Overlooking the most peaceful lake in the world, Villa d’Este is a wedding venue surrounded by a 10-hectare private park.
Villa d’Este has a long history of being one of the world’s most established luxury hotels. If the walls could speak they would tell stories of traveling royals, sultans, and upper-class noblemen. English Rose Emily Blunt and husband John Krasinski said their vows at Villa d’Este while staying in George Clooney’s villa. Alfred Hitchcock also vacationed at Villa d’Este in 1925. The villa has also played host to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson, and the former Prince of Wales. Other notable names that have retreated at Villa d’Este include Elizabeth Taylor, Nicky Hilton, Rita Hayworth, and Bette Davies. This exquisite and luxurious hotel that has entertained aristocracy and the creme de la creme of society is now an opulent fairytale wedding venue.
This famous destination has been praised worldwide. Known primarily for its beautiful gardens, exquisite cuisine, gala celebrations, impeccable décor, and extraordinary hospitality. Because of its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance garden and its fountains, the villa is also a Unesco World Heritage site. Thus making it a legally protected landmark under the international convention administered by the United Nations Educational.
Your Wedding day at Villa d’Este in Lake Como, Italy
With 152 hotel rooms and a selection of private and superior villas, Villa d’Este caters to grand weddings with extensive guest lists. You’ll also be happy to know their hotel is dog friendly! Altogether making the villa a perfect choice for a destination wedding. Because all of your guests can stay on-site and enjoy the floating pool as they sip champagne and bathe under the sun. Among its amenities for guests, the villa also offers up a full-service spa and a golf course. If taking in history is on your list of activities, you can enjoy the villa’s exquisite gardens. With 51 fountains, 398 spouts, 364 water jets, and 64 waterfalls, you’ll marvel at how this villa has stood the test of time!
Symbolic wedding ceremonies take place at Villa d’Este in the beautiful Mosaic Garden. Accordingly forming the most elegant backdrop for your wedding ceremony. The Mosaic Garden is a very grand and luxurious space, which carries the price tag of such a commanding location. The Mosaic is decorated with thousands of pebbles in different colors. Forming arabesques, friezes, and elaborate motifs along the arches framing the elegant bas-reliefs with scenes from Greek mythology.
The other option to host your wedding ceremony is a space called Terrace Mantero. Located on the water, this scenic location is perfect for small and medium-size groups!
Indoor locations for your wedding reception include Sala Ciani, Sala Impero, Sala Colonne, Sala Napoleone. With each one able to accommodate varying guest counts. If you’re ready to dance all night until your feet hurt, the villa allows music until 2 am!
For wedding days & events, Villa d’Este is a destination of excellence. With its timeless buildings and historic grounds surrounded by Lake Como, it’s no wonder that its sophistication has charmed and delighted such notable names!
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