Recently, the online community and international media were abuzz with news about the wedding of "Silicon Valley lady" Becca Bloom (real name Rebecca Ma, 25 years old), a social media phenomenon with more than 4.1 million followers on TikTok. Her wedding with her husband, software engineer David Pownall, took place at Villa Balbiano, on the west coast of Lake Como, Italy, not only impressing with its splendor and luxury but also with the couple's simple, romantic love story.
Real-life fairy tale at Villa Balbiano
Becca Bloom and David Pownall had a 5-year love journey before officially getting married. They first met in 2019 when they were both studying and working in the US. Their relationship was nurtured discreetly and sincerely, and then in July 2023, David proposed to Becca right at Villa Balbiano, which later became the wedding venue. The choice of Villa Balbiano was not only because it is one of the most magnificent private villas on the shores of Lake Como, but also because it has a special meaning, marking an important milestone in their love story.
After nearly two years of careful preparation, the couple's official wedding took place on August 28, 2025. This event was quickly listed by international media as one of the most famous weddings of the summer of 2025. However, in contrast to the luxury of the venue, the wedding took place in an extremely private and cozy space.
Sharing with Vogue magazine, Becca said that both she and David are introverts and do not like to show off. Therefore, the wedding was attended by only about 60 guests, including the couple's closest relatives and friends. This not only creates a private, warm space but also shows respect for intimate, deep relationships.
Meanwhile, in the bride’s home country, her parents are planning a grander, more traditional wedding, to share with family and friends. This means the couple will have two weddings, one in Italy and one in their home country, showcasing a blend of modernity and tradition.
Personal touch in a luxurious space
A wedding at Villa Balbiano is not just a lavish wedding but also a work of art, a living picture frame created from sophistication and high aesthetic taste.
The entire wedding space is decorated with imported fresh flowers, mainly roses and peonies, in elegant pastel tones. From the long banquet tables to the greenhouse backdrop, every detail is meticulously cared for, creating a romantic fairytale scene. According to wedding planning experts, the flower and decoration category alone at Villa Balbiano can cost from 10,000 to 50,000 euros (about 260 million to 1.3 billion VND), depending on the level of sophistication. With an impressive hanging ceiling and sophisticated uniform design, Becca Bloom's wedding is clearly among the most luxurious.
Not only investing in space, Becca Bloom also turned her wedding into a real "wedding runway" with four luxurious wedding dresses from the world's top brands such as Oscar de la Renta and Chanel.
Each outfit tells its own story, linked to the bride’s personal memories and imprints: an Oscar de la Renta mini dress with giant flowers for the boating party; a 2003 Chanel couture dress with cream motifs, reminiscent of her first date; a bespoke Oscar de la Renta wedding dress embroidered with laser-cut peonies, a symbol of childhood and roots; and finally a “shattered glass” rose Oscar de la Renta dress for the evening party, paired with Louboutin ballet flats to pay tribute to her childhood dancing. The meticulousness and investment in the outfit not only shows class but also shows Becca’s appreciation for every important moment in her life.
The media attention for Becca Bloom comes not only from her fairytale wedding but also from her personal story. Dubbed the "Silicon Valley princess" or "tech girl", Becca Bloom is the daughter of a billionaire couple, founders of the IT services company Camelot Information Systems. She herself is also working in the technology finance field, after graduating from the University of Southern California. With a dream life and success in many fields, Becca is likened to a heroine coming out of a novel.
However, this Asian-American girl is famous not only because of her family background but also because of her creative content on social networks. With a gentle, calm style and sophisticated aesthetic, her videos about life, fashion and inspirational stories have quickly attracted millions of followers. Becca is one of the typical faces of the "RichTok" trend, where wealthy young people share about their lives and lifestyles.
Meanwhile, her husband, David Pownall, is quite private. He is a talented Canadian software engineer, graduated from the University of British Columbia and worked for Google before moving to Amazon. The combination of a social media celebrity and a discreet guy in the technology industry creates an interesting love story, proving the harmony between two seemingly opposite worlds.
Before the wedding, Becca cleverly shared videos and photos of the preparation process such as trying on dresses, invitations, locations... but still kept the official wedding a secret until everything was completed. This event was not just a wedding, but also a beautiful, inspirational story about love, success and lifestyle, making many people admire and dream.
