Villa Balbiano wedding — Lake Como, Italy
“Glamorous Italian Jewel on Lake Como”
The estate
A place to begin everything.
Villa Balbiano is a sixteenth-century palazzo on the western shore of Lake Como, built at the end of the 1500s for Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio and today the largest private residence on the lake. The estate runs across more than two hectares of formal gardens, with an outdoor swimming pool, a private pier and a boathouse on the water. Inside, seventeenth-century frescoes still cover the walls, and the rooms are furnished with fine art and pieces sourced from Sotheby's and Christie's. Weddings are staged across the lakefront terraces, the formal gardens and the historic interiors, with a seated dinner inside for up to 55 guests. Celebrations of up to 55 guests need no structure; larger weddings of up to 100 or 200 guests are possible with a pre-installed glasshouse, which the estate requires under local anti-noise rules and which is contracted directly with the structure company. Rentals run from a single event day to a three-day, two-night weekend with the six double suites of the Main Palazzo for up to twelve guests, and more rooms for up to thirty. For couples marrying alone, the villa also offers elopements, with or without a night in its Lake Como view suite. Outdoor music ends at 9.30pm and the afterparty at 1am.
Villa Balbiano · spaces & photos
Every corner, considered.
An outline · three days
A weekend at Villa Balbiano, in outline.
An idea to shape, not a package — the venue's own timings, curfew and spaces are set out in your proposal.
Inclusions
What's included.
- Exclusive use of the historic villa and its lakefront gardens for your event
- The lakefront terraces, formal gardens and statuary as your ceremony, aperitivo and dinner settings
- Up to 55 guests without a structure, and up to 200 with a pre-installed glasshouse
- 6 double suites of the Main Palazzo for up to 12 guests on the two- and three-day rentals
- Two technical site inspections for your suppliers
Good to know
House rules.
The estate's own terms — including how suppliers, timings and fees work — so there are no surprises later. Bringing your own planner or photographer? Anything the venue requires is set out here.
- Security deposit
- EUR 35,000 on the event rentals, fully refundable if no damages. Smaller setups from EUR 5,000 to EUR 20,000.
- Mandatory event extras
- Power hub access, toilet attendant service and security are mandatory for every event: EUR 17,250 for the main event and EUR 11,500 for each additional event.
- Music and afterparty
- Outdoor music ends at 9.30pm and the afterparty at 1am. Later is available at EUR 5,750 per hour.
- Guests above 55
- A pre-installed glasshouse is mandatory above 55 guests, under a direct rental contract with the structure company, because of local anti-noise restrictions. It is quoted separately.
- Extra accommodation
- Beyond the 6 suites included, extra accommodation is available at an extra charge, up to 30 guests in total.
- Extras on request
- Opening the main historical gate, extra hours and any specific extra services are available at an extra charge.
- Smoking
- Not allowed inside under any circumstances (a EUR 10,000 fine applies) or anywhere on the grounds outside authorised areas. Smoke machines are not allowed at the afterparty.
- Kitchen Access
- Catering company kitchen access at extra charge
- Approved suppliers only
- Catering, bar, floral decor, lighting, sound, rentals and marquees must be booked from The Heritage Collection's approved vendor list. These are quoted separately and are not part of the venue hire. We arrange them for you.
- Planning agency
- The estate works only with approved planning agencies, and each appointment is subject to its approval.
Pricing
Villa Balbiano wedding cost.
A wedding at Villa Balbiano starts from €57,500 — its 5 wedding packages run from €57,500 up to €287,500 for up to 200 guests. Prices include VAT, and the final figure depends on your date, guest count and inclusions.
Priced for your guest count
100 guests
- Three Days / Two Nights With Accommodation — up to 100 guests · up to 100€230,000
- Three Days / Two Nights With Accommodation — up to 200 guests · up to 200€287,500
The venue's own package prices. Prices include VAT. Also payable to the venue: Mandatory event extras — power hub access, toilet attendant service and security — EUR 17,250 for the main event and EUR 11,500 for each additional event. Anything a package does not list — extra guests, styling, suppliers — is quoted separately, and your concierge confirms the full total before you commit.
Check my date for 100 guestsWedding package
One Day Event Rental Without Accommodation
€57,500
1 day · up to 55 guests
Available on weekdays; weekends on request at an extra charge. Guests above 40 at an extra charge: up to 45 EUR 5,750, up to 50 EUR 11,500, up to 55 EUR 17,250. Extra suites for getting ready at an extra charge. Security deposit EUR 35,000.
- Exclusive event rental from 10am, with final release by 8.30am the next day including cleaning
- Up to 40 guests included
- One Lake Como view suite on the second floor for the couple to get ready
- Seated dinner inside for up to 55 guests
- Two technical site inspections for your suppliers
Wedding package
Two Days / One Night With Accommodation
€115,000
2 days / 1 night · up to 55 guests
Available on weekdays; weekends on request at an extra charge. Extra accommodation at an extra charge, up to 30 guests in total. Security deposit EUR 35,000, fully refundable if no damages.
