Romantic garden elopement showcasing Como's fall charm

Michelle & Geoff

Date
Sep 2024
Venue
Villa Vittoria
People
2
Planner
Eleonora
From
United States
Destination
Italy

Working with PPW was a dream! It was so simple and easy and elegant. We picked the location and we were hooked up with our AMAZING wedding planner, Eleonora. From there I selected 1-2 pictures of flowers, hair, and make up and she made my dream wedding come true. It was that simple. The entire team was so professional and talented. I thought eloping I may feel a little sad to not have my people around to hype me up, but the hair, makeup, photographer and wedding planner dream team made me feel like a princess bride all day long. The pictures are insanely beautiful. It was the wedding of our dreams and we never had to feel a moment of stress. If you are considering eloping or having a small wedding in Europe and don’t know where to start, start HERE!

— Michelle & Geoff
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Story

Lake Como is undeniably one of the most romantic places to get married not just in Italy, but in all of Europe. Lined with timeless villas and elegant lakeside hotels, the region offers countless dreamy backdrops for weddings of all kinds. For Michelle and Geoff, the choice was clear. They eloped to a villa in the charming village of Laglio, drawn to its serene atmosphere and the promise of a private garden ceremony overlooking the water.

The villa’s garden, bursting with lush greenery, was the perfect setting for their intimate “I dos.” At the center stood a beautiful wedding arch draped in foliage, which they personalized with floral accents in rich autumn tones. The warm fall colors popped vibrantly against the natural greens, echoing the romantic season and harmonizing with Michelle’s wedding look.

Michelle wore a refreshingly modern wedding dress, shorter than traditional gowns, with colorful floral embellishments blooming from the hemline. The dress fell gracefully to her ankles, showcasing her delicate lace wedding shoes. It was a perfect reflection of the couple’s personal style and their decision to do things differently - a quiet, heartfelt elopement far from home, with just the two of them and the stunning views of Lake Como as their witness.

Wedding photos