A Villa Pizzo Wedding Weekend on Lake Como

The weekend began with dinner the evening before. The next day, the bride got ready at Villa d’Este before she and the groom stepped onto a boat. In front of Villa del Balbianello, they paused for portraits—first close to the water, then from above, with the little boat surrounded by Lake Como.

Across Lake Como, Past Villa del Balbianello

A Summer Evening at Villa Regina Teodolinda

The captain could have taken them straight to Villa Regina Teodolinda. He had other ideas. After tracing a figure eight across the lake, he brought the couple in for an entrance everyone could enjoy. On shore, orange stripes, bright flowers and summer dresses gave the garden its cheerful, welcoming feel. It was beautiful without being the slightest bit stiff.

A lakeside lounge with white seating, colourful cushions and flowers at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Colourful flowers and oranges arranged beside a yellow car at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
A guest rests her head beside flowers and a drink at a striped table overlooking Lake Como.
Three women dance together in the lakeside garden at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Two women greet each other with a cheek kiss beside a striped table by the lake.
Close-up of three guests' summer dresses and sandals in the garden at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Summer outfits and handbags photographed in the garden at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Two guests enjoy food together during the lakeside celebration at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
A guest in a pale lace dress smiles while carrying small plates of food.
Two women walk together beside Lake Como during the celebration at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
A guest in a lace dress holds an aperitivo beside the lake at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
A couple embrace in the garden near the yellow car at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Two women chat beside the water during the summer celebration at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Close-up of a guest's feather clutch and jewellery beside a dark suit.
Two women laugh together over drinks at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
A striped food cart decorated with citrus fruit beside Lake Como at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Colourful flowers and oranges arranged beside the garden bar at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Two guests dance beside the citrus-decorated food cart at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
A red mobile pizza oven and chef at the Villa Regina Teodolinda celebration.
A chef stands behind the striped food cart beside the lake at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
A server prepares small plates of food during the garden aperitivo at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
A chef tends the red pizza oven while guests gather in the garden.
Two guests sit together in the garden, one dressed in bright orange.
Close-up of guests seated together with a drink and handbag at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Two guests sit together during the summer celebration at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Guests talk outside the villa during the gathering at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
The couple stand together beside Lake Como at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Guests in summer dresses gather at the flower-decorated garden bar.
A smiling guest in a colourful headscarf at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Guests walk through the garden past the yellow car and citrus flowers.
A guest in sunglasses holds a drink beside the flower-decorated bar.
A guest tastes food at an orange-striped table during the aperitivo.
A guest in a burgundy dress smiles beside flowers at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
The couple chat with guests outside Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Four guests pose together with aperitivo drinks outside Villa Regina Teodolinda.
The couple sit together on a low wall overlooking Lake Como.
Overhead view of guests gathering along a garden path at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Guests gather along the lakeside terrace with the mountains across Lake Como.
Guests relax in the lakeside lounge beneath the trees at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
The bride poses with three friends beside the yellow car at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
View from above of the lakeside lounge and leafy garden at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Guests gather beneath the trees in the garden at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
The bride stands with a guest in an orange dress beside the yellow car.
The couple stand together on a small bridge in the garden at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Three women talk beside an orange-striped table overlooking Lake Como.
Three women sit together by the lake during the Villa Regina Teodolinda celebration.
Three friends sit together on a garden sofa at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Two guests dance with raised arms in the garden, one holding a glass.
Two women stand together beside the pool at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Two women walk together along the edge of the pool at Villa Regina Teodolinda.
Aerial view of guests in the lakeside garden at Villa Regina Teodolinda.

A Lakeside Wedding at Villa Pizzo

The following day belonged to Villa Pizzo. The couple married beside the lake, with that extraordinary view stretching out behind them. Afterwards, guests gathered in the garden for aperitivo while an artist painted their portraits. Before dinner, the couple danced—and really danced—with an ease that made the moment lovely to watch.

Black-and-white portrait of the bride in her wedding gown inside Villa Pizzo.
The bride fastens an earring while standing in her wedding dress at Villa Pizzo.
Close-up of the bride's hands and ring against her wedding gown at Villa Pizzo.
The bride's wedding dress draped over a bed in a room at Villa Pizzo.
Two women help fasten the bride's wedding dress at Villa Pizzo.
Aerial view of the lakeside ceremony terrace and guests at Villa Pizzo.
The bride stands at the flower-lined ceremony space overlooking Lake Como at Villa Pizzo.
Guests seated beside the lake for the wedding ceremony at Villa Pizzo.
Guests watch the ceremony at Villa Pizzo, including a woman wrapped in bright orange.
The couple stand together at their flower-lined ceremony beside Lake Como at Villa Pizzo.

Dinner in the Villa Pizzo Glasshouse

Dinner followed in the glasshouse. As evening turned to night, everyone moved inside for music, dancing and late-night bites. Two days, two very different villas, and a celebration that had room for both a little theatre and a lot of heart.

The glasshouse at Villa Pizzo set for wedding dinner, with flowers above the tables.
Guests gather outdoors for aperitivo after the Villa Pizzo wedding ceremony.
Guests talk beside an outdoor bar during the Villa Pizzo aperitivo.
A couple pose together with drinks in the gardens of Villa Pizzo.
The couple dance together before dinner at Villa Pizzo.
The couple sit together outdoors at Villa Pizzo after dark.
Small savoury bites carried on a tray during aperitivo at Villa Pizzo.
A table of small desserts served during the evening celebration at Villa Pizzo.
Guests dance together inside Villa Pizzo during the evening party.
A guest dances inside Villa Pizzo during the late-night party.
A guest enjoys a bite of late-night food at the Villa Pizzo party.
Guests hold plates of late-night food during the party at Villa Pizzo.
Two friends enjoy late-night food together at Villa Pizzo.
A tray of savoury pastries served during the Villa Pizzo party.
A guest in a tuxedo holds a drink and a bite to eat during the evening celebration.
The bride dances with guests during the indoor party at Villa Pizzo.
The bride laughs with guests while dancing at the Villa Pizzo party.
Two guests dance together during the late-night party at Villa Pizzo.
The couple stand beside a large fruit tart during the evening celebration.
The groom dips the bride beside a large fruit tart at Villa Pizzo.
A guest tastes dessert during the Villa Pizzo evening party.
A guest in a dark dress holds a wine glass during the late-night celebration.
Small tartlets topped with berries served at the Villa Pizzo celebration.
An assortment of small desserts served at the Villa Pizzo party.
Two friends pose together with drinks at the Villa Pizzo evening party.
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