{"id":849639,"date":"2025-11-24T01:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T07:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=849639"},"modified":"2025-11-20T10:11:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T16:11:08","slug":"timeless-intimate-lake-como-wedding-villa-del-balbianello","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/timeless-intimate-lake-como-wedding-villa-del-balbianello\/","title":{"rendered":"A Timeless and Intimate Lake Como Wedding at Villa del Balbianello"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Overlooking the glimmering waters of Lake Como, Kristina and Kasil’s <\/span>Villa del Balbianello<\/span><\/a> wedding felt like something out of a movie. Their love story began seven years ago at a party through mutual friends. What started as casual run-ins turned into an undeniable connection, eventually leading them to say “I do” in one of the most romantic places in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We wanted a classic and timeless Italian-style wedding,” Kristina shared. “Crisp <\/span>whites<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>florals<\/span><\/a>, an intimate candlelit dinner, and breathtaking views were our top priorities.” With fewer than <\/span>40 guests<\/span><\/a>, the celebration struck the perfect balance of sophistication and intimacy, where every detail felt personal.<\/span><\/p>\n

What We Love About This Villa del Balbianello Wedding:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The romantic lakeside setting of Villa del Balbianello, with sweeping views of Lake Como<\/span><\/li>\n
A classic palette of crisp whites and pastel yellows balanced with natural greenery<\/span><\/li>\n
The bride’s tulle-flower gown and mesh Jimmy Choo heels inspired by SJP’s iconic style<\/span><\/li>\n
A heartfelt ceremony accompanied by live violin and cello<\/span><\/li>\n
A post-ceremony speedboat ride captured by drone for those iconic Como shots<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Featured Vendor:<\/em><\/h2>\nDarcy Graf Photography<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Planning a Villa del Balbianello Wedding With Intention and Ease<\/span><\/h2>\n
Italy had always been high on the couple’s travel list, so when it came time to choose a <\/span>wedding destination<\/span><\/a>, the decision felt effortless. “We figured, why not seal our love there?” Kristina said. With help from her cousin Lourdes of <\/span>LMP in Miami<\/span><\/a> and Italian planner <\/span>Elena Pensini<\/span><\/a>, they spent two years refining every detail—from choosing the venue to coordinating their honeymoon along Italy’s coastline.<\/span><\/p>\n
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The <\/span>venue<\/span><\/a> itself, Villa del Balbianello, carried cinematic charm (appearing in James Bond and Star Wars movies). “We loved that it offered different atmospheres within one location,” the couple explained. “The ceremony overlooked the water, cocktails were surrounded by sculptures and trees, and our dinner was held on the terrace overlooking everything.”<\/span><\/p>\n
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Creating a Meaningful and Memorable Experience for Every Guest<\/span><\/h2>\n
With a guest list under 40, the couple was able to focus on connection and experience. Guests were welcomed to Lake Como with a relaxed <\/span>rehearsal dinner<\/span><\/a> at a nearby hotel featuring Italian food and wine, setting the perfect tone for the <\/span>weekend<\/span><\/a> ahead. “We wanted to make it fun and get the jitters out the night before,” Kristina said.<\/span><\/p>\n
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On the wedding day, their <\/span>ceremony<\/span><\/a> was beautifully simple yet emotional. The bride walked down the <\/span>aisle<\/span><\/a> to the sound of violin and cello, with both her parents by her side, a detail mirrored by Kasil. The lakeside views, framed by soft white blooms, felt like the ultimate backdrop to their <\/span>vows<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Immediately after, the couple slipped away for a few minutes alone. Their boat ride across the lake, captured by drone, became one of their favorite memories. “It was such a special moment to enjoy together before the rest of the night began,” Kristina shared.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Timeless Italian-Inspired Wedding Fashion<\/span><\/h2>\n
Kristina’s gown combined modern romance and timeless detail. Inspired by Sarah Jessica Parker’s ballgown aesthetic, her <\/span>dress<\/span><\/a> featured delicate white tulle flowers that reflected the Italian setting. She paired it with mesh <\/span>Jimmy Choo<\/span><\/a> heels for a soft, feminine touch. Kasil opted for a clean, <\/span>black-tie<\/span><\/a> look with custom cufflinks, a simple but meaningful detail.<\/span><\/p>\n
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To complement the serene palette, bridesmaids wore <\/span>pastel yellow dresses<\/span><\/a> in two styles that perfectly contrasted the whites and greenery of the venue. Kristina’s “something blue” came in the form of a floral midi dress paired with <\/span>Aquazzura<\/span><\/a> heels for the rehearsal dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n
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A Candlelit Reception Overlooking Lake Como<\/span><\/h2>\n
As the sun dipped below the mountains, guests gathered under the glow of <\/span>candlelight<\/span><\/a> and soft string music for dinner. The couple prioritized good food, good wine, and beautiful atmosphere, and the setting did the rest. “We really wanted to create a memory more than anything,” they shared.<\/span><\/p>\n
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The highlight of the evening was an interactive moment: their <\/span>traditional Italian cake<\/span><\/a>, assembled live by the chef and topped with fresh berries before everyone raised their glasses for a final champagne toast. <\/span><\/p>\n
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What They Learned From Planning Their Villa del Balbianello Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n
“Take your time <\/span>planning<\/span><\/a> your wedding if you can,” Kristina advised. “It’s such a big day, and giving yourself space to make those decisions makes all the difference. Find a team you trust—from your <\/span>planner<\/span><\/a> to your glam squad and <\/span>photographers<\/span><\/a>—and let them help you bring your ideas to life. Most of all, stay true to what feels right for you as a couple.”<\/span><\/p>\n
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The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
Photography – Darcy Graf<\/a>
\nEvent Planning – Lourdes Millian<\/a>
\nVenue – Villa Del Balnianello<\/a>
\nVideography – Thirty Five Studios<\/a>
\nInvitation Design – The Card Cottage<\/a>
\nMakeup Artist – Marz Makeup and Hair<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Overlooking the glimmering waters of Lake Como, Kristina and Kasil’s Villa del Balbianello wedding felt like something out of a movie. Their love story began seven years ago at a party through mutual friends. What started as casual run-ins turned into an undeniable connection, eventually leading them to say “I do” in one of the most romantic places in the world. “We wanted a classic and timeless Italian-style wedding,” Kristina shared. “Crisp whites and florals, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"kia_subtitle":"","footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"default","_google_business_share_type":"default","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[1072,1236,1612,1005],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-849639","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-chateau-or-villa-wedding","category-italy-wedding","category-lake-como-wedding","category-real-weddings"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/849639","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=849639"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/849639\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=849639"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=849639"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=849639"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}