Welcome rehearsal and Wedding at Villa Balbianello Lake Como Cinematographer

Katie and Ian’s breathtaking two-day wedding in Lake Como was a true celebration of love, elegance, and Italian charm. As a Lake Como wedding cinematographer, capturing every magical moment of their destination wedding was an absolute pleasure.

Their wedding festivities began with a vibrant welcome party at the iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzo (GHT). Although the event had to be moved indoors due to rain, it retained all the Mediterranean charm with its explosion of yellows, pinks, and greens. The tables were adorned with colorful hand-painted dishes and stunning floral arrangements, embodying the spirit of an authentic Italian celebration.

On the wedding day, Katie and Ian prepared for their big moment in the luxurious suite at GHT. Katie looked absolutely stunning in her Monique Lhuillier bridal gown, a masterpiece of elegance and timeless beauty. Their first look took place at the historic Villa Carlotta, where we captured intimate portraits against the backdrop of its exquisite frescoed walls. The romance and grandeur of this setting made for unforgettable wedding cinematography.

Following the portraits, the couple embarked on classic Venetian boats to their wedding venue— the legendary Villa del Balbianello. This breathtaking villa, nestled on the shores of Lake Como, set the stage for an emotional and picturesque ceremony, followed by a luxurious reception. The celebration was further elevated by a spectacular entertainment lineup. The first dance and cake cutting were accompanied by a mesmerizing performance featuring talented tenors and a singer from Apollo Live Music, who traveled from London for this special occasion.

Every detail of this wedding was flawlessly designed and executed by the extraordinary team at My Lake Como Weddings, ensuring that Katie and Ian’s celebration was nothing short of perfection. A huge appreciation also goes to Rossini Photography, whose incredible talent in capturing timeless moments complemented our luxury wedding cinematography.

As Dolcevita Wedding Cinema, we take pride in crafting visually stunning wedding films that tell the unique story of each couple. This unforgettable Lake Como wedding was a true testament to love, beauty, and the magic of destination weddings.

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Destination wedding cinematographer Lake Como

Embarking on a romantic journey from the bustling streets of San Francisco to the serene shores of Lake Como, Marisa and Tommy celebrated their love in a spectacular two-day wedding extravaganza. This enchanting tale unfolded against the backdrop of some of Lake Como’s most iconic locations, weaving together moments of elegance, charm, and sheer natural beauty. As the chosen storyteller capturing every frame of their love story, it’s my pleasure to unfold the chapters of Marisa and Tommy’s unforgettable wedding weekend.

Day 1: A Floating Prelude – The Boat Welcome Party
The festivities began with a dreamy boat welcome party, where the couple and their guests embarked on a scenic voyage along Lake Como. Against the backdrop of the setting sun, the boat gracefully sailed past the most picturesque locations of the lake, including the enchanting Villa Balbianello – a preview of the grandeur that awaited them on their wedding day. Laughter echoed, champagne glasses clinked, and the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as the boat glided through the waters, creating memories as breathtaking as the surroundings.

Getting Ready in Elegance – Hotel Musa
On the wedding day, the couple adorned themselves with love and elegance in the intimate setting of Hotel Musa. Nestled in the heart of Lake Como, this small but luxurious hotel provided the perfect backdrop for Marisa and Tommy to prepare for their big day. The anticipation and excitement filled the air as the couple, surrounded by loved ones, took the first steps towards a day that would be etched in their hearts forever.

The Main Event – Villa del Balbianello
Villa del Balbianello, a historic masterpiece, served as the stage for Marisa and Tommy’s vows and celebration. Nestled on the shores of Lake Como, the villa’s lush gardens and timeless architecture set a romantic tone for the ceremony and reception. Against this captivating backdrop, the couple exchanged heartfelt vows, surrounded by the love and support of their closest friends and family.

