Italian Opulence VILLA BALBIANO

Nestled on the shores of Lake Como, the couple’s wedding venue, Villa Balbiano, boasts a rich history as a 16th-century palazzo turned luxury event space. In its historic heyday, the villa hosted elaborate festivals and dances. Today, it remains the largest private Lake Como residence, with sumptuous gardens that guarantee extraordinary photo opportunities. Villa Balbiano’s gardens have even won the Colson Stone, the British Society of Garden Designers’ top honor for historic garden restoration. Beyond the gardens, the villa features a private pier and boathouse. Inside, its historic interiors overflow with fine art and antique furnishings acquired from Sotheby’s and Christie’s auctions. Most notably, 17th century frescoes by the Recchi brothers and Agostino Silva still adorn the walls, their vibrant colors untouched by time. With such pedigree and amenities, it’s easy to see why Villa Balbiano remains one of Lake Como’s most sought-after event venues.

BOSTON-BASED As a long-time resident of Boston (where Tuukka was goaltender for fifteen seasons with the Boston Bruins), Jasmiina wanted to support a local gown designer. She chose Boston-based BREMELIA, to create her wedding gown.

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