FAQs

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Why is the wedding in Orta San Giulio, Italy?

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Orta San Giulio represents a time of healing and renewed joy for us after Rebecca's cancer treatment. Its beauty and peaceful atmosphere made it the perfect place to celebrate our love.

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What is the town of Orta San Giulio like?

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Orta is a charming, picturesque village filled with narrow cobblestone streets, historic stone buildings, and small, lively piazzas. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful lake views, and quaint cafés and boutiques. https://www.illagomaggiore.com/destination/orta-san-giulio/

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What is Villa Decio like?

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We recommend visiting Villa Decio’s website and Instagram to get a feel for the space: https://www.villadecio.com/en/portfolio @villadecio

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What transportation is available in Orta?

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Orta is a small, pedestrian-friendly town, and the historic center is a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) for non-residents. Visitors must park outside the center, where both open-air and covered paid parking options are available. If you are staying within Orta, a car is not necessary. Private transfers can easily be arranged from the airport directly to your hotel and back. Please see the Travel section of this website for more details.

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Should I rent a car?

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If you plan to explore beyond Orta San Giulio, renting a car may be helpful. However, for travel between Milan Malpensa Airport and Orta, we recommend arranging a private transfer in advance. Driving in the area can be challenging due to unfamiliar roads, tolls, and Italy’s Limited Traffic Zones (ZTLs). Additionally, Orta is primarily pedestrian, with restricted access to the town center.

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Where can I park if I rent a car?

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Please see the Travel/Hotel Information section of this website for parking details. Some hotels in Orta offer on-site parking.

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Can I use Uber/Lyft to get to and from the airport?

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You may be able to take an Uber/Lyft from the airport to Orta San Giulio, but availability in town is limited. As a small town, Ubers/Lyfts are not always reliable for return trips to the airport. For a smooth and stress-free arrival and departure, we recommend pre-booking a private transfer.

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Is there transportation to and from the wedding?

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Yes! Transportation will be provided for all guests between Orta and Villa Decio. To Wedding from Orta: pickup location is Villa Crespi From Wedding to Orta: dropoff location is Hotel La Bussola For more specifics, see the Wedding Schedule tab of this website! For everyone’s safety, transportation will be reserved for guests who have RSVP’d. The driver will have a guest list, and only those listed will be permitted to board.

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Can I drive my rental car to the Villa instead of using the shuttle?

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Unfortunately, no. Due to very limited parking at the Villa and the narrow, winding road leading up to it, we are unable to accommodate guest vehicles. In order to ensure smooth access for shuttles and vendors, we kindly ask that all guests use the provided transportation. If you arrive by car, you will be asked to turn around so that shuttle service can continue without interruption. Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your help in making transportation seamless for everyone.

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Will the ceremony/reception be indoors or outdoors?

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Orta has beautiful weather, so our ceremony will be outdoors. Our reception is outdoors as well with indoor access for dancing. Dinner will be served under tents. Villa Decio has many great photos online that will give you a better idea of what to expect!

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Can I bring a plus-one?

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In order to keep our wedding intimate, we are only able to accommodate the guests formally invited. Each invitation is addressed to those included, and we kindly ask that only those listed attend. Thank you so much for understanding, we are so grateful to celebrate with our closest family and friends.

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What will happen upon arrival before the ceremony?

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Upon arrival you will be greeted with a selection of Welcome Drinks to enjoy before the ceremony.

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What will happen after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony, the wedding party will be taking pictures nearby for around an hour. We will be serving amuse bouche and finger foods in the meantime during cocktail hour. Additionally there will be a butcher station, cheese station, and fried food station along with beverages and cocktails. Dinner will be served followed by dancing, a cake cutting ceremony, and dessert.

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Can photos be taken during the ceremony?

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We kindly ask that you keep phones and devices put away during the ceremony. We will have a photographer capturing the moment and will share photos with you afterward. After the ceremony feel free to take as many pictures as you would like!

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What is the dress code and color scheme?

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Our celebration will be formal / black-tie inspired. Tuxes, suits, and long gowns are encouraged. We want everyone to feel their best, so wear something that makes you feel amazing! There is no required color palette, just one request: please refrain from wearing all white. For women: Here is a pinterest link for dress inspiration https://www.pinterest.com/rebcoglianese/women-guests-dress-code/

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What is the weather like in Orta?

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Daytime: High 70s, low 80s (°F) Nightime: High 50s, low 60s (°F) The reception will be near a lake, so it will be cooler in the night.

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When is the RSVP deadline?

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Please let us know if you will be attending by June 3rd. We appreciate your timely response!

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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Check the Travel/Hotel Information section of this website!

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes! There will be an open bar for guests to enjoy throughout cocktail hour and the reception.

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I have a food allergy and/or I am vegetarian/vegan, can I make a special request?

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Of course! We want everyone to be included. Please let us know your restrictions as soon as possible in the RSVP so we can ensure you are taken care of.

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Should I bring a gift to the wedding?

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Please save your luggage space! Physical gifts are not necessary! If you would like to give, we have included a cash fund on our registry. Please see the 'Registry' tab of our website.