{"id":66611,"date":"2023-09-04T12:04:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T12:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/?p=66611"},"modified":"2023-09-04T12:04:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T12:04:22","slug":"inside-pippa-middletons-party-weekend-in-lake-como","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/lifestyle\/inside-pippa-middletons-party-weekend-in-lake-como\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Pippa Middleton's party weekend in Lake Como"},"content":{"rendered":"
Boat trips, live cooking in a fire pit, a pre-dinner performance by ballerinas and customised cocktails were among the treats the very well-heeled guests received at the wedding of Annabelle ‘Belle’ Porter, and Max Robinson in Lake Como, northern Italy this weekend.<\/p>\n
The stunning bride – who opted for five outfits for the three-day affair –\u00a0 was joined by the Princess of Wales’ sister Pippa Middleton, and her billionaire husband James Matthews for lavish celebrations at the \u00a390,000-a-night 17th Century Villa Balbiano.<\/p>\n
Guests enjoyed a three-days of celebrations, starting with a cocktail party inside the villa, where attendees sipped on personalised drinks and were entertained by live music.<\/p>\n
Ensuring no detail was forgotten, the pair had a personalised mat as they entered the plane, one of the many individualised touches of the weekend, which included monogrammed ice cubes and custom drinks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On arrival the Belle – who was educated at Bedales and Bradfield College – stunned in an on-trend Barbie pink cocktail dress, while posing up a storm with guests.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile Max, a clothing designer, matched in a bright pink tux.<\/p>\n
As friends and family gathered around the Villa’s pool – which had ‘A&M’ custom floats inside – they sipped on custom cocktails including a ‘Marry Me Mule’, ‘Aperol Amore’ and’Glow with Belle’.<\/p>\n
On the second day the bride and groom finally tied the knot, with Belle stunning in three dresses, and Pippa herself pictured letting her hair down and enjoying a dance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As guests arrived at the Villa, they walked in the grounds with a parade of violinists.<\/p>\n
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Boat trips, live cooking in a fire pit, a pre-dinner performance by ballerinas and customised cocktails were among the treats the very well-heeled guests received at the wedding of Annabelle ‘Belle’ Porter, and Max Robinson in Lake Como, northern Italy this weekend<\/p>\n
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The stunning bride – who opted for five outfits for the three-day affair – was joined by the Princess of Wales ‘ sister Pippa Middleton (pictured), and her billionaire husband James Matthews for lavish celebrations at the \u00a390,000-a-night 17th Century Villa Balbiano<\/p>\n
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The 17th Century Villa cost around \u00a390,000 a day to rent out – with the wedding likely costing over \u00a31million in total<\/p>\n
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The ceremony looked over Lake Como<\/p>\n
Belle started with a traditional lace number before switching to a shorter shift dress to cut the cake and dance the night away.<\/p>\n
Belle then changed again to an even shorter lace number with a halter neck as the night carried on to the early hours.<\/p>\n
The ceremony overlooked the the world famous lake as well as the alps, with the aisle adorned with hundreds of white roses.<\/p>\n
As the guests headed into dinner, they enjoyed a performance from ballerina’s before heading onto the lake itself in a boat to enjoy a fireworks display.<\/p>\n
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Pippa danced the night away in a scarlet dress<\/p>\n
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Pippa Middleton wore a scarlet gown and bold drop earrings at an exclusive wedding on Lake Como<\/p>\n
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Pippa Middleton beams as she speaks to other guests with her husband James Matthews in Italy<\/p>\n
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On arrival the Belle – who was educated at Bedales and Bradfield College – stunned in an on-trend Barbie pink cocktail dress, while posing up a storm with guests. Meanwhile Max, a clothing designer, matched in a bright pink tux<\/p>\n
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While cutting a three-tiered cake, the guests were treated to a light show and animation about the couple<\/p>\n
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The couple even branded their ice ensuring no detail was forgotten at the wedding<\/p>\n
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Belle opted for three dresses (left) before changing into a white bikini for the third day<\/p>\n
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A huge display of fireworks was enjoyed over the lake after the ceremony\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Bridesmaids wore forest green dresses while guest were serenaded with a violin<\/p>\n
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A light show showing the couple’s love story – including dates at Harry’s bar – was on display<\/p>\n
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To start off the extravagant affair, Belle and Max, both 27, jetted off from their home in London to northern Italy – in a private jet of course<\/p>\n
Guests enjoyed steaks cooked over a firepit, as well as traditional Italian fare including handmade pizzas and truffle pasta.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Later, the pair cut the cake, with an animated video showing their love story, including dates in Annabel’s, Harrods and Harry’s Bar.<\/p>\n
The celebrations then continued for a third day, with Belle opting for a white bridal bikini for a party of the beach with shots of limoncello and many cocktails enjoyed.<\/p>\n
The ceremony took place at the picturesque Villa Balbiano, where a three-day wedding package costs around \u00a31.3million.<\/p>\n
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After the formal evening, Belle and Max relaxed at a beach party<\/p>\n
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No detail was missed with ‘A&M’ on the pool of the villa<\/p>\n
