FAQs

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When do I need to arrive?

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We recommend arriving on or before Saturday, April 18th at 3pm local time.

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Where should I stay?

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We are coordinating all of the events out of the town of Bellagio, known as the Pearl of Lake Como. We will have a room block available in October at Hotel Silvio, more to come!

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Can I stay somewhere other than Hotel Silvio/Bellagio?

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Yes - we want this to be a memorable trip for all of our loved ones. You can stay wherever you want, but if you stay outside of Bellagio you will be responsible for your own travel to the wedding venue.

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Where should I fly in?

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Milan has the closest airports to Lake Como. However, if you are traveling throughout Europe, you can probably train over from other cities.

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What is the wedding dress code?

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The wedding dress code is black tie optional. We are asking guests to wear black for the wedding reception. We feel strongly that we want this trip to feel special to everyone, so wear a fit you will feel fabulous in! The groom will wear a tux, but black suits are welcome!

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What is the Family Dinner dress code?

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We encourage you to wear whatever Fab Fit you want to wear in the beautiful back drop of Lake Como. If you have questions, ask! But feel free to wear what would give you your best instagrammable moment.

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When do I plan to leave?

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The last formal event is Monday evening so any time Tuesday your schedule is your own! Mike and Hana will stay at Lake Como until Wednesday (04/22) and then travel to Switzerland or Milan for the second part of the week. You are encouraged to plan your own trip however you would most enjoy!

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How do I get to the wedding venue?

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We are getting married at Villa del Balbianello. It is a short (~20 minute boat ride) across the lake from Bellagio. We will hire a boat to pick up guests at 5pm so we can get to Balbianello on time. There is a short walk up hill, through the beautiful gardens, to the venue. The wedding ceremony will start promptly at 6:30pm and end at 7pm. We will then have an hour to enjoy the grounds and the photographer will take pictures of the couple and guests.

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What is the boat party?

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A double decker bus will pick us up from Villa Balbianello at 8pm. The boat will have indoor and outdoor space, a full buffet with pasta, a DJ, and an open wine & beer bar. We will celebrate on the boat from 8pm-11pm where we will return to Bellagio.

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What is the menu for the welcome party?

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-Bruschetta with tomatoes and fresh basil -Raw vegetable crudités with anchovy & orange dressing and yogurt dressing -Red Tropea onion and apple quiche -Mini pizzas with sun-dried tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and rocket -Eggplant Parmigiana -Selection of cold cuts -Selection of local cheeses -Basket of crackers and breadsticks -Tartlet with Fassona beef tartare, potato chips and honey–mustard dressing -Milanese-style meatballs -Tartlet with vitello tonnato -Tartlet with balsamic-glazed carrots, carrot chips and carrot cream -Tartlet with Pachino cherry tomatoes, tomato carpaccio and soft shallot cream -Lake-style missoltini carpaccio on brioche bread, leek mayonnaise and leek tempura -Dessert: Italian Tiramisu with chocolate chips

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What is the menu for the boat reception?

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Below is the buffet and there will be a chef onboard making ragu pasta to order! Taralli and chip Mini ham and cheese croissant Red pizza Breadsticks Rosemary focaccia Grana Padano flake English style roast beef with soft potato cream with parsley Caprese mozzarella with yellow and red tomatoes Shrimp Caesar salad Typical Sicilian cannolo stuffed with eggplant caponata Local flan “polenta” with Zola cheese DESSERT MENU: Fresh Strawberries cheesecake Seasonal fruit salad Creamy chocolate mousse Sweet croissants Piatacchio cream with cocoa crumble Tiramisu Waffles with sciroppo d’acero e mirtilli Tart with lemon cream

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What is the menu for the family dinner?

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1. Vegetarian pasta with a red sauce. 2. Asparagus and ricotta cheese filled ravioli with bottarga and Lemon 3. Sea bass fillet with artichokes 4. Hot chocolate cake with coffee ice cream