Destination
Lake Como, Italy
Peak season
May – October
Villas covered
All Como venues
Travel from India
~9 hrs, Milan
Studio
Est. 2012
Destination Wedding · Lake Como · Italy

Lake Como is not just a venue — it is the most cinematic place on earth for a wedding film.

Nestled between the southern Alps and the Lombardy plains, Lake Como has captivated artists, writers, and royalty for centuries. Its crystal waters, belle époque villas, terraced gardens, and the drama of mountains rising from the shoreline create a backdrop of unparalleled beauty for destination weddings.

The WedPic Films travels internationally for a select number of destination weddings each year. At Lake Como, we bring the same founder-led, deeply cinematic approach that has defined our studio since 2012 — producing films that don't just show what happened, but how it felt.

Whether you are marrying at Villa del Balbianello, Villa d'Este, Villa Serbelloni, or any of Como's breathtaking venues, we know this destination intimately and will document your story with the craft it deserves.

12+
Years experience
20
Weddings per year
8+
Countries filmed
01
Founder always leads
Iconic venues · Lake Como wedding locations

Every villa, every view —
beautifully documented.

Villa del Balbianello wedding photography Lake Como
Most iconic
Lenno · Lake Como

Villa del Balbianello

Arguably the most photographed wedding venue in the world — a 18th-century villa on a wooded headland with 360° lake views. Featured in James Bond and Star Wars, and eternally cinematic.

Boat access Loggia ceremony Terrace reception
Villa d'Este wedding Lake Como Italy
Grand luxury
Cernobbio · Lake Como

Villa d'Este

A 16th-century cardinal's residence turned legendary grand hotel. Its terraced Italian gardens, ballroom, and lakefront setting offer pure, timeless grandeur for weddings of any scale.

Italian gardens Grand ballroom Lake terrace
Villa Serbelloni wedding Bellagio Lake Como
Bellagio
Bellagio · Lake Como

Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

Perched on the Bellagio headland at the confluence of Como's three branches, the Serbelloni commands panoramic views of the entire lake. A venue of extraordinary classical elegance.

Panoramic views Lakefront lawn Heritage hotel
Villa Pizzo wedding Lake Como Italy
Private villa
Cernobbio · Lake Como

Villa Pizzo

A privately owned villa with some of Como's most spectacular gardens — magnolias, ancient trees, and a private dock. One of the lake's most intimate and exclusive wedding venues.

Private dock Historic gardens Intimate setting
Villa Regina Teodolinda wedding Lake Como
Historic
Laglio · Lake Como

Villa Regina Teodolinda

Named after the Lombard queen who resided here in the 7th century, this villa offers sweeping lake views, ornate interiors, and a lakefront terrace of rare cinematic beauty.

Lake terrace Historic rooms Sunset views
Custom Lake Como villa wedding film
Any venue
All of Lake Como

Your Villa, Your Story

Villa Lario, Villa Pliniana, Villa Fontanelle, Villa Carlotta, or any private villa on the lake — we have photographed across Como and know how to unlock the best of wherever you choose.

Any Como venue Custom scouting Destination expertise
Why The WedPic Films · Lake Como

A destination
wedding deserves
a filmmaker,
not just a
photographer.

01
Trained cinematographer
Akshhit K Gandhi has a background as a Director of Photography on national campaigns. He brings that technical and artistic discipline to your wedding film — precise, considered, deeply cinematic.
02
Destination expertise
We scout every Como venue before your wedding — the best light positions, the ideal ferry crossing angles, the terrace at sunset. Nothing is left to improvisation on the day.
03
Indian weddings abroad
We have documented Indian families celebrating at Como, Dubai, and across Europe — understanding the unique energy of an Indian wedding set against European architecture and light.
04
Only 20 weddings a year
Our 20 weddings per year limit is the foundation of our quality promise. When you book The WedPic Films for your Lake Como wedding, you receive the founder's complete creative attention.
Akshhit K Gandhi — destination wedding filmmaker, Lake Como Italy
Akshhit K Gandhi · Founder & Cinematographer

Your Como wedding,
led by the founder.
Always.

"Lake Como is one of the few places on earth where every direction you point a camera is a composition. The challenge is not finding the beautiful frame — it is choosing which one to show."
Akshhit K Gandhi — Founder · The WedPic Films · Est. 2012

With DOP credits on national campaigns for Apollo, Kent, Panasonic, and the Government of India, Akshhit brings a distinctly director's sensibility to wedding filmmaking. His approach — patience, observation, stillness — produces films that feel crafted, not captured.

Meet Akshhit →
Seasonal guide · Best time to marry at Lake Como

When to say I do at Como.