Chic Portraits – Riva Speedboat Adventure
After the ceremony, Marisa and Tommy embarked on a stylish adventure for a photo shooting aboard a classic Riva speedboat. Against the backdrop of Lake Como’s crystal-clear waters and scenic landscapes, the couple’s love shone brilliantly, creating moments of pure romance. The Riva speedboat added an extra touch of sophistication, capturing the essence of their love in a cinematic and timeless manner.

Masters of Coordination – My Lake Como Wedding
Ensuring every detail was flawlessly executed, My Lake Como Wedding took charge of the wedding planning. Their expertise and meticulous planning allowed Marisa and Tommy to immerse themselves in the joy of the celebration, confident that every element was perfectly orchestrated. From the ceremony to the reception, the day unfolded seamlessly under their capable hands.

Melodies Across the Waters – Apollo Live Music
For an unforgettable soundtrack to their celebration, Marisa and Tommy brought a stunning live band straight from the UK. Their melodies echoed across the waters, creating an atmosphere of joy and celebration that resonated with the couple’s vibrant love. The dance floor came alive, and the night was filled with laughter, music, and the enchantment of Lake Como.

Conclusion:
Marisa and Tommy’s Lake Como wedding was a wedding editorial film masterpiece, a tapestry of love woven against the stunning backdrop of one of Italy’s most romantic destinations. From the boat welcome party to the intimate moments at Hotel Musa, the grandeur of Villa del Balbianello, the Riva speedboat adventure, and the harmonious coordination by My Lake Como Wedding – each element contributed to a celebration that transcended time. As a destination wedding cinematographer that I have the pleasure to work very often on Lake Como, it was an honor to capture the magic of Marisa and Tommy’s love story, a tale that will forever be etched in the heart of Lake Como’s beauty.

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Luxury Wedding Cinematographer Ritz-Carlton Paris

Everyone knows Paris as the city of love. “La ville lumiere” is chosen by couples from all over the world as a location for engagements, elopements and fairytale weddings.

Jazzmin and Rayan immediately fell in love with this city and chose it as their destination wedding. The event involved family and friends for 3 days, with a suggestive and romantic “bateau” (boat) ride along the River Saine, an informal and classy cocktail party with a view through Alexander III bridge, the Eiffel Tower, the Liberty Statue and back to Notre Dame.

During this boat ride we had the chance to ride a small classic old speedboat for a pre-wedding photoshoot and couple video portraits.

The day after, a welcome dinner awaited us at the Perruche restaurant on the roof of a famous department store in Paris. The venue for the wedding day was the Hotel Ritz-Carlton in Place de la Vandome, famous for being Lady Diana’s accommodation and one of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels in Paris (I found a Gauguin painting in the bathrooms …).

The wedding planner Le Grands Moments, who also did the wedding design, did a great job and helped us with all the events. Wedding photographers were Bottega53, that came from Italy like us.

Choosing to have in video the entire event, with boat ride and rehearsal, improves the storitelling and the sense of glamour. I suggest all of our clients to book our Amarcord Film Package to have both the wedding and the pre-wedding in their final editorial wedding film.

Working for a wedding in Paris, in such an iconic city, surrounded by so much beauty, is always inspiring. Walking through the streets of the center and Montmatre looking for “postcards” footage to use in our famous wedding film intros, is one of the funniest things in our job. I can’t wait for another opportunity to filming a wedding in the city of love.

Au-revoire Paris!

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Destination Wedding Cinematographer in Lake Como Italy

The beauty of Briana Daughtry immediately stands out, in fact she is not just an ordinary girl but rather Miss Texas 2019. Together with Alexander they decided to get married with a small and intimate wedding – probably not as small as his father thought 😉 – in Italy, in one of the most famous destination wedding location in the world, Lake Como. The wedding was scheduled in October, when the rush of the wedding season is going to slow down and you can experience the genuine Lake Como. The autumn foliage and the foggy atmosphere of the lake gave pastel colors and fairytale vibes. Every frames is an incredibly romantic watercolor painting.

