Welcome Aperitivo

Una Finestra Sul Lago

Wedding Eve

Wedding Day

Afterparty

Brunch

Our Wedding

Travel & transportation

HOW TO GET TO LAKE COMO

The best and most convenient airports for arrival and departure: Milano MalpensaMilano Linate Book your private&nbsp;Airport&nbsp;transfer here:Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tlcwp@servicevill.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tlcwp@servicevill.com</a>24-hour telephone number&nbsp;+39&nbsp;392-052-5672

Hotel Villa D'este

Travel

Things to do in Como

A Day of Leisure

Spend the day hanging by the pool, or shopping on property at <a href="https://www.tessabit.com/en-US" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tessabit</a>For booking a spa treatment, contact: <a href="mailto:beautycenter@villadeste.it" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">beautycenter@villadeste.it</a>The gym and Tennis Court is located in the Sporting ClubWe also highly suggest walking the property of the hotel!

Hit the Town

The town of Cernobbio is less than a 10 minute walk from the Hotel. Explore the beautiful streets and grab lunch at any one of the great restaurants. Or try one of Lan and Phil's favorite places, <a href="https://www.harrysbarcernobbio.it/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harry's Bar</a>!Another restaurant recommendation: <a href="https://www.osteriadelbeuc.it/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Osteria Del Beuc</a> for an authentic experience.

Boat Ride

Rent a boat from the hotel and see the lake from the water and all the beautiful historic Villa's

FoxTown

Just a 20 minute drive from the Hotel, there are the FoxTown Outlets! Shop brands like Prada, Hogan, Loro Piana, Corneliani and many more at discounted prices!To book a car service, Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tlcwp@servicevill.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tlcwp@servicevill.com</a>24-hour telephone number&nbsp;+39&nbsp;392-052-5672**DONT FORGET your passport, as FoxTown is located in Switzerland**

Things to Do

Stay

Booking your rooms

We are thrilled to have you join us for our wedding celebration at the beautiful Villa D'Este!! The Queen's Pavilion is being privately reserved &amp; discounted for our group so that everyone can be together! We are very hopeful that everyone will be staying with us on property! We're so grateful for your understanding and look forward to celebrating with you!! ~~~~ We kindly ask that you secure your room reservation directly with the hotel by contacting the following email address: (<a href="mailto:events@villadeste.it" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">events@villadeste.it</a>)It is very important that you communicate your names, dates of arrival, departure, and that you are attending our wedding so that you are placed correctly! However, room categories are on a first-come first-serve basis. So to ensure you get your reserved room, please contact the hotel sooner rather than later, and by the very latest, November 1, 2025. We can’t wait to share this amazing venue with you and celebrate an unforgettable Wedding Weekend!

Glam

Your Beauty & glam at Villa D’Este

The hotel can take care of all your beauty and glam needs for your stay!&nbsp;For information and booking, email: &nbsp;<a href="mailto:beautycenter@villadeste.it" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">beautycenter@villadeste.it</a>

Accommodations

Welcome aperitivo

European Effortless Elegance!After you arrive and get settled, we’ll kick off the weekend with Welcome Aperitivos! This evenings dress code is inspired by the elegance of the Italian hotel, while still being effortless and you. Elevated/polished &amp; comfortable/chic.Ladies: Chic dresses or matching sets &amp; separates, elevated fabrics and accessories.Men: Light tailoring, unstructured jackets or coats. No tie is required. Soft knits, overshirts or casual blazers for colder weather.*Ladies, please refrain from any colors relating to champagne, white, beige, cream or ivory as they are reserved for the bride/bridal party.

Timeless, Sophisticated and Seasonally Starlit!Tonight's dinner will be held at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unafinestrasullago/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Una Finestra Sul Lago</a>... which translates to A Window over the Lake. For tonight's celebration dinner, we invite you to embrace proper evening wear with a nod to the richness of fall. Think earthy, romantic hues that describe the season. Set against the backdrop of Lake Como under the stars.Ladies: After the sun sets, consider long sleeves or a wrap or light jacket considering we'll be on the water.*Please refrain from any colors relating to champagne, white, beige, cream or ivory as they are reserved for the bride/bridal party.Men: Crisp fitted suits, tie is optional but encouraged, tailored blazers in fall fabrics, &amp; light scarfs if you prefer.

Fabulous, Festive and Unforgettable!BLACK TIE - Today we are going for full glamour and elegance.Ladies: Timeless, and elegant full-length dresses that allow you to feel expressive and your personal best in. Fun statement details such as sculptural silhouettes, dramatic sleeves and accessories! Feathers and sequins are welcomed when executed with sophistication.*Please refrain from any colors relating to champagne, white, beige, cream or ivory as they are reserved for the bride/bridal party.Men: A Tuxedo or Dinner Jacket with formal dress shoes.

Casual, Chic and Comfortable!Join us as we toast to the end of an unforgettable weekend... Come ready to relax, refresh and soak in those last bits of Lake Como!Think chic, and comfortable... Daytime dresses, skirts or pants.*Ladies, please refrain from any colors relating to champagne, white, beige, cream or ivory as they are reserved for the bride/bridal party.

*These mood boards and descriptions are meant to serve as inspiration only and help to envision the overall aesthetic of the night. So feel free to interpret them in your own way while embracing the festive events of the evening!* curated by harriet bryant

Attire

it all started at a party in the pool house...

Philip and Alana met on August 1st, 2020. Lan was hosting a pool party for anyone who wanted to join - as she did most summer weekends when in Westwood, the town she grew up in. Friends brought friends of friends and everyone was having a great time.Lan greeted Phil and his friend Brett at the door when they arrived. She ushered them to her pool house where everyone was making drinks, snacking on finger foods and migrating in and out of the pool.It wasn’t long before Brett was in charge of the music and Phil was shaking cocktails for everyone. There was an immediate connection between Phil and Lan, as they started chatting and getting to know eachother.By the end of the night, Phil was telling (not asking) Lan that he was 100% going to take her out on a proper date very soon. He sold her on it pretty quickly, and she happily agreed. They went out exactly 5 days later for dinner at Committee in Seaport. Phil ordered everything on the menu for her so that she could try it all, since she had never been to that restaurant before. This was a tell-sign for how their relationship would go, as he is still always surprising her and going above and beyond for her today.The pool party was fun, their first date was a blast! From then on they spent the rest of the summer getting to know eachother - always having the best time.From the moment they met, they noticed that they truly are each other’s best friends at the end of the day, always coming back to each other. They were genuinely in the other’s corner, shared the same likes/values and always just had the most FUN with whatever they did.Since then, they have created an amazing life in Boston together. Traveling to Naples FL in the winter and skiing in Vermont, summers on Martha’s Vineyard, and trips to Megeve France and Switzerland to visit Phil’s family. All the while, finding the most peace in the simple quiet moments, just being together.They have now added Lake Como Italy to their list of favorite places to travel — and they could not be more excited to share their newest and most meaningful destination with all of you! Cheers to the funnest weekend yet!!

Alana & Philip