{"product_id":"lake-como-elopement-package","title":"Lake Como Elopement Package – Symbolic Ceremony, Photography \u0026 Film","description":"\u003c!-- BREADCRUMBS --\u003e\n\u003cnav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"breadcrumbs\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 13px; color: #76706A;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lakecomodiary.com\" rel=\"home\"\u003eHome\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lakecomodiary.com\/collections\/lake-como-photographer\"\u003eLake Como Photographer Packages\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003cspan\u003eLake Como Elopement Package\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElope to Lake Como: a symbolic ceremony by the water, just the two of you or your closest people, planned, photographed and filmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A celebrant, a ceremony setting reserved for you, flowers, hair and makeup, two hours on a private boat, champagne, dinner by the lake, and up to six hours of photography and film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy husband and I married on Lake Como too, so we know how it feels to say your vows with the mountains and the water around you. I plan your elopement with you, from the place and the light to the words of your ceremony, then we photograph and film it together, so the photographs and the film tell one story. You bring your vows. The rest is planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #76706A;\"\u003eElopement experience · photography \u0026amp; film · €8,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- HERO IMAGE --\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 26px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/lakecomodiary.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/lake-como-elopement-photographer-villa-melzi-bellagio-nadia-fraqair.webp\" alt=\"Bride and groom walking in the gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio during a Lake Como elopement, photographed by Nadia Fraqair\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #76706A;\"\u003eNewlyweds in the gardens of Villa Melzi, Bellagio.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- PRIMARY CTA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; background: #2E2B27; color: #FBF9F6; padding: 14px 26px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;\" href=\"#book-now\"\u003eCheck availability for your date\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- THREE WAYS --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Ways to Elope on Lake Como\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA short wedding session, from €1,000 per hour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Already married at home or at the town hall? Wear your wedding clothes on Lake Como for portraits in Bellagio, Varenna, a garden or on a boat. Most couples choose two or three hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lake Como Elopement, €8,000.\u003c\/strong\u003e The complete day described on this page: a symbolic ceremony, a celebrant, flowers, hair and makeup, a private boat, champagne, dinner, photography and film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA custom elopement, tailored to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e A legal ceremony, an exclusive villa, a few more guests, a welcome dinner or a second day. Tell me what you dream of, and I will build the package and the price around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- THE DAY --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Lake Como Elopement Day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery day is planned around your story, the season and the light. A typical day looks like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0 0 0 20px; margin: 18px 0; border-left: 1px solid #CDBA98;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8A6E45;\"\u003eBefore the day · The planning\u003c\/strong\u003eThe place, the timeline, the celebrant, your vows, the flowers, the boat and the restaurant, all planned with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8A6E45;\"\u003eGetting ready\u003c\/strong\u003eHair and makeup, the dress, the rings and the quiet moments before you see each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8A6E45;\"\u003eThe ceremony\u003c\/strong\u003eA symbolic ceremony at a setting reserved for you, with flowers in place and a celebrant who leads it with your own words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8A6E45;\"\u003e2 hours · A private boat\u003c\/strong\u003eChampagne on the water, then portraits as newlyweds, with the villas, the villages and the mountains around you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8A6E45;\"\u003eThe celebration\u003c\/strong\u003eDinner for two, or for your closest people, at a lakeside restaurant chosen in advance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/lakecomodiary.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/lake-como-elopement-moorish-pavilion-villa-melzi-bride-groom.webp\" alt=\"Bride and groom holding hands in the Moorish pavilion of Villa Melzi, looking out at Lake Como\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #76706A;\"\u003eThe Moorish pavilion of Villa Melzi, Bellagio.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- PACKAGE DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included in the Lake Como Elopement Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe planning and the ceremony\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete planning and coordination,\u003c\/strong\u003e from the place and the timeline to every detail of the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA celebrant for your symbolic ceremony,\u003c\/strong\u003e with help writing your ceremony and your vows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA ceremony setting reserved for you,\u003c\/strong\u003e such as a villa terrace or garden, a panoramic terrace or the boat itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA floral setup for the ceremony,\u003c\/strong\u003e a bridal bouquet and a boutonnière\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair and makeup\u003c\/strong\u003e for the bride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo hours on a private boat\u003c\/strong\u003e after the ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA champagne toast\u003c\/strong\u003e as newlyweds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestaurant planning\u003c\/strong\u003e for a romantic dinner to end the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe photographs and the film\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to six hours of photography and film\u003c\/strong\u003e by my husband and me, from getting ready to the first toast at dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAround 400 edited photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e in a private online gallery, in high resolution and ready to print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA cinematic highlight film of 3 to 5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake Como Elopement: €8,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #76706A;\"\u003eIconic villas with their own rental fees, such as Villa del Balbianello, are quoted separately as part of a custom elopement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; background: #2E2B27; color: #FBF9F6; padding: 14px 26px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;\" href=\"#book-now\"\u003eReserve your elopement date\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/lakecomodiary.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/lake-como-elopement-bride-veil-private-boat-villa-del-balbianello.webp\" alt=\"Bride in a lace veil on a private boat in front of Villa del Balbianello after a Lake Como elopement\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #76706A;\"\u003eOn the private boat, in front of Villa del Balbianello.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SYMBOLIC OR LEGAL --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSymbolic or Legal?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA symbolic ceremony\u003c\/strong\u003e needs no Italian paperwork, so you are free to choose the place, the time, the celebrant and every word. Most eloping couples sign the legal papers at home, before or after, and say their vows on Lake Como.