Lake Como ELOPEMENT WEDDING GUIDE: Our $10K DIY Wedding Breakdown

This is the ultimate, honest guide to planning a luxury elopement in Lake Como, Italy for around $10,000 USD! If you are dreaming of a European wedding without the stress (or cost) of a huge traditional ceremony, we're breaking down exactly how we pulled off our magical DIY elopement with no wedding planner. We share every expense, from the incredible Grand Hotel Victoria package and the must-see Villa Balbiano to finding a stunning free location for our vows! This video is packed with budget tips, vendor recommendations, and the secret to covering your travel costs with credit card points. In this Lake Como Elopement Guide: 00:00:00 The Intro: Why Lake Como and Our Two Weddings 00:00:41 Choosing Grand Hotel Victoria and Why It Made Our Elopement Magical 00:01:31 Details of the Hotel Package: Spa, Boat Tour, and Michelin Dinner 00:05:01 Breaking Down the Hotel Cost: VAT and Room Upgrade to the Balcony Suite 00:06:48 Finding the Perfect Photographer & Videographer (They Flew from Spain!) 00:07:37 Villa Costs: Booking Villa Balbiano (and the rain-out at Villa Monastero) 00:09:47 Our Vows Location: How We Found a Stunning FREE Park for our Ceremony 00:10:06 Final Cost Breakdown for the Lake Como Ceremony (Venues, Photography, Boat Charter) 00:12:16 Personal Costs: The Full Look (DIY Makeup, Hair, Jewelry, and Shoes) 00:14:48 The Attire: Wedding Dress(es) and Tuxes 00:17:00 The HUGE Budget Secret: How We Covered Flights and Other Hotels with Credit Card Points 00:19:08 Final Lake Como Budget Summary and Next Steps Vendors & Resources Mentioned: Hotel: Grand Hotel Victoria, Menaggio Bridal Store: Bureau Bridal, Miami Watch Next: See Our Official LAKE COMO ELOPEMENT video:    • Dream Lake Como Elopement | Villa del Balb...   Our Miami Family Wedding Breakdown (Official Date):    • Miami Wedding Weekend | Family Airbnb & We...   Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! We’ve got so much more travel, love, and money-saving content coming your way. #LakeComoElopement #ElopementGuide #DIYWedding #WeddingBudget #DestinationWedding #LakeComoWedding #ItalyWedding #EuropeanWedding #LuxuryOnABudget #WeddingBreakdown