FAQs

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What airport should I fly into?

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If you’re flying in to go straight to the wedding, you can check the Naples airport. If you’re planning to enjoy Italy first, we highly recommend trying Rome and flying in there, before making your way down to Ravello. Rome offers the larger number of flights, as practically every international airport flies to Rome.

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When should I arrive?

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We will be touring Villa Cimbrone together if you'd like to join at 11am on Sunday. So we encourage you to arrive in time for this. But most importantly, there will be a welcome dinner Sunday night. If you opt to arrive in Italy on Sunday, choose flights that land no later than that morning so that you will have enough time to get to the welcome dinner in Ravello that evening.

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When should I leave?

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We will be up late celebrating so we discourage anyone from booking flights the following morning. We have also included a post-wedding day boat ride with open bar to a secluded beach with your invite and would love if you'd join us. See the RSVP page for more on this. So we recommend leaving on Wednesday at the earliest, or perhaps driving out of Ravello Tuesday evening.

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Do I need to rent a car in Ravello?

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We don’t recommend renting cars at all for the duration of the wedding, as you will not need them once you get to Ravello. You can walk to any location within the small town. There is also limited parking within the town limits and it can be expensive.

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What is appropriate attire for a Catholic ceremony?

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Semi-formal attire is perfect. For men that means a button down and slacks at minimum. Ties, blazers, and suits, welcome and encouraged too. To respect Italian custom and tradition, we ask that women wearing sleeveless dresses bring a cardigan or a shawl to wear inside the church.

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What is the weather like in Ravello?

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September in Ravello typically sees highs around 75° and lows around 64°. Mostly sunny. However, it’s always a great idea to check the forecast before you pack!

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How do we get to Ravello?

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Please see the travel page for suggestions - but one thing to note is that the airport will not be in the town of Ravello, so a few hours of travel time will be needed to get to and from the airport - more if you're coming from Rome, and less if you're coming from Naples.

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Passports?

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Yes. And be sure that they don't expire any time soon. Most countries will not permit a traveler to enter their country unless the passport is set to expire at least six months after the final day of travel. It can take up to 10-12 weeks to receive one, so be sure to apply early enough!

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What COVID restrictions are in place?

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There will be safety measures required of us in our host country, and we plan to keep all of our guests updated as we get closer to the date of the wedding. We know everyone will be respectful of what Italy's policies are, and look forward to having a wonderful time together.

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Credit Cards or Cash in Europe?

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In Europe, day-to-day spending can be more cash-based. I have typically relied mostly on cash, though I appreciate the convenience that credit cards offer. It all comes down to maximizing ease and minimizing fees. I pay for as much as possible with cash, using a bank that charges no or low fees for international ATM transactions. When I arrive in Europe, I head for an ATM at the airport, load up on cash, and keep it safe in my money belt. Credit cards work throughout Europe (at hotels, larger shops and restaurants, etc.); Visa and MasterCard are the most widely accepted. American Express is rarer; the Discover card is unknown. I use my credit card sparingly: to cover major expenses (such as plane tickets and long hotel stays). Cash is the best — and sometimes only — way to pay for bus fare, taxis, and street vendors. Small businesses (B&Bs, mom-and-pop cafés, gift shops) often prefer cash. Vendors might offer a discount for paying with cash, or they might not accept cards at all.

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How do we get around in Europe?

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Trains, baby! Buses too, and big cities likes Rome and Milan have Uber, though it's Uber Black only. You can also just call a cab! But for big travel, especially to a few different destinations, we cannot recommend trains highly enough. That's the European way.

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How do I get around on the Amalfi Coast?

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Check this amazing website for plenty of details on the buses that run between the towns. https://www.ravello.com/how-to-get-around-amalfi-coast/ You'll also use this for getting to Ravello from wherever you are. Check the travel page for more details on specifics. Trains and buses on the Amalfi coast are quite inexpensive. For example, the train from Naples to Salerno is €6 each.

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If the US makes me get a COVID test to return, how do I do that?

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Currently, the U.S. is requiring those returning to the United States to take a test no more than 72 hours before boarding a flight. The great news is that these are available at any farmacia (pharmacy) in Italy, which are as plentiful (if not moreso) than CVS and Walgreens. You will know them because they are marked with a green cross, instead of a red one. Sample here: https://media.istockphoto.com/photos/pharmacy-farmacia-sign-with-green-illuminated-cross-in-italy-picture-id1059650968

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COVID Protocols to get into Italy?

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Yes. You will need to fill out an EU Digital Passenger Locator form: https://app.euplf.eu/#/ and keep the form they email you handy. We suggest also taking a screenshot of your QR code afterwards.

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What is Italy requiring in terms of vaccines, quarantine, etc?

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Entry into Italy from the US is permitted by presenting, one of the three certificates upon arrival: 1. COVID Vaccination completed at least 14 days prior; it may be Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer BioNtech, AstraZeneca, or Moderna. Proof of vaccination for those immunized in the US is the white card bearing a CDC logo. 2. Recovery from COVID-19, with a medical certificate containing all relevant information from a physician. 3. Negative Rapid Antigen Test or Molecular PCR Test carried out in the 48 hours prior to entering Italy: proof being a certificate from the laboratory that performed the test. Entry from the United States with one of the above-mentioned certificates exempts travelers from quarantine upon arrival. Children younger than 6 are exempt from the COVID test requirement prior to departure. Visit this site for more: https://ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/ambasciata_washington/en/sala-stampa/dall_ambasciata/2021/07/aggiornamento-ingressi-in-italia.html