Villa D’Este

Wedding in Lake Como

Villa d’Este is an ancient residence chosen in the past by princesses, sultans and tsars. From the end of the 1800, it is a 5-star experience to live in Cernobbio, on Lake Como.

This elegant 16th-century resort is the ideal venue for a holiday among luxury, relaxation and privacy, as well as for a refined destination wedding surrounded by one of the most romantic lakes in the world.

Wedding at Villa d’Este

Villa d’Este can accommodate over 300 guests among its 4 private villas and the 152 rooms and suites. The different categories rooms are divided between Edificio del Cardinale and Padiglione della Regina. All the accommodations are finely furnished with antique silks, velvets and marbles and overlook the lake or the park.

In fact, the hotel is surrounded by a private park of 10 hectares wide and enriched by centenary plants. Walking through the park you can admire sculptures such as the Ninepo by Pellegrino Pellegrini, the Ercole Fountain and the Telemaco Temple.

Exclusive villa by the rivers of Lake Como

Villa d’Este is a scenic location for exclusive weddings, thanks to the view of the lake, the gardens and the elegant halls that it offers. The symbolic ceremony can be set in Mosaic Garden. If you wish to have a civil ceremony, you must go to Cernobbio town hall, while for the Catholic rite you can choose one of the many churches sited in the city.

While you newlyweds take advantage of the many picturesque spots that the villa offers for couple shoots, the guests will sip a good aperitif on Terrazzo Colonne. You will taste the high quality in-house cuisine during the reception held in the majestic Sala Impero. The cake cutting moment can be celebrated with fireworks on the lake visible from Terrazzo Colonne, while the party can last until late at d’Este Club.

Details

Outdoor capacity: up to 200 guests
Indoor capacity:50-170 guests depending on the halls chosen
Ceremony: symbolic, religious not-Catholic
Accommodation: 152 rooms and suites, 4 private villas
In-house caterer: available
Distance from popular cities: Como – 17 minutes, Milan – 1h, Lugano – 37 minuti
Restrictions: reception and party allowed only indoor and until 2.30am