Jena Kreuzer
Robert Opalka
Jena Kreuzer
Robert Opalka
September 13, 2025
Schedule
Friday, September 12, 2025
Hike to See Horses (Optional)
3:00 pm
This is an easy hike with roughly 500 ft. elevation gain that will take around 1.5 hours to complete. The horses are grazing so they can be anywhere but they are usually in the valley below Forca Rossa so that is the direction we will start towards! We recommend wearing hiking shoes and bringing a water bottle.
Welcome Dinner
6:00 pm
We will come together for a welcome dinner at the rifugio on Friday night before the wedding. The menu is a la carte and guests can choose a starter, first dish, main course, and dessert.
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Wedding Ceremony
11:00 am
There will be light bites and drinks on the terrace after the ceremony. Then guests will have a few hours to rest and recharge before the reception.
Reception
6:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Hike & Via Ferrata to Costabella Peak (Optional)
8:30 am
This is a 7.5 mile hike rated hard difficulty with roughly 1800 ft. elevation gain that will take around 6.5 hours to complete. The hike will have beautiful scenery of the Marmolada as well as relics from World War I. Please see FAQ's for additional details on what to bring. For guests who are not interested in completing the via ferrata there is an option to join us for the first section of the hike which includes taking the cable car and walking to Rifugio Passo delle Selle for lunch or a snack before taking the trail or cable car back down to Rifugio Fuciade.
Stay Sunday Night (Optional)
6:00 pm
If you would like to stay an additional night please let us know so we can plan accommodations accordingly.
Travel
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FAQs
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How many nights are guests staying?
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Guest should plan on staying Friday and Saturday night. Sunday evening is optional, we plan on staying Sunday evening as the hike to Costabella peak will take the majority of the day. Please let us know if you plan on staying Sunday night so we can arrange accommodation.
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What is included in the accommodation?
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Accommodation is roughly a 150 euro fee per person per night and will include a room, breakfast, and dinner. Drinks outside of the wedding events are available a la carte, the rifugio has a wine cellar and a fully stocked bar.
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What is the attire for the wedding ceremony?
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The wedding attire is casual, please wear whatever you will feel comfortable in! We are planning to have an outside ceremony that will be hosted in a grassy valley, comfortable shoes are recommended. The weather in September may vary so make sure to have jackets and warm covers in case needed.
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What attire is needed for the weekend?
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We will be staying in a remote mountain area, the weather in September can be variable. We recommend packing outdoor attire, jackets and walking shoes/hiking boots.
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What will the weather be like?
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The weather temperature in September can vary. Usually high temperatures are in the mid- 50's to low 60's and the low temperatures in 40's with clear sunny days. There is a low chance of rain or snow so guests should be prepared just in case.
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What will be needed for the via ferratta hike?
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Via ferrata gear will be needed to complete the hike including a harness and lanyard. In addition a helmet, backpack, and hiking poles are recommended. We will plan on stopping for sandwiches/food at Rifugio Passo de la Selle, make sure to bring plenty of water! Recommended harness- Men: https://www.rei.com/product/162868/black-diamond-momentum-harness-mens Women: https://www.rei.com/product/162874/black-diamond-momentum-harness-package-womens Recommended lanyard: https://www.rei.com/product/123793/petzl-scorpio-vertigo-lanyard Additional details and a video overview can be found here: https://www.ferrate365.it/en/vie-ferrate/alta-via-ferrata-bepi-zac-passo-san-pellegrino/
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What is the status of the registry?
Answer
We will not be having a registry as your presence is all we could ask for! However, I cannot delete the registry section with this website template, so please ignore.
Registry
We'll post our registry here when we're finished building it. Thank you in advance!