Built during the 16^th century by the famous Italian architect Pellegrino Pellegrini, also known as “Tibaldi”, the imposing villa was commissioned by Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, the first duke of Alvito, as his permanent residence. Villa Balbiano boasts a large collection of fine art pieces dating from the 16^th century onwards, including paintings, antique furniture, decorative artifacts and invaluable crystal chandeliers, sourced from Sotheby’s and Christie’s, and that can be admired throughout the villa’s opulent interior.

In 2011, renowned French interior designer and architect Jaques Garcia, undertook the meticulous restoration of the historical decorations and modernization of the villa’s lavish interior, that was enhanced with modern first-class amenities. The trademark indoor pool was then installed inside a former garden shed, perfect for some moments of calmness during the bridal preparation or for a romantic experience of relaxation for the discerning couple after their dreamy Villa Balbiano wedding. The outdoor pool was also built to add even more luxury to the stunning garden setting overlooking Lake Como and is recommended by our Mitheo Events Italy wedding planners as one of the most dreamy locations for a fairy tale wedding reception with panoramic view of the lake.

Villa Balbiano features six luxurious suites, each lavishly decorated in accordance to the original architectural style and with eclectic and decadent details that add distinct character and regal flair. Baroque and Louis XV style furniture, seductive textures and intense jewel toned palettes, individual and unique for each specific suite compliment perfectly the original fine stucco work and elaborate frescoes, composing a truly unique luxury accommodation option on Lake Como.

Villa Balbiano has been showcased by the most prestigious publications including Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue US as one of the most prestigious wedding venues in Italy. Mitheo Events, your Lake Como wedding planner, will introduce you to all the amazing elements of Villa Balbiano that render it a unique luxury Lake Como wedding venue to host the Italy destination wedding of your dreams. Gracefully manicured Italian style gardens, extending to the villa’s Lake Como private shore, a private dock and pier services made for an unforgettable bride or couple’s grand entrance, the lake view pool area and immense estate perfect for an al-fresco wedding reception in Italy, are only a few of the exclusive characteristics of this luxury Lake Como wedding venue.

For your exclusive Italian destination wedding at Villa Balbiano in Lake Como, Mitheo Events wedding planner Italy, will create a unique and bespoke experience tailored to your wishes and dreams. Opting to exclusively book-out the villa for your destination wedding on Lake Como, you can offer accommodation for up to 30 guests and spend a magical secluded micro-wedding weekend celebration with al-fresco dinners and sunset hour cocktails. Alternatively, you can book the villa only for your Lake Como destination wedding celebration and plan a spectacular 200 or even 400 guest lavish wedding event, with a fairy tale wedding ceremony and wedding reception at Villa Balbiano’s lakeshore gardens, followed by a glamorous after party inside the luxurious halls. Mitheo Events Lake Como wedding planning services will insightfully organize the Lake Como destination wedding celebration of your dreams unraveling the hidden gems of this dreamy property of Villa Balbiano and create an immersive destination guest experience.

If you are thinking of Villa Balbiano as the perfect authentic Italian wedding venue for your Lake Como destination wedding, you can contact our Mitheo Events Italy wedding planning office located on Lake Como, to discuss more on your unique wedding celebration! And if you are as enchanted as we are of the beauty and Italian flair of aristocratic Villa Balbiano, leave us a thought or comment below!