A Lake Como elopement photographer is included in six of our 24 Lake Como elopement packages, priced from €2,200 to €9,800 for two. The other packages, from €1,600, cover the ceremony and setting, and a photographer is added on top: €2,500 to €6,000 for two to four hours. May, June and September give the softest light and the calmest water.
Lake Como Elopement Packages and Photography
Every package below is a symbolic ceremony for two with celebrant and the Red Ribbon Ritual, published on our site with its price. The photography column repeats what each product page says.
| Package | Where | Photography | Price for two |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just A Dream Como | 90-minute private boat ceremony on the lake | Included: 50 edited images delivered within 24 hours | €2,200 |
| Old Money Como | Boat ceremony, then a villa garden of your choice (Balbianello, Monastero, Melzi, Cipressi or Carlotta) | Included: 90-minute villa photoshoot, delivery within 24 hours | €3,800 |
| La Dolce Vita Como | Boat ceremony, villa garden, couples spa and lakeside dinner | Included: 3 hours with a 90-minute villa shoot, delivery within 24 hours | €5,700 |
| Sunset Royale Como | Loggia of Villa Monastero, Varenna, in exclusive use for 3 hours | Included: 3 hours with a 90-minute botanical garden shoot, delivery within 24 hours | €7,500 |
| Sky And Lake Como | Boat ceremony, villa, seaplane flight and sunset cruise | Included: villa photoshoot, delivery within 24 hours | €8,300 |
| Just Us Infinity Lake Como | Two days: sunset boat ceremony, then villa, spa and cruise | Included: 90-minute morning villa shoot, delivery within 24 hours | €9,800 |
| Intimate Marriage on The Lake | Waterfront gardens of Villa Pizzo, Cernobbio | Can be added (ceremony and shoreline shoot) | €7,500 |
| Love Marriage on the Lake | Private rooftop of Palazzo Genazzini, Como | Can be added (ceremony and golden hour) | from €12,900 |
| The Little Dock Elopement | Small private dock and lakeside garden | Not included | from €1,600 |
| From Here to Eternity | Panoramic terrace over the lake at Varenna, with dinner | Not included | from €2,100 |
| The Castle Love Ceremony | Castello di Vezio above Varenna, reserved after public hours | Not included | from €2,100 |
| The Secret Lake Balcony Elopement | Lake-view balcony, Hotel Filario, with dinner and overnight stay | Not included | from €2,400 |
| The Private Beach Elopement | Private beach, Hotel Filario | Not included | from €2,900 |
| A Secret Wedding Day on the Lake | Private boat, dinner at Le Marre and a night at Al Molo 5 | Not included | from €3,100 |
| The Private Lakeside Romance | Lake-view garden or beach, Seven Park, with dinner and overnight stay | Not included | €3,400 |
| The Tender Italian Marriage | Garden or rooftop terrace, Villa Pessina, 3 hours | Not included | €3,700 |
| The Private Castle Elopement | Secret garden, terrace or vineyard of Castello di Rossino | Not included | from €3,900 |
| The Camellia Marriage | Terrazza delle Camelie, Villa Carlotta | Not included | €3,900 |
| Private Romance at the Lake Monastery | Terrace of Monastero Pax | Not included | €4,100 |
| The Infinity Love | Sundeck of Hilton Lake Como, 2 hours | Not included | €4,100 |
| The Moonlit Italian Marriage | Villa Pessina with a private chef dinner | Not included | from €4,300 |
| The Private Villa Elopement | Villa Noseda for the day, Riva boat, two nights in a suite | Not included | from €8,500 |
| The Iconic Lake Marriage | Terrazza Mantero, Villa D’Este, with dinner and overnight stay | Not included | from €10,900 |
Prices marked “from” have a second option on the product page, such as an overnight stay, longer hours or high season. All 23 packages are listed on the Lake Como elopement packages page.
Packages With Photography Included
The six packages with a photographer follow the same pattern: a ceremony on a private boat or in a villa, then a portrait session in a historic garden. Delivery within 24 hours is written into all six.
- Just A Dream Como (€2,200). The ceremony takes place on a private boat during a 90-minute cruise. The package lists 50 selected images delivered within 24 hours.
- Old Money Como (€3,800). After the boat ceremony, a 90-minute exclusive visit to one of five villa gardens, with the photographer working through the garden. A lakeside picnic follows.
- La Dolce Vita Como (€5,700). Three hours of photography: boat ceremony, 90 minutes in a villa garden, then a couples spa treatment and dinner.
- Sunset Royale Como (€7,500). Villa Monastero in Varenna is yours for three hours. The ceremony is in the Loggia, followed by a 90-minute shoot in the botanical garden.
- Sky And Lake Como (€8,300). A morning boat ceremony, a villa photoshoot, lunch and a seaplane flight over Bellagio, Varenna and Villa del Balbianello.
- Just Us Infinity Lake Como (€9,800). Day one is a sunset boat ceremony. Day two starts with a 90-minute villa shoot in the morning light.
Every one of these packages also lists live streaming or video for family at home.
