A US Passport that is valid a minimum of 3 MONTHS AFTER TRAVEL. Effective in 2025, you will also need to apply for an ETIAS Visa to travel to Italy. This only takes a few minutes and costs roughly 7 Euros (kids under 18 and adults over 70 do not have to pay the fee but do still have to complete the application). You can read more and apply at https://tinyurl.com/3rv4695k. Visas are valid for 3 years.
Yes, if you want to pay for things in cash. You will save money by paying in euros. You can ask for your tab to be converted to dollars, but it will usually be at a higher price than it should be. The current exchange rate is 1 Euro to $1.07. NOTE: DO NOT exchange money at an actual exchange rate place in the airport or train station. You will get MAJORLY screwed over. We recommend taking ALL of your cash out of an ATM and only paying one fee one time.
Yes, but make sure you are using a card that does not have foreign transaction fees. You should also notify your bank (usually you can do this within your bank account app) that you will be out of the country so you are not flagged for identity theft.
Check with your carrier's plan to see if international data is included. Most plans include free texts and limited data in Europe, but calls will usually come at a cost. We recommend using Facebook or WhatsApp to make calls when connected to WiFi (which exists in many places).
There are no "rules", but if you want to blend in and not look like a total tourist, we recommend dressing well everywhere you go. This means no athleisure or flip flops. Lean toward quality, light fabrics, classy looks, and bright colors. Men: linen shirts, light button-downs, trousers and trouser shorts, creams, beiges, and navy Ladies: flowy dresses, classy blouses and shorts, wedge shoes or nice sandals
PASSPORTS that are valid a minimum of 6 MONTHS AFTER TRAVEL, copy of birth certificate for any babies you are bringing, portable phone chargers, plug adapters (you will need the European plug as they have their own outlets), sunscreen, swimsuit, tissues (they are weirdly hard to come y, and double as great napkins) and good walking shoes!
Weather on the coast is warm but manageable in September with highs in the mid-80s and lows in the low-70s,dropping to 60s in the evening.
We do NOT recommend renting a car or driving on the coast. The streets are very narrow, winding, and confusing with many pedestrians, vespas, and hills. Rental cars are often manual transmission and very small.
Yes. In 2025, Italy will be hosting the "Jubilee Year," a special holy year in the Catholic Church, primarily centered in Rome and Vatican City, where millions of pilgrims are expected to visit for spiritual renewal and celebration, starting on Christmas Eve 2024 and ending on the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6th) in 2026. If you are planning to visit Rome, we suggest avoiding Vatican City completely and only using Rome to pass through.
In Italy, hotel room blocks and group discounts are not typically offered. Instead, we provided a list of recommended accommodations to suit a variety of preferences. This way, you’ll have the flexibility to choose options that best fit your budget and party size.
If you are certain you will not be able to attend, we kindly ask that you RSVP as soon as possible, as we are finalizing plans for the week’s events. If you're still deciding, we would greatly appreciate it if you could let us know by March 1st, 2025, so we can make the necessary arrangements.
You’re welcome to choose your arrival date in Italy. If you have some extra time, I highly recommend exploring other beautiful cities like Florence, Venice, or Rome. Italy’s train system makes travel between these locations quite convenient. There’s also plenty to enjoy in the Amalfi Coast area! We would love to host a welcome party on the 27th, so it would be wonderful if you could arrive in the Amalfi Coast before then.
Look good and feel good! For the wedding day, we are kindly requesting cocktail attire.