A couple seated closely together on the bow of a classic wooden Riva speedboat gliding across the shimmering waters of Lake Como, the woman leaning back into the man's arms as they look up contentedly. A grand Italian villa nestled among cypress trees and lush hillside greenery rises dramatically behind them, with the misty Alpine mountains stretching across the horizon in soft morning light.

An Intimate Lake Como Elopement in Tremezzo, Italy

Some places feel like they were made for love stories. Lake Como is one of those places.
Hadley and Brett traveled all the way from the United States to celebrate their Lake Como elopement in Tremezzo, one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Surrounded by breathtaking lake views, historic villas, and the timeless beauty of Italy, they created a day that felt deeply personal and unforgettable.
Their elopement was a beautiful reminder that the most meaningful celebrations do not have to be grand. Sometimes, the most special moments happen when it is just the two of you.

A black-and-white film photograph of the groom fastening the back of the bride's wedding dress as she looks at her reflection in a round mirror, captured in a soft, intimate getting-ready moment inside their Lake Como hotel room.
A black-and-white close-up film photograph of the bride applying her makeup using a trifold vanity mirror, her dark hair pinned up as she focuses on her reflection in the bright natural light of their Lake Como hotel room.
A black-and-white photograph of the groom standing in profile at a bright window, buttoning his white dress shirt as he gets ready on his wedding day, with the lush Lake Como hillside softly visible through the glass behind him.
The bride's elegant sleeveless white wedding gown hanging from a hanger against an open window, with the dramatic green mountains and shimmering blue waters of Lake Como framed beautifully in the background through teal curtains.
A close-up photograph of the groom adjusting his dark tie in a round mirror, his expression focused and composed as he finishes getting ready inside their Lake Como hotel room.
A moody black-and-white film photograph of a dark suit jacket laid flat on a hotel bed, with a dramatic shaft of light cutting diagonally across it from a nearby window.
The groom in black trousers and a white dress shirt adjusting his tie beside a sunlit window in their Lake Como hotel room, his white wedding shoes and the bride's dress visible on the bed behind him, with teal curtains and mountain views framing the scene.
The bride in her sleek white satin wedding gown standing in an open French door balcony, arms outstretched and eyes closed as she takes in the breathtaking view of Lake Como's shimmering blue waters and lush green hillsides behind her.
The bride helping the groom knot his tie in a tender, quiet getting-ready moment inside their Lake Como hotel room, both looking down with soft smiles, the bride's flowing white gown and the lake view through the window visible behind them.

A Meaningful Morning at Villa Marie

The day began with one of my favorite parts of an elopement — getting ready together.

Hadley and Brett shared a slow and intimate morning at Villa Marie. For me, this is one of the most beautiful things about elopements. Without the rush of a traditional wedding timeline, couples have the space to truly be present with each other.

The quiet moments, small gestures, and genuine emotions created some of the most meaningful photographs of the day.

I captured many of these moments in black and white using Kodak TX400 film with my beloved Konica Hexar. The combination created a timeless feeling that perfectly matched the atmosphere of Lake Como.

Private Vows Overlooking Lake Como

After the morning preparations, we continued to the rooftop of Villa Marie for their private vows.

With the lake stretching out behind them, Hadley and Brett exchanged their promises in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable. The soft Italian light, the surrounding mountains, and the intimacy of the moment made it feel truly unforgettable.

We spent more time creating portraits on the rooftop, taking advantage of the incredible views and the elegant character of the villa.

The bride in a sleek white satin slip gown smiles radiantly at the groom during their intimate outdoor wedding ceremony on a stone balustrade terrace at Lake Como, cypress trees and the Alpine mountains softly glowing in the background behind them.
A film close-up of the groom in a navy blue suit and dark tie reading his wedding vows from a small card, his expression tender and emotional, with the bride in her white veil and spaghetti-strap gown facing him and the shimmering blue waters of Lake Como visible behind them.

