Bright & Elegant Wedding at Villa Cipressi, Lake Como
A Romantic Wedding Overlooking Lake Como.
Villa Cipressi is one of Lake Como’s most iconic venues, and this destination wedding in Varenna was a timeless celebration of elegance, intimacy, and breathtaking views.
For couples dreaming of a luxury wedding on Lake Como, Villa Cipressi in Varenna offers the perfect balance of history, natural beauty, and cinematic charm. Overlooking the lake’s serene waters, this enchanting location became the stage for a heartfelt and stylish wedding, exquisitely photographed by Sergio Sarnicola, a top Lake Como wedding photographer for discerning international couples.
GETTING READY AT VILLA CIPRESSI
The wedding day began inside the villa’s elegantly restored rooms, with the bride getting ready by the windows facing the lake. Her gown was minimal yet striking—soft satin, a modern silhouette, and a veil that danced in the morning breeze.
The groom prepared in a nearby suite with his closest friends, dressed in a classic navy suit. The early moments were filled with laughter, calm energy, and the anticipation of a beautiful day ahead.
Sergio’s photographic style—discreet, editorial, and emotionally aware—captured the atmosphere without ever interrupting it.
Outdoor Ceremony with Lake Views
The ceremony took place in the terraced gardens of Villa Cipressi, a location that feels suspended between sky, water, and centuries of romance.
Surrounded by cypress trees and stone balustrades, the couple exchanged vows as boats gently passed in the background. The floral design was soft and elegant—whites, greens, and pale blush tones that complemented the natural landscape rather than competing with it.
This is where the magic of a Lake Como destination wedding comes to life: beauty in every direction, amplified by meaningful emotion.
THE COUPLE PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION
After the ceremony, the newlyweds took time for a private portrait session along the lakefront and within the botanical gardens of the villa. Varenna’s charm, its pastel architecture, steep alleyways, and lake reflections, created a dreamlike backdrop for portraits that feel effortless and refined.
Sergio’s editorial approach to Lake Como wedding photography allowed the couple to feel natural while producing frames with high visual impact: romantic yet grounded in reality.
THE RECEPTION
Dinner was served on a panoramic terrace overlooking the lake, with golden-hour light washing over the table set with crystal glassware and olive-branch details. The couple and their guests enjoyed an exquisite Italian menu under a canopy of twinkling lights.
As night fell, laughter echoed through the gardens, followed by emotional toasts, spontaneous dancing, and barefoot joy by the water’s edge. Each moment, from the clink of glasses to the final dance, was captured in Sergio’s signature timeless aesthetic.
