Ciao Ciao SMPers. Hope you all had a lovely, relaxing weekend because we have a jam packed day of wedding greatness and you will need a full tank of energy for these pretties. See, Mondays aren’t that bad. In fact, they just might be the new Friday. Up first is a ridiculously gorgeous wedding at Lake Como from destination wedding photographer Corbin Gurkin. I happen to have a extra special place in my heart for this photography genius because she shot my wedding so I know first hand, she is the bees knees. And this wedding, ohhh this wedding. It is bringing the romance and the pretty. Be prepared for a rapidly beating heart and of course,you can always find more glorious goodness from Corbin in the gallery.
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When Mark and I first started looking into places to be married we envisioned being near water. After visiting a few locations in California, my brother, Alex, mentioned looking into Italy. Villa Balbianello in Lake Como was Colpo di Fulmine (love at first sight) as the Italians would say! We knew as soon as we stepped on the property that it was the place for us. The ambience was perfect – we were in love with the deep blues of the water, the intense mountains, the gorgeous villas along the shores and the incredible gardens. It truly is a magical location! Bellagio, where we stayed before the wedding day, was the ideal little town the guests to enjoy a true Italian experience – quaint cafes, stunning views, truly an amazing place for a holiday.
My favorite colors are red, pink, green and silver. Lisa Hoffman (Ceci NY) helped me to find the specific shades of those colors when we were planning out the save-the-dates and invitations. We decided to go with just the pink, green and silver and work the red in through floral arrangements. Once we had those colors chosen we maintained it through all aspects of the wedding planning. Laura Hooper, who designed all my accessories paid specific attention to the colors as well as what had already been put in place. She created the most amazing maps, which I was able to use on totes (given as gifts to my bridesmaids) and to be given as keepsakes. She also used the same color green and silver on all of our menus and place cards. In doing so, she made everything look elegant, polished and consistent
Photography: Corbin Gurkin/ Venue: Villa del Balbianello / Invitation Design: Ceci New York / Event Coordination: Helen Kershaw & Helen Lord of Love & Lord / Flowers: Vertuani Fiori, Milan / Catering: Food Couture / Wedding Gown Designer: Jenny Lee / Shoe Designer: Jimmy Choo / Tuxedo Designer: Favourbrook, London England / Bridesmaid Dress Designer: Coast / Accessories: Earrings – Fourtane Estate Jewelers, Bracelet was a wedding gift from Mark / Veil: Judd Waddell / Calligraphy Menus, Table Cards, Totes: Laura Hooper / Music: Michelle Pappadia
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goregous shoot, goregous wedding!
Eeek! Just to die for! Lake Como = a chance of running into George Clooney. Niiiice!
Sure is magical, wow, is this the place at that 007 movie at end. sure looks like it
Lake Como is such a magical place. I couldn't imagine a better setting for a wedding! Beautiful, beautiful wedding!
As one of the most notoriously beautiful locations in Italy, it's no wonder I practically squealed when I read the words Lake Como Wedding! The pictures speak for themselves, but obviously I have total venue envy. It's like an incredible garden and lakeside castle all rolled into one. I'm loving the sparse but perfectly romantic touch of pink and red florals. This is gorg!
a magnificent, storybook event. the hopelessly romantic villa, a sparkling lake setting and the happiest bride - such amazing inspiration!
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My husband and I honeymooned in Italy last month and we spent 3 nights in beautiful Bellagio during our trip. One day we took a boat tour of Lake Como, which included a guided tour of Villa del Balbianello. It is absolutely beautiful! I couldn't take enough pictures of the loggia (I love the group shot of all the wedding guests there), the grounds, and the amazing views across the lake. Is there a more beautiful setting for a wedding? Wow! Just gorgeous!
The Italian Lakes are absolutely gorgeous as wedding locations! If you're considering a wedding their, be sure to do your research and find a great local wedding coordinator - we have heard some bad things...
This is a beautiful wedding!
I honestly cannot recall any wedding location shoot that beats this. This is the ultimate. Stunning details and a gorgeous couple. Wow.
beautiful location for a beautiful wedding
Beautiful wedding! I'm wondering where you had the personalised canvas tote bag made?
WOW...this is ridiculous! Absolutely breathtaking View!! Love, Love, Love!
The view! The invitations! The drop-dead gorgeous dress & dreamy setting & European romance...I'm melting.
I love classic European destination weddings!!
serious swoon-fest. this is gorgeous.
Thank you all for your comments! We are honored to be featured on SMP, my go to blog when I was planning the wedding (in fact I still visit daily)!
Villa Balbianello is where they filmed Casino Royal. Also, Katie, I had the totes made by Laura Hooper Calligraphy- she's fabulous and great to work with.
Best. Ever.
Amazingly beautiful!
Oh. My. Goodness. So amazingly beautiful and dreamy!!!
So beautiful. Any idea where her ring is from?
What a beautiful wedding!
WOW! That dress shot in the beginning is to die for!
My fiance and I toured this villa on vacation last year and they were in the process of setting up for a wedding while we were there. I remember thinking what a beautiful venue this would be. What an amazing and lovely wedding!
This is by far one of the most beautiful venues I have ever seen for a wedding. What a gorgeous combination of the architecture, the water and the greenery. The location is really what sets this wedding apart. So pretty.
corbin!!!!!! wow..Cannot wait to actually meet her in person and see her work. Absolutely one of my favorite photographers. she captured this magically.
nothing short of spectacular! beautiful location, design, and photos!!!
I could recognize Corbin's masterful photography work, before I even read the credits! Lovely woman and lovely photography, thank you for posting such a pretty wedding from one of my fave photog friends!
This post gave me chills. Lake Como is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited and this wedding was just perfection. Oh to have had the pleasure of being a guest at this day.
Ah, I just Love Italy in general, but especially Northern Italy. When my fiancee proposed last year on our vacation through Europe, we, for the second time, spent 2 weeks in Lake Como (we stayed in Onno) and we visited Bellagio almost daily. It is soo beautiful, and definately this would be mye dream place for my wedding (especially since it has personal meaning for the two of us). Beautiful wedding - among the MOST BEAUTIFUL I've ever seen! Congratulations to the bride and groom:)
I would love that wedding with an Italian honeymoon avterwards. Beautiful Pictures, too!
What hotel / building is the dress shot taken in? I adore it and want to go stay there! Thanks!
Wow, marvelous blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you make blogging look easy. The whole glance of your web site is fantastic, as smartly as the content material!