As a wedding planner, I accompany couples in planning special weddings in locations that not only look beautiful, but also fit harmoniously into the entire wedding day. The wedding venue Villa Regina Teodolinda on Lake Como is exactly such a place.
Those who step through the wrought-iron gate of the villa leave the hustle and bustle of the promenade behind. Brushed natural stone, old shutters, the patina of the walls, and the subdued light create an atmosphere that is both unpretentious and special.
The luxury of this villa does not lie in perfection. It has history, character, and an effortless charm that one looks for in vain at many wedding venues today.
The Villa Regina wedding venue is located in Laglio directly on Lake Como, nestled between cypress trees, olive trees, and a garden that has grown over generations. It is particularly well-suited for smaller, intimate weddings where the focus is not on the staging, but on experiencing the moment together.
Villa Regina as a wedding venue
Why Villa Regina embodies quiet luxury
Quiet luxury is now used for a lot of things. With Villa Regina wedding venue however, the term very aptly describes what makes this place special: no pomp, no over-the-top staging, and no location that constantly competes for attention.
The villa makes an impression through what is already there:
- antique natural stone
- the patina of the walls
- creaky floorboards
- Linen fabrics
- Light shining through the shutters
Added to that is a garden that has grown over generations.
Even Lake Como feels different from here. The View extends across the water up to the opposite slopes of Bellagio and Varenna, while at the same time the villa is away from the hustle and bustle of many well-known places.
She thus shows a more intimate and relaxed side of Lake Como. Despite its fame, the villa is not a venue for show. It is particularly suitable for couples who want to be close to their guests and find atmosphere more important than grand staging.
The villa is also surrounded by the well-known story that George Clooney once failed to get it. Laglio itself continues to attract international figures to this day.
A wedding venue for intimate gatherings
Villa Regina is not a venue for several hundred guests – and that is precisely one of its strengths.
It works particularly well with about 60 to 70 guests. Around 70 people provide enough space to work with layout, furniture, and floral arrangements. With about 80 people, it gets significantly tighter, and the options for seating and layout become more limited.
The different areas make it possible to spend the entire wedding day in one location while still changing the atmosphere time and again. The garden, the lawn by the water, the pool area, the terrace, covered outdoor areas, and the salon are close to one another. This creates movement in the flow of events without the wedding party scattering.
It is precisely this combination of spatial diversity and intimacy makes the Villa Regina wedding venue so attractive for smaller destination weddings.
How to plan a wedding day at Villa Regina
The specific schedule should always depend on the couple, the guests, the season, and the respective conditions of the venue. However, the architecture of the villa already dictates a very natural flow.
Wedding in the garden overlooking Lake Como
For the Ceremony does the Garden or rather the Lawn by the lake. The garden extends across different levels and opens up a direct view of the water. An elaborate backdrop is hardly necessary at this point because the villa and Lake Como are already very present.
As Wedding planner I would work rather restrainedly with the design here. Floral arrangements and decoration can pick up on and complement the surroundings without competing with them.
Aperitif by the pool
After the wedding ceremony does the Pool area for the aperitif This creates a deliberate transition to the ceremony. The guests can move around, talk to one another, and experience the villa from a different perspective without having to change locations. Such seamless transitions ensure that the wedding day does not consist of disconnected itinerary items. The guests stay together while the atmosphere changes quite naturally.
Dinner on the terrace and connected to the living room
For the Dinner are suitable for Terrace and the covered outdoor areas particularly good. When the doors are open, a connection is created between the inside and the outside: on one side the living room, on the other Lake Como. The landscape thus quite naturally becomes part of the room.
One long table fits particularly well into this setting. Instead of a stiff banquet, a warm, lively atmosphere is created where conversation, intimacy, and the guests being together take center stage. Lake Como remains present throughout without having to take the leading role.
The Interior salon can be converted into the Dinner include and at the same time offers an important Alternative if the weather doesn't cooperate. The appropriate seating arrangement and number of guests for the indoor area should be coordinated with the wedding venue, Villa Regina, as part of the specific planning process.
Indoor Dancing and Evening Entertainment
Later in the evening, the indoor area is ideal for dancing and celebrating. This allows the atmosphere to evolve throughout the day without the need to change locations. It is precisely this ability to create different settings within a single venue that makes the villa so versatile, despite its modest size.
The private jetty: The lake becomes part of the wedding day
One of the special features of the wedding location Villa Regina is the Direct access to Lake Como. A few steps lead down to the private dock. This means the lake isn't just a backdrop for Wedding Photos, but can actually be integrated into the process.
