We were very fortunate to have Zaira referred to us by a colleague who had her elopement in Lake Como. Prior to this referral, I was growing increasingly anxious about finding someone trustworthy and dependable to organise a wedding in Lake Como (as we resided in Australia and did not speak Italian). Due to COVID restrictions in Australia in 2021, the wedding date had to be postponed for one year, however Zaira negotiated with all service providers and successfully arranged our wedding in June 2022. We feel so fortunate to have had the wedding of our dreams at the breathtakingly beautiful (yes, more beautiful than the photos) Villa del Balbianello. Zaira organised every detail from venue, music, aperitif, flowers, hair/makeup, Reverend from the Anglican Church, the best table at La Terrazza Gualtiero Marchesi for our guests at the post ceremony dinner, boat transport and photographer. She even helped us secure the most amazing room at Grand Hotel Tremezzo that had a view of Balbianello, a beautiful addition that we will always remember. Zaira was present for the entire day of the wedding, organising everything to ensure all ran smoothly; we did not need to stress or fuss – and as a bride, this was invaluable. As a result, I had the time of my life on my wedding day enjoying each moment rather than being stressed. We cannot recommend Zaira highly enough due to the following: • Honest open communication with upfront advice about providers’ fees, taxes and service charges (which was appreciated as they differed to Australian customs); • Quick turnaround for enquiries and varied options to suit budget and personal preferences – nothing was too much hassle; • All stress and hassle relating to contracts and pricing taken care of – all service providers were professional and come very highly recommended (we were extremely happy and satisfied with all providers – a special note to brides that my hair, makeup and flowers were exactly what I wanted despite being organised remotely); • All financial transfers were effected without issue or complication; • Warm, friendly, and personable nature of Zaira and her team, that made us feel very confident knowing we were in good hands. Zaira’s love for organising weddings clearly shows in her professionalism and kind caring nature. She truly is an amazing woman who truly can make your ultimate wedding day a reality.

Angelique, Australia

Beautiful wedding, everything was above and beyond expectations. A dream come true!

Theresa, USA

Zaira is an amazing wedding planner, and I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone planning on getting married, or eloping, in Lake Como. Planning a ceremony from the United States was definitely challenging, but Zaira was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable of the Varenna area. While inquiring about my style; Zaira planned everything from hair and make-up, flowers, photographer, and celebrant. Everything was perfect! Thanks to Zaira, my husband and I had our dream ceremony in Lake Como (and we're already planning on returning for our anniversary!)!

Meghan, USA

Zaira and team did an amazing job planning our destination wedding in Lake Como. They helped us from selecting vendors, coordinating with vendors before the wedding all the way to ensuring everything went smoothly on the wedding day. Our beautiful wedding couldn't have happened without them!

Irene, USA

Living in the US and planning a wedding in Lake Como can be a challenge, but hiring Zaira as our wedding planner took the stress out of the process and made everything so much easier. Zaira is extremely knowledgeable of the local vendors, and brought the visions of what we wanted for our wedding day to life. With the ever-changing rules of COVID, there were frequent changes we had to make but she was able to adjust quickly and ensured that no details were left out! We are truly grateful that we had Zaira to help us navigate everything, and we can't recommend her enough for anyone looking to have a wedding in Lake Como!!

Ashley, USA

Planning a wedding in another country can feel overwhelming, but working with Zaira and the team (Special shout out for Beatrice!!!!) at I Do in Lake Como turned what could have been a stressful experience into the most joyful, seamless journey we could have asked for. From the very beginning, Zaira made us feel completely at ease. Her calm, confident approach and deep knowledge of the Lake Como area immediately reassured us that we were in the best hands. She guided us through every step — from understanding local logistics and paperwork to recommending the most incredible vendors — all while making sure our vision stayed at the center of everything. Our wedding day was truly a dream. Every single detail was thoughtful, elegant, and executed flawlessly. Zaira and her team created a celebration that was not only beautiful, but also deeply personal — something we and our guests will never forget. So many of our friends and family commented that it was the most stunning wedding they had ever attended. What truly set Zaira apart was how comfortable and supported she made us feel throughout the process. Planning a destination wedding could have been stressful, but instead, we were able to actually enjoy it — and on the day itself, we were able to be completely present, knowing everything was taken care of behind the scenes. She and Beatrice even came to our rehearsal dinner and helped coordinate a multiple course dinner with the restaurant for our guests! Truly went above and beyond. If you're dreaming of a Lake Como wedding, look no further. Zaira and I Do in Lake Como are simply the best. We are endlessly grateful to them for bringing our dream to life in the most magical way possible.

Alanna, USA

We are now back in Australia and have had time to reflect on the wonderful events you co-ordinated for our daughter's wedding in Lake Como. It was an extraordinary 3 days that everyone absolutely loved - and are still talking about! Your expertise and professionalism in organising the venues, catering, transport/boats, decor, celebrant, entertainment, flowers, photo/videography, etc etc was incredible. All the details were perfect and nothing was too much trouble. It would not have been possible to do this ourselves. We were impressed with your communication, style and keeping us informed of progress and options. Distance and time zones were never an issue and we were never stressed or concerned about any element. We appreciate the effort, time and expertise you and your engaging team put into making our daughter’s wedding events such a memorable occasion. We love Lake Como and will return and will see you again one day! Thank you again Zaira - it was a such pleasure to have you as our wedding planner! We highly recommend you and your team. xx

Lisa, Australia

We had a "just the 2 of us" wedding in Lake Como.. As well as our wedding planner Zaira was our witness for our marriage.. She made everything so stress free, always very efficient when replying to emails, knew exactly what we wanted and done a fab job at making our day so special - it was great! Wouldn't have done it any other way! Thanks Zaira, you are amazing :) x

Clare, UK

Amazing service and excellent vendors!! Zaira was fantastic !! Planned my wedding from California with her expert assistance

Kimberly, USA

Best Elopement Ever! We worked with I Do In Lake Como to plan our Elopement at Villa del Balbianello in Summer of 2023 and Ilaria was so amazing to work with! Being from the States, it was nerve-racking and intimidating to try and plan a wedding in another country where you don't speak the language, even just an elopement. I didn't even know where to start. Ilaria gave us all of the information and was in constant communication by letting us know what is next, what to expect, explaining contracts, how to take care of payments, etc. We worked with her over the course of a year and a half and I felt like we made a friend along the way. She was hospitable, professional, knowledgeable, communicative, and overall extremely sweet! I can't recommend I Do in Lake Como enough!

Katie, USA