I guess there must be a gazillion cool locations to get married, but Italy’s sure got more than it’s fair share amongst them. The quaint little villages along the northern lakes with Lago d’Orta and Orta San Giulio are no exception. Lisa and Ike had their big day here last week and were blessed with great weather and by the whole Italian populace (well, it seemed like that anyway) heartily wishing them Auguri – congratulations. Add to all that the picture-perfect ingredients: lake, hills, historic patinated house-facades and the couple themselves – wow!

Amidst all this, Lisa and her dad were rowed to the town hall on a boat (beat that!), by a captain dressed in white complete with his official cap. Weddings Now and Forever did all the organizing (thanks for your help, Philippa).

Lisa: almost ready

Ike’s boutonnière needing a small adjustment

Lisa and her dad on the way to the boat

The gorgeous villa with the ceremony in progress

Married!

On main square

Lisa got Ike to dance right along main square

They then headed off to enjoy the nearby hilltop