The touch of an artist was given by the wedding planner Gemma of My Lake Como Wedding choosing the colors of the flowers, made by the artistic touch of Il Profumo dei Fiori, from the bride’s bouquet to the decorations of the ceremony, with the warm and burnt colors of the autumn leaves.

Even the wedding table set up at Villa Balbianello, where the ceremony took place under the famous and beautiful Loggia Durini, was decorated with a prevalence of shades of garnet red. In the same Loggia Durini they had the cake cutting with the of the tenors which always made the atmosphere magically “Italian”.

The preparations were at Grand Hotel Tremezzo, which with its elegance and classy suites is always a perfect set for a wedding video and for the shooting of the bride and groom preparations.

The package chosen by the bride and groom was the Amarcord Film Package, which included the welcome dinner at the Il Crotto dei Platani restaurant. Included in the film package was the optional drone service as well, operated by a high qualified third-shooter with a cinematic-camera drone.

Two days of celebration, glamour, toasts and many emotions, which will be remembered for a lifetime.

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Lake Como Destination Wedding Cinematographer

As a Lake Como wedding videographer, I am grateful to be able to tell touching stories like Simone and Grace’s one, whom after two years of pandemic and two postponed weddings has finally achieved their bigger dream, getting married on Lake Com.

Simone is an Italian guy who, like many others, went to study in the United States. There he met Grace and, like his father says in his speech, immediately fell in love with her. Many years later, here they are husband and wife on the shores of the enchanting Lake Como. Theirs was not just a wedding but a three-day event, as a special occasion to bring and celebrate together with friends and families.

These three days started with an elegant party boat on the lake, with music, dancing and good Italian food. The following day the event continued with a rehearsal party at Villa Geno, in the city of Como, with the arrival of the bride and groom on two Venetian boats.

Colorful flowers, aromatic plants and velvet sofas furnished the villa and the open bar helped create a convivial and relaxed atmosphere. Grace looked stunning in her flower dress.

And finally comes the big day! The bride and groom’s preparations took place at Villa Flori in Cernobbio where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Como and the lake. An exciting first look in the gardens of the villa and then a ride on the Riva boat, for a classic, yet classy photo shooting on Lake Como, together with Bottega53.

The wedding ceremony and the reception were set in Villa Pizzo, probably one of my favorite venues on Lake Como, for the beautiful ballroom and terrace on the lake for the ceremony, with the ancient staircase from where bridesmaids, groomsmen , bride and groom go down the aisle.

Finally, a trio of tenors popped-up during the cutting of the cake, surprising the bride and groom and their guests. Once again Gemma from My Lake Como Wedding has done a wonderful job of planning and design.

Once again Lake Como has been able to excite and surprise with its beauty and charm. And I believe that once again Dolcevita Wedding Cinema had the opportunity to tell a genuine love story with a wedding video. As usual Italy, my beloved motherland, offers breathtaking and romantic sceneries for a destination wedding cinematographer.

Lake como luxury wedding is just the most popular wedding location on earth.

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Wedding videography in Ravello Amalfi Coast

Ravello, the pearl of the Amalfi Coast where in October the weather is still warm and sometimes you can still dive into the sea. This natural beauty is even more accentuated by the colors of autumn leaves and its warm light. In this breathtaking scenery the wedding of Rachel and Jim, a couple from Los Angeles but with Taiwanese heritage, was celebrated. A magnificent luxury event but at the same time elegant and friendly, planned perfectly by the talented wedding planner Paulina Corvi from New York.