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April – May
Spring · Ideal
Gardens in full bloom, soft light, mild temperatures. One of the most beautiful times to marry at Como — wildflowers, magnolias, and the lake at its most still and reflective.
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June – August
Summer · Peak season
Warm evenings, golden light until 9pm, the lake at its most vibrant. Peak crowds and prices, but the long Italian days are extraordinary for photography. Book villas far in advance.
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Sept – October
Autumn · Our favourite
The crowds thin, the light turns amber-gold, the hills turn red and orange. September-October is our personal favourite for cinematic wedding films at Como — dramatic and deeply romantic.
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Nov – March
Winter · Intimate & misty
Most venues close in winter. A select few remain open for intimate elopements — with mist on the lake, snow on the Alps, and a quality of silence that is entirely its own kind of cinema.
How we work · Como destination weddings

From your first
enquiry to your
film, forever.

Destination weddings require a higher level of planning and coordination. Here is exactly how we manage your Lake Como wedding from initial enquiry to final delivery.

01
Initial enquiry & discovery call
We begin with an open conversation about your Como wedding — the villa, the dates, the number of guests, the events, and most importantly, the feeling you want your film to capture. No questionnaires, just honest conversation.
02
Italy venue research & coordination
We work with your Italian wedding planner (or independently) to understand every detail of your venue — the ceremony location, the reception flow, the boat routes, the permit requirements for filming at your chosen villa.
03
Pre-wedding India events (if applicable)
Many of our Como couples celebrate mehendi, haldi, and sangeet in India before flying to Italy. We can cover the full pre-wedding celebration in India and travel to Como with you, creating a complete, end-to-end wedding film.
04
Your Como wedding day — led by Akshhit
On your wedding day, Akshhit leads with calm precision — reading the light on the lake, the mood of your family, the unscripted moments between the planned ones. Present everywhere, invisible always.
05
Post-production & delivery
Your images are individually retouched. Your film is colour-graded, scored with music chosen for your story, and edited entirely by hand. Delivered via a private gallery. A private screener for your first viewing together.
06
Fine art albums & heirlooms
Optional fine art print albums, custom-designed and hand-bound. For a Lake Como wedding, we recommend our signature panoramic album format — designed to show the lake and landscape in full horizontal splendour.

We flew Akshhit from India to Lake Como for our wedding at Villa Balbianello. Every person who has seen our film — our parents, our friends, our Italian coordinator — has cried. Not because it is sad, but because it is so real. The morning light on the loggia, the boat arriving across the lake, my husband's face — he captured the truth of our day, not just the decoration.

Prerna & Karan Kapoor
Villa del Balbianello · Lake Como, Italy · June 2024
Frequently asked · Lake Como destination weddings

Your Lake Como questions,
answered.

Yes. The WedPic Films regularly travels internationally for destination weddings, including Lake Como. All international travel, accommodation, and logistics are handled by our team and included in the destination wedding collection quote.
Italy destination wedding collections begin from ₹6,00,000 + international travel costs. Lake Como weddings are quoted individually based on the number of days, events (India + Italy), villa logistics, and total coverage scope. Please enquire for a detailed quote.
We photograph at all major Lake Como wedding venues — Villa del Balbianello, Villa d'Este, Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, Villa Pizzo, Villa Regina Teodolinda, Villa Lario, Villa Carlotta, Villa Pliniana, and private villas on the lake. If your venue is not listed, please enquire — we cover all of Como.
Yes — this is one of our specialities. Many of our Como couples celebrate mehendi, haldi, and sangeet in India before flying to Italy. We cover the full celebration — from your Indian ceremonies to the Italian wedding — creating a single, cohesive cinematic film of your complete wedding story.
Yes — without exception. Every wedding The WedPic Films accepts, including international destination weddings, is personally led by founder Akshhit K Gandhi. We do not send associates to represent us at destination weddings. If we take your wedding, Akshhit is there.
May, June, and September are our top recommendations. May offers gardens in full bloom with fewer crowds. June gives you long golden evenings. September is our personal favourite — the light turns amber, the crowds thin, the lake turns to silk. October is also beautiful for couples who want dramatic autumn colour.
Yes. We work seamlessly with leading Italian wedding planners who specialise in Lake Como weddings. If you already have a Como planner, we are experienced at coordinating with Italian vendors. If you need a planner recommendation, we are happy to suggest trusted partners we have worked with.
Peak season Como dates (May–September) are in extremely high demand. We recommend enquiring at least 12–18 months in advance. Our 20 weddings per year limit means international destination dates are very limited — please reach out as early as possible.
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2025 · 2026 destination calendar · Limited dates

Your Lake Como wedding
deserves cinema.

Founder-led · 20 weddings per year · Italy collections from ₹6,00,000

Lake Como summer 2026 dates are filling — we recommend enquiring at least 12 months in advance.