Some love stories feel like they were written by fate. Sohaila & Karil’s is one of them.

It all began on September 22, 2023, in a parisian Starbucks. A chance encounter, a few exchanged glances, a spontaneous conversation… and phone numbers shared. It would take them a month to meet again, but that day became unforgettable: a stroll through the charming streets of Strasbourg, a candlelight piano concert wrapped in soft light, followed by a horseback ride the next day — a perfect nod to their shared love for unique experiences.

Sohaila comes from a big family, while Karil is an only child. She’s calm and grounded. He’s more outgoing, a party lover with a big smile. Together, they’re a perfect match — a balance of energies, like poetry in motion. They share a passion for travel, for discovering new cultures, and for Japanese anime, which they love watching together on cozy nights or while flying off to new adventures.

Their civil wedding took place in Strasbourg, surrounded by loved ones. But they longed for something just for the two of them. A moment out of time, away from the noise. Italy felt like the obvious choice: Lake Como, with its shimmering waters, its elegant villas, and the irresistible taste of dolce vita.

In the quiet beauty of Villa Balbianello, nestled between sky and water, they exchanged vows. Simple, sincere words — filled with meaning. Rain played hide and seek throughout the day, but it didn’t dull the magic. If anything, it made it all the more romantic. Between two showers, they boarded a boat and glided across the lake, with the joyful sound of champaign glasses.

The day after, they savored warm pasta and vibrant spritzes, wandered the gardens of Villa Cipressi and Villa Monastero. There was no schedule, no plan. Just them.

Accompanying Sohaila & Karil on this adventure was an honor. Capturing their connection, their glances, their meaningful silences — it was more than photography. It was storytelling. Their story.

And that’s the true magic of an elopement: choosing each other, far from the world, only to return to it — stronger, together.