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Lake Como for your honeymoon photos? Yes please! When a couple inquires for honeymoon photos in Italy I am so glad to hear Lake Como is their first option. This stunning lake overlooking the Alps, 25 miles north of Milan, has much to offer couples looking for a true taste of Italy, with historic villas, breathtaking views and incredible cuisine.
If sipping an aperitif on a sunny terrace overlooking the water sounds like heaven, Lake Como could be the perfect honeymoon destination for you. Lake Como really is the quintessential picture perfect location for a romantic newlywed get-away. And Bellagio, sitting at the center of the land mass that divides Lake Como in two, is so iconic that Las Vegas borrowed its name for a world famous resort and casino ( at the center of the movie Ocean’s Eleven).
Romantic photoshoot at Villa Melzi Gardens for a belated honeymoon in Lake Como
Why choose Villa Melzi Gardens for a photoshoot
In Lake Como you are definitely spoiled with choice when it comes to finding a location for your photoshoot. When Amanda and Joseph contacted me they told me they were going to stay in Bellagio.
I offered a few options and they loved the idea of adding a villa to their shoot. The chosen one was Villa Melzi, just a few minutes from the center of the town.
A neoclassical villa on the shores of Lake Como
Villa Melzi d’Eril is a neoclassical villa located in Bellagio on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. The villa was commissioned by Francesco Melzi d’Eril and designed in 1808 by Ticinese architect Giocondo Albertolli.
Construction works were completed in 1810, although the interiors were not finished until 1813–1815. The property is composed by the villa proper, a chapel, an orangerie, and sprawling gardens. The villa, located on the lake shore, features a neoclassical style and symmetric façades.
In the garden, under the trees, along the shore and at the intersections of the paths, are Egyptian sculptures and Roman statues which add to the romantic atmosphere of the garden. There is a Japanese pond with water lilies, surrounded by maple and cedar trees. In April and May, you can admire the blooming azaleas and rhododendrons.
The perfect honeymoon in Italy
Amanda and Joseph’s honeymoon was delayed by Covid but also by his work in the Army. When they finally managed to book the trip, they chose the best of Italy for their trip: Rome, Florence, Lake Como. Then they also had great luck with everyday sunshine and a magical breeze making the 30°C more bearable. We explored the villa, then walked around the town and capture everything that makes this place magical, with the sun slowly setting behind the mountains.