For example, the bride and groom can arrive by boat or spend part of the day taking a cruise on Lake Como. Transfers for guests can generally be arranged by boat as well. Such an arrival must be coordinated in advance and, if necessary, registered. The specific requirements and time restrictions applicable to the respective wedding date should be checked during the planning process. For classic wooden boats and special transfers, there are various providers on Lake Como, including Como Classic Boats, LimoTender and Cadenazzi.
Especially classic wooden boats fit very well with the historic and elegant atmosphere of the villa.
The Design and Atmosphere of Villa Regina
The Colors of the Villa Regina Wedding Venue
The villa already features a very distinct palette of colors. The ochre-yellow and terracotta of the facades meet the broken gray of the shutters. Added to this are the rich green of the cypresses and ivy, as well as the blue of the lake, which, depending on the light, can appear silvery-bright or deep and dark. The colors have something earthy and timeless about them, reminiscent of aged oil paintings.
At the wedding of Natalia and Alberto, which I consider to be Wedding planner was able to accompany, this existing coloring was supplemented by warm peach and apricot tones, creamy white, and delicate green. In between were soft accents in coral red and rosé.
A design works particularly well in this space when it builds on what’s already there, rather than trying to completely transform the villa. This can then give rise to a unique color scheme and design aesthetic that suits each couple.
The Natural Light at Lake Como
Natural light also plays a major role. Lake Como changes its appearance throughout the day—silvery in the morning, turquoise at noon, and bathed in warmer shades of gold and pink in the evening. As a result, the atmosphere of the villa also shifts constantly throughout the wedding day.
Practical Information About the Villa Regina Wedding Venue
Stay right at Villa Regina
Located right inside the villa are six suites, so that a part of the wedding party can stay overnight on-site.
Depending on occupancy, there are approximately 18 to 22 overnight guests a realistic scale. However, the exact maximum occupancy should be coordinated directly with the villa for the respective date.
Some suites are located on the upper floors. There is no elevator, which should be taken into account when assigning rooms for older or mobility-impaired guests.
For additional guests, there are overnight accommodations in the area of Laglio and on Lake Como. Which hotels make sense depends on the number of guests, the budget, and the planned transfer concept.
Arrival, parking and transfers
Villa Regina can be reached both by road and by lake.
There are on the premises 13 private parking spaces available. Especially for international weddings, it is still advisable not to plan exclusively with individual rental cars.
Drivers, taxis, and boat transfers can be arranged to ensure guests easily reach the villa and later return to their accommodations.
Catering and service providers
Catering partners and other service providers should not be considered a fixed entity years in advance either.
At Lake Como, partnerships, recommendations, and regulations are constantly changing. Therefore, for every wedding, it should be checked on an up-to-date basis which caterers the villa is currently working with or which providers are approved.
The same applies to other organizational requirements of the location.
Professional planning therefore consists not only of design and scheduling, but equally of ongoing coordination with the villa, caterers, transfers, and other service providers.
For which couples is Villa Regina suitable?
Villa Regina is particularly suited for couples who want a smaller, intimate destination wedding at Lake Como wish. Anyone planning a very large wedding with a spectacular production will likely find more suitable locations. The villa's strength lies in its intimacy.
The different areas make it possible to design the wedding day in a varied way without the guests having to constantly change locations. This creates variety without the wedding becoming unsettled.
And therein lies one of the greatest advantages of Villa Regina: it offers enough variety for an entire wedding day while still remaining intimate and family-friendly.
Frequently asked questions about the Villa Regina wedding venue
How many guests can fit into Villa Regina Teodolinda?
The villa works particularly well with about 60 to 70 guests. Around 70 people is a very comfortable size.
Can you stay overnight directly in Villa Regina?
Yes. There are six suites in the villa. Depending on the occupancy, approximately 18 to 22 guests can be accommodated directly on-site.
Can you arrive by boat at Villa Regina?
Yes. The villa features a private jetty, which generally makes arrival or departure by boat possible.
Which areas can be used for a wedding?
The villa offers several distinct areas, including the lakeside garden and lawn area, the pool area, the terrace and covered outdoor spaces, as well as the indoor salon. This allows the various segments of the wedding day's program to take place within the same location.
What happens in bad weather?
The interior salon offers an alternative for dinner and celebrations. A concrete bad-weather plan should already be developed during wedding planning based on the number of guests, seating arrangements, and planned program points.
My conclusion on the Villa Regina wedding venue at Lake Como
Villa Regina Teodolinda is especially suited for smaller, intimate weddings on Lake Como. The garden, pool, terrace, salon, and direct access to the lake provide plenty of variety without losing the intimate atmosphere.
As a wedding planner, I particularly appreciate that the villa needs no grand staging. Its strength lies in its history, its natural elegance, and the fact that a wedding day here can be designed to feel very personal and intimate.
If you envision this exact kind of wedding at Lake Como and are looking for planning where design, logistics, and flow are all considered together, let's talk about your wishes.