FAQs

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What amenities does the castle have?

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The castle has a pool, hot tub, and sauna. There are also multiple hiking trails from the castle. Please consult our "things to do" tab for more information.

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Are there steamers available?

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Each apartment will have a steamer to help get rid of the "travel wrinkles" for your clothes.

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What are the accommodations like?

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Ristonchi Castle is a rustic, 1,000 year old medieval castle surrounded by olive groves and a forest of chestnut trees and wild edibles. It's not a regular hotel, so their won't be daily cleanings, but all of the basics will be provided for you such as clean sheets, towels, pillows, blankets, toilet paper, soap and shampoo. The furnishings are typical Tuscan style, and some of the bathrooms are small and quirky, but that's the fun of staying in an old castle. When you wake up you know you’re in Tuscany! There is heating, but no air conditioning. The thick stone walls and fresh mountain breeze should keep you comfortable, or there is a fresh spring water pool that will definitely do the trick! We will set up an ironing station for anyone needing to iron their clothes during their stay. There are no laundry facilities onsite. There is a bar and small shop where you can buy coffee, drinks, ice cream and snacks. The castle is secluded so please bring everything special (like medication) you'll need for the weekend with you.

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What does the weekend agenda look like?

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We will share a more detailed itinerary prior to the wedding but here is the brief overview: Friday, July 24th: Check In at Venue Starting at 4pm, Pizza Dinner Saturday, July 25th: Wedding Day, Rave Cave until 2:30am Sunday, July 26th: Pool Recovery Day, Pasta Making Class, BBQ Monday, July 27th: Goodbyes and Checkout by 11:00am

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What meals will I be responsible for during the wedding?

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Every meal will already be planned from Friday evening-Monday morning. If you would like any snacks/drinks outside of the meal times, there will be a bar cart available for you to purchase what you want! You can also stock up on some wine/snacks prior to your arrival to enjoy in your rooms!

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What should I pack for the wedding weekend?

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Please see this handy list the venue shared to help you pack. The venue does have hiking trails, and a pool so please bring athletic clothes and a bathing suit! - Italian adapters and converters (2 prongs - available on Amazon) - Ceremony attire (cocktail attire) - Swimming suit - Sunscreen - Sunglasses - Sandals and slippers - Toothpaste and toothbrush - Hairdryer/Straightener/Curling Iron (don’t forget a converter!) - Hair, skin and makeup products - Hand washing laundry detergent if doing laundry - Mosquito repellant and after bite cream - Copies of your passport - Medical information and medication list - Medication for allergies (bee stings) - Small first aid kit - Small sewing kit, (for last minute issues) - Comfortable shoes/athletic clothes (if you plan on walking or hiking) - Sweater/Light Jacket/Wrap (please be sure to check the weather) - Camera/Cell Phone/Memory Card (don't want to miss the beautiful moments) - Euros and credit cards

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What is the dress code?

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Friday: Summer Party (Think polos, short sleeve dress shirts, sundresses, dressier shorts + tops). Saturday: Cocktail Attire for the Wedding (It will be hot - we will not be expecting you to wear sports coats/blazers). Sunday: Pool & BBQ day. Casual clothing for our last day together.

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Should we travel before or after the wedding?

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We really hope that you are able to take advantage of this trip and visit other areas of Italy/countries before and/or after our wedding. However, if you are planning on travelling through Italy, we would recommend to travel prior. Italy has a holiday on August 15th, Ferragosto, which leads to a lot of businesses to close for multiple weeks in August for a well deserved break.

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Are children invited?

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Yes! The venue however does require a babysitter (or multiple) on the day of the wedding depending on the numbers of kids that will be there. Please let us know if you are planning on bringing your kids and we can work with you to organize that!

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Can I bring a date?

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We have a limited number of guests can have at this venue, so we ask that you please do not bring a guest if they are not listed under your RSVP.

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How do we get to the venue?

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Please consult the travel tab for more information about travel.

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When is Check In/Check Out?

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Check-In: Starting at 4pm on Friday, July 24th Check-Out: By 11am on Monday, July 27th