The pre-wedding was dedicated to the traditions of Chinese wedding, with door games and a cinematic tea ceremony under the ancient Belvedere of the gardens of Villa Cimbrone. The evening ended with a welcome dinner with family and close friends at the restaurant of Palazzo Avino.
As a destination wedding videographer in Italy, Ravello is among the locations that I love most and Villa Cimbrone is probably the one I prefer to work in. For the perfect light, the view over the sea, the magical atmosphere and the History that this place has. A destination wedding at Villa Cimbrone is a classy and elegant choice.
On the wedding day there was a strong risk of rain and even a strong wind – it can also be heard in the audio of the ceremony! – but fortunately a (blessed) ray of sunshine came out during the wedding vows to light up the Bride and Groom and this made the atmosphere truly magical and the wedding film truly more beautiful.

A special thanks to Paulina who, after has been a happy customer of mine as a bride for her own wedding, she has started a brilliant career as a wedding planner and strongly supported me as a wedding videographer for this event. Thanks again!
Thanks to Rachel and Jim, to their kindness and collaboration and to their Bridesmaids and Groomsmen who have always helped us.

WP Paulina Corvi

PH Bottega53

FLORAL DESIGN Armando Malfronte

MAKEUP&HAIR Alessandro Mancino

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Destination wedding videographer in Parice France

There is always a very first time. And this was my very first time in the Ville Lumiere! Paris is known as the city of lovers, the city of artists and bohemians. Surely it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and one of the most desirable destination wedding; expecially for wedding videographers! I have to admit, it’s nice to work on Lake Como, Venice, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast, all of which are fantastic destination weddings and I couldn’t be happier living in a place surrounded by so much beauty like Italy, but Paris is the dream and the milestone of every wedding cinematographer. Being able to make a wedding film among the streets of this city was an honor and also a great pleasure, and I can’t thank enough Ava and Andy for giving me this fantastic opportunity.

You can see in this wedding film trailer glimpses of the Trocadero, of the Alexander III Bridge, of the view of Paris from the exclusive top roof of the Four Season Charles V Hotel. I also enjoyed getting around the streets and neighborhoods of Paris scouting and seeking interesting angles for the B-roll I usually use in my intros; I”m sure I’ve never brought home so much footage…guys, at the end of the day the pedometer counted 20km!
A big thank also to my new buddy Darek Smetiana, a great wedding photographer whom I shared two fantastic days with and … many, many kilometers 🙂

PH: Darek Smietana

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Wedding videographer in Florence Tuscany

This wedding season has been very intense, with magnificent events and classy clients. This wedding may have reached the top because of the bride and groom‘s beauty and for the incredible elegance of the venue, Villa Cora in Florence. In two days we have witnessed 4 changes of dress from the bride and 3 different suits from the groom …. and honestly, as a man who love the style, I was a little jealous of those Peter ones 😉 As previously announced in my journal there was a pre-wedding with traditional Chinese tea ceremony in the afternoon. the tea ceremony is always interesting for a wedding videographer; the beautiful traditional Chinese clothes, the formalities of the ceremony and respect for the family. Also it’s often a moment of big emotions, precious material for an exciting wedding film in perfect Dolcevita Wedding Cinema style! Once again, look at that amazing Chinese wedding dress!

The welcome dinner was held at the B-Roof, the terrace of the Hotel Baglioni where you can enjoy an enchanting view of Florence.
The wedding day, preps, ceremony and reception took place at Villa Cora; Paulina in her breathtaking dress Pronovias looked like a real princess and Peter with an impeccable white tuxedo blazer was perfect for the Tuscan summer. Everything went perfectly just as the bride and groom had dreamed for their wedding day; the magic of a destination wedding in Italy is also this, taking things as they are and enjoy the moments and the atmosphere that a unique place such Florence and Tuscany can give you.

Paulina and Peter are certainly a sophisticated and demanding couple but also very friendly and easygoing people, it was an honor to be chosen directly by them as a wedding videographer for the most important day of their lives, and I do thank them for this. Last but not least, it was a pleasure to work alongside great wedding professionals such the wedding photographer David Bastianoni and the wedding planner Sandra Santoro of gettingmarriedinitaly®, a dream team for a dream wedding.

WP: Gettingmarriedinitaly

PH: David Bastianoni

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