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Couple walking hand-in-hand beside a lily pond and cherub fountain with Lake Como as the backdrop at Parco Civico Teresio.

A Minimalist Elopement by Boat on the Shores of Lake Como

Photographed by Pawel Gaj

For some couples, the idea of a grand celebration fades in favour of something quieter, more intimate — and undeniably cinematic. Klaudia and Wojtek’s wedding, photographed by Pawel Gaj, was just that: a minimalist escape to Lake Como, where the beauty of the landscape did all the talking.

Bride and groom embracing by the lake’s edge at Parco Civico Teresio with sunlight shimmering on the water.

The ceremony took place at Parco Civico Teresio, an ivy-draped terrace with sweeping lake views. With no elaborate setup, the setting was stripped back but powerful. A quiet moment suspended in soft, Italian light.

Couple walking up the grand stone staircase at Parco Civico Teresio, with a bell tower peeking through the trees behind them.
Intimate wedding ceremony on a stone terrace draped in ivy, overlooking Lake Como at Parco Civico Teresio.
Bride and groom sharing a quiet moment by the lake at Parco Civico Teresio, with mountain scenery in the background.
Afterward, the couple boarded a classic wooden boat and drifted across the lake — the mood effortlessly cinematic. From water to villa, the transition felt like a shift into another chapter. “Beautiful weather, and just the two of them,” said Pawel. The journey itself became part of the story.
Serene lake view from Parco Civico Teresio with a single white sailboat and distant mountains under a soft blue sky.
Stylish couple relaxing on a boat, smiling at each other under the sun at Parco Civico Teresio.
Portrait of bride in sunglasses and veil holding calla lilies at Parco Civico Teresio.
Wide view of the elegant villa at Parco Civico Teresio with the couple standing in the central courtyard, framed by tall shuttered windows.
Bride and groom seated on a boat on Lake Como, gazing across the water near Parco Civico Teresio.
Close-up of a classic wooden boat steering wheel during a stylish wedding arrival at Parco Civico Teresio.
Bride gazing from the water toward an ivy-covered villa terrace near Parco Civico Teresio, captured in dreamy black and white.
Couple standing in an arched villa corridor at Parco Civico Teresio, looking out over Lake Como through an open doorway.

They spent the rest of the afternoon wandering the sculpted gardens and grand interiors of Villa Melzi. Her look — a clean, architectural gown paired with a pearl necklace and sheer veil — felt modern but enduring. His, a relaxed suit in soft beige, was understated and sharp. Together, they looked completely at ease in the space, letting the architecture and landscape echo their sense of calm.

Aerial view of a wooden boat on Lake Como near the iconic trees and shoreline of Parco Civico Teresio.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand on the lawn of Parco Civico Teresio, with the majestic villa and mountain backdrop behind them.
Distant view of a quiet lakeside village nestled against the mountains, captured from Parco Civico Teresio.
Bride and groom walking hand-in-hand along the elegant gravel path outside the villa at Parco Civico Teresio, with lake and mountains in view.

There was no performance, no excess — just intention, light, and design. A minimalist wedding not only in aesthetic, but in spirit.

Couple walking hand-in-hand beside a lily pond and cherub fountain with Lake Como as the backdrop at Parco Civico Teresio.

Wedding team

PHOTOGRAPHY: @pawelgaj.pl

VIDEOGRAPHER: @marcinflorczak_weddings

WEDDING PLANNER: @weddingsby.pw

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