A bride-to-be who has booked a $100,000 wedding venue on Lake Como has explained why she will be taking her wedding photos before the ceremony.
Liz Inglisa, 25, revealed on TikTok that she and her fiancé Kraeton Moll had agreed on the unusual setup for their upcoming nuptials so they could “spend more time together.”
The Chicago couple, who have been together for seven years, will tie the knot in Villa Balbiano in August 2024.
Liz previously revealed the eye-watering cost of the lavish location – which has been used as a backdrop in blockbusters like Casino Royale and Star Wars: Attack of the Clones.
Liz Inglisa, 25, revealed on TikTok that she and her fiancé Kraeton Moll had agreed on the unusual set-up for their upcoming nuptials so they could “spend more time together”
In the latest clip, which shows a series of photos of the venue’s breathtaking views and impressive architecture, Liz begins: “We plan to take almost all of our wedding photos prior to our ceremony – and here’s why”
Liz has been sharing regular wedding planning updates with her 26,300 followers since proposing a private sunset cruise along the Amalfi Coast.
In the latest clip, which features a series of photos of Villa Balbiano’s breathtaking views and impressive architecture, Liz begins, “We plan to take almost all of our wedding photos prior to our ceremony – and here’s why.”
She expands on it, explaining, “Obviously, taking photos before the ceremony really helps you maximize all of your photo time, although that’s not why we’re doing it.
“We really want to see each other almost all day and talk to each other.
“You have your ceremony at five or six in the evening, then you have to take pictures and then the reception and finally be able to talk to guests and each other — we feel like there’s a lot of time in the morning that had spent together and excited about our day and the fact that we are getting married.”
Liz continued: ‘As you know we’re having our wedding on Lake Como so all our guests are flying out to celebrate us and we’d rather spend a cocktail hour with them all, eat dinner – rather than go out and take our pictures. to make. .’
She concluded, “I totally understand why the first looks are controversial because you want to have that first look when you see each other walking down the aisle.”
“But we both already know we’re going to be so emotional when I walk down the aisle and see all our friends and family and play our song.”
And other social media users were quick to praise the idea, as one wrote, “Love the idea of taking photos before the ceremony!!”
“Obviously it’s your wedding, your day, so do what you want to do.”
And other social media users were quick to praise the idea, as one wrote, “Love the idea of taking photos before the ceremony!!”
Another added, “This idea is growing on me.”
And a third simply said, “100% with you.”
But some of Liz’s previous revelations caused more stir online, especially when she detailed the cost for “the location of their dreams.”
In the controversial clip, which has been viewed more than 1.6 million times, Liz replied to a user who asked a question, adding, “I’ve never been asked so many a question in my life so let’s see how many our wedding on Lake Como and venue costs.’
The couple, who have been together for seven years, will tie the knot on Lake Como in August 2024.
Liz described Villa Balbiano as ‘the location of their dreams’ but was inundated with questions about cost
Liz again shared a series of photos from the venue and began: ‘Villa Balbiano is probably one of the most desirable wedding venues in the world, probably because of this view.
“It’s so beautiful and I’ve probably wanted to get married here since I saw this picture five or six years ago.”
She continued, “So the venue can be rented for the entire weekend — Friday through Sunday, two nights, three days — for 100,000 euros (about $109,000).
“Or you can rent it for one day, but you can only rent it for one day on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and the cost is 40,000 euros.”
Liz went even further, adding: ‘Another question I keep getting is ‘what is included in the cost of the venue’ and the answer is absolutely nothing.
Kraeton Moll proposed to Liz while the couple were on a private sunset cruise along the Amalfi Coast
She revealed that the venue alone — with no extras included — cost $100,000 for the weekend — but then tried to justify the expense
‘The 40,000 euros or the 100,000 euros is just the price of the location and nothing else.’
To justify the expense, she continued, “Yeah, it’s just the location, but I mean, look how incredible the location is.” There are so many different areas here.
‘The possibilities for drinks, reception and ceremony are endless. I can think of ten places right now where you can do them all.’
Liz then revealed, “Another question I keep getting asked is if you can actually stay at the venue and the answer is yes, only if you book it for the whole weekend.”
But she considered, “I feel like you don’t even want your guests to stay here because many of the pieces in Villa Balbiano are ‘sister pieces’ or one of five in the whole world, so imagine breaking something.” or scratch and you must pay all your money to Villa Balbiano.’
But other social media users were stunned by the revelations and didn’t hold back in the comments
The bride-to-be concluded, “Overall, this is definitely the place to go when it comes to wedding venues on Lake Como.”
But other social media users were baffled by the pricing revelations and didn’t hold back in the comments.
One wrote: “Get married in a spare room and save the money for vacations and home renovations.”
Another added: “This isn’t worth it. Only the location and no extras for that price is ridiculous.’
And a third simply labeled it as “a waste of money.”