Amanda & Mattia
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We are so excited to celebrate our wedding with our closest family and friends in one of our favorite places in the world.
We hope this website makes planning your trip to Lake Como easy. Here you’ll find information about the wedding events, accommodations, transportation, and everything you need to know before joining us in Italy.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Amanda & Mattia
Under the stars in the Wahiba Sands Desert · Oman
Mother of the Bride
Joan Norgren
Parents of the Groom
Massimo Balasini & Katya Bonori
Maids of Honor
Lauren Solimando
Maid of Honor
Samantha Decristofaro
Maid of Honor
Best Men
Eugenio Genova
Best Man
Andrea Di Maro
Best Man
Our Engagement Party · Miami
Tuesday
22·June·2027
The Welcome Dinner
Cernobbio, Lake Como
Join us for a relaxed evening in Cernobbio as we welcome everyone to Lake Como.
Wednesday
23·June·2027
Wedding Day
Cernobbio, Lake Como
Catholic wedding ceremony and Mass.
Followed by
The Reception
Cernobbio, Lake Como
Our reception will be held at Villa Erba, overlooking Lake Como.
The Evening
These are our recommended places to stay near the wedding celebration. Tap or hover on a hotel for details.
June is one of the most popular times to visit Lake Como, and hotels can fill quickly. We strongly encourage you to reserve your accommodations early to ensure the best availability and rates.
A sophisticated Lake Como resort surrounded by a private park, featuring beautiful pools, a spa, and several dining options — all just a short walk from our wedding celebration.
A contemporary lakeside hotel known for its rooftop infinity pool, panoramic views, spa, and stylish rooftop dining, located near the beautiful Villa Olmo.
A charming four-star boutique hotel in the heart of Cernobbio, just steps from the lakefront and within easy walking distance of Villa Erba.
Complimentary wedding transportation will be provided from our three recommended hotels: Sheraton Lake Como Hotel, Hilton Lake Como, and Hotel Centrale Cernobbio. These will be the designated hotel pickup and drop-off points for wedding transportation. Guests staying elsewhere are welcome to make their own way to one of the designated pickup locations if they would like to use the wedding transportation.
Lake Como is conveniently located just a short journey from Milan. Most guests will fly into one of Milan's two main airports — Milan Malpensa (MXP) or Milan Linate (LIN) — with Como approximately 45–60 minutes away by car under normal traffic conditions.
Milan Malpensa (MXP) offers the widest selection of direct international and long-haul flights.
Milan Linate (LIN) is another convenient option for international travelers, particularly when connecting through another European city, and has the added advantage of being much closer to central Milan.
Travel times may vary depending on traffic and the final destination around the lake.
Pre-booked private transfers are available between Lake Como and Milan, including Milan's airports, hotels, and other accommodations. This can be a convenient door-to-door option both when arriving for the wedding and when continuing your travels afterward.
Advance reservations are recommended, particularly during the busy summer season.
Uber is also available throughout the area and can be a convenient app-based alternative to a pre-arranged private transfer.
Book a Private TransferDirect trains run regularly between Milano Centrale and Como San Giovanni, making the train an easy option for guests spending time in Milan before or after traveling to Lake Como.
The train is also a convenient and significantly more affordable option compared with a private door-to-door transfer. Once guests arrive at Como San Giovanni, taxis are available outside the station for the short journey to Cernobbio and nearby hotels.
Buy Train TicketsOfficial taxis are available at the designated taxi ranks at Milan Malpensa (MXP), Milan Linate (LIN), and outside Como San Giovanni station. Taxis are also available throughout the Lake Como area, although availability may be more limited — advance arrangements can be useful for longer journeys or airport transfers.
Reserve a TaxiPlease make sure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from Europe.
Italy uses the euro (€). Major credit cards are widely accepted, although carrying some euros can be useful for smaller purchases.
Italy uses Type C, F, and L electrical outlets, so U.S. travelers should bring an appropriate European plug adapter.
Consider arranging an international phone plan or eSIM before traveling so you have mobile data for maps, transportation, and communication.
For travel between Milan and Lake Como, the train is a convenient and significantly more affordable option. For guests who prefer door-to-door service, a pre-booked private transfer or Uber offers a confirmed pickup and fare.
Transportation will be provided for the Welcome Dinner, Wedding Ceremony, and Reception.
Complimentary wedding transportation will be provided from our three recommended hotels:
These will be the designated hotel pickup and drop-off points for wedding transportation. Guests staying elsewhere may arrange their own transportation via Uber or taxi, or make their way to one of the three designated pickup locations to use the provided wedding transportation.
Please note that guest parking will not be available at Villa Erba, and parking near the church may be limited. We strongly encourage guests to use the provided wedding transportation whenever possible.
