Destination wedding on Lake Garda
Joana & Felix: paper parasols, chocolate brown and lake views at Villa Bettoni
On 1 August 2026, Joana & Felix got married at Villa Bettoni in Bogliaco di Gargnano, an 18th-century palazzo right on the western shore of Lake Garda. The wedding was planned by our planning team Rockwedding, where you can read the full story of the day. Here we show what we at vonRock brought to Italy and how it worked on site.
The colour concept: white and green in the florals, chocolate brown for the bridesmaids, napkins and satin ribbons, with macchiato beige as the calm link in between. We supplied the escort wall with seating plan, white paper parasols in two Basque baskets and the acrylic gift box: around 100 kilos of rentals, delivered, set up and collected again. Photos: Pasalic Studio.
- Venue
- Villa Bettoni, Bogliaco di Gargnano
- Region
- Lake Garda, Lombardy
- Date
- 1 August 2026
- Ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony on the lake terrace
- Colours
- White, green, chocolate brown, macchiato
- Planning
- Rockwedding
- Photos
- Pasalic Studio
- Rentals
- vonRock Events
The venue
Villa Bettoni: the little Versailles of Lake Garda
Villa Bettoni was built from the mid-18th century by the noble Bettoni family and is still family-owned today. The neoclassical lake facade with statues of gods on the balustrade stands right on the water, and inside a sculpted staircase leads up to frescoed halls.
Across the road lies the baroque terraced garden with staircases, fountains and lemon terraces, linked to the villa by raised walkways. For a wedding that means a ceremony above the lake, aperitivo in the garden and dinner between box hedges and loggia, all in one place.
The ceremony
An outdoor ceremony above the lake with paper parasols and bentwood
The ceremony took place in the early afternoon on the terrace high above the lake: a long white aisle, bentwood chairs with cream ribbons and a white and green floral installation on the historic balustrade. The bride arrived on her father’s arm down the old stone staircase.
To beat the August sun, two Basque baskets of white paper parasols stood at the entrance. Guests helped themselves and had shade throughout the ceremony. Paper parasols also happen to be one of the most beautiful photo motifs of any summer wedding.
Rentals
The escort wall in macchiato beige
Our macchiato beige escort wall, 300 × 220 cm in the closed version, stood at the transition from aperitivo to dinner. Calligraphy with the couple’s names at the top, the seating plan by table below. It was meeting point, photo spot and signpost at once, carrying the beige of the concept into the garden.
The acrylic gift box was ready for cards and presents. Dinner was served in the baroque garden at round tables with cream linen, chocolate brown napkins and string lights that came on at blue hour.
- 1 ×Escort wall macchiato beige 300 × 220 cm, closed
- 2 ×Basque basket with white paper parasols
- 1 ×Acrylic gift box
Hire the rentals from this wedding:
Our tip for weddings in Italy: rentals from Germany are worth it when they carry the concept, such as an escort wall, special chairs or details you cannot get locally in that form. Crockery, glassware and standard linen often come cheaper from the local caterer. At Joana & Felix’s wedding, Food & Sweet from Verona covered exactly that part.
FAQ
Getting married at Villa Bettoni: key questions
The venue
Where is Villa Bettoni?
In Bogliaco, part of Gargnano on the western shore of Lake Garda in the province of Brescia, right on the water with its own lake access.
How do guests get there?
Via Verona or Bergamo airport in about one and a half to two hours, and easily by car from southern Germany. For the wedding day we recommend a shuttle or boat.
How many guests does Villa Bettoni hold?
Far more outdoors than indoors; large weddings are possible depending on the setup. Confirm the exact capacity with the villa for your timeline.
Can you have a civil ceremony at Villa Bettoni?
The villa is especially popular for symbolic ceremonies. Many German couples marry at the registry office at home and hold the ceremony on Lake Garda.
Can you stay overnight at the villa?
The villa is not a hotel. Guests can stay in Gargnano, Toscolano-Maderno, Gardone Riviera or Salò.
When is the best time for a Lake Garda wedding?
From May to early October. July and August are hot, so plan shade for the ceremony, for example with paper parasols.
What happens if the weather is bad?
A plan B with indoor rooms, covered areas or a marquee should be part of the planning from day one.
Rentals
Does vonRock deliver to Italy?
Yes. We regularly deliver to Lake Garda, Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, set up and collect after the celebration.
What is an escort wall?
A display wall showing the seating plan. Our macchiato beige escort wall comes open or closed, is personalised and doubles as a photo spot.
How many paper parasols do you need?
A good rule of thumb is one parasol for every two to three guests, since couples and families share. We deliver them in baskets so guests can help themselves.
Is a wedding planner worth it for Lake Garda?
For a destination wedding, definitely: local knowledge, vendor coordination and someone holding it all together on the day. Joana & Felix planned with Rockwedding.
Helping Hands
Credits
Rockwedding
Full planning, on site Stephie & Sophia.
Pasalic Studio
All photos in this post.
Villa Bettoni
Gargnano, Lake Garda.
Il Fiore all’Occhiello
Floral installation and table decor.
Food & Sweet Catering
Aperitivo, dinner, crockery and linen.
The Kingsmen, Melodia Wedding
Band, violin and DJ.
Katrin Bamberger
Symbolic ceremony.
vonRock Events
Escort wall, paper parasols, gift box.
Photos: Pasalic Studio. Planning: Rockwedding. Rentals: vonRock Events.
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