In this 2026 YouTube vlog, Natalie Barnes, a bride-to-be, documents her second day in Italy as she prepares for her upcoming Lake Como wedding. The video opens with Natalie showing her outfit and packing, then follows her family as they travel from Milan to the Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como. Natalie tours the hotel’s rooms, garden, pool, and views, introducing family members (Mom, Dad, Sam, Arabella/Ari, and their mascot Bobo) and sharing candid moments like trying local foods, shopping for a curling iron, and enjoying breakfast and lunch. She walks the wedding venue, describing the garden, lodge, columns, and island where the ceremony will take place, and discusses logistical details such as rehearsal dinner timing, meeting the wedding planner, and boat transportation. Throughout, Natalie expresses excitement, recovery from illness, and a dreamy desire to live in the area. The vlog ends with a brief recap of the day’s schedule and a sign‑off.
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I'm wearing this today. Beautiful. This one, the big one. The big one. So we're gonna stand right there, and then this is our view. Hey guys, what's up? It's Natalie. Welcome to, or welcome back to, my YouTube channel. In today's video, this is day 2 of Italy. If this is this is the first video you've seen of me, hi, my name is Natalie Barnes. I'm a 2026 bride and we are currently in Italy. We flew in yesterday if you watched yesterday's vlog, and we are staying in Milan. Today we are going to Lake Como. We're packing up the room now, and, um, that's where I'm getting married is Lake Como. So I'm super, super excited for today's video. We're walking our venue and just exploring. I think I'm feeling a little bit better from yesterday. Still not 100%, but a lot better. I want to show you guys my outfit too, and then we'll go down for breakfast. This is the fit. I was actually gonna wear this last night, but I ended up not really even going to dinner. I walked down and then came back to the room because I did not feel good. So I'm wearing this today. That's a, like, a tropical jelly. Try it. Is it good? It's so good. Say good morning. Good morning. Do we look alike? Let's do the same face. Ready? Go. Let's talk in the same— oh, I grabbed the Mmm, yum! Cucumbers, yogurt, and jam. On the same flight? Oh good. All the way to JFK. They're lucky when they get to Paris. So we don't have to stop at Paris? You haven't? Espresso macchiato. Pinky up. How is it? Tastes like— So it's just a walk. Sam's driving. Beep beep. It's a 6-speed manual. Mario! Mario is in Italy. On the mountain. Yeah, it's so clean. But what is really true, I would love to ride a motorcycle through here. What about a Vespa? Nope, not a Pixar movie. Maybe that was Spain. Uh, Spain. Yeah, it's the Bull Run in Spain. What, Manuel? We're stopping at Media World because we don't have any, we don't have any curlers or irons or anything like that. They have more over here. This is what I'm getting. Peaches candy. There's a McDonald's right over there. Isn't that crazy? So pretty here. Even like the air just is like cleaner. But I got my curling iron. There's a 2-year warranty, but only if it stays in Italy. What are they? They're like strawberry gummies. Mmm. Can you want to try one? Very good strawberry gummy. Arabella would like this. You guys planned that, didn't you? Look at the tree just to the left of that. Oh my goodness, look at the island in the middle! How beautiful that is. It's a healthier— is this the Our hotel. Wow, I love the vines. Oh, I love the vines so much. Let's go up. This is our hotel. Air, do you like it? Mom, I know, I see. Beautiful. I know. Look at this, that's where we should eat. Yeah. Come in! Look how beautiful! Come on, babe. Isn't this beautiful? So today it's very nice weather. Beautiful. This morning was quite chilly. Really? Yeah, but now during the day it's very nice. So pretty. This one, the big blue, the big one. Okay, what do you say? Can you say thank you? You have plenty of choices. Is that amazing? Yum! Did you say thank you, Aaron? Teddy bears, so yummy. Spa and the gift shop. So pretty. It's gorgeous. So pretty. We're going to lunch. Go straight, Air. Yep, we're gonna go have lunch in the garden. Look how beautiful, Air. I know. Nope. I can't believe you didn't break the hidden secret. Dad, the pool, Mom. Mhm. Mom, I got apple juice. Let me see. Let's try it. Let's try it. How is it? Um, probably green. It's probably green. How does it taste? It's sweet. Can I taste it? Mom, can I put this in this glass? No. But I don't want that. Yeah, it's only for water. Oh no, I want water. Okay, ready? Okay, ready? 1, 2, 3, cheers! Oh, wrong cup. Hold it with two hands. Hold it with two hands. 1, 2, 3, cheers! Later. Yeah, I know, I'm gonna split it. So we got pasta, my mom got us salad, bread. Ari, can I have your plate? I love it. Thanks, Mom. So pretty. This Bobo is for you. Oh, she keeps it. Oh, he's so cute. His name is Bobo. He's our mascot. So cute. Yeah, you get to bring him home. That looks so good. And chocolate-covered strawberry, Air. You love those. This is so beautiful. Oh, look at this! I know, and what do we say? Watch my— watch my mind. Okay, this is my mom's room, and the TV— oh, I just tripped— is in here. And that's all of her stuff. And then they gave Arabella a bear. What is his name again? Bobo. Yeah. And then she has a view of the pool and the garden. I mean, this doesn't even look real. And then this is her bathroom. It's just so beautiful. Okay, this is our room, 311. The hotel gave it to her. Wow. This is our bathroom, and then this is normally shut. So it looks like that. This is like the little foyer area, and then this is our room, and then this is our bedroom. Mini bar is complimentary. Is it really? Yeah. And then our TV— that's our TV. And then look at our view. View. I