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WHAT IT'S LIKE TO ELOPE AT VILLA BALBIANO, LAKE COMO
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO ELOPE AT VILLA BALBIANO, LAKE COMO

An elopement at Villa Balbiano on Lake Como, told in the order the day happened.

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ElopementsRui LopesOctober 5, 2026
DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN ITALY: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN ITALY: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

How to choose a region, handle the legal side and book a destination wedding photographer in Italy, from a studio that has worked there.

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Wedding PlanningRui LopesOctober 5, 2026
ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER IN ITALY: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER IN ITALY: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

How to choose a region, handle the legal side and time an elopement in Italy, from a photographer who has worked on Lake Como and in Taormina.

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ElopementsRui LopesOctober 1, 2026
BEST WEDDING VENUES IN LAKE COMO FOR INTERNATIONAL COUPLES
BEST WEDDING VENUES IN LAKE COMO FOR INTERNATIONAL COUPLES

Six Lake Como wedding venues compared by format, setting and season, from lakefront hotels to historic villas.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesOctober 1, 2026
BEST VENUES FOR ELOPEMENTS ON LAKE COMO
BEST VENUES FOR ELOPEMENTS ON LAKE COMO

Six Lake Como venues for small ceremonies, with what each one offers a couple eloping on the lake.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesSeptember 29, 2026Ossuccio
LAKE COMO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE: VENUES, LIGHT AND LOGISTICS
LAKE COMO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE: VENUES, LIGHT AND LOGISTICS

Six Lake Como venues, the light they give photographers, and the boat logistics behind the day.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesSeptember 28, 2026Ossuccio
ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER IN LAKE COMO: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR COUPLES
ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER IN LAKE COMO: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR COUPLES

What eloping on Lake Como actually involves: legal steps, timing, and venues, from a photographer who has covered it firsthand.

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ElopementsRui LopesSeptember 28, 2026
VILLA BALBIANO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: LIGHT, ACCESS AND WHAT TO EXPECT
VILLA BALBIANO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: LIGHT, ACCESS AND WHAT TO EXPECT

A 16th-century villa on the western shore of Lake Como, seen through the lens of a real wedding day.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesSeptember 18, 2026Ossuccio
GRAND HOTEL TREMEZZO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: A PHOTOGRAPHER'S GUIDE
GRAND HOTEL TREMEZZO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: A PHOTOGRAPHER'S GUIDE

A Belle Époque hotel on Lake Como, and the boat crossing that closes the day, through an editorial lens.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesSeptember 18, 2026
PLANNING AN INDIAN DESTINATION WEDDING IN PORTUGAL: A COMPLETE GUIDE
PLANNING AN INDIAN DESTINATION WEDDING IN PORTUGAL: A COMPLETE GUIDE

A complete planning guide for Indian couples considering a destination wedding in Portugal, covering ceremonies, venues, vendors, legal requirements, and timeline.

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Wedding PlanningRui LopesSeptember 17, 2026
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Rui & Savannah document ten destination weddings per year across Portugal, Italy, France, and select destinations in Europe. Wedding day photography collections begin at €10,000, with multi-day and full weekend coverage tailored individually.

The Lopes Photography
Algarve,
Portugal
+351935012645 hello@thelopesphotography.com
Hours
Mon 9am - 9:30pm
Tue 9am - 5pm
Wed 9am - 9:30pm
Thu 9am - 5pm
Fri 9am - 9:30pm
Sat 3pm - 9:30pm
Sun 3pm - 9:30pm
 

We’re Rui & Savannah of The Lopes Photography, a husband-and-wife Portugal wedding photography team documenting editorial destination weddings across Europe and select US destinations.

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