A Lake Como vow renewal with Kiss Me Italy costs from €1,600 for a ceremony on a small private dock to €12,900 on the rooftop of Palazzo Genazzini, all prices for two. Most packages include a celebrant, the Red Ribbon Ritual, flowers and a toast; some add a boat, dinner or a night by the lake. The season runs from spring to early autumn, with the warmest evenings from June to August.
Lake Como Vow Renewal Packages
These are the live Kiss Me Italy vow renewal packages on the lake, from the simplest to the most complete. Prices are in euros, for two people.
| Package | Setting and what is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Dock “Still Us” Vow Renewal — Private Dock, Lake Como | Small private dock and lakeside garden; optional apartment stay and private chef dinner | €1,600 |
| Love Vows On The Lake | Exclusive lakeside garden, celebrant, Red Ribbon Ritual, aperitivo and Champagne, bouquet, veil and boutonnière | €2,100 |
| Once More in Love | Panoramic terrace over the lake, celebrant, 4-course dinner, prosecco and wine | €2,100 |
| The Castle of Love Again | Castello di Vezio above Varenna, reserved for two, ceremony on the panoramic terrace, apericena | €2,100 |
| The Secret Lake Balcony Vow Renewal — Hotel Filario, Lake Como | Private lake-view balcony of Hotel Filario | €2,400 |
| Romance Vows Escape | Private boat tour, ceremony on board, aperitivo and Champagne toast | €2,600 |
| Whispers on the Lake: The Private Beach Vow Renewal — Hotel Filario, Lake Como | Private beach with direct lake access; optional boat tour | €2,900 |
| Forever Together on the Lake — Al Molo 5 | Ceremony during a private boat experience, dinner at Le Marre on the water, night at Al Molo 5 | €3,100 (€3,500 with suite) |
| Vows At Sunset | Private golden-hour navigation, aperitivo on board, dinner in a panoramic location | €3,100 |
| The Castle Toast Vow Renewal — Castello di Rossino, Lake Como | Secret garden, terrace or vineyard of Castello di Rossino, floral styling and a toast | €3,100 |
| The Private Lakeside Vows — Seven Park, Lake Como | Lake-view garden or beach, celebrant, dinner and overnight stay | €3,400 |
| The Tender Lake Vows — Villa Pessina, Lake Como | Garden or rooftop terrace of Villa Pessina, celebrant and coordination | €3,700 |
| Vow Night On The Lake | Private apartment, chef dinner, ceremony, night for two and breakfast | €3,800 |
| The Castle Toast & Tower Suite Vow Renewal — Castello di Rossino, Lake Como | Toast at the castle, night in the Falcon Tower suite with breakfast | €3,800 |
| The Camellia Vows — Villa Carlotta, Lake Como | Terrazza delle Camelie of Villa Carlotta, celebrant and coordination | €3,900 |
| The Romantic Castle Vow Renewal — Castello di Rossino, Lake Como | Secret garden, panoramic terrace or lake-view vineyard, celebrant | €3,900 |
| The Infinity Vows — Hilton Lake Como | Exclusive Sundeck of Hilton Lake Como, celebrant and prosecco toast | €4,100 |
| Private Vows at the Lake Monastery — Monastero Pax, Lake Como | Terrace of Monastero Pax, celebrant | €4,100 |
| The Moonlit Lake Vows — Villa Pessina, Lake Como | Private four-course chef dinner in the garden or on the rooftop | €4,300 |
| The Romantic Castle Overnight Vow Renewal — Castello di Rossino, Lake Como | Ceremony at the castle, night in the Falcon Tower suite | €4,800 |
| Unforgettable Lake Vows | Sunset navigation, ceremony, private apartment, chef dinner, night and breakfast | €4,900 |
| Still in Love on Lake Como — Villa Pizzo | Waterfront gardens of the 16th-century Villa Pizzo, Cernobbio | €7,500 |
| The Lakeside Villa Vow Renewal | Villa Noseda for the day, vintage Riva boat, two-night suite stay | from €8,500 (seasonal prices) |
| The Timeless Lake Vows — Villa D’Este, Lake Como | Terrazza Mantero of Villa D’Este, dinner and overnight stay | €10,900 |
| Always on the Lake — Palazzo Genazzini, Lake Como | Private rooftop over the first basin of the lake; optional night in the palazzo | from €12,900 |
All packages are also listed together in the vow renewal packages for the lake category of our shop. For other regions, see vow renewal in Italy.
How Much Each Type of Renewal Costs
Prices on the lake depend mostly on three things: the setting, whether there is a boat, and whether dinner and a night are included.
| Type of renewal | Example packages | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Ceremony and toast | Little Dock, Love Vows On The Lake, Hotel Filario balcony | €1,600 – €2,400 |
| Ceremony on a boat | Romance Vows Escape, Vows At Sunset, Forever Together on the Lake | €2,600 – €3,500 |
| Castle setting | Castello di Vezio, Castello di Rossino | €2,100 – €4,800 |
| Hotel or historic villa terrace | Villa Carlotta, Hilton Lake Como, Monastero Pax, Villa Pessina | €3,700 – €4,300 |
| With dinner and overnight stay | Vow Night On The Lake, Unforgettable Lake Vows, Seven Park | €3,400 – €4,900 |
| Exclusive villa or palazzo | Villa Pizzo, Villa Noseda, Villa D’Este, Palazzo Genazzini | €7,500 – €12,900+ |
Prices are for two. If family or friends join you, ask us for a quote: guests change the space, dinner and transport needed.
