Villa Balbiano Wedding Planner
Arriving by classic Riva boat as Villa Balbiano’s iconic facade comes into view is an unforgettable moment. It is a canvas of pure romance and history, immortalized in film. We specialize in transforming this magnificent estate into a seamless, personal, and heartfelt celebration.
At a Glance: Your Villa Balbiano Wedding
- Location: Ossuccio, Lake Como, Italy
- Style: Iconic 16th Century Lakeside Palazzo
- Event Capacity: Perfectly suited for 80 to 120 guests
- Accommodation: 6 luxurious suites on-site
- Key Features: Direct private boat access, priceless frescoes, expansive manicured gardens, magnificent indoor and outdoor pools.
- Best For: Discerning couples desiring a high-profile, multi-day buyout that offers unmatched privacy and cinematic grandeur.
Signature Flow: A Curated Itinerary
We believe a destination wedding is a multi-day holiday for your treasured guests. Here is how a weekend at Villa Balbiano can unfold.
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Day 1: The Welcome Dinner
- Guests arrive by boat in the late afternoon. They are greeted with cocktails in one of the spectacular hidden gardens, followed by a relaxed and elegant welcome dinner. This allows everyone to settle in and connect before the main event.
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Day 2: The Wedding Day
- The day begins with a breathtaking ceremony on the main lawn, with the lake and mountains as your witnesses. Afterward, guests enjoy an aperitivo, exploring the fountains and vistas of the lower gardens. The celebration culminates in an unforgettable al fresco dinner on the terrace under a canopy of stars, followed by dancing inside the villa.
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Day 3: The Lakeside Farewell
- A final, cherished memory is created with a farewell brunch and relaxed pool party. It is the perfect, leisurely end to an extraordinary weekend, allowing you to say goodbye to your guests in a beautiful, informal setting before they depart.
Why We Love Planning Weddings at Villa Balbiano
From a designer’s eye, this venue offers an unparalleled symphony of light and architecture. Our co-founder and photographer, Jules, often describes Balbiano as a “photographer’s dream” for the way golden hour light dances on the lake and casts dramatic shadows across the facade. This visual poetry is our creative starting point.
Our logistical expertise then translates that beauty into a flawless experience. Planning at Villa Balbiano involves intricate challenges, from coordinating dozens of vendors through a single service entrance to navigating strict heritage rules. As our founder, Sabrina, always says, “Flawless execution is invisible.” We manage these complexities with grace so you can remain completely present in the joy of the moment.
Event Spaces: Ceremony, Reception, and More
Villa Balbiano provides a magnificent journey through its various spaces, each with its own distinct character.
The Gates & Rear Gardens
For guests arriving by land, this is the breathtaking first impression of the estate. After passing through the ornate main gate, you are guided along a majestic, symmetrical path defined by a series of cascading fountains. This stunning water feature creates a dramatic processional entrance, leading the eye directly to the villa’s main doors in a moment of pure cinematic arrival.
Internal Pool
A true hidden gem within the palazzo, the indoor swimming pool is a secluded sanctuary of opulence and tranquility. It evokes the feeling of a private bath. It offers a truly unique space for a restorative swim or an unforgettable photographic moment, away from the summer sun.
External pool
This magnificent outdoor swimming pool is the sun-drenched social heart of the estate. Surrounded by private, manicured gardens with beautiful lake views, it provides a glamorous setting for a chic welcome event or a relaxed farewell pool party, allowing guests to fully embrace the Lake Como lifestyle.
Luxurious Interiors
To step inside Villa Balbiano is to enter a private museum of unparalleled opulence. The historic salons are adorned with magnificent 17th-century frescoes by the Recchi brothers and filled with museum-quality antiques and objets d’art. These breathtaking spaces provide a backdrop of historic grandeur for a formal dinner or a truly unforgettable late-night party, enveloping your guests in centuries of Italian elegance.
Plan Your Villa Balbiano Wedding With The Extraordinaire
Villa Balbiano is for the couple who desires nothing less than legendary. Its grandeur, romance, and history are unparalleled. If this iconic canvas speaks to your heart, the next step is a personal conversation. We have a deep, personal connection with this estate and know its logistics intimately.
We would be delighted to hear your story and explore how our team, led by Sabrina Carbone, can bring your vision to life on the iconic shores of Lake Como.
As the region’s premier luxury wedding planner in Lake Como, our expertise extends to a curated portfolio of the area’s most exclusive properties. We are dedicated to matching your unique vision with the perfect Lake Como setting.
