Photo: Whitefashion Photographer1/23Max and I have always loved Italy and Lake Como. It is obviously one of the country's most iconic places, and we have great combined memories there—so it was the perfect location for our wedding.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer2/23This is the Oscar de la Renta wedding dress I selected at Vakko Wedding House in Istanbul. When I saw the dress preserved in a glass box like a museum piece, I knew I had to try it on. I was so happy that I found a dress that was not simple, but that I was also very comfortable in.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer3/23I opted for a 3-meter Oscar de la Renta veil with hand-stitched flowers across it to match the dress.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer4/23Here I am getting ready in my room at our villa before the ceremony.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer5/23My bridesmaids helped me get into my dress and adjust my corset.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer6/23Max waiting patiently for the ceremony to start. This was his moment of silence before the big day really began.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer7/23My bridesmaids talking before the ceremony. Our flower girl—my little sister—is playing on the grand piano.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer8/23A portrait shot of me before the ceremony overlooking Lake Como and its surroundings.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer9/23The best men all came from different countries to support Max: Marco Illbruck, Moritz Ingenhoven, Pushkar Lugani, and Rene Gerdom.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer10/23My bridesmaids surrounded me in custom made dresses before I ultimately made my grand entrance.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer11/23This was the ceremony setting in the lower landscaped garden at the villa. The arch was made with branches, greenery, white hydrangea, big and small white roses, lisianthus alissa, and white freesia.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer12/23My father, Borys Muzalev, leading me toward the aisle.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer13/23The ceremony begins.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer14/23Our flower girl carried the veil. She is wearing a Roman-style headpiece and a white dress to match me.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer15/23The ceremony was led by a priest who came from Florence.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer16/23A view of the entire ceremony setting overlooking the lake.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer17/23Playing around during portraits post-ceremony.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer18/23A fun photo taken after the ceremony in the garden of the villa.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer19/23Our tables were decorated with roses, and the menu was accented with olive leaves. There were place cards with baby’s breath on each napkin.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer20/23Crystal chandeliers with floral garland decorated the roof of the tent.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer21/23Our first dance was to a song from Romeo and Juliet performed by an opera singer.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer22/23We cut our cake in front of the villa so that everyone could watch overlooking the lake.
Our cake was accented with floral garland, and the icing was made to look like lace. The tablescape was finished off with small candles and a greenery base.
Photo: Whitefashion Photographer23/23A fireworks presentation was a magical way to end the evening.
