The northern Italian region of Lake Garda is a magical choice for a destination wedding! With striking mountains and a deep turquoise lake, paired with historic castles and villas, this famous lago has long been popular with nobility and royalty. You and your guests will love the relaxed resort vibes and Mediterranean climate. There are cute villages dotted all around the lake, easily accessible by regular ferries that travel all around the lake.
You can find a range of gorgeous Lake Garda wedding venues, offering unbelievable luxury, lakefront views, and historical charm, ideal for couples seeking an elegant and chic celebration. From palatial estates to boutique resorts, you can discover amazing spaces here where you can celebrate and dance the night away!
To help you plan your dream Italian wedding, here are some of the top luxury wedding venues in Lake Garda that offer charm, history, and unforgettable waterfront vistas.
1. Torre San Marco, @torresanmarco
Torre San Marco is a stunning lakefront fortress, originally built in the early 1900s as a Venetian-style observation tower. Today, it’s a popular wedding and events space in the town of Brescia, a conveniently positioned village right on the water.
You can say your vows on the lawn next to the waterfront, with the stunning brick tower adding such a unique element to your wedding photography at Torre San Marco.
The venue is right next to the historic Villa Fiordaliso, and the two spaces work together — the villa handles all of the catering and is so architecturally stunning. A pink and white mansion, with soaring ceilings and period furnishings, can host your elegant reception in their restaurant, or outside on the lawn in the summer months.
Both spaces are the more popular Lake Garda destination wedding venues, with couples loving the unique architecture and stunning views. To manage your event with ease, hiring an Italian wedding planner can make a world of difference, especially if you’re not fluent in the language.
2. Villa Cariola, @villacariola
Villa Cariola is one of the most historic wedding venues in Lake Garda. Just minutes from the lake and positioned in Garda’s soft rolling hills, this gorgeous mansion was built in the 15th century for a noble family. They have space to host up to 400 guests, but can also easily cater for small celebrations.
This romantic resort is picture-postcard perfect, with Pieve’s Park a lush green manicured lawn for an outdoor ceremony, complete with stone stairs for a beautiful entrance. Your lavish reception will be just as beautiful, as you and your guests can dine in the villa’s frescoed ballroom, with chandeliers, banquet windows, opening onto a sun-drenched terrace.
We’ll have plenty of options for your Villa Cariola wedding images, including vibrant gardens, marble fountains, dramatic outdoor stairs leading into the villa, and an oversized swimming pool, surrounded by manicured lawns.
This wedding villa in Lake Garda has 36 stylish, contemporary rooms, with the concierge able to organize private boat hire or wine tastings, so your guests will love the fun of staying in this luxury hotel.
3. Isola del Garda, @isola_del_garda
For a truly show-stopping wedding, say your vows on your own private island. Isola del Garda is one of the best lakefront wedding venues in Lake Garda. This space is a 19th-century Venetian neo-Gothic style villa, positioned on a small island on the lake.
You can choose from a range of indoor and outdoor spaces, all offering an unparalleled level of luxury and hospitality. One of the most popular is the Loggia, an open-air terrace with vaulted marble columns, beautifully adorned in abundant flowers.
Isola del Garda wedding photography is guaranteed to be stunning, with the formal Italian Gardens, immaculate hedge mazes, flowering trees, and lakefront views (also perfect for a pre-dinner cocktail). All of these spaces will absolutely soak up the late afternoon sunlight, beautiful rays of sun streaming in through the columns that will look so timeless and beautiful on camera.
This gorgeous venue offers private boat transfers for your guests, just a short ride from Garda’s villages and towns.
4. Villa del Sogno, @villadelsogno
Perched on a hillside overlooking the sparkling waters of Lake Garda, Villa Del Sogno is an elegant retreat for couples dreaming of a refined and intimate wedding in Italy. Originally built as a private villa in the early 20th century, this historic estate exudes old-world charm with its grand architecture, manicured gardens, and breathtaking panoramic views.
The villa offers a stunning terrace for outdoor ceremonies, where you can exchange vows against a backdrop of cypress trees and the vast lake stretching into the horizon. Inside, the regal banquet hall, adorned with frescoed ceilings and crystal chandeliers, provides an opulent setting for receptions of up to 80 guests. With an on-site gourmet restaurant and a selection of handpicked wines, every detail of your wedding feast can be tailored to your tastes.
As a Lake Garda wedding photographer, I know how to capture the magic of this setting—whether it’s golden-hour portraits on the villa’s grand staircase or intimate moments framed by the lush gardens. Let’s create a wedding gallery that feels as timeless as the villa itself.
5. Villa Cortine Palace Hotel, @villacortinepalacehotel
Wondering where to get married in Lake Garda for the most dramatic views? Located on the peninsula of Sirmione, famous for its medieval history, the Villa Cortine Palace Hotel is a wonderful choice for romantic sunsets and gorgeous lookouts. They can host 80-160 guests, plus there are 54 elegant hotel rooms on site that you can reserve if needed.
This breathtaking space offers a spacious garden for an outdoor lawn reception. This venue has such a bright and airy feeling, and is particularly gorgeous in late spring, as all of the decadent gardens are in full bloom.
However, the interior spaces are equally lovely, with lush embroidered carpets, priceless art, and marble tiling. There’s also a stunning ballroom, adorned in colorful frescos and murals, where you can host an indoor reception.
You’ll love your wedding photography here, as the marble statues, fountains, and towering cypress trees will give your images such a quintessential Italian flair.
For your Villa Cortine Palace Hotel wedding, be sure to plan time for an outdoor aperitif at sunset, giving your guests the opportunity to admire the unbelievable views, while we sneak away to take your romantic sunset portraits in golden hour light.
If you’re looking for your Lake Garda wedding photographer, please get in touch — I can’t wait to learn more about your upcoming Italian celebrations!
