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Weekend Guide

Your Weekend in Lake Como

A beautifully paced two-day celebration, with every essential detail kept simple. Arrive in Milan, settle in, and enjoy the weekend with us.

October 8 to 9, 2026
Lake Como, Italy
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Featured Highlights

The celebration, at a glance

Everything you'll need for the weekend, from the welcome dinner to the trip home.

Villa Subaglio exterior
Thursday Evening

Welcome Dinner

A warm opening evening at Villa Subaglio, designed for guests to arrive, settle in, and begin the weekend beautifully.

Time6:30 PM
LocationVilla Subaglio, Merate
DressCocktail Attire
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Villa Erba venue
Friday Celebration

Wedding Day

Ceremony, dinner, and dancing at Villa Erba, set on the lake in one of Como’s most iconic historic estates.

StartFrom 5:15 PM
LocationVilla Erba, Cernobbio
DressBlack Tie
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“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8
Meliá Milano
The Padel Resort
Stay

Meliá Milano or The Padel Resort

We will handle the hotel assignment for you. Your two-night stay is included, and we will let you know which of the two properties you are placed at, along with the reservation details, once your RSVP is confirmed.

Check-inOctober 8
Check-outOctober 10
OptionsMeliá Milano or Padel Resort
ShuttleTo both venues
Arrival by air to Milan
Travel

Arrival Notes

Flights and airport transfers are not arranged, we kindly ask our guests to book their own flights and arrange their own ride from the airport. Fly into Milan Malpensa (MXP) or Linate (LIN), then make your way to your hotel. Once you're there, our shuttle takes over between the hotel and venues.

AirportsMXP · LIN
DriveAbout 1 hour
FlightsBooked by guest
Airport transferArranged by guest
ShuttleHotel & venues
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The Weekend Map

Our weekend on the lake

An illustration of where we'll be staying, dining, and celebrating, with a quick sense of how close everything is.

Illustrated map of our weekend: Milan airports to Lake Como Accurate map showing Milan airports (MXP, LIN, BGY), Meliá Milano, Padel Resort, Villa Erba, Villa Subaglio, and Lake Como's true coastline. Bellagio Como Lecco LAGO DI COMO LOMBARDY, ITALY MXP → Meliá ≈ 50 min MXP → Como ≈ 40 min LIN → Meliá ≈ 25 min BGY → Subaglio ≈ 30 min ≈ 55 min ≈ 45 min ≈ 40 min ≈ 15 min MILANO N Malpensa MXP Linate LIN Bergamo BGY Meliá Milano Villa Subaglio Padel Resort Como Villa Erba
Hand-drawn, not to scale. See Travel Times below for accurate drives.
Hotels
Welcome Dinner
Ceremony & Reception

Travel Times

Meliá Milano → Villa Subaglio≈ 45 min
Padel Resort Como → Villa Subaglio≈ 40 min
Padel Resort Como → Villa Erba≈ 15 min
Villa Subaglio → Villa Erba≈ 45 min
Milan Malpensa (MXP) → Meliá Milano≈ 45 min
Lake Como Forecast

The weather around our weekend

Typical Lake Como conditions for October 7–13. We'll switch to the live forecast as the dates draw near.

Historical averages from the past five Octobers. Expect crisp mornings and mild afternoons, with cool evenings along the lake.

The Essentials

What to pack

A short list of things worth tucking into your suitcase.

Black-TieFor Friday evening - the ceremony & reception
Cocktail AttireFor Thursday's welcome dinner
A Shawl or JacketLake evenings turn cool once the sun sets
Walking ShoesCobblestone paths and villa grounds ahead
Type F/L AdapterItalian plug - bring one or pick up on arrival
Sunglasses & a LayerDaytime light stays crisp and bright
Currency

Quick EUR converter

A small helper for gauging prices in euros.

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Live rate via open.er-api.com
On the Road

Shuttle Schedule

Door-to-door transport between your hotel and each venue.

Thursday, Oct 8
Hotel → Villa Subaglio
Welcome Dinner departure
5:45 PM
Thursday, Oct 8
Villa Subaglio → Hotel
Return after dinner
11:00 PM
Friday, Oct 9
Hotel → Villa Erba
Ceremony departure
4:15 PM
Friday, Oct 9
Villa Erba → Hotel
Multiple late-night departures
Late
Questions

Frequently asked

Little clarifications, collected in one place.

Please reply by July 1st, 2026.

For plus-one requests, please check with us directly.

To keep the celebration adult-focused, we kindly ask that only invited guests attend. Thank you for understanding.

Thursday: cocktail attire. Friday: black-tie. Please avoid wearing white on Friday.

Your presence is the greatest gift. If you'd like to contribute something, a honeymoon fund link will be shared closer to the date.

Please be seated by 5:15 PM. The ceremony begins promptly at 5:30.

Yes, shuttle service between the hotel and the venues. Details will be shared closer to the day.

Un Po' di Italiano

Handy phrases

A few words to smooth the way.

Buongiorno
bwohn-jor-noh
Good morning
Grazie
grah-tsyeh
Thank you
Per favore
pehr fah-voh-reh
Please
Un caffè, per favore
oon kahf-feh
A coffee, please
Dov'è il bagno?
doh-veh eel bahn-yoh
Where's the bathroom?
Il conto, per favore
eel kohn-toh
The bill, please
Salute!
sah-loo-teh
Cheers!
Ciao
chow
Hello / Goodbye
Dress Code

Dressing the part

A quick visual for the two evenings.

Thursday

Cocktail

Polished but relaxed, midi dresses, dark suits, elegant separates. Think gentle evening luxe.

