Villa Erba stands on the shore of Lake Como in Cernobbio: a nineteenth-century villa built by Luigi Erba, later home to the family of film director Luchino Visconti. With its lakeside park, its historic harbour and its great halls, it is one of the largest wedding venues on the lake, made for big celebrations and multi-day weddings.
Villa Erba Wedding Videographer
Weddings at Villa Erba
Around 80% of the weddings we film take place on Lake Como, and Villa Erba is where many of the largest ones are celebrated. Each wedding here is different:
- An Italian church wedding: the bride’s arrival in a Rolls-Royce at a village church, then a grand reception at the villa, dinner under the chandeliers and fireworks over the lake.
- Hawa and Stefano: a walk down the grand staircase lined with flowers and a ceremony under a floral arch on the shores of the lake.
- A lakeside wedding, with vows under white flowers and the mountains of Lake Como behind the couple.
- Mansi and Umang’s Indian wedding: the sangeet in the park, a joyful baraat and a ceremony under a mandap by the lake.
We have also filmed a wedding with a Persian ceremony at the villa, and a Persian wedding in Dubai.
Where the Moments Happen at the Villa
The ceremony by the lake
Couples who choose Villa Erba usually celebrate the whole day at the villa. The ceremony takes place either on the darsena, the villa’s historic harbour facing the lake, or on the vast lawn of the park. Some couples marry in a church nearby and then celebrate at the villa.
The park
Most of the day happens outdoors: the welcome, the aperitif and the portraits among the trees of the park, with the lake and the mountains all around.
The great halls
Dinner is served in the great halls of the villa, and the party usually moves to the central hall by the entrance. For some weddings, marquees are set up in the park.
The light
The best light for portraits comes at sunset. The sun sets behind the villa, so the darsena in front of it falls into shade early: we plan the timeline around it, so the most important moments happen in the best light.
From above
We film Villa Erba with licensed, insured drones: from above, the villa, the park and the harbour appear together on the shore of the lake.
Big Weddings and Multi-Day Celebrations
Thanks to its size, Villa Erba is made for large weddings and for celebrations that last several days, from welcome events to the wedding day. The villa has a large private car park, so guests can easily arrive by car or coach. Watch Mansi and Umang’s Indian wedding, with their sangeet in the park, or read our guide to filming a multi-day destination wedding.
Villa Erba Wedding FAQ
Can we have the whole wedding at Villa Erba?
Yes, and most couples do: the ceremony by the lake, the aperitif in the park, dinner in the great halls and the party in the central hall.
Where does the ceremony take place?
Usually on the darsena, the villa’s harbour facing the lake, or on the lawn of the park. Some couples choose a church ceremony and then celebrate at the villa.
What happens if it rains?
Dinner and dancing already take place inside the great halls, and marquees can be set up in the park, so there is always a covered option.
What is the best time for portraits?
Sunset. The sun sets behind the villa and the harbour falls into shade early, so we plan portraits and the ceremony time with you and your wedding planner.
Can you fly a drone at Villa Erba?
Yes. We fly licensed drones with full insurance, and aerial shots of the villa, the park and the lake are part of most of our films here.
Plan Your Wedding Film at Villa Erba
Tell us your date and your plans and we will reply within 48 hours. Contact us or watch all our Lake Como wedding films.