Welcome Dinner Transportation
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Pickup locations: Sheraton Lake Como Hotel, Hilton Lake Como, and Hotel Centrale Cernobbio
Hotel Pickup → Church
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Guests are picked up from the three designated hotels and transported to Chiesa di San Vincenzo.
Church → Reception
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Following the ceremony, guests are transported from Chiesa di San Vincenzo to Villa Erba.
Reception → Hotels
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At the end of the celebration, return shuttles transport guests from Villa Erba back to the three designated hotels.
Detailed shuttle times will be provided closer to the wedding.
Semi-Formal
Formal
Please note, tuxedos should not be worn.
Church Attire
In keeping with the traditions of the church, we kindly ask that women have their shoulders covered during the ceremony. A shawl, wrap, or light jacket is perfectly appropriate and may be removed following the ceremony.
Welcome Dinner & Wedding Day Color Palette Inspiration
Amanda & Mattia's own favorite spots around Lake Como — the places we would happily send friends and family to. Click on any recommendation below for more information.
For guests with a little extra time before or after the wedding, Milan is well worth adding to your Italian itinerary. Elegant, energetic, and effortlessly stylish, the city offers incredible dining, world-class shopping, beautiful architecture, art, nightlife, and some of Italy's most iconic sights.
Milan also holds a special place in Amanda and Mattia's story. As Mattia's hometown and the city where his family lives, it has been part of their relationship from the very beginning. Over the years, it has also become a place filled with favorite restaurants, memorable nights, family traditions, and countless moments together.
Below, they've shared some of their favorite places alongside a few Milan essentials — a collection of where to eat, drink, shop, explore, and experience the city they have come to know and love.
We're continuing to add more Milan favorites here — check back for more recommendations.
Several of our Dine recommendations — particularly those in Dine — Elevated — observe a smart-casual or elegant dress code. We'd recommend checking each restaurant's own guidelines when planning your visit.
Visitors who live outside the European Union may be eligible for tax-free shopping on qualifying purchases in Italy. Ask for the tax-free paperwork when making your purchase and keep your receipts for validation when you leave the EU.
Our Tip: Bring your passport when shopping, as it may be required to complete the tax-free paperwork.
We invite you to join us for one last wedding toast at The Club Milano.
The Club holds a special place in our story. During our first trip to Milan together, it was where we spent our first night out dancing in the early days of our relationship — and where Amanda first met Andrea, one of Mattia's Best Men. It feels only fitting to return, this time surrounded by the people who came to Italy to celebrate with us.
We'll have a private reserved section for our wedding guests. Come dance with us and help us close out an unforgettable wedding week.
Simply let the door know you're “with the Balasinis” for expedited VIP entry, and they'll direct you to our private section.
Please let us know if you’ll be joining us by searching for your name below.
Kindly RSVP by March 15, 2027.
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We recommend arriving by the afternoon of Monday, June 21, 2027, so you have time to settle in before the Welcome Dinner on June 22. Add any additional guidance here.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the closest major international airport to Lake Como. See the Travel section above for more details.
We've put together a few recommended hotels near the wedding events — see the Stay section above for details. You're welcome to stay anywhere you like; these three hotels will also be the designated pickup and drop-off points for wedding transportation.
Yes. Complimentary wedding transportation will be provided from our three recommended hotels: Sheraton Lake Como Hotel, Hilton Lake Como, and Hotel Centrale Cernobbio. Guests staying elsewhere may arrange their own transportation via Uber or taxi, or make their way to one of these designated pickup locations. Please note that guest parking will not be available at Villa Erba, and parking near the church may be limited, so we strongly encourage guests to use the provided wedding transportation whenever possible. Detailed shuttle times will be provided closer to the wedding.
Due to the intimate nature of our celebration, we are only able to accommodate the guests specifically named on your invitation. If a plus-one has been extended to you, it will be indicated on your invitation and reflected in your RSVP. Thank you for understanding.
While we adore the little ones in our lives, our wedding celebration will be an adults-only occasion. We kindly ask that only the guests named on the invitation attend. We hope this gives everyone the opportunity to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the evening with us.
Attire details are coming soon and will be posted in the Attire section.
Late June in Lake Como is typically warm and sunny, with mild evenings. We recommend packing light layers and comfortable shoes for cobblestone streets.
Yes, all international guests will need a valid passport. Please make sure it is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from Europe.
Kindly RSVP by March 15, 2027 using the RSVP section above.
Please see the Travel Assistance section below for a contact name, email, and phone number.
If you have any questions as you plan your trip, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our wedding travel advisor.
Sophia Gomez
Founder & Executive Curator
A La Luna Travel & Lifestyle
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