Adding a Lake Como Elopement Photographer to Any Package
The other 17 packages are built around a setting: a castle, a hotel terrace, a private dock or a villa garden. A photographer can be added to any of them, and we book the session around the ceremony time. These are the photography prices already published on Kiss Me Italy:
| Photography service | Price |
|---|---|
| Elopement or intimate ceremony, 2 to 4 hours | €2,500 to €6,000 |
| Full day, 8 to 10 hours | €5,000 to €12,000 |
| Full day with a top international photographer, 10 to 12 hours | €10,000 to €20,000 |
| Second photographer | €1,500 to €4,000 |
| Day-after session | €1,000 to €3,000 |
| Videography | €4,000 to €18,000+ |
For a broader comparison of styles and prices across Italy, read our wedding photographer in Italy guide.
How Many Hours of Coverage You Need
Lake Como is long and narrow, and moving between places takes time. The coverage you need depends on how many settings you want in the photos.
- 2 hours: enough for the ceremony and portraits in one place, such as a terrace, a castle or a private dock.
- 3 to 4 hours: ceremony, a short boat ride and a second setting, for example a villa garden or a village waterfront.
- Full day: getting ready, ceremony, boat, villa and dinner. Choose it when the day includes several stops along the lake.
- Two days: a second session the morning after, when the lake is quiet. Just Us Infinity Lake Como is built this way.
Ferries and boats set the pace of the day. Your planner builds the timeline around them, so the photographer is not waiting at a pier.
Best Spots on Lake Como for Elopement Photos
Our packages use settings on all three branches of the lake. Each one gives a different kind of picture.
- The water. A wooden boat with the villas and mountains behind is the classic Lake Como image. Five of the six packages with photography start on a private boat.
- Varenna. Villa Monastero has a botanical garden stretching along the shore. Castello di Vezio sits on the hill above the village, with views over the central lake.
- The Tremezzina. Villa Carlotta is known for its camellias and azaleas. Villa del Balbianello stands on a terraced promontory and is one of the gardens in Old Money Como.
- Bellagio. Villa Melzi has lakefront gardens on the edge of the village, at the point where the lake divides.
- Cernobbio. Villa Pizzo has waterfront gardens along the shore, and Villa D’Este has the Terrazza Mantero.
- Como city. The rooftop of Palazzo Genazzini looks over the first basin of the lake.
For a longer list of viewpoints, see our guide to the best photo locations on Lake Como.
Light and the Best Time of Day
The two most useful hours are early morning and the hour before sunset. The light is soft, and the water is often calmer in the morning.
The shores face different ways. Varenna, on the east shore, faces west and holds the evening light. The Tremezzina, on the west shore, faces east and gets the morning sun.
Midday light in summer is hard and the gardens are busy with visitors. Packages with exclusive use, such as Villa Monastero or Castello di Vezio after public hours, avoid the crowds.
Overcast days are not a problem for portraits. Cloud spreads the light evenly, and the mountains turn soft and grey behind you.
Best Months for a Lake Como Elopement
May, June and September are the most requested months. Gardens are in flower in spring, and September brings warm water and golden evenings.
July and August are hot and busy, so ceremonies move to the morning or the late afternoon. October is quieter, with shorter days.
Opening times of some villas and boat services change in winter. Check the date on each product page before you plan the trip.
Legal or Symbolic Ceremony
All our Lake Como elopement packages are symbolic ceremonies. There are no Italian documents, no fixed hours and no limits on where the ceremony takes place.
Most couples sign the legal marriage at home, before or after the trip. A civil ceremony in Italy can also be arranged separately, through the town hall. Our guide on how to get married in Italy as a foreigner explains the documents.
How to Book Your Elopement and Photographer
- Choose the package and check the date on its product page.
- Tell us if you want photography added, and for how many hours.
- We confirm the ceremony time around boats, light and access to the setting.
- In the final week, your planner sends the timeline to you, the celebrant and the photographer.
Planning the proposal first? Our Lake Como proposal photographer page lists the proposal packages with photography. For a wider guide to the lake, see elopement on Lake Como, or compare regions in elopement packages in Italy.
Already married? The same settings are available as a vow renewal on Lake Como. Questions about a date? Contact Kiss Me Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an elopement photographer cost?
On Lake Como, a photographer for an elopement costs €2,500 to €6,000 for two to four hours, according to the prices published on Kiss Me Italy. A full day costs €5,000 to €12,000. Six of our Lake Como packages already include photography, from €2,200 for two.
How much does a Lake Como elopement cost?
Our 24 Lake Como elopement packages cost from €1,600 for a ceremony on a private dock to €12,900 for a rooftop ceremony at Palazzo Genazzini. Packages with photography included start at €2,200. Prices are for two people and are published on each product page.
Can you get married at Lake Como?
Yes. Our packages are symbolic ceremonies, so you can marry on a boat, in a villa garden or in a castle without Italian paperwork. A legally binding civil ceremony can also be arranged separately, through the local town hall, with the documents required for your nationality.
What is included in Lake Como elopement packages?
Every package includes a celebrant, a symbolic ceremony with the Red Ribbon Ritual, the setting and Kiss Me Italy coordination. Most add a bouquet, boutonnière and veil. Depending on the package, you also get a boat, a toast, dinner, a hotel night or a photographer.
