FAQs

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Can we bring you anything?

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No, please no gifts. Your love and support, whether you can make the actual events or not, means the world to us. That's all we need! I can't figure out how to delete the Registry tab. Please disregard.

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Do I need to know Italian?

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Short answer, no. Most Italians who work in hospitality speak English. Would it be nice to brush up on some? Sure. They will still say formalities in Italian like good morning (buongiorno), thank you (grazie), and goodbye (arrivederci).

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What about cellular phone data?

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Europe doesn't have any of the big US cellular carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon etc.), so you will likely be charged a daily fee (usually $10 a day) for using your phone in Europe. You'll receive a text from your carrier when you arrive that you'll be paying extra for using the services they have over there. You can avoid this by turning off cellular and using wifi, but then you like.. won't have a phone..

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Do they have the same plugs that we have in the US?

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No. You'll need to buy an adapter online to use the plugs over there. Our phone chargers, hair dryers, etc. have a completely different shape than their wall plugs. Adapters are cheap on Amazon.

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What is Italian weather like in August?

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The climate in Italy is perfect for growing grapes for their world renowned wine. So with that being said.. it's hot. Be selective about what you bring to wear around town. You can still look nice without the pants and jacket. Just imagine August in Charlotte, but less humid. Would you wear pants in Charlotte in August? I didn't think so.. Please wear pants to the wedding-- Ana

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Are Italians nice?

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Very. It's the French you have to worry about.

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What are the biggest differences from the southern US to Italy?

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- Taxis are abundant in Italy. Download the itTaxi app and simply enter your destination like you would with Uber. Speaking of, Uber can be uber expensive in Italy. Taxi, walking, or train are the way to go. - If you ask for water, 99% of the time they are going to give you lukewarm sparking water, so be specific if you want still water. "Natural" is the key word for "still" so write that one down. They don't do ice much either. They might be like, "what you need ice for?" - The primary language is still Italian over there, so even if you get an English speaking waiter/waitress, go easy on them. English is like super hard. Say easy sentence. - No tipping culture there or sales tax. If your meal was showing 12,00 euros on the menu, your total will be 12,00 euros, and if you get table service, a service charge of 2,00 euros. Don't tip them, they actually get paid a living salary.

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How can I pay for things in Europe?

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As you may know, the currency in EU countries is the Euro. If you have a debit or credit card, the card company will do the conversion for you when you pay with your card. The cost will come out in USD but likely be more than the EUR cost you paid for because the US dollar isn't worth the same as the Euro. So something that cost 10 Euros will come out of your bank as $11.16. It may be worth while to get some Euros in cash while you are there in case you need to use cash for whatever reason. However, restaurants, stores, and taxis all take cards.

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Are there any special considerations for hoteling in Italy?

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Make sure you extensively research the hotel or residence for your stay. Italy isn't big on air conditioning, so if you run hot, make sure to check on that. Also research the location of your stay. Europe is much more walkable than the US, so being within a decent walking distance from town centers is more likely and more fun. Finally, fully research the look and feel of the hotel or stay that you want, many hotels are in building that are over 1000 years old, so if you like a modern feel, don't go for the same hotel Leonardo da Vinci stayed in. We'll also provide recs for for hotels and airbnbs in early 2025!

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What if we want to travel after the wedding?

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You should! Florence is in central Italy and connected by train to all the major cities in the country. You'll be just a few hours max to cities like Rome, Milan, Venice, and Bologna by train. Feeling like going a bit further? The Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport in Rome is the largest Airport in the region. It can take you to places like Nice in France, Barcelona in Spain, Athens in Greece, Zurich in Switzerland, Munich in Germany, Vienna in Austria, and Prague in Czechia, all in just a couple of hours, but you can always fly out of Florence to many places directly too. When RSVPing for the wedding dinner, we'll ask if you have any restrictions then too.

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What if I have dietary restrictions?

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Italy isn't all just pasta and wine. Most restaurants in the cities offer plenty of options for food for all diets. Food regulation in Europe is much stricter than it is in the US, so you can rest assured you will be getting exactly what you ordered as fresh as it could come. Even if it takes 45 minutes for your meal to arrive because they literally went and farmed it for you after you ordered. Generally speaking, the food in the US is constantly trying to kill us, so having fresh real food over there will do you some good. Unfortunately, they don't do American southern food, so you'll still be craving Zaxby's on your flight back.

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What should I get to drink?

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Dawg, we are in the wine capital of the world. If you like beer they have Peroni, but just get a chianti red. You'll like it. They also specialize in the "Aperol Spritz" which is a nice refreshing citrus beverage with prosecco. Don't drink? Don't fret! San Pellegrino has some impeccable fizzy drinks to enjoy. Also any drink can come virgin and be just as good.

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I like to watch TV.

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Hope you like 6 channels all in Italian. One might be a Marvel movie... just... in Italian.