Venue Highlights
There's something cinematic about weddings at Villa Rusconi-Clerici — guests arriving by boat, the sound of gravel underfoot, the scent of camellias in bloom. The garden offers a gentle slope toward the lake, where paths wind through seasonal blooms and tall trees that have stood for generations. From the garden's edge, glimpses of the Borromean Islands appear between the trees — sometimes hazy, sometimes brilliant, depending on the light. The scene shifts subtly throughout the day, never quite the same twice.
Stepping inside, everything slows. The villa's interiors are quiet and textured: painted ceilings, timeworn stone, and wood darkened by age. It doesn't try to impress — it simply offers a different kind of beauty, one that feels lived in and real.
Later in the evening, the celebration descends to the historic wine cellars. Vaulted in terracotta and warmed by candlelight, these underground spaces offer something entirely different: a relaxed, joyful atmosphere where midnight pizza is served from the original wood-fired oven, and the music carries through until the final toast. It's not just an ending — it's a second act with its own rhythm and charm.