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Guests enjoyed the stunning vista of Lake Como and the Alps as the pair tied the knot<\/p>\n
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The formal ceremony (left), was followed by a beach party (right)<\/p>\n
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Guests shared footage dancing the night away<\/p>\n
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#Bellissimotothemax was the slogan of the weekend, with truffle pasta and neon signs enjoyed<\/p>\n
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Guests took to social media to share pictures for the weekend<\/p>\n
The largest private residence on the lake, it was used as a location for the 2021 movie House of Gucci.<\/p>\n
Pippa, 39, and James, 48, certainly got in on the action dancing the night away.<\/p>\n
While the bride opted for five designer gowns, Pippa was decidedly more practical in a \u00a3299 Dontella Ruffle Dress from high street retailer Phase Eight.<\/p>\n
It’s not clear how Pippa knows the bride and groom, but the pair grew up in similar areas – with Bradfield College just a stone’s throw for the Middleton family home in Bucklebury.<\/p>\n
They both run in similar circles, with Belle and Max enjoying a lavish life in South Kensington.<\/p>\n
Max’s family run the Papouelli children’s shoe and clothes store, which is a favourite of the royal family, as well as owning a number of properties in Kensington and Chelsea.<\/p>\n
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As friends and family gathered around the Villa’s pool – which had ‘A&M’ custom floats inside – they sipped on custom cocktails including a ‘Marry Me Mule’, ‘Aperol Amore’ and’Glow with Belle’.<\/p>\n
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Guests said the wedding was a ‘faitytale’<\/p>\n
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When James and Pippa married in\u00a0 2017, all of the child bridesmaids wore\u00a0Papouelli shoes.<\/p>\n
Belle and Max have been dating since at least 2015, when they met while Belle was studying at Manchester Metropolitan University.<\/p>\n
After graduating, Belle forged a career in design, taking internships and M&S, Nike and River Island before retraining as a nutritionist.<\/p>\n
Now in her final year of studies at the College of Naturopathic Medicine she works for high-end nutritionist Clarissa Lenherr.<\/p>\n
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Belle looked gorgeous every minute starting the weekend with a fluffy lace gown<\/p>\n
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The weekend saw Belle don many dresses – including a traditional one<\/p>\n
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Belle and Max have been dating since at least 2015, when they met while Belle was studying at Manchester Metropolitan University<\/p>\n
Its extensive grounds feature an outdoor swimming pool plus a private pier and boathouse.<\/p>\n
Inside, its historic interiors have been filled with the finest objects d’art and furniture of past centuries, while spectacular 17th-century frescoes adorn the walls.<\/p>\n
Pippa and James Matthews arrived on Friday and stayed in one of the three suites at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.<\/p>\n
Celebrations kicked off on Friday night in the garden of the hotel with a welcome party for which the dress code was ‘pink, mood Barbie’. Pippa is understood to have worn a pink outfit and her husband beige.<\/p>\n
Footage shared widely on social media by the hotel, the bride and guests showed the true scale of the extravagant wedding – and Pippa herself was filmed letting her hair down and dancing among the crowds at the wild party in her scarlet dress.<\/p>\n
Pictures shared from the wedding show how guests watched on as the bride and groom tied the knot to the backdrop of the mountains surrounding Lake Como.<\/p>\n
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After graduating, Belle forged a career in design, taking internships and M&S, Nike and River Island before retraining as a nutritionist (the villa is pictured)<\/p>\n
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A team helped Belle get into the car for the wedding<\/p>\n
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Celebrations kicked off on Friday night in the garden of the hotel with a welcome party for which the dress code was ‘pink, mood Barbie’. While Sunday was a beach party<\/p>\n
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Violinists played as guests arrived at the villa<\/p>\n
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Sparkling thigh high boots were one of the outfits du jour for Belle<\/p>\n
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After tying the knot Belle enjoyed breakfast overlooking the lake<\/p>\n
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Guests shared dozens of shots of the happy couple<\/p>\n
An incredible light show featuring fireworks and even the newlyweds’ faces was projected onto the facade of the hotel\u00a0as the couple pulled out all the stops for their big day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The bride herself, dressed in a stunning white dress, was filmed being thrown up in the air by wealthy guests who had travelled to Italy for the special day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The couple also took a boat out on to the picturesque lake\u00a0as colourful pyrotechnics and confetti exploded into the air in front of stunned guests.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pictures of the menu shared on social media showed that the wedding guests, which included Pippa, were treated to sliced grass-fed filet mignon with organic asparagus, tomato, sauteed potatoes from Trentino and baby carrot.<\/p>\n
The fish option was wild seabass with fresh tomato emulsion and basil from the garden, while the\u00a0vegetation option was chargrilled cauliflower steak with tahini and pomegranate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pippa and her husband James were pictured enjoying themselves as they spoke to guests and the Princess of Wales’ sister was caught snapping a photo with her phone as she watched the memorable ceremony.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The couple were also seen up on the hotel balcony as they made the most of their luxurious holiday.\u00a0<\/p>\n