05.16.18
Cassandra & Dan

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From the photographer:

Cassandra and Dan’s wedding took place amidst the exquisite backdrop of the Villa Balbiano on Lake Como. Its clean, simple lines, lush green gardens and lakefront, provided a perfect canvas for the classic aesthetic of Dan and Cassandra – an aesthetic that was inspired from the deep blues and umber of vintage Italian tiles. As the sun began to set on the Lake, the bride and groom arrived by boat and their happiness rivaled the beauty of the villa!
The ceremony took place on the lakefront side of the villa. Simple, custom benches which mirrored the clean lines of the villa, provided seating for the guests. A beautiful combination of specialty garden roses, hydrangeas, queen anne?s lace, and garden vines flanked the sides of the benches, echoing the gardens that flank the villa. Guests witnessed the marriage of Dan and Cassandra with the deep blues of the Lake as their backdrop. The ceremony was followed by cocktails on the opposite side of the villa, where the grand entrance to the villa, naturally cordoned by tall green hedges, provided the perfect place for a cocktail party. Simple decor ? large hurricane votives, textiles in deep blues and umber colors, and exquisitely displayed antipasti tables –  created a visual and virtual feast. Guest were se...