We really hope you enjoy these photos split over 2 days. Michela and James got ready the Hotel Laura Cristina in Malcesine, a very old fashioned hotel so we left the hotel quickly to get photos outside. The weather wasn't the best but we managed to keep try until after the wedding ceremony itself. The ceremony was held outside on the terrace of Malcesine Castle, and the group photos just nearby. After the wedding, unfortunately the heavens opened and it didn't stop raining all afternoon or evening. We made our way from the castle to the boat for a boat trip, (luckily it has a covered area too) to get to the restaurant which is the Voglia restaurant, an amazing venue on Lake Garda. Our photographer, Gwen, suggested to the couple that it may be a nice idea to take some pictures the next day in the sun, they jumped at the chance. Michela had done her own hair and make up so it was easy to get her ready the next day for the photos. As they already had some beautiful photos in the castle, it was decided that the photo shoot the next day would be up the cable car on Monte Baldo, which is exactly what happened. Michela felt a bit overdressed in the cable car in a wedding dress, but secretly was loving all the attention. Once at the top the icy cold wind hit us all, it had actually snowed the previous day, something we just weren't prepared for temperature wise. Luckily Gwen had gone prepared, she had a large white fluffy blanket, wellington boots for both the bride and groom and even a bottle of Prosecco. Michela wrapped up warm in the white blanket, which actually looked like it had been made for her dress. We cracked up the prosecco and James has fun spraying it at the camera, it made for some amazing photos and at the end James managed to drink what was left in the bottle. The bride and groom, who previously said that they hated having photos taken, have confessed that they loved it and have asked to do it again next summer.

Lake Garda is one of europe's largest lakes and is Italy’s largest lake, and offers something for everyone, such as sailing, surfing, theme Parks such as Gardaland and Movieland, cable cars, boats and ferries, walking and is very popular for cycling and rock climbing. It is a great place to kick back and relax, or do the opposite and have an activity holiday.

Malcesine castle is a very popular venue for weddings from many country all over the world. Many British, Irish, Germans and Americans. Of course Italians love it too.They all choose this as the venue of a lifetime. The views from the castle are breathtaking and make a great backdrop for the wedding pictures. It is possible to have a champagne toast in the castle after the ceremony, or by the lakeside, the choice is yours . Malcesine castle was once used as a prison, as a famous german poet, Goethe was once held prisoner as he was thought to be a spy. It is a pretty good place, if any, to be held prisoner. It is also the birthplace of the violin.

Lake Garda Weddings is Lake Garda's leading wedding planner, we have arranged over 3000 wedding on Lake Garda and have the attention to detail that comes with so much experience. We can assist with flowers, beauty treatments, musicians, transport, boat trips, photography and video. You will have a wedding planner with you on your wedding day to translate the ceremony and make sure everything runs smoothly. We will be on hand during the planning process too.

Photos by Gwen Courtman www.gwencourtman.com. Gwen is an award winning photographer who trained with Jerry Ghionis and received her qualifications from the New York Photography Institute. Her passion is photography and looks forward to each wedding as if it was her own. She has a photo studio in Malcesine where she likes to practice her art in the off season and also does commercial work, boudoir, fashion, families and kids shoots.

Location: Lago di Garda, Malcesine.