A photographer is not included in every package. For a ceremony of 2 to 4 hours, photography costs about €2,500 to €6,000. See our guide to choosing a wedding photographer in Italy and the Lake Como elopement photographer page.
The Symbolic Ceremony
A vow renewal is a symbolic ceremony. You are already married, so there is no civil registration, no Comune office and no documents to translate.
This gives you freedom over the place, the words and the timing. The ceremony can be held on a terrace, in a garden, on a dock or on a moving boat.
In our packages, a dedicated celebrant leads the ceremony in English and Italian. Most include the Red Ribbon Ritual, where a ribbon is tied around your joined hands while you repeat your promises.
- Your own vows: new promises written by each of you, read aloud
- Red Ribbon Ritual: included in most Lake Como packages
- Handfasting: a similar tradition with cords; see handfasting celebrations in Italy
- Original rings: some couples exchange their wedding rings again, or add a new band
- Children or family: they can read, hold the rings or join the ritual
Where to Renew Your Vows on Lake Como
Historic Villas and Gardens
Villa Carlotta is known for its gardens and the Terrazza delle Camelie, where The Camellia Vows takes place. Villa Pizzo in Cernobbio has waterfront gardens around a 16th-century estate.
Villa D’Este, also in Cernobbio, offers the Terrazza Mantero for the ceremony, followed by dinner and a night at the hotel. Villa Noseda is reserved for the day, with its vintage Riva boat.
Castles Above the Lake
Castello di Vezio stands on the hill above Varenna, with a panoramic terrace over the lake. Castello di Rossino offers a secret garden, a terrace and a vineyard with lake views, plus the Falcon Tower suite for the night.
On the Water
Boat packages hold the ceremony on board during a private navigation. Vows At Sunset and Unforgettable Lake Vows are timed for golden hour. Forever Together on the Lake ends with dinner at Le Marre, directly on the water.
For larger celebrations on board, see our guide to yacht weddings in Italy.
Hotels, Terraces and Beaches
Hotel Filario has a private beach with direct lake access and a lake-view balcony. Hilton Lake Como has an exclusive Sundeck, while Monastero Pax and Villa Pessina offer terraces and gardens.
Palazzo Genazzini has a private rooftop over the first basin of the lake, the highest-priced option on our list.
When to Renew Your Vows on Lake Como
A date between April and October gives you the longest days and the most time outdoors, on a terrace, in a garden or on the water.
Evening ceremonies are popular for the light. These are the sunset times we calculated for Bellagio, in the center of the lake (local time):
| Date | Sunset in Bellagio |
|---|---|
| 15 April | 8:09pm |
| 15 May | 8:47pm |
| 15 June | 9:15pm |
| 15 July | 9:10pm |
| 15 August | 8:31pm |
| 15 September | 7:34pm |
| 15 October | 6:37pm |
The mountains around the lake hide the sun earlier than these times in many places. We plan the ceremony time for the exact spot, not only for the date.
- April and May: spring gardens in flower, cooler evenings
- June to August: long days and warm nights, the busiest months on the lake
- September: warm days with fewer visitors
- October: autumn colors and shorter days, so plan an earlier ceremony
The date of your wedding anniversary is the natural choice, whether it is the 10th, the 25th or any other year. Our Italian wedding calendar shows what each month is like across the country.
How to Plan It
- Choose the setting: dock, garden, castle, villa or boat
- Decide on dinner and a night: many packages already include them
- Write your vows: the celebrant can help with the structure
- Add a photographer if your package does not include one
- Plan travel: Milan airports are the usual arrival point for the lake
If you are thinking of a more intimate wedding rather than a renewal, see our guide to elopements in Italy or intimate celebration in Italy. For a renewal on another lake, there is vow renewal on Lake Garda.
To check dates or build a renewal for family and friends, contact Kiss Me Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Lake Como vow renewal cost?
With Kiss Me Italy, packages for two cost from €1,600 for a ceremony on a private dock to €12,900 on the rooftop of Palazzo Genazzini. Boat ceremonies cost €2,600 to €3,500, castle settings €2,100 to €4,800, and packages with dinner and a night €3,400 to €4,900.
Is a vow renewal legal?
A vow renewal is a symbolic ceremony, not a new marriage. You are already legally married, so there is no civil registration and no paperwork with an Italian town hall. This is why you can hold it on a boat, a dock or a terrace, with your own words and rituals.
Where can you renew your vows on Lake Como?
Options include historic villas such as Villa Carlotta, Villa Pizzo and Villa D’Este, castles such as Castello di Vezio above Varenna and Castello di Rossino, private boats, and hotel terraces and beaches such as Hotel Filario and Hilton Lake Como. Each is a live Kiss Me Italy package.
When should you do a vow renewal?
Any time that matters to you: a 10th, 20th or 25th anniversary, after a hard year, or simply because you want to. On Lake Como, the best months are April to October, when venues and boats are open. Evening ceremonies give the softest light.
