3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
DRESS CODE: Casual Attire - anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees.
We will be hosting an optional wine tasting and vineyard tour for you on Thursday if you're in town. We will arrange private transport out to a family-owned Piedmont winery to enjoy 5 varieties of their wine. They will also provide a selection of cured meats, cheeses and of course bread!
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
DRESS CODE: Garden Party Attire - elevated casual, breezy dresses, crisp button downs, light trousers
Welcome to Italy! Please join us at Caffe delle Rose, a member of the historical places of Italy. We will have light bites, followed by a first course, paired with wine and cocktails (come hungry). Only a short ride away on beautiful Lake Maggiore, we have arranged private boat transportation for you. Details to come! Please keep in mind that the roads in Italy are centuries old and made of uneven cobblestone. We suggest comfortable shoes and heels no taller than 2''.
6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
DRESS CODE: Festive Chic - cocktail dresses (vibrant colors, Italian influence) + summer suit (crisp linens or sport coat, tie optional). In keeping with Italian tradition, please avoid white, black, or red.
We suggest chunky heels no taller than 3" or sturdy platforms/flats (leave your stilettos at home). The venue is covered with even turf, however, the road to enter the venue is made of cobblestone.
6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
After the ceremony, our guests are invited to partake in an aperitivo. We will have wine, spritzes and n/a cocktails available for you to enjoy. In true Italian tradition, our caterer has prepared thematic islands filled with various small bites. Sit back, chat, and enjoy the view!
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Primi Piatti: Lobster risotto with stracciatella sauce -followed by- Tortellini with ossobuco filling, served with a saffron reduction and parmesan fondue sauce Secondo Piatto di Carne: Beef sirloin served in the style of prime rib on a mushroom cream sauce served with rosemary potatoes -or- Secondo Piatto di Pescare: Filet of sea bass in a bed of lemon, thyme and taggiasche olives, served with crispy vegetables. Dolce: We will have a wedding cake along with several bite-sized options our caterer has selected such as tiramisu, Italian cheesecake, lemon sorbet, and much more. For guests with dietary preferences (lactose free or gluten free), your meal will appear the same, however, the caterer will substitute the dairy and wheat ingredients to accommodate.
Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 9:00 pm - Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 12:00 am
After cake cutting, we'll move the party inside. We will provide an open bar as well as a DJ to dance the night away!