Villa Balbiano

Villa Balbiano is one of the most iconic wedding venues on Lake Como. With its grand architecture, breathtaking lakefront setting, and luxurious gardens, it offers a truly cinematic backdrop for any celebration. Every time I photograph a wedding here, it feels like stepping into a timeless fairytale.

Villa Balbiano is an absolutely stunning wedding venue! If you’re looking for a location that requires minimal effort to make breathtaking, this is the perfect choice. Not only is the venue itself gorgeous, but the surrounding scenery is just as spectacular!

Amazing must see beautiful place where Star Wars and James Bond was filmed. Easy paved walk up and down hill or go by boat which is amazing to see by water but can also be seen by water by the local ferries. You can buy tickets online ahead of time as they do have limited spots.

Pass by on the boat, it was beautiful villa along the lake.

For someone involved in wedding photography, this is an ideal place to create timeless photos. Everything is of a very high standard – the location, the ambiance, the surroundings, the view of the lake. All you need is a bit of inspiration, and you'll have photos that look like they belong in fashion magazines… #kristijanweddings

Villa Balbiano is absolutely breathtaking. From the perfectly manicured gardens to the lavish interiors, every detail feels like a dream. The views of Lake Como are magical, and the villa itself is a masterpiece of Italian architecture and history. Whether you’re visiting for a wedding, a private event, or just to admire its beauty, it’s an unforgettable experience. A truly luxurious and timeless place — beyond words.

As a wedding photographer, I absolutely recommend Villa Balbiano! It is one of the best venues for your wedding in Lake Como! It offers great views to the lake, amazing gardens for your wedding ceremony, reception and cocktail. The building is perfect for pictures inside during your getting ready. The orientation of the venue is such that you can make the most with the natural light. It's not a coincidence that it is so popular!

As Wedding photographers, we love to work at Villa Balbiano because it offers numerous opportunities to create fairytale Wedding pictures. The villa has incredible views from every angle and beautiful architecture of the Baroque era. Getting ready takes mostly place at the Villa itself or the hotel nearby, like Grand Hotel Tremezzo. You can arrive at the venue by boat. The ceremony can be held behind the Villa with the lake view or in front of the Villa in the French garden. For the dinner, you can choose between a glasshouse (for an extra charge), in the garden or inside the villa (for smaller Wedding societies). The villa has lots of rules and restrictions - as it has lots of original objects of art - so it's recommended to hire professionals (Wedding planners, photographers, florists, videographers, musicians etc.) who already have experience working there. We wish an unforgettable experience to everyone who is getting married there! Mila & Stephan from Vivid Symphony Photography.