An Intimate Elopement at Villa Lario, Lake Como

This intimate Lake Como elopement took place at Villa Lario, a romantic hillside villa in Italy surrounded by lush gardens and arched stone doorways overlooking the water. Rather than a big traditional wedding, the couple chose a quiet, personal elopement — just the two of them, their baby, and an officiant, exchanging handwritten vows in one of the most beautiful settings on Lake Como.

The day was filled with soft, intimate details: a wedding gown hanging in an arched doorway, quiet getting-ready moments with their baby close by, and a heartfelt ceremony beneath the trees overlooking the lake. Afterwards, the newlyweds took a ride on a classic wooden boat, cruising along the Lake Como shoreline and soaking in the golden Italian light together as a family.

As a Lake Como elopement photographer, I loved documenting this small, meaningful celebration — proof that some of the most beautiful weddings are the simplest ones. If you’re considering an intimate elopement at Villa Lario or anywhere on Lake Como, I’d love to help you plan and photograph your own quiet, unforgettable day.