don't know how to open the door. Does it open? I think it does, I just don't know. Here's your shoes. How to open it? Here's your nice shoes. But look at our view, so pretty. We're getting the boat, um, for Bobby and Elo right now. We gotta pay and then we're gonna go over there. Got it, baby. Oh Lord. Okay, this is my venue tomorrow. Now, yeah, we just got here. Yes, to the garden and the lodge up there. Yes. Okay. Yes. Oh, sorry. Come on, baby. I'm definitely going to have to bring different shoes and then change into my shoes. Yes. Yeah, we were too rushed. Yeah, you'll have to change. Yeah, I'll have to change into my shoes. I'll get like a bag and I'll go back and buy— I have— no, no, no, I have that. I have my bag it came with. Oh, that's right. They, they're in like— okay. Yes, if you want to come with me right up there. Yes. Yep. Oh, there's the columns. Yep. So that's where we'll be tomorrow. Where are you from? Florida, United States. Yeah, South Florida. So pretty. This is the entrance for the guest and me. And then which way would I stand? Yeah, do I stand Sorry. So beautiful. Thank you. So we're gonna stand right there and then this is our view. Oh my god! Congratulations, have the best day! Thank you so much. Okay, so photos all down there. Oh, beautiful. Yeah, I do want the photos down there. Beautiful. And then that's where we're getting it. Thanksgiving. I'm getting married right there. Otherwise, I'm gonna put you down. So pretty. Here, this way, or this way? Let's go this— I don't know, let's just go this way. And then this is where we're doing dinner, all the way up here. I know, right in here. So we have the choice of either doing it inside our dinner— I mean, it's beautiful inside, but I think I want to do it out here with the stairs right there. It's so pretty. This doesn't even look real. So that's where we're having the dinner tomorrow night, and then we're gonna take our group shots and family photos down in the garden. Oh my God, do you like the venue? Did I do good? Oh my law! Did you do good? Who had the idea of doing it here? And why? Because Star Wars was filmed here. Oh! And then this is like the garden area, so we'll take photos together. This is very steep. I don't know how I'm gonna wear my shoes. Down here, but I'll figure it out. My wedding dress is really heavy, but we'll do family shoots over here, and then me and Sam just by the tree, I guess. I wonder if we can go on the lawn and stuff, but I'll have to ask. This doesn't even look real. Okay, so that is our wedding venue happening tomorrow. We have to go back to the hotel because we have our rehearsal dinner. Um, I think our reservation's at 7:30, and I'm meeting the wedding planner at 6. It's 5:06 right now, so I'm hoping we catch the next boat out of here, and hopefully I have time to get married— or hopefully I have time to get ready. Um, I just don't know. I'm going outside, but we have our dinner reservation at 8, our meeting with our officiant at 6, and then my wedding planner is coming at 6:30. So we're super excited. Look at this view! I'm just like obsessed with this place. I want to move here. How can I move here? And then if you look all the way over there, see if I can zoom in. Oh, I don't think I can zoom in unless I— I can't zoom in, but That little tiny island over there, that's where we're getting married. It's very nice. Okay, what is this? Yay! Fit! I'm bringing this bag because I need something to hold my stuff in. My shoes, my wedding shoes, and my dress. You want to show what you're wearing? Looking handsome. This is, uh, designer. Express. Express. Oh, you look good. Thank you. Okay, let's go. During sunset. You accepted. All right. Leave. I accepted. I'm saying it wrong. It looks great. Okay, this is Arabella's menu. So cute. And then they just gave her that. It's a whole coloring book. So cute. Oh, don't worry, they put the eggs. It's cooked. Nice. Enjoy. Thank you. Egg in an egg. I guess so. With a little bit of mint. The candy— yeah, the little green candies. Okay, if you want me to scratch off the candies. Okay, let me see. Do you want the scrambled eggs inside? I know, so the chef asked guess what your favorite food was and guess what I said? Ricky's. Mom, can I have— please have a new spoon because this is all wet. Sure. Try that. It's cute. Lovey's got to make scrambled eggies like that. Can I make that, Mom? You can, but this is an eggy. How I crack it? Yeah, so just be careful. He's in there. What? No, don't bite it. You just take the scoop it out. They use a little eggie as a cup. Yeah, they're just using the eggie as a cup instead of breaking it. They used it as a cup. Eggie in an eggie. Oh yeah, it tastes like creamy Say it's your first one. Carabella, how is it? Good. Good. Natalie, what did you get? We got the same thing. Thank you. Sam got soup. Pasta and pasta. What'd you get? Chicken nuggets. It does look like chicken. Yum! To certify each courses. And this is your diploma for the rice connoisseur program. Oh, it's your diploma! Open it up, let's read it. It was so good. It was amazing. Natalie Barnes. Wow, good for you, Mom. But is it ice cream? I heard ice cream, but what is like the base of it? The vanilla sweet. So it's a classic crepes. Ah, you can do it with some sugar and butter, and we can caramelize lemon. You can put little bits of orange twist, pieces of orange, orange taste, and then we can flambe with some Grand Marnier. It's a liquor, and then we can serve you some vanilla sweet. A meeting place. What? Okay, okay. After he harassed me. I wanted to say you are completely off. I just took a shower and blow-dried my hair and washed my care. But we are in for tonight. Sam's already in bed, and tomorrow's the big day. It's 12:06 right now, so I'm ending the vlog. Anyways, guys, thank you guys so much for watching, and I will see you guys in the next video. Bye!
