Wedding Photography at Grand Hotel Tremezzo.
A Lake Como Elopement Venue
There is something wonderfully special about an elopement: just two people and a setting worthy of the promise being made. Caro & Sven chose to say their vows on the shores of Lake Como and I had the joy of planning their day from the ground up, choosing every venue myself to match the romance they were after. As a Lake Como elopement photographer who also plans the day itself, I get to see a couple’s whole story unfold in one place, from the first glass of Aperol to the last golden hour on the water.
Aperol Spritz at Grand Hotel Tremezzo
The day began at the legendary Grand Hotel Tremezzo, a Belle Epoque icon on the water, built in 1910 in the grand Liberty style and long a favourite of artists, aristocrats and film stars drawn to this stretch of the lake. We settled in at the hotel’s lakeside bar for Aperol spritz beneath the sherbet striped umbrellas before walking along to Parco Civico Teresio Olivelli for portraits among the fountains and cypress trees. We finished the afternoon the only way you should on Lake Como: aboard a classic wooden boat, chasing golden light across the water.
Portraits at Parco Civico Teresio Olivelli
From the hotel’s lakeside bar, Caro and Sven wandered along to Parco Civico Teresio Olivelli, the public gardens just along the water: cypress lined paths, marble balustrades and a baroque fountain that has been catching the Como light for a century. It felt like stepping onto a film set. Caro and Sven traded their spritz glasses for quiet moments among the statuary, the mountains standing watch above them.
A Boat Ride Across Lake Como
And then, the boat. There is no finer way to see this stretch of the lake than aboard a classic wooden Riva, tracing the shoreline past Bellagio and the grand villas that have watched over Como for centuries. We had a drone tracking above to catch the full scale of it: the Grand Hotel Tremezzo shrinking behind them, the water turning to glass, Caro and Sven wrapped up in each other while the whole lake unfolded around them.
Caro and Sven wanted an elopement that felt entirely their own and Lake Como, a place I chose for them having planned every last detail of their day, gave us exactly that: aperitivo glamour by the water, secret garden romance and a golden boat ride into the evening. It is one of my very favourite kinds of day to photograph and it was an honour to spend it with them. If you are dreaming of your own Lake Como elopement, I would love to help you plan it from the first venue to the final boat ride. I offer full elopement planning alongside photography across Lake Como, so get in touch and let’s start designing your day.
Through the afternoon we also shot a roll of 35mm film for a softer, more nostalgic feel: a few frames below alongside the digital story.
As a Wedding Photographer, This Is Why You Should Choose Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Grand Hotel Tremezzo is one of the most glamorous places to celebrate on Lake Como. The terrace looks out across the lake and is made for a welcome Aperol spritz and on cooler days it can be enclosed in glass. Next door sits Villa Carlotta with its gardens and the lake itself is a backdrop you will never tire of.
The Parco Civico Teresio Olivelli is close for portraits and a boat ride across the lake gives a day like this some real magic. Symbolic ceremonies can take place in the hotel garden. For a legally binding civil ceremony couples often choose Villa Carlotta next door, with vows on the camellia terrace or in a hall of the villa. Paperwork is handled with the town hall in Tremezzo, so speak to a local planner early.
It is a venue for couples who want an Italian lakeside moment with all the romance.
Why Choose Megan Maxwell as Your Wedding Photographer
People should choose me as their Grand Hotel Tremezzo wedding photographer because I know how to tell a story. After fifteen years as a television director and writer at the BBC, I bring a documentary approach to wedding photography, with an eye for the moments, relationships and little details that make your day yours. Caro and Sven’s Lake Como elopement took in an Aperol spritz at the hotel, portraits at Parco Civico Teresio Olivelli and a boat ride across the lake.
My approach is predominantly documentary. For most of the day I will be blending into the background, capturing the hugs, the happy tears, the questionable dance moves and all the brilliant, unexpected things happening around you. With the lakeside terrace and the gardens to work with, there is always something happening. I want you to spend your wedding day with your favourite people, not worrying about where the photographer is or what you are supposed to be doing.
I also know how important it is to have photographs of the two of you looking incredible. We will usually take around twenty minutes for a wander together around the shore of the lake, with a little gentle direction when it is helpful. You do not need to know how to pose or feel particularly comfortable in front of a camera. That is my job.
I care about making photographs that are as beautiful as they are meaningful. Images full of life, personality and rich colour that capture not just what your wedding looked like but how it felt to be there.
Ultimately I want you to have a collection of photographs that tells the whole story. The big moments, the little moments, the people you love and all the things you might otherwise have missed. Photographs you will love looking at now and treasure for years to come.
Every collection includes full day coverage with no set hours, travel is included and your previews arrive within 48 hours.
Are you getting married at Grand Hotel Tremezzo? Take a look at my portfolio, read more about me or get in touch. You can also message me on WhatsApp.
