that invaded the region in the different historical ages, until it was finally restored in 1980. The castle has now been brought to new life together with its lemon tree garden.
Civil ceremonies can be held in the enchanting lemon tree garden, on top of the tower or in case of bad weather in the fishing museum called "Barchessa". You will feel a suggestive atmosphere that pervades the entire castle. Walking trough the towers will give you the impression of all the history that has gone by in this ancient fortress. Only civil weddings are allowed, one per day.
It is possible to have music performed during the ceremony. We suggest: Violinist, guitarist.
You can marry all year round but we strongly recommend the period from April to October to be able to use the tower or the lemon tree Garden.
Plan your destination wedding in Malcesine, a delightful village located in the eastern shores of Lake Garda. Fragrant groves of lemons and olives surround the town whose landmark is the magnificent 13th century Castello Scaligero which rises above the water from a sheer rock.
The Castle Scaliger
Civil wedding ceremonies in Malcesine are celebrated in one of the most picturesque castles of Italy. This wonderful medieval castle was supposedly built by the Lombards. In 590 was destroyed and rebuilt after the Hungarian invasions. In the 13th century belonged to different Italian noble families and from the 15th to the 18th century became part of the Venetian Republic. Was declared a national monument in 1902 and today houses a small museum dedicated to Lake Garda.
Civil ceremonies at the Castle Scaliger are performed outdoor.
Everything here is perfect, like a fairytale! The castle is located on a top of a hill and views of the lake are just incredible! Enchanting Italian Garden and panoramic towers ideal for a romantic photo session in Malcesine.
In case of bad weather the ceremony is performed in an indoor hall that can hold up to 60 people.
About civil weddings in Malcesine
Weddings from Monday to Saturday. Very popular destination it is recommended advanced booking.
When
We recommend a wedding in Malcesine from April until October
More info
More information on Lake Garda weddings are available – contact wedding@orchidearaffinata.com
Celebrate your wedding in Lake Orta which is considered to be the most enchanting and romantic Italian Lake. A sense of past immediately wraps you as you arrive in this delightful town. Everything in Lake Orta seems to be created to pleasure the senses and promises the most unforgettable wedding experience.
Be captivated by its 16th century palaces facing with decorative wrought-iron balustrades, enchanting mountain vistas, languid waters stirred by mountain breezes, romantic sail boats making their way to the horizon…can you think about a more intimate place where to celebrate your wedding in Italy? Lake Orta is the right choice for a perfect Italian destination wedding.
Planning a catholic wedding on Lake Orta is like planning a dream that comes true in heaven! Lake Orta is one of the smaller and less known lakes in Italy, even most of the Italians have never heard of it but once there the enchantments begins and the visit turns into a memorable experience. You will not believe to the beauty of the Lake Orta, to the picturesque landscape and the unique romantic atmosphere in every season. In every season the town of Orta offers a beautiful background for Catholic wedding ceremonies. The island of St Giulio, a sacred island, is just a few minutes on boat from Orta, set like a jewel in the magical blue lake.
The churches in Orta
Catholic weddings in Orta can take place in the beautiful 17th century church in the heart of town or in the Church located just out of town on the Sacred Mount of Orta. The enchanting frescoed 17th century church is located on a promontory at the end of the stone pathway that begins on Orta main square. From the Church people can enjoy the most extraordinary view of Lake Orta and S. Giulio Island. The façade of the church has delicate pastel colour and white stuccos while its interior has wonderful frescoes. In the town of Orta everything is walking distance therefore a short stroll takes you from the hotel to the church and then to the restaurant.
The other Church where weddings for non residents are allowed is located in the Orta Sacred Mount, a few minutes from the village. The Sacred Mount with its 20 chapels dedicated to St. Francesco D'Assisi, the pathways and the Church is simply extraordinary. The area of the Sacred Mount is now a protected National Park. Chapels are built like a village among walkways, woods and wild flowers. The Church is only surrounded by nature, by silence, by birds singing and again by silence.
About catholic weddings in Lake Orta
Catholic Weddings in the 17th century church in the heart of town are allowed if the priest of the couple travels to celebrate their wedding, while priests of the Church on the Sacred Mount are more flexible and don't have this restriction. In fact the ceremony on Sacred Mount is celebrated by a local English speaking priest. In both churches, catholic + civil weddings are allowed. Both Churches can hold large groups but smaller groups will find them intimate anyway being both soo romantic and set in such an enchanting place.
