The Bride Wore Red Velvet Shoes for Her Fall Wedding Day on Lake Como

Elegant couple on wedding day, posing by lake and mountains

Weddings in Lake Como will always be breathtaking, so we wouldn't be too out of left field by saying this real wedding was a total beauty like the rest. That being said, for some reason, the Italian weddings we're used to seeing are spring and summer affair: the colors are traditionally softer and more delicate, the sun blankets the sky and reflects on the water, and you just feel lighter somehow. The union of Amanda and James, however, happened in the fall in a small, intimate celebration in sunny Italy - and it was just as captivating - very warm, both in mood and design. The main element that adorned the coupe was happiness and it's exactly what the vendor team fell in love with even more on that fateful fall day.

Edelweiss Weddings planned the entire day, Della Bella Fiori finessed all of the flowers, and Olga Makarova shot the whole sensational thing at the Grand Hotel Imperiale in Moltrasio, right next to the water (gahh! incredible). You can see all the images in the full gallery and read on to hear more on every detail from Olga Makarova.

Elegant wedding invitation stationery with floral decor

Blonde bride in lace dress looks out over mountains and lake

Groom in a tuxedo smiling with a flower on his lapel at a wedding

Bride in lace wedding dress, hands clasped, back view Autumnal floral arrangement with place cards for a wedding

Bride holding stylish red wedding shoes, lace gown

A delightfully digital meet-cute

Wedding ceremony by the lake, gazebo and chairs ready

Amanda and James met on the internet, like many couples. Only now, their subsequent history has been so filled with surprises that it cannot be called ordinary at all. This couple conquered us with their tender feelings and attitude towards each other.

Wedding couple poses by the lake in a romantic gazebo with flowers

Bride and groom hold hands during wedding ceremony, vows on paper

Elegant wedding ceremony by the lake under a stone gazebo

Florals & Fashion

Groom holding floral bouquet with lake and mountains in background

Our inspiration was Autumn with light baroque elements. Edelweiss Weddings and Della Bella Fiori chose a bright foliage-forward palette interspersed with gold. The juicy fall colors contrasted stunningly with Amanda's celebration looks, which comprised two very feminine lace dresses by Italian couturier Antonella Lepriero. For her ceremony, she chose a modest silhouette and high neckline; for her petite reception, she opted for something rather bold and sexy with an open back and enchantress lace sleeves. Both fashions epitomized Amanda's femininity and sophistication, along with custom crafted hair accessories and earrings from Della Bella Gioielli.

Autumnal floral arrangement with candles and trailing foliage

Bride holding bouquet in lace dress, scenic backdrop

Bride in lace wedding dress near a lake during ceremony

Stationery & Styling

Elegant table setting with floral arrangement and lake view

The baroque-impression wedding stationery from Edelweiss Weddings was created especially for this couple on handmade paper.

Elegant wedding menu card with floral details and golden plate

With Amanda, who loves surprises, she truly shocked and moved guests when she showed up and showed off an accessory that was full of originality and that totally elevated her ensemble: red velvet shoes from a young Italian designer from Florence, Chiara Cesaraccio.

With James, on the other hand, we preferred the unchanged and beloved classic - the black smoking setup from Sanvenero Cerimonia.

Bride in a white lace wedding dress posing near a table