FAQs

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What airport do you recommend?

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We recommend flying into Florence. Florence is a quick hour drive to the venue which is located in Siena, You can also fly into Pisa which is a slightly longer drive. If you plan to tour Italy before or after our wedding you might consider flying into Rome as the flights can be more cost effective. Rome is about a 3 hours from the villa.

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What’s the best way to get to the Villa from the airport?

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There are many ways to get to the villa and it ultimately depends on your preference. If you plan to tour Italy and are comfortable driving internationally, renting a car is fairly inexpensive. Car rentals start from $8 a day. The airport has free shuttles to the car rental offices and the drive to the villa is about an hour and fifteen minutes. There is a bus from Florence Airport that leaves to Siena every 10 minutes. The bus is about six euros and takes about two hours. Siena is about 15 minutes from the villa and we can arrange to have you picked up from the bus stop in Siena. Our travel agent Sue can help you book any of these options and additionally she can provide you information on private transfer or a group shuttle bus from the airport to the villa.

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What time should I arrive?

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Check in is Friday, November 10th at 4pm. We'll update this soon with times for the welcome dinner and the wedding.

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Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?

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The Villa sleeps 89 people in private apartments that sleep between 2-6 people per apartment. You can book your room directly through the bride and groom. We will be sending out invites in early March and will be reaching out to share what room we reserved for you in the villa. If you prefer to stay off property, we will be able to recommend a hotel soon. If we run out of space at the villa, we will recommend a hotel block close to the villa.

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Will transportation be provided between to/from the hotel?

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You will need to provide your own transportation from the airport to either the villa or the Siena bus station. We will provide transportation from the Siena bus station in the event you’d like to take the bus.

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Where should guests park? Is parking free?

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If you rent a car, there’s plenty of space to park at the villa. Parking is free.

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What will the weather be like this time of year?

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The weather is usually between 62 and 52 degrees this time of year.

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Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?

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The ceremony and reception are both at Villa Catignano.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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The ceremony will start promptly at 2:15pm. Please arrive early to get seated.

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Will the ceremony or reception be outdoors?

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Yes! Both the ceremony and the reception will be outdoors. The reception will be under a heated tent and the dancing will be inside.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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The bride, groom, families, and bridal party will be taking pictures nearby. Everyone else can enjoy cocktail hour!

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What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

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Yes! The dress code is formal, black tie optional. The venue is mostly grass, gravel, and stone so we recommend being mindful of your footwear choices.

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Are there other wedding events I can attend?

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Yes! There will be a welcome dinner the evening of the 10th after check in and a farewell dinner the evening of the 12th. There will also be breakfast daily for the villa guests in the breakfast parlor at the villa.

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Are kids welcome?

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Though we love your littles, due to space restrictions we ask that all wedding weekend events are adult only. If you would like to bring your kids to Europe, we can recommend a local babysitting company that comes highly recommended by our planner.

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Can I bring a date?

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Our wedding is strictly RSVP only. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.

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What should I do if I can't make it?

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We'll miss you, but please be sure to RSVP no on the RSVP page by June 1st so we have an accurate guest count!

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When is the RSVP deadline? Do I need to mail back my RSVP or can I do it online?

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We'd love if you could RSVP as soon as possible via the RSVP page on this website. The RSVP deadline is June 1st, 2023.

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Will food and drinks be served at the reception? What kind of food?

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Yes please come hungry. There will be amazing Italian food. We'll have more info on the menu soon. We will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions including vegan diets, vegetarian diets, gluten sensitivities, etc.

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Will there be any vegan/vegetarian/gluten free/special diet options?

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Yes!

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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

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Of course! We just ask that you wait until we post to share your own photos.

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Are there restaurants nearby the villa?

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There is a pizzeria about 5 minutes driving from the villa. Most other restaurants are in Siena which is a 15 to 25 minute drive away depending on traffic.

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General information on meals at and around the villa

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We will be hosting a dinner each night at the villa for all of our guests and breakfast each day for guests staying at the villa but if you wish to have lunch out you will need to drive. We will be putting some snacks and refreshments in each villa room. Every room has a kitchen or kitchenette and there is a grocery store called Coop.Fi 10 minutes away from the villa if you wish to have some extra food on hand.

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Where are you registered?

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Your presence is a gift enough, but if you're feeling extra generous, you can visit the Registry page on this website.

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I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you?

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You can call or text Stephanie (321) 759-3750 or email us at delgadobuczekwedding@gmail.com