{"id":40900,"date":"2023-04-04T11:30:53","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T16:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/?p=40900"},"modified":"2024-10-24T15:36:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T20:36:35","slug":"an-intimate-elopement-in-lake-como-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/an-intimate-elopement-in-lake-como-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"An Intimate Elopement in Lake Como, Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_40912\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40912\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-40912 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-30-copy.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom gazing at each other on a boat in Lake Como, Italy.\" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-30-copy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-30-copy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40912\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/kseniadolzhenko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ksenia Dolzhenko<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The pandemic brought this couple together in an unconventional way. Mitchell, a baseball player for the Colorado Rockies organization, was sent home to Houston after the pandemic first began. Soon after, the pair met on a popular dating app which led to an unforgettable first date via Face time. The bride says, &#8220;We hit it off right away, and it was love at first date in an odd pandemic-state-of-world kind of way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Mitchell proposed to Madelyn early in the morning to catch her off guard, considering she isn&#8217;t a morning person. He covered a piano he had bought her from one of their vintage store shopping days in white rose petals and got down on one knee.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The couple booked a trip to Italy and eloped on Lake Como on October 28, 2022, fulfilling one of Madelyn&#8217;s life-long dreams. For their intimate wedding, Madelyn and Mitchell focused on romantic details, like writing their vows in leather-bound journals, and continued journaling in them throughout their two-week honeymoon and ultimately gifted them to each other at the end of their trip. The bride says, &#8220;We found a floral shop in town and bought flowers the morning of the ceremony, exchanged vows on our hotel terrace, and took photos on the lake and at Villa Olmo before enjoying a romantic candlelit dinner.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The couple celebrated with their loved ones upon returning home to Houston. They brought Lake Como home by hosting a candlelit dinner celebration, where guests received bottles of Italian olive oil.<\/p>\n<p>Join us in congratulating Madelyn and Mitchell on their lakeside elopement, featured in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/get-started\/get-the-magazine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023 issue of Weddings in Houston Magazine.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Congratulations, Madelyn + Mitchell! We wish you all the love and happiness!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40915 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-37-copy.jpg\" alt=\"The bride putting on her earrings facing a mirror.\" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-37-copy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-37-copy-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40906 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-14-copy.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom holding hands as they walk in front of Villa Olmo.\" width=\"660\" height=\"841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-14-copy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-14-copy-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40907 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-15-copy.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom facing each other with greenery and mountains behind them.\" width=\"660\" height=\"877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-15-copy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-15-copy-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-42020 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-1-copy.jpg\" alt=\"The groom wiping a tear as the bride reads her vows at their intimate elopement in Lake Como.\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-1-copy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-1-copy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40916 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-copy.jpg\" alt=\"A journal with a letter the groom wrote to the bride.\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-copy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-copy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-42021 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-4-1-copy.jpeg\" alt=\"The bride and groom laughing while holding their vow journals.\" width=\"660\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-4-1-copy.jpeg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-4-1-copy-300x199.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40902 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-6-copy.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom kissing on a dock next to a boat for their elopement in Lake Como, Italy.\" width=\"660\" height=\"838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-6-copy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-6-copy-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40903 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-7-copy.jpg\" alt=\"The bride looking at the groom with her hand on his shoulder while sitting in a boat.\" width=\"660\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-7-copy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-7-copy-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40905 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-12-copy.jpg\" alt=\"The bride standing at the front of a boat looking to the side.\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-12-copy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-12-copy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40910 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-28-1-copy.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom about to kiss as they sit in the back of a boat on their waterfront elopement.\" width=\"660\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-28-1-copy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-28-1-copy-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40904 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-10-copy.jpg\" alt=\"The groom pouring a glass of champagne for the bride on the boat. \" width=\"660\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-10-copy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-10-copy-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40914 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-35-copy.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom clinking glasses and looking at each other for their waterfront elopement in Lake Como, Italy.\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-35-copy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-35-copy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40909 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-27-copy.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom sitting on the back of the boat about to kiss.\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-27-copy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MadelynMitchell_KseniaManakova_LakeComoElopement-27-copy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re dreaming of a destination wedding, get inspired by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/an-epic-wedding-celebration-in-the-italian-countryside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aisha and Fede&#8217;s beautiful celebration in the Italian countryside<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/white-ivory-and-taupe-destination-wedding-in-los-cabos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tara and Bryce&#8217;s alfresco soiree in Cabo San Lucas, MX<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>&#8220;An Intimate Elopement in Lake Como, Italy&#8221;<\/h4>\n<p>Contributing Vendors- Photography: Ksenia Dolzhenko \/&nbsp;<span class=\"TextRun SCXW95462349 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95462349 BCX0\">Hotel Villa Flori \/ Warehouse 72 \/ AC Boat Rentals \/ <\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW95462349 BCX0\">Toni&amp;Guy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95462349 BCX0\"> Como \/ Lewis Jewelers \/ Villa Olmo&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW95462349 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pandemic brought this couple together in an unconventional way. 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