The bride and groom share a close, joyful moment — foreheads nearly touching and both smiling — on the sunlit stone terrace of a Lake Como villa, the bride in her white spaghetti-strap gown and cathedral veil, the groom in a navy suit.
A wide shot of the bride and groom standing together on the ornate arched colonnade terrace of a Lake Como villa, dramatic stone pillars framing them against a breathtaking view of the Alpine mountains and shimmering blue lake.
A close-up detail shot of the bride's white wedding gown, showcasing delicate floral embroidery along the skirt hem and her cathedral veil cascading softly beside it in bright natural light.
The bride sitting on the balustrade on a arched colonnade terrace of a Lake Como villa, her flowing white gown and veil catching the breeze, with the vivid blue lake and steep green Alpine mountains stretching dramatically behind her through the stone arches.
The bride and groom stand together smiling warmly on the sunlit wooden deck of the Lake Como villa terrace, the bride in her long-sleeved lace overlay wedding gown and the groom in his navy suit, with the lake and mountain panorama glowing behind them.
A black-and-white film photograph of the bride walking gracefully along the stone balustrade terrace of the Lake Como villa, her full white gown and veil trailing behind her in the sunlight, the arched columns casting dramatic shadows across the wooden deck.
A tender close-up film photograph of the groom in his navy suit embracing the bride from behind on the Lake Como villa terrace, her floral-embroidered cathedral veil draped over his arm as they share a quiet, intimate moment with the blue lake shimmering behind them.
The groom leads the bride by the hand across the ornate arched colonnade terrace of the Lake Como villa, both in profile against the stunning backdrop of the Alpine mountains and glittering lake waters visible through the stone arches.
The groom in a navy suit and sunglasses leans confidently against the stone balustrade, holding a champagne flute with a relaxed, celebratory smile, the vivid blue lake and green mountains stretching behind him.
The groom in a navy suit and sunglasses raises a champagne flute toward the camera with a confident, celebratory smile, leaning against the stone balustrade of the Lake Como villa terrace with the Alpine mountains and blue lake filling the bright background behind him.
The bride and groom stand side by side on the sunlit Lake Como villa terrace, both smiling broadly at the camera, the bride in her long-sleeved lace wedding gown and the groom in his navy suit, with the lake and Alpine mountain vista glowing warmly behind them.
A wide architectural shot of the bride standing alone at the far end of the grand arched colonnade terrace of the Lake Como villa, her white gown a small, elegant figure framed by the repeated stone arches and the vast mountain and lake panorama beyond.

Perfect Weather for a Lake Como Elopement

The weather made this day even more special.

The day before their elopement, Lake Como was covered in heavy rain. We were incredibly lucky to wake up to the most beautiful sunshine on their wedding day. The clear skies and soft light created the perfect conditions for photography.

It felt like everything aligned perfectly for Hadley and Brett’s celebration.

A Dreamy Boat Ride on Lake Como

The highlight of the afternoon was the boat ride across Lake Como.

There is something magical about exploring the lake by boat. We captured so many beautiful moments surrounded by the water, mountains, and historic villas along the shoreline.

We also created aerial portraits with drone photography, adding another perspective to their story. As the sun began to set, we photographed the golden hour light on Kodak Gold film, which was the perfect choice for capturing the dreamy warmth of the evening.

The combination of film, digital photography, and drone imagery allowed us to preserve the feeling of the day in a way that felt authentic and timeless.