Friday

Black-Tie

Floor-length gowns and tuxedos. Please avoid wearing white, we've saved that one for the bride.

While You're Here

Little Lake Como favorites

If you have a spare afternoon, these are worth the detour.

Cable car with mountain view

Funicolare di Como → Brunate

Cable car up the hill for panoramic lake views.

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Bellagio on Lake Como

Bellagio

A charming lakeside town, easily reached by boat.

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Varenna pastel village

Varenna

A pastel fishing village, a wonderful place for lunch.

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Villa del Balbianello

Villa del Balbianello

An 18th-century lakeside villa seen in James Bond and Star Wars.

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Villa Carlotta gardens

Villa Carlotta

Tremezzo - Botanical gardens and a collection of neoclassical art.

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Menaggio lakefront

Menaggio

A lakeside town perfect for a passeggiata and aperitivo.

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Isola Comacina

Isola Comacina

The lake's only island - reachable by boat, full of history.

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Lenno lakefront

Lenno

Gateway town to Balbianello with a lovely lakefront.

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Villa Olmo

Villa Olmo

Como - Neoclassical lakefront villa with grand gardens, open to the public.

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Nesso waterfall village

Nesso

A tucked-away village with a dramatic waterfall and stone bridge.

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Free-Night Dining

Restaurants for Oct 7 & 10

Sixteen curated picks across cuisines for the evenings we aren't together.

Fine dining plated course

Materia

Como - Modern Italian · 1★ Michelin
Inventive tasting menus from chef Davide Caranchini.

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Elegant palazzo dining

I Tigli in Theoria

Como - Refined Italian · Michelin
Elegant dining in a 15th-century palazzo.

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Contemporary Italian plate

Feel Como

Como - Creative Italian · 1★ Michelin
Chef Federico Beretta's contemporary Italian.

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Hillside trattoria

Il Gatto Nero

Cernobbio - Classic Italian · Lake View
Hillside trattoria loved by George Clooney; book ahead.

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Italian seafood dining

La Colombetta

Como - Seafood
Fresh fish and shellfish with lake views.

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Garden Michelin dining

Ristorante Navedano

Como - Fine Italian · Michelin
Garden-set Michelin classic, a Como institution.

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Waterfront restaurant setting

Crotto del Misto

Sala Comacina - Traditional · Waterfront
Authentic lake cuisine right on the water.

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Rustic Italian trattoria

Trattoria del Glicine

Cernobbio - Rustic Trattoria
Intimate, family-run, homemade pasta.

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Bellagio terrace dining

Bilacus

Bellagio - Classic Italian
Beloved Bellagio terrace with homemade classics.

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Lakeside terrace dining

Locanda La Tirlindana

Sala Comacina - Lakeside Italian
Scenic terrace right on the water - classic Italian done well.

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Lake view dining

Acquadolce

Carate Urio - Upscale Italian · Lake View
Elegant lake-view dining with refined Italian cuisine.

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Piazza Cavour restaurant

Ristorante Imbarcadero

Como - Classic Italian · Piazza
Historic restaurant on Piazza Cavour with lakefront views.

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Modern European dining

Kitchen (Sheraton)

Como - Modern European
Contemporary dining inside the Sheraton Lake Como.

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La Goletta at Villa Serbelloni

La Goletta (Villa Serbelloni)

Bellagio - Fine Italian · Poolside
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni's iconic open-air dining - worth the splurge.

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Osteria old town

Osteria del Gallo

Como - Traditional Osteria
Tiny authentic osteria in Como's old town - 4.6★.

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Fiordilatte gelateria

Fiordilatte Gelato

Como - Gelateria
Como's favorite artisanal gelato - the perfect sweet stop.

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From our table to yours

The Lake Como Americano

Whether you're joining us in Como or celebrating from home, mix this as you toast. A bitter-sweet classic, the way Harry's Bar serves it.

The recipe

Ingredients
  • 30ml Campari
  • 30ml sweet vermouth (Cinzano Rosso or Antica Formula)
  • Top with soda water
  • Orange slice
Method

Fill a short glass with ice. Pour Campari, then vermouth. Top with a splash of soda. Stir twice, no more. Slide an orange slice down the inside of the glass.

Serve with

A quiet hour, a golden light, and good company.

Pairings
  • Tarallini or olives
  • Opera on low volume (we recommend La Traviata)
  • Someone you love
The Cellar

Playlists for the weekend

Four moments, four soundtracks. Queue them up on the terrace, on the ferry, or in the quiet hour before.

Morning

Espresso on the terrace

Morning in Como - slow brass, sunlight on stone.

Afternoon

The ferry across

Drifting between villages, wind and water.

Getting ready

Getting ready

A quiet pre-party. Low lights, high collars.

Late night

After midnight in the garden

When the band slows and the stars take over.

Curated Itinerary

A smooth rhythm for the weekend

Two days along the lake, here's how the weekend will unfold, hour by hour.

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Arrival

Land in Milan and check in

Plan to arrive via Milan Malpensa, then head to your hotel and settle in before the festivities begin.

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Thursday, October 8

Join us for the welcome dinner

An intimate first evening at Villa Subaglio, with cocktails, dinner, and time to reconnect with family and friends.

3
Friday, October 9

Celebrate at Villa Erba

The main event begins in the late afternoon and carries into the evening with dinner, music, and dancing on the lake.

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Weekend Pace

Let everything else stay easy

Outside the key events, use the weekend to rest, explore Lake Como, and enjoy the setting at your own pace.

R & J
We cannot wait to celebrate with you

This guide is meant to keep the weekend feeling beautifully simple. If you need a quick refresh before traveling, everything important is right here.