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA legal civil ceremony\u003c\/strong\u003e is also possible for foreign couples, at a town hall or a villa authorised by the local Comune, with documents prepared in advance, two witnesses and an interpreter. If you would like to marry legally in Italy, we plan it together as a custom elopement. Read the steps in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lake-como-wedding-guide\"\u003eLake Como wedding guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHERE --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to Elope on Lake Como\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA villa terrace or garden reserved for you:\u003c\/strong\u003e balustrades, cypresses and the lake behind your vows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA private boat:\u003c\/strong\u003e the most intimate ceremony of all, in the middle of the lake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe gardens of Villa Melzi, Bellagio:\u003c\/strong\u003e plane-tree avenues, a Moorish pavilion and a balustrade terrace on the water, for portraits as newlyweds. The gardens do not allow ceremonies or setups, so we hold the ceremony elsewhere and come here after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarenna and Bellagio:\u003c\/strong\u003e stone lanes, lakefront promenades and pastel houses for portraits as newlyweds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVilla del Balbianello:\u003c\/strong\u003e the most iconic villa on the lake, with civil or symbolic ceremonies in its loggia, as a custom elopement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the villas, the rules and the costs in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lake-como-wedding-guide\"\u003eLake Como wedding guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/lakecomodiary.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/lake-como-elopement-newlyweds-arm-in-arm-plane-tree-avenue.webp\" alt=\"Newlyweds walking arm in arm along the plane-tree avenue by Lake Como in Bellagio\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #76706A;\"\u003eThe plane-tree avenue along the lake, Bellagio.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BEST TIME --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Best Time to Elope on Lake Como\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay, June, September and October bring the softest light, warm days and fewer crowds than July and August. Weekdays are quieter than weekends at the villas and on the water. For the ceremony and the portraits, I plan around the late afternoon and the golden hour, when the lake is at its most beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/lakecomodiary.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/lake-como-elopement-silhouette-lake-landing-bellagio.webp\" alt=\"Newlyweds holding hands on a stone landing by Lake Como in Bellagio, in the late afternoon light\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #76706A;\"\u003eLate afternoon light on the lake, Bellagio.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLake Como Elopement FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does a Lake Como elopement cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elopement package is \u003cstrong\u003e€8,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. It includes complete planning, a celebrant, a ceremony setting with flowers, a bouquet and boutonnière, hair and makeup, two hours on a private boat, champagne, restaurant planning, up to six hours of photography and film, around 400 edited photographs and a highlight film. Your travel, your stay and the dinner itself are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan we book only a short wedding session?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Short wedding sessions start from €1,000 per hour, for portraits in your wedding clothes after a ceremony at home or at the town hall. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lakecomodiary.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eWrite to me\u003c\/a\u003e with your date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a symbolic ceremony legal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, a symbolic ceremony is not legally binding, and that is its freedom: no Italian paperwork, and any place you love. Most couples sign the legal papers at home and celebrate their vows on Lake Como.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan we marry legally on Lake Como?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Foreign couples can have a civil ceremony at a town hall or an authorised villa. It needs documents prepared months in advance, two witnesses and an interpreter, so we plan it as a custom elopement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan we bring guests?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The package is designed for the two of you or a few of your closest people. For more guests, a welcome dinner or a second day, we build a custom elopement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan we write our own vows?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course. The celebrant helps you shape the ceremony, and your own words are at its heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far in advance should we book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix to twelve months ahead for May, June and September, and earlier for weekends. For a legal ceremony, start at least six months before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs video included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. My husband and I photograph and film the day together, and you receive a cinematic highlight film of 3 to 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if it rains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery ceremony has a covered plan B: a loggia, a covered terrace or a later light window. Soft weather can be beautiful on Lake Como, and we adjust the boat and the portraits to the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/lakecomodiary.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/lake-como-elopement-private-boat-newlyweds-bellagio.webp\" alt=\"Newlyweds holding hands on a private boat on Lake Como, with Bellagio behind them\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #76706A;\"\u003eTwo hours on the water, as newlyweds.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- MORE --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore From Lake Como Diary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lake-como-wedding-photographer-luxury-full-day-package\"\u003eLake Como Wedding Photographer \u0026amp; Videographer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lake-como-engagement-photography\"\u003eLake Como Engagement Photography\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lake-como-proposal-photographer\"\u003eLake Como Proposal Photographer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/private-boat-proposal-package-lake-como\"\u003ePrivate Boat Proposal Package\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lake-como-wedding-guide\"\u003eThe Lake Como Wedding Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lake-como-photographer\"\u003eall Lake Como photographer packages\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FINAL CTA --\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"book-now\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck Your Date\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell me your dates on Lake Como, how you imagine your elopement and a little about the two of you. I reply personally to every message, and if your date is free, we will start planning your day together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; background: #2E2B27; color: #FBF9F6; padding: 14px 26px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;\" href=\"https:\/\/lakecomodiary.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eInquire now · Check availability\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Lake Como Diary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59941908873541,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9945\/5557\/files\/lake-como-elopement-couple-plane-tree-lakefront-bellagio.webp?v=1793139766","url":"https:\/\/lakecomodiary.com\/products\/lake-como-elopement-package","provider":"Lake Como Diary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}