Some love stories become so much more than beautiful photographs. And Chris & Davidโs story will always have a very special place in my heart! โค๏ธ
Who would have thought that one gorgeous marriage proposal in Venice would bring us together again, exactly one year later, for another unforgettable chapter of their love story, their dreamy elopement on Lake Como!
We started our morning wandering through the colorful little streets of Bellagio, laughing, chatting, and taking pictures before heading to the breathtaking gardens of Villa Melzi.
And OMG, THAT DRESS!! ๐ I actually helped Chris with choosing her dream dress, and I couldn't have been happier with her final choice! That enormous, fluffy mint-green beauty was simply made for this place! I knew it would look incredible in photographs, but the result was even better than I imagined!
And then came one of my crazy photography ideas! I spotted this gorgeous stone balustrade at Villa Melzi and immediately imagined Chris sitting up there, with all those beautiful layers of her dress cascading dramatically over the edge. Some people would probably look at me and say, "Are you crazy? Absolutely not!" But luckily, Chris is just as crazy as I am! ๐ Her reaction? "Yeah, why not?!"
And OMG, THE RESULT!! Just look at those pictures! Absolutely ICONIC! ๐ That incredible dress, the elegant Italian architecture, and all that gorgeous fabric flowing down the balcony... Sometimes the most unforgettable photographs happen when you trust each other enough to try something a little crazy!
And the pictures by the romantic temple? Another dream come true! Honestly, the whole Villa Melzi elopement photoshoot looked like something straight out of a fairytale.
Our adventure continued at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como, but what made this day truly special wasn't just the gorgeous locations or the photographs. It was THEM! All the laughter, our conversations, spontaneous ideas, and even having lunch together. It honestly didn't feel like working at all. It felt like spending a wonderful day in Italy with old friends!
And that's one of the things I love most about being a proposal and elopement photographer in Italy. It's not just about taking beautiful pictures. It's about helping with the little details, choosing the perfect outfits, planning the experience together, sharing crazy creative ideas, and building connections that go far beyond photography.
I feel incredibly lucky that I got to capture not just their romantic proposal in Venice, but also their intimate elopement in Bellagio, Lake Como. Two beautiful chapters of their love story, and somewhere along the way, these two became so much more than clients. At this point, I think we're practically family! ๐ฅนโค๏ธ
I wish them a lifetime of happiness, adventures, laughter, and beautiful memories together. And whenever they return to Italy, whether it's for another photoshoot or simply a glass of wine together, I'll be so happy to see them again!
Dreaming of your own Lake Como elopement, intimate wedding, or romantic photoshoot in Italy? I'd love to help you plan something truly personal, get creative together, and capture photographs that feel completely YOU. And who knows, maybe we'll become friends along the way, too! โค๏ธ