- Check-in at 10am on the first day, checkout at 9pm on the second day
- Up to 55 guests for the event
- 6 double suites of the Main Palazzo for up to 12 guests
- Two technical site inspections for your suppliers
Wedding package
Three Days / Two Nights With Accommodation — up to 55 guests
€172,500
3 days / 2 nights · up to 55 guests
Extra accommodation at an extra charge, up to 30 guests in total. Security deposit EUR 35,000, fully refundable if no damages.
- Check-in at 10am on the first day, checkout at 9pm on the third day
- Up to 55 guests for the event
- 6 double suites of the Main Palazzo for up to 12 guests
- Two technical site inspections for your suppliers
Wedding package
Three Days / Two Nights With Accommodation — up to 100 guests
€230,000
3 days / 2 nights · up to 100 guests
Above 55 guests a pre-installed glasshouse is mandatory, under a direct rental contract with the structure company, because of local anti-noise rules; it is not included. Extra accommodation at an extra charge, up to 30 guests in total. Security deposit EUR 35,000, fully refundable if no damages.
- Check-in at 10am on the first day, checkout at 9pm on the third day
- Up to 100 guests for the event
- 6 double suites of the Main Palazzo for up to 12 guests
- Two technical site inspections for your suppliers
Wedding package
Three Days / Two Nights With Accommodation — up to 200 guests
€287,500
3 days / 2 nights · up to 200 guests
Above 55 guests a pre-installed glasshouse is mandatory, under a direct rental contract with the structure company, because of local anti-noise rules; it is not included. Extra accommodation at an extra charge, up to 30 guests in total. Security deposit EUR 35,000, fully refundable if no damages.
- Check-in at 10am on the first day, checkout at 9pm on the third day
- Up to 200 guests for the event
- 6 double suites of the Main Palazzo for up to 12 guests
- Two technical site inspections for your suppliers
Wedding package
Elopement With Accommodation for a Couple
€34,500
1 night · up to 2 guests
No services are included. Security deposit from EUR 15,000.
- For the couple and their suppliers, up to 10 people
- One night in the Lake Como view suite on the second floor
- Check-in at 12pm, checkout at 9.30am the next day
Wedding package
Elopement or Pre-Wedding Shoot Without Accommodation
€23,000
Up to 5 hours · up to 10 guests
Extra time at EUR 3,450 per hour; extra participants on request. Services are available at an extra charge. Security deposit from EUR 10,000.
- Up to 10 guests, and up to 20 people in total including all suppliers
- One Lake Como view suite on the second floor for getting ready
- Limited access to the estate
Wedding package
Pre-Wedding or Commercial Photo Shoot
€8,050
Up to 2 hours · up to 2 guests
No services are included. Security deposit from EUR 5,000, depending on the setup.
- Up to 2 guests, and up to 10 people in total including all suppliers
- One Lake Como view suite on the second floor for getting ready
- Limited access to the estate
Getting there
Getting there.
Lake Como · Lake Como · Italy
Nearest international airport
Milan Malpensa (MXP) or Milan Linate (LIN) — ask your concierge about transfers for you and your guests.
Staying on site
6 bedrooms at the venue; stays nearby for the rest of your guests on request.
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Reviews
What we know about Villa Balbiano.
Frequently asked
Weddings at Villa Balbiano.
How many guests can Villa Balbiano host for a wedding?
Villa Balbiano in Lake Como, Italy hosts weddings for up to 200 guests, with 6 bedrooms on site for the couple and closest family. Your Brides Venues concierge confirms the exact ceremony and reception set-up for your final guest count.
How much does a wedding at Villa Balbiano cost?
A wedding at Villa Balbiano starts from €57,500 — its 5 wedding packages run from €57,500 up to €287,500 for up to 200 guests. Prices include VAT, and the final figure depends on your date, guest count and inclusions.
What kind of wedding venue is Villa Balbiano?
Villa Balbiano is a wedding venue in Lake Como, Italy — the 'House of Gucci' villa — a historic palazzo on Lake Como. You book it through Brides Venues: your concierge handles the enquiry, the estate's quotation and its approved suppliers.
Can we stay at Villa Balbiano for the wedding?
Villa Balbiano has 6 bedrooms. Its multi-day packages include accommodation for the couple and your closest guests; the rest of your guests stay nearby.
How do I check available dates and book Villa Balbiano?
Send an enquiry through Brides Venues and your concierge checks your dates with Villa Balbiano, sends you the quotation and, when you are ready, the booking — you never need to contact the venue directly. Your date is secured once the deposit is paid. Reach the team at hello@bridesvenues.com or +62 822 2777 2798.
Begin your journey
Enquire at Villa Balbiano.
Tell us your date and guest count. Your concierge checks them with Villa Balbiano and replies within one working day with the packages that fit — or message us on WhatsApp.
- The full total before you commit
- Reply within one working day
- One concierge, start to finish
Your reservation, step by step
Three quiet steps. No payment yet.
- 1
Tell us about the day
Your date, party size and how to reach you.
- 2
Add the team you'd like
Florists, photographers, planners — our concierge briefs each one.
- 3
We check your date
We ask Villa Balbiano and reply in your private thread. Nothing to pay until you choose to hold a date.
Concierge replies within one working day · no charge until both sides confirm.
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