Discovering Lake Iseo: the most romantic venues

Lake Iseo is a small gem of water set in the Valcamonica. Do you want to know it better to celebrate the wedding you always dreamed of? Here is all the information you were looking for.

Getting married on the lake is a truly tempting option: a ceremony that is reflected in the water surrounded by a setting of mountains and gentle slopes is the most romantic one can imagine. Have you ever heard of Lake Iseo? Compared to its larger “cousins” – Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda and Lake Como – it is much smaller in size, but no less full of charm with its romantic venues.

Located in the province of Brescia, in the Valcamonica nature reserve, this was the place chosen by the great artist Christo for his temporary installation “The floating piers”, which in 2016 enchanted not only Italy, but the whole world.

On Lake Iseo, art and nature blend harmoniously: its shores are not only home to numerous botanical and animal species, but also host architectural structures of unparalleled beauty. Like some of the most romantic villas and castles, which today are very popular locations to host enchanting and unforgettable weddings.

Are you curious to find out which are the most romantic venues overlooking the shores of Lake Iseo? Scroll the post below, to discover the most suggestive!

Oldofredi Castle

Castello Oldofredi is a Renaissance-style building, which can also be reached on foot from the square in Peschiera Maraglio, a hamlet of Monte Isola, in the province of Brescia. The Castle has many spaces that can be used for different occasions, first of all its magnificent terrace, which overlooks the lake and can comfortably accommodate 100 people, and its breathtaking view that will remain in the heart for a long time. Adjacent there is a grassy lawn that can be exploited if the group is larger, perfect spot for a ceremony with an emotional lake background, and the garden among the olive trees, the perfect setting for a dinner in full Italian style to share. with friends and family. To guarantee events in any climatic condition, the location has a large frescoed restaurant with lake view (max 100 people), adjacent to the smaller and more intimate Sala Camino (max 40 people) and the medieval area, with its characteristic portico view the lake and the Sala a verso, offers an unforgettable setting even if the sun does not shine (perfect for 100 people for an aperitif). At the castle it is possible to celebrate the official civil ceremony through the municipality of Monte Isola and if the spouses liked the idea of transforming the wedding day into an exclusive event, it is possible to reserve the entire castle, including the rooms for guests, extending the event until 1.30 am and enjoying a breakfast overlooking the lake the following morning with the most intimate.

Rosmunda Castle

The Rosmunda Castle, formerly Carmagnola di Clusane sul Lago, stands on the promontory to the west of the old part of the town and dominates the entire southern area of the lake. Already owned by the Count of Carmagnola in the Middle Ages, then passed to the noble Brescian Sala family, today the Bosio family has restored the building, with the collaboration of the Superintendence for Architectural and Landscape Heritage. From 2018 it is possible to celebrate the civil wedding ceremony inside the Castle, thanks to the large spaces available: the internal halls with panoramic views are characterized by painted wooden ceilings and frescoed walls overlooking the large courtyard, while the gardens exteriors are the ideal setting for a photo shoot or an aperitif or cutting the cake. One of the most charming venues on Lake Iseo!

Relais Mirabella

The Romantik Hotel Relais Mirabella is a small village, with an ancient fortress in the center and farmhouses around it, located in the heart of Franciacorta, just 2 km from the town of Iseo and 20 km from Brescia. This complex, almost similar to a widespread hotel, has been converted into a hotel. Immersed in a green area of about 70 hectares, it dominates the entire lake offering guests a breathtaking view. This makes it the ideal location for a romantic wedding: the Van Der Bergh room, the important hall that seats up to 130 guests and the flowered terraces, a real hanging garden on the lake, are the setting, helping to create a magical atmosphere.

If these venues have won you over and you can’t wait to say yes on the shores of Lake Iseo, all you have to do is contact me: together we will create your fairytale wedding!