7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cocktail Attire
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
Black-Tie Optional: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses. Lighter colored suits and dresses are welcome, to manage the summer heat. Keep in mind that the villa grounds have areas with both grass and pebbles.
Ceremony starts promptly at 5:00 PM. Aperitivo hour, dinner, and dancing to follow! Reception ends at 1:00 AM, at which time vans will transport guests back to the central meeting point in Florence.
April 23, 2025
Yes, there will be vans from a central meeting point in Florence that will take guests up to the Villa, and return them to the meeting point at the end of the evening. Guests will be required to use these vans to enter and leave the villa. Check back on the website for the exact meeting point location closer to the wedding date.
Italy requires an International Driver's Permit, if you plan to drive. You can easily apply online on the AAA website: https://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html
We recommend staying at a hotel or Airbnb within Florence city limits, on the same side of the river as the main Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) for the days of the welcome reception and wedding. Some recommended hotels include: Hotel La Gemma, Casa G Firenze, Hotel Baglioni, Hotel Cerretani Firenze, and Grand Hotel Minerva. The hotel where we are hosting the welcome reception, Plaza Hotel Lucchesi, is also an option.
Yes, please make us aware of any allergies or dietary restrictions by the RSVP date.
Gifts are not expected! We feel blessed enough that you're choosing to travel and spend this special day with us.
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