A Lake Como Wedding, From Above
A helicopter arrival, a lakeside ceremony, and a sunset departure by boat — one day, photographed in full.
An Editorial Lake Como Wedding · Daiana & Pedro
What a truly cinematic Lake Como wedding day could look like
Some wedding days are worth imagining before a real couple ever books the date. This is one of them — Daiana and Pedro, photographed across a single Lake Como afternoon and evening, built around the most cinematic version of what a day here could be: a private helicopter arrival, a full editorial ceremony and reception at VILLA Giu above the water, and a sunset departure by classic wooden Riva boat.
Constantin Weddings produces a small number of editorial days like this each season — a chance to test a location, the light, and the pacing of a full wedding day at its absolute best, without the constraints of an actual timeline. If a day like this is close to what you're picturing for your own Lake Como wedding, this gallery is the closest thing to a preview.
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Constantin Weddings, Lake Como
Chapter One
The Arrival
A helicopter touching down at the water's edge, mountains standing behind it.
Chapter Two
Touchdown
The rotor still slowing, the whole day still ahead of them.
Stepping onto Lake Como for the first time.
Still catching their breath from the flight in from Venice to Lake Como.
A quiet moment, veil catching the lake breeze..A quiet second beside the rotor blades.
Close, with the lake stretching out behind them.
Walking off the pad, the whole day still ahead.
Chapter Three
The Prelude
Before the dress, before the wedding — an hour to sit still on the terrace, lake below.
Chapter Four
Chapter Four
The Look
The first of three looks, soft lace against the lake before the ceremony gown comes out.
The view the whole day was built around.
The first look, lace and morning light.
Caught mid-thought by the window.
An hour that belonged entirely to her.
Silk, satin ribbon
Chapter Five
The Gown
Backlit in the window, the ballgown finally on
Down the garden path, lake below.
Watching over the water, as it has for centuries.
The great three of Balbianello
The ballgown, in full.
Chapter Seven
The Garden
Among the hydrangeas, the ballgown finding its second life outdoors.
An aisle between two stone archways, dressed simply in white and green, where they said their vows.
The loggia, dressed and waiting for the toast.
Dinner beneath the arches, dressed in sage green, blush, and candlelight.
Chapter Eight
Among the Hydrangeas
The bridal party, loose and unposed, in the villa's summer garden.
An aisle between two stone archways, dressed simply in white and green, where they said their vows.
The loggia, dressed and waiting for the toast.
Chapter Nine
The Terrace
The lake-view terrace, where every portrait ends up sooner or later.
Changed for the party, feathers and all.
One last portrait, veil catching the evening light.
Waiting for the boat, tulle catching the breeze.
The villa behind her, for the very last time.
Chapter Eleven
The Ceremony
The first kiss — the moment nobody had to direct.
Changed for the party, feathers and all.
One last portrait, veil catching the evening light.
Waiting for the boat, tulle catching the breeze.
The villa behind her, for the very last time.
Chapter Twelve
The Vows
A stone-path aisle, dressed simply in white and green, above the water.
Changed for the party, feathers and all.
One last portrait, veil catching the evening light.
Waiting for the boat, tulle catching the breeze.
Waiting for the boat, tulle catching the breeze.
Chapter Thirteen
The Celebration
The first dance, right as the light turned gold.
Chapter Fourteen
The Reception
Dinner set right at the water's edge, as the sky over Como turned pink.
An aisle between two stone archways, dressed simply in white and green, where they said their vows.
The loggia, dressed and waiting for the toast.
Dinner beneath the arches, dressed in sage green, blush, and candlelight.
Dinner beneath the arches, dressed in sage green, blush, and candlelight.
Dinner beneath the arches, dressed in sage green, blush, and candlelight.
Dinner beneath the arches, dressed in sage green, blush, and candlelight.
Dinner beneath the arches, dressed in sage green, blush, and candlelight.
A Note From Constantin Weddings
"This is the day I picture when a couple asks me what's actually possible on Lake Como. Arrive by helicopter, marry above the water, leave by boat at sunset — I wanted to see it through a lens, start to finish, at least once."
Lake Como Helicopter and Riva Boat Luxurt Wedding
Lake Como Helicopter and Riva Boat Luxurt Wedding
Chapter Fifteen
The Departure
One last boat waiting at the dock, this time to take them away from it.
Chapter Sixteen
Into the Golden Hour
A classic wooden Riva boat, the whole lake to themselves, and the best light of the day.
An aisle between two stone archways, dressed simply in white and green, where they said their vows.
The loggia, dressed and waiting for the toast.
Dinner beneath the arches, dressed in sage green, blush, and candlelight.
Dinner beneath the arches, dressed in sage green, blush, and candlelight.
Dinner beneath the arches, dressed in sage green, blush, and candlelight.
Dinner beneath the arches, dressed in sage green, blush, and candlelight.
Dinner beneath the arches, dressed in sage green, blush, and candlelight.
Final Frame
Off Into the Evening
The very last frame of the day — still laughing, still dancing, Lake Como fading into evening behind them.
Book Your Lake Como Wedding Photographer
Yes, you really can arrive by helicopter and leave by boat
Constantin Weddings photographs a small number of luxury weddings and editorial days across Lake Como each season. If a day like this — or any version of it — is what you're picturing, I'd love to hear about it.
My goal is to ensure you more than feel comfortable — I want you to feel incredible.
Every wedding is a piece of history, and I am honored you are considering me to document yours. Whether you are planning an intimate celebration on the shores of Lake Como or a multi-day editorial event in the heart of Europe, I look forward to hearing your story.
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