“Something fun and colorful yet elegant and intimate.”
That was the phrase that Angela + Yangda used as inspiration as they planned their Lake Como, Italy destination wedding at Villa Gastel. The couple has lots of fond memories of parties with friends in New York City, and now that many of their loved ones are married with kids, they wanted to use their wedding to recreate some of the fun and excitement of those NYC get-togethers. The couple planned an adventurous wedding weekend in Lake Como for their guests full of drinks at Hotel Imperiale and ferry boat rides on the lake, all culminating in the couple’s wedding.
The design vision for the big day was romantic and a little whimsical, and Angela + Yangda collaborated with planners and event designers from Design Anarchy to pull it off. Soft pastels and floral patterns gave way to unique and unforgettable details like a ceremony backdrop made of giant flower sculptures and a wedding dress with muted blush and lavender tulle accents for the bride.
We are loving every delicate and fanciful detail of Angela + Yangda’s Italian villa wedding day, and we’re so glad that Lilly Red was there snapping gorgeous pictures the whole time!
The Ceremony
Furniture rentals from Oltre il Giardino transformed the villa’s sprawling lawn into a fanciful spot to sit and witness Angela + Yangda ceremony.
Snag a similar set of velvet upholstered poufs in dark pink from Target to recreate this plush, pink guest seating!
“This venue, with its yellow walls, blue shutters, and ivy, epitomizes historic Italian architecture,” says photographer Elisabetta of Lilly Red of Villa Gastel.
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We are absolutely obsessed with these towering handmade flowers from Fiori Giganti Decor!!
Florist Chiara Sperti Floral Events utilized tons of baby’s breath and pastel roses to lean into the whimsical romance of this ceremony backdrop installation.
Angela’s timeless low bun and soft pink makeup look were created by Reina Kim.
This pearl-embellished veil and floral hairpiece added even more ethereal elegance to Angela’s look!
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How sophisticated does Yangda look in his classic black Tom Ford tux??
Paper parasols are such a chic and playful way to keep your guests out of the sun at an outdoor celebration.
photography: Lilly Red // venue name: Villa Gastel, Cernobbio, Como, Italy // event design: Design Anarchy Studio // planning: Design Anarchy Studio // florals: Chiara Sperti Floral Events // wedding dress: Luisa Beccaria and Costarellos // hair stylist: Reina Kim // makeup artist: Reina Kim // groom attire: Tom Ford // videography: Waterfall Visuals // furniture rentals: Oltre il Giardino // giant flowers: Fiori Giganti Decor