Lake Como Elopement Inspired By Metamorphosis

Elegant wedding ceremony exchanging rings outdoors in the sunlight

Nothing says spring like butterflies, and this shoot has plenty of them. Inspired by the changing seasons and the metamorphosis of caterpillars as they turn into butterflies, this team created the spring wedding design of our dreams. What better place to start than Lake Como? Villa Del Grumello, a grand whitewashed estate was the perfect background to this light and airy inspiration shoot.

Sabine Wedding wanted to create a shoot that was mostly white but didn't lack color–a difficult balance to strike, but they did it! They called on Lada Fiori to create monochromatic florals and we're obsessed with how they turned out. Even the greenery reads white in photos! Matteo Coltro captured these ethereal photos of the models as they transformed before their very eyes and Wedding Reel was there to get it all on video. Keep scrolling to read more from Sabine Wedding about the inspiration behind this shoot and be sure to check out the full gallery!

Elegant wedding invitation suite with butterflies and orchid decor

Elegant butterfly mask and pastel butterflies arrangement on a light background

Butterflies and ribbons artfully arranged on a light background Miss Dior perfume bottles with butterflies and ribbons, flat lay

Elegant wedding dress hanging on a decorative white wall

Elegant lace wedding shoes adorned with butterfly details

Woman wearing a delicate, decorative feather mask, posing elegantly Elegant bride with wedding hairstyle and floral hair clip

Elegant bride in white wedding dress and mask by window

Bride in wedding dress with mask and butterfly heels

Bride holding cascade bouquet of white orchids and roses

Elegant bride in white wedding dress, looking back and smiling

A TIME OF REBIRTH

Elegant wedding ceremony arch decorated with white flowers and candles

My initial inspiration for this styled shoot started with a totally white mood board, but my intention was also to include some colorful details. Springtime is the rebirth of nature and butterflies are the symbolic metamorphosis of life. The transformation of butterflies signifies the change from engagement season to wedding season. And then, my creative ideas with butterflies started flowing. There are so many gorgeous details within these whimsy-filled wedding scenes: the outdoor wedding ceremony, the wedding reception in the Villa, and the party time with wedding cocktails. I wanted the color palette to be light and airy white tones to complement the change from spring to summer. The wedding stationery written in calligraphy wrapped around the flatware and the layered place setting that matched the color palette were my favorite parts.

Elegant all-white wedding table setting with candles and floral centerpiece

Elegant white wedding table setting with floral arrangements

Elegant white floral centerpiece on a luxurious wedding table

Elegant white cake pops with butterflies and macarons

Elegant white tiered cake decorated with butterflies, for weddings

A SOFT AND MODERN ROMANCE

Elegant couple toasting with champagne in a fancy setting

The off-white of the incredible bridal gown, matched with the venue’s interior white shades so perfectly. Modern lines meet soft, romantic tulle–both sensual and refined. The cascading orchids in the wedding bouquet and the beautiful bridal jewelry gave a luxurious and elegant bridal touch. The varied textures between luxe orchids and rich roses make up a tapestry of white tones that brought together a minimalistic yet luxurious feel at the same time. The beautiful wedding cake was embellished with silk butterflies. In addition to the cake, white cake pops, cute cakesicles, and macarons were the perfect touch for the dessert table. In the red Alfa Romeo Duetto car, the models look like they just stepped off a red carpet with a fun, after-party bridal beauty look that perfectly complements her attire along with the rest of the day.

Handsome groom in black tuxedo leaning against the wall