Every season has its secret beauty in Orta, from January to December couples in love can share with families and friends the most important day of their lives.
Choose to plan your wedding in Lake Orta, the most romantic and intimate Lake of Italy.
Civil weddings in Lake Orta are hold in a charming 18th century villa facing the Lake. This setting is truly romantic. The interior of the Villa is very elegant and intimate and the marriage hall has beautiful antique paintings and period furnishings and a capacity of 40 people.
Wedding ceremonies can be celebrated indoor or outdoor (if weather allows).
About civil weddings in Lake Orta
Weddings are celebrated from Monday to Saturday. Spouses have the possibility to arrive to the villa directly by boat. The ceremony can be customized with personal vows and readings.
More info
More information on Lake Orta weddings are available – contact wedding@orchidearaffinata.com
For those whose idea of heaven is palatial villas, rose-laden belvederes, operetta towns, hanging gardens of wisteria and bougainvillea, flickering lanterns casting a glow over the lakeshore restaurants, and dreamy Alpine vistas, heaven exists at Lake Como.
Lake Como is one of the most picturesque and dreamy areas of Italy where to celebrate your destination wedding. Elegant villas with flowering gardens are ideal setting for your wedding reception in Lake Como. We highly recommend Lake Como for your romantic wedding in Italy. We promise you…true romance!
Varenna, enchanting location on lake Como, is located on a rock, at the bottom of a mount that raises over the town, opening the way to the sky, to the ruined skeleton of the antique castle of Vezio. The community of this quaint village, is traced back to the Roman times. The town centre has a road network where all the streets reach steeply the Lake. Varenna is considered the most romantic village of the Lake, positioned in a fantastic setting, with a stunning view just perfect for watching sunsets going down on the lake and a luxuriant vegetation that surrounds all the area. What an ideal location for a civil wedding ceremony. Lake Como is famous all around the world as a perfect place for hosting a wedding. You can choose to get civilly married at the town Hall, in the town centre, or at a lovely villa that overlooks the lake and where it is also possible to have the wedding reception after the civil ceremony. Your ceremony will have legal validity both in Italy and in your country.
Venue description
Civil weddings in Varenna can be performed at the Town Hall, inside the Sala Civica, if you have few guests, in a simple and small yellow building. If instead you would like an outdoor setting and a wedding reception to follow, in a magical atmosphere, then the Villa is the perfect setting to choose. The Villa is surrounded by an old century garden, amazing, which will be the perfect frame for your wedding ceremony. This antique estate is a complex of historical buildings built between 14th and 18th century, surrounded by a magnificent vegetation, with terraces overlooking the Lake. What a stunning place for a civil wedding!!! The most wonderful setting for your ceremony will be the gardens of the Villa...Just imagine your ceremony celebrated in front of the Lake, with the fresh air and a magical scent that pervades the entire villa. You will feel as in a fairy tale....
About civil weddings in Varenna
A sworn declaration is requested one or two days prior the wedding date. You will be able to personalize your ceremony by reading your own vows after the standard civil rite. You can also choose to have some classical music during the ceremony. Varenna offers some really delicious places for a wedding reception. We would recommend to choose your wedding day in the spring or summer period, to enjoy at the very best the lovely setting of this area.
Venue location
In Bellagio, Lake Como. 1 hour drive from Milan. Bellagio is one of the most romantic and exclusive locations in Italy for weddings. The ancient town of Bellagio is a delightful picturesque resort situated on a promontory where the three sections of Lake Como meet. Known as the “pearl of the lake”, the charm of Bellagio has long been appreciated. Today the combination of the quaint cobbled streets, bustling piazzas, beautiful historic villas and gardens against a backdrop of wooded hills are as appealing as ever.
Venue description
An enchanting 18th century villa overlooking the lake and located in the heart of Bellagio is where civil ceremonies take place. Charming setting with a small palm tree garden. Civil ceremonies are performed in the inner 18th century library furnished with lovely antiques. Elegant and intimate setting. Suitable for small weddings.
When
From April until October
More information on Lake Como weddings are available – contact wedding@orchidearaffinata.com
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