HOW MUCH DOES A Lake Como Wedding COST? 

Most couples planning a Lake Como wedding expect:

• world-class design
• exceptional hospitality
• couture florals
• luxury transportation
• premium entertainment
• fine dining experiences

The level of production is often comparable to celebrity weddings and very luxury events.
Quality standards and level of professionality is at top level and couples expectations are very very high.
Here you can have an idea of the main budget parts. Of course there are lots of small parts that can be connected with the single event and that will follow the couple’s general vision of the wedding.

CATERING AND DRINKS

Italian luxury catering is one of the highlights of the experience. For sure an Italian destination wedding should offer a top-level food experience and most couples are very interested in this part of the event. The F&B service is managed by caterers used to work with international clients and are updated with the last trends able to offer an incredible delicious food experience.The starting price for a complete menù (cocktail with drinks and finger food, 3 courses dinner with wines, one layer cake) is around 200/220 Euro + vat. On top lots of extras can be added, as open bar, premium wines, dessert buffet, special food stations, midnight snack and many others.

FLOWERS DECORATIONS

Luxury floral production is often one of the largest investments being one of the main focus for brides.

Couples increasingly request:

• suspended floral installations
• ceremony arches
• candlelit receptions
• custom tablescapes
• large-scale flower designs

Of course there isn’t a maximum budget being imagination the only limit, but a reasonable range can be considered 15.000- 60.000 Euro 

ENTERTAINMENT & LIGHTS

Fun is one of the main aim for couples and entertainment is the key element able to create memories lasting for a life-time. Entertainment includes different categories, music, artistic performances, special characters, musicians, magicians, painters, fireworks… The budget can vary dramatically.
Lighting hasn’t to be overlooked. A tailored lighting design project will enhance the venues and all decorations. 
Of course, this part of the overall budget also includes all the techinical and audio elements.  The range for all of that can be considered 10.000 – 50.000 Euro.
Fireworks have to be considered on top of that and if you wish a spectacular show over the Lake, be aware that permissions have to be asked in advance and most town halls have now settled very strictly regulations and limited number of shows per season.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY

Of course photography and videography are very important part of the event as they allow memories to be kept forever. Usually the standard packages cover all the event, from getting ready to cut of the cake, but of course there is the possibility to add extra hours as well as other services as drone coverage, content creators, same-day edit…
Top international photographers and videographers on Lake Como generally range from 5.000 Euro to 20.000 Euro, but there are some very famous photographers who can also quote more than 40.000 Euro.

TRANSPORTATIONS

Private boat logistics are a major part of the Lake Como experience and the best way to start a great wedding day experience is to offer guests the possibility to reach the wedding venue by boat. Most villas have their own dock and it’s really a unique way to jump into the event.

 The most common boats for guests are the typical wooden taxi. For the bride of course a luxury Riva boat is a great alternative that offers also a special frame for  the couple shooting. At the end of the party it’s better to use shuttles instead of boats. An average budget for boats and shuttles can be around 3.000 – 5.000 Euro.

HAIR AND MAKE UP

Typical hair and make up package usually include a trial to be made during one of the Lake Como visit before the wedding and the hair and make up for the wedding day. The standard budget for that is around 1.500 Euro. Usually the bride wishes to include also her bridesmaids and mothers is the package and the price for any of them is aound 300 Euro.

WEDDING PLANNER

An experienced luxury wedding planner is essential for a destination wedding in Italy. 

Planner fees typically range from:

• 10–20% of total wedding budget
  or
• fixed fees between €10,000–€40,000+

An overall wedding planning service includes everything connected with the event it’s the best choice for couples based abroad. The planner will take care of:

• logistics
• supplier selection and management
• budget management
• timelines
• legal requirements
• design production