A Lake Como elopement typically costs around €12,000–€26,000+ in total, depending on the venue, the level of planning support, and whether you add a private boat or villa. Most couples choose a symbolic ceremony, which needs no paperwork in Italy. To plan one, choose your spot on the lake, book a photographer and planner, add key vendors, and time the day around the light – ideally in May, early June or September. Benni Carol’s Lake Como elopement packages start from €7,600.
Eloping in Lake Como is one of the most beautiful ways to get married in Italy, but it isn’t always as simple (or as affordable) as it looks online.
We’re Benni and Carol – two sisters based in Italy, working as elopement photographers and planners. We’ve been photographing elopements on Lake Como since 2022. Drawing on our first-hand experience this guide brings together real costs, honest notes on the villages and villas, and what actually makes a Lake Como elopement day work.
How do you elope in Lake Como?
To elope in Lake Como, you need to:
- Choose where in Lake Como you want to elope (a village, villa or hotel)
- Decide between a symbolic or legal ceremony
- Book your photographer and planning support
- Choose your key vendors (hair and makeup, flowers, celebrant, boat)
- Build your timeline around light and season
- Keep the day simple and experience-focused
Most couples eloping in Lake Como choose a symbolic ceremony, because there’s no paperwork in Italy and you have complete freedom over timing and location.
How much does it cost to elope in Lake Como?
Around €12,000–€26,000+ is a useful planning range for a Lake Como elopement. The total depends on the venue, the level of planning support, and how experience-led you want the day to be.
For a full breakdown, see Lake Como elopement costs. To compare with the rest of Italy, read how much an elopement in Italy costs.
Do you offer Lake Como elopement packages?
Yes. All of our Italy elopement packages are available at Lake Como:
- Half-Day (4 hours) from €7,600
- Full-Day (8–10 hours) from €8,600
- All-Inclusive from €9,800
- Multi-Day from €12,600
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Cost of eloping in Lake Como
For a Lake Como elopement, around €12,000–€26,000+ is a useful planning range for your total spend. A simple symbolic ceremony with a few hours of photography sits at the lower end. A full-day experience with a private boat, several locations and a villa setting can cost considerably more.
The final cost of a Lake Como elopement depends mainly on:
– the location or venue
– the level of planning support
– how experience-led your day is (boat, multiple locations, etc.)
Typical Lake Como elopement cost breakdown
– Photography and planning (Benni Carol packages): from €7,600 for 4 hours, or €8,600 for a full day.
– Hair and makeup: €400–€900+
– Bouquet and styling: €200–€500+
– Celebrant for a symbolic ceremony on Lake Como: €500–€1,000+
– Private boat hire on Lake Como (optional but popular): €300–€1,200
– Lake Como villa or private location fee: €0–€5,000+
– Accommodation at Lake Como (1–2 nights): €300–€1,500+
– Dinner and drinks for two on Lake Como: approximately €200–€600+
Useful planning range: €12,000–€26,000+
These are indicative costs for an elopement with Photography + Planning and separately booked suppliers, rather than a minimum required spend. A simpler elopement can cost less, while full-day experiences, private villas and additional arrangements can increase the overall budget.
Our Lake Como couples usually choose full-day experiences, although a meaningful four-hour elopement is absolutely possible. Our All-Inclusive packages already include hair and makeup, bouquet and boutonnière, and celebrant fees, so these should not be added again separately.
Why Lake Como elopements can be expensive
Lake Como elopements cost more than most of Italy because many of the lake’s most iconic spots are private villas, luxury hotels, or locations that need special permission to access. What often surprises couples is that you’re paying for more than the ceremony itself:
– exclusivity
– access
– timing flexibility
That’s why many couples choose a mixed approach: a simple ceremony, then exploring the lake by boat for photos.
Do you need an all-inclusive elopement package?
Not necessarily, but it often makes things much easier.
Lake Como logistics can be surprisingly complex (boats, timing, access, transport), so having everything coordinated for you can make a big difference to how relaxed the day feels. If you’re curious about what that looks like, explore our Italy elopement packages.
Still deciding where to elope? Compare Lake Como with other northern Italy destinations, such as Lake Garda, which offers a slightly more relaxed and budget-friendly alternative.