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Chinese Tea Ceremony Wedding with Floral Arch in Lake Como

Photography by Sarah-Jane Ethan Photography
We may have said it once or twice but our ethos here at RMW is 'Your Day Your Way' and that could mean sticking to the traditions that mean something to your family or throwing the rule book out of the window.  Our Bride and Groom today, Belle and James, chose to follow the Chinese Tea Ceremony wedding tradition but then went against the grain by also having a first look shoot where the two could meet before the ceremony. The Lake Como setting of this special moment is incredible
Bride in Traditional Chinese Red Dress
Bride in Traditional Chinese Red Dress with Parents
Bride in Traditional Chinese Red Dress with Chic Bridal Up Do Chinese Tea Ceremony Wedding
Chinese Tea Ceremony  Wedding White and Green Floral Arch with Bride in Traditional Chinese Red Dress and Groom in Black Suit
Chinese Tea Ceremony Wedding Bride in Traditional Chinese Red Dress and Groom in Black Tuxedo
Chinese Tea Ceremony Wedding White and Green Floral Arch with Asian Bride in Traditional Chinese Red Dress and Groom in Black Suit
Chinese Tea Ceremony Wedding Bride in Traditional Chinese Red Dress and Red and Gold Shoes
Bride in Getting Ready Robe on Wedding Morning
Wedding Morning with Bride in Anna Kara Wedding Dress
Bride in Anna Kara Wedding Dress Putting on Her Freya Rose Wedding Shoes
Bride in Fitted Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Suit
Laughing Bride in Fitted Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Suit
Groom in Navy Suit Twirling his Bride in Fitted Anna Kara Wedding Dress
Hanging Chinese Lanterns
White and Green Floral Arch
Beautiful Bride in Lace Illusion Neck Anna Kara Wedding Dress
Flower Girl in Blue Dress and Page Boys in Bow Ties and Braces
Outdoor Wedding Ceremony with Bride and Groom Saying their Vows in Front of a Gypsophila Floral Arch
Confetti Exit at Outdoor Wedding Ceremony with Bride in Fitted Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Suit

Lake Como Wedding

The moment we got engaged, we knew we wanted to have a small destination wedding. We searched online for venues in Lake Como. We visited the venue a few months before the wedding. We were looking for a private, intimate and romantic venue. We love the tiered garden and trees outside the villa giving a romantic vibe in the evening. The option to adorn the outdoor setting with lights and lantern, the scenery by the lake. Plus it was the perfect wedding/holiday type of venue so we could start our honeymoon early

Belle and James

Chinese Tea Ceremony Wedding 

It's lovely to be able to bring your heritage into something so special as a wedding.  The Chinese tea ceremony wedding tradition represents purity, tranquillity, respect and harmony.  We can't think of better words to describe the perfect marriage and what a wonderful way to start your lives together.

Advice For Couples Planning

The moment we got engaged, we knew we wanted to have a small destination wedding. We searched online for venues in Lake Como. We visited the venue a few months before the wedding. We were looking for a private, intimate and romantic venue. We love the tiered garden and trees outside the villa giving a romantic vibe in the evening. The option to adorn the outdoor setting with lights and lantern, the scenery by the lake. Plus it was the perfect wedding/holiday type of venue so we could start our honeymoon early

Belle and James

Fresh Vegetables Grazing Table
Bride in Fitted Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Suit Looking Out Over Lake Como
Italian Villa with Hanging Chinese Lanterns Wedding Decor
Gold Candelabras Centrepieces
Groom in Three Piece Suit Taking to Wedding Guests
Elegant Bride in Anna Kara Wedding Dress
Happy Bride in Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Three-piece Navy Wedding Suit
Groom in Three-piece Navy Wedding Suit Giving His Wedding Speech
Bride in Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Three-piece Navy Wedding Suit At Their Wedding Breakfast
Bride in Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Three-piece Navy Wedding Suit Holding Hands
Bride in Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Three-piece Navy Wedding Suit Walking Next to Lake Como
Bride in Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Three-piece Navy Wedding Suit
Bride in Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Three-piece Navy Wedding Suit Arm in Arm
Sparkler Exit with Bride in Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Three-piece Navy Wedding Suit
Sparkler Moment with Bride in Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Three-piece Navy Wedding Suit
Bride in Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Three-piece Navy Wedding Suit Popping Champagne and Cutting Their Wedding Cake
First Dance with Bride in Anna Kara Wedding Dress and Groom in Three-piece Navy Wedding Suit
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If, like me, this wedding has got you dreaming of basking in the Italian sun, do take a look at our other real weddings in Italy.  Or, if you're thinking of having a destination wedding but don't know where to start, have a listen to Becky and Charlotte discussing destination weddings on the podcast

Videographer: Perfect Moment Films |
Florist: Ratti Flora |
Harpist & Evening DJ: Blunott Eventi |
Wedding Dress: Anna Kara |
Jewellery: Rennie&Co London |
Bridal Shoes: Freya Rose |
Groom Suit: TM Lewin |
Makeup Artist: Ray Kim from Paris
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