A breathtaking golden hour film photograph of the groom kneeling before the bride on the shores of Lake Como, kissing her hand while she looks down at him tenderly, her white spaghetti-strap gown and cathedral veil glowing in the intense backlit sunlight flooding the scene.
The bride and groom seated together on the bow of a classic wooden Riva speedboat gliding across the sparkling waters of Lake Como at golden hour, with a grand Italian villa nestled among cypress trees and lush green hillsides rising behind them and the Alpine mountains stretching across the horizon.
The bride in her white spaghetti-strap wedding gown sits nestled against the groom on the bow of the classic wooden Riva speedboat, smiling softly as he holds her close, with the calm golden waters of Lake Como stretching behind them.
A wide atmospheric shot of the classic wooden Riva speedboat gliding across the golden-lit waters of Lake Como at sunset, with a grand Italian villa dramatically perched on a forested hillside peninsula rising behind it and the Alpine mountains glowing in the warm evening light.
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A candid film photograph of the groom in a white linen shirt and sunglasses seated on the bow of the Riva speedboat, relaxed confidence as the boat cuts through the water.
The bride and groom sit together on the Riva speedboat at golden hour, laughing and looking at each other with pure joy, the warm backlit sunlight flooding the scene and the glittering Lake Como waters visible behind them.
A dramatic black-and-white close-up film photograph of the bride and groom leaning in for a kiss aboard the Riva speedboat, their faces nearly touching, hair windswept, captured in a deeply intimate and cinematic moment on Lake Como.
The bride rests her head against the groom's chest as they sit together on the Riva speedboat, both smiling warmly and relaxed, with the bright blue waters and lush green hillsides stretching peacefully behind them.
The groom wraps his arms around the bride from behind as they sit together on the Riva speedboat at dusk, both looking down tenderly in a quiet, close embrace, with the soft golden reflections of Lake Como shimmering behind them.
A wide minimalist shot of the classic wooden Riva speedboat, tiny against the dramatic scale of the steep Alpine mountains and a lakeside town visible along the distant shoreline beneath a pale sky.
The bride and groom share a gentle kiss aboard the classic wooden Riva speedboat on Lake Como, the bride in her white spaghetti-strap gown seated in the groom's lap, with the wide glittering lake and hazy Alpine mountains stretching behind them in soft afternoon light.
An intensely backlit golden hour film photograph of the bride and groom kissing aboard the Riva speedboat, their silhouettes glowing against a burst of warm sunlight, the bride's cathedral veil billowing softly around them in a deeply romantic, cinematic moment.
A wide shot of the classic wooden Riva speedboat gliding across the calm waters of Lake Como, tiny against the dramatic backdrop of a grand Italian villa perched on a lush forested peninsula with the steep Alpine mountains rising behind it.
A sweeping aerial-style wide shot looking down at the classic wooden Riva speedboat cutting through the deep blue waters of Lake Como, the bride and groom tiny figures visible on the bow, dwarfed by the vast expanse of the lake and the towering sheer rock face of the Alpine mountains rising dramatically along the shoreline, with a lakeside village nestled at their base in the distance.
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An Elopement to Remember

Hadley and Brett’s elopement in Tremezzo, Lake Como was everything an intimate celebration should be — meaningful, romantic, and completely personal.

From their quiet morning together at Villa Marie to their private vows, golden hour boat ride, and unforgettable views, every moment reflected their love and the beauty of this incredible place.

I could not have asked for a more beautiful setting or a more wonderful couple to photograph. Lake Como truly delivered a day that will always be remembered.

Insider Tips from a Lake Como Elopement Photographer

A Lake Como elopement is a dream experience. Here are a few things I recommend:

  • Consider the weather. Lake Como weather can change quickly, so having a flexible timeline helps you make the most of the beautiful light and scenery.
  • Plan your boat ride carefully. Having two boats allows for more variety in your photographs, from intimate close-ups to wider cinematic shots from afar. Adding drone photography creates another perspective of the lake.
  • Time your boat ride around golden hour. The best timing depends on which side of the lake you are staying on. Always plan this with both your photographer and boat driver for the perfect light.

If you are planning a Lake Como elopement and love a mix of film, digital, and Super 8 photography, get in touch to discuss your vision and availability.

August 4, 2026

Lake Como Elopement: A Romantic Wedding in Tremezzo, Italy

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