September 27, 2025 – Villa Serbelloni, Bellagio, Lake Como

The destination was perfect: the majestic Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio, where history meets breathtaking beauty. The couple, Nina and Nicholas, a stunning and youthful pair from New York, were ready to begin their elegant forever. The day began in the Villa’s timeless suites, where the air was thick with anticipation. Amidst the silence of the antique rooms and the soft light filtering through the windows, there were moments of hushed preparation, heart-pounding expectation, and final, joyful glances in the mirror. The civil ceremony took place on a terrace with the stunning view of Lake Como as the backdrop. The vows were exchanged with such profound emotion that every guest was moved, feeling the depth of the couple’s commitment. As Nina and Nicholas were finally pronounced husband and wife, a true moment of magic occurred: the grey sky broke, the rain clouds parted, and the sun streamed down: a perfect, radiant sign blessing their union. A sophisticated aperitivo followed by the lake, allowing guests to mingle and toast the newlyweds in the gentle afternoon light. Then, the couple slipped away. Boarding a motorboat, they embarked on a brief, romantic escape across the mirror-like waters. It was an intimate, perfect moment to capture some iconic photographs against the backdrop of the mountains and the historic villas, securing a memory of pure, unadulterated bliss. The return to the Villa signaled the start of the evening celebration. Dinner was held in a perfectly adorned grand salon, radiating classic elegance. The atmosphere was refined, filled with great live music, heartfelt toasts and the first elegant dances. Every detail, from the floral arrangements to the lighting, contributed to an overall sense of perfection. The evening culminated in the iconic cake cutting ceremony, followed by the dance floor opening up. The celebration continued late into the night, as this beautiful, young couple and their guests celebrated a marriage of rare, enduring beauty until the very end.