Would you imagine us if we instructed you this was a REAL wedding ceremony? Put together to be wowed as we take you on a journey by way of Tais and Gianluca beautiful Italian wedding ceremony on the mesmerizing Crotto dei Platani on the shores of Lake Como. The bride completely shocked in two completely different romantic bridal seems, the couple arrived to their reception by boat, and their dreamy wedding ceremony dinner was held beneath bushes crammed with twinkling lights – I imply, does it get any higher? Their Lake Como wedding ceremony is brimming with countless inspiration for these planning a marriage overseas, or maybe a small intimate wedding ceremony celebration. Artfully photographed by One Fab Day advisable photographer Good 2 Look, we will not wait to fill our Pinterest boards with all of the beautiful pictures from their day!

So, first issues first, let’s get to know our couple just a little higher, we could? Bride Tais is Ukrainian and Groom & Gianluca is Italian. They met on a seaside in Sardinia in August 2019. The pair are at present based mostly within the Metropolis of Como in Italy.

The proposal occurred whereas the couple had been at house. The bride fills us in, “the proposal was at house, within the morning, on my twenty-sixth birthday! Gianluca hooked up a balloon to our little bunny Loki and on the bow was the little field with the ring”. After having such an necessary position within the wedding ceremony proposal, Loki was additionally a part of the morning preparations. How candy!

The couple tied the knot in a civil ceremony at Lake Como in September 2023 with 30 of their nearest and dearest on the Comune di Cernobbio adopted by a stunning sundown dinner by the water at Crotto dei Platani in Brienno. The lovebirds are planning a church wedding ceremony and bigger wedding ceremony celebration in Sardinia in 2025.

The bride tells: “Our civil wedding ceremony was an intimate ceremony, with our kin. Given the tough scenario that Ukraine is experiencing, it was a day of pleasure and hope. It was a magical day, the love of our household and our witnesses. The lake is the place the place we selected to dwell and the ocean was the place the place we met, which is why we determined to have two ceremonies, one on the lake and one on the sea.”

Tais regarded unbelievable in her ceremony look which consisted of a stunning off-shoulder corset high and full skirt by Italian bridal label Atelier Emé. She accomplished her look with silver sparkle bridal flats by Steve Madden and equipment by Boite d’Or and Autore pearls.

After the ceremony, Tais and Gianluca together with their photographer Sergii from Good 2 Look set sail on a basic wood boat for his or her bridal portraits. The end result? Totally romantic photograph recollections to cherish ceaselessly.

The brides candy bouquet consisted of roses, lisianthus, and fluffy aistilbe in shades of sugar plum, pink and cream.

Gianluca regarded oh-so-suave in his Giorgio Armani go well with whereas their bridesmaid wore an Alexander McQueen gown paired with YSL heels, and their groomsman donned an Alessandro Gilles go well with.

When requested what made their venue Crotto dei Platani “the one” bride Tais says, ” The intimacy of the place, the odor of the lake and the scent of nature had been all good. The restaurant is on the lake so you’ll be able to arrive by boat which added to the romance. Our banquet room was a “secret backyard” all to ourselves with an imperial desk the place you’ll be able to have a good time with the entire household. Gianluca’s household got here from Sardinia whereas mine got here from Ukraine.”

For his or her lakeside portraits and cocktail hour, Tais swapped her full bridal skirt for a pair of tailor-made bridal trousers, earlier than altering again into her skirted search for dinner and dancing.

When requested what made the day further particular to them, Tais says, “Having household subsequent to us is essentially the most valuable factor we are able to have, the gratitude of getting them subsequent to us on such an necessary day.”

She additionally provides, “There have been two moments devoted to our respective origins, Gianluca’s – Italian whereas mine – Ukrainian. As quickly as we obtained off the boat, in line with Italian custom, the visitors threw rice at us – an emblem of abundance and fertility, whereas throughout lunch the Ukrainian custom dictates: After the vodka was drunk, “bitter” was shouted out loud, thus making it clear that the deal with from the bride’s arms is superb and has an distinctive taste. It was believed that after a kiss the bitterness of the drink disappears and solely pleasure stays.”

Their dreamy reception beneath bushes crammed with twinkling lights full with a lush florals and in shades of pink has us swooning!

Because the couple are planning a much bigger ceremony and wedding ceremony for 2025, they’re retaining their first dance for that big day. Nonetheless, the nonetheless made positive to chop their wedding ceremony cake and have a Champagne toast to recollect their Civil Ceremony celebration!

And for phrases of wedded knowledge? The couple have this recommendation for different {couples}, “Positively depend on a marriage planner! It was important for us to benefit from the day in peace with no worries.”

To that in addition they add, “Reside each second and have enjoyable!”. Right here, right here!

Congratulations and thanks Tais & Gianluca for sharing your beautiful Lake Como wedding ceremony day with One Fab Day and to Good 2 Look for the magnificent imagery. You may see much more within the gallery beneath.

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