Mia & Anthony
Schedule
Friday, June 20, 2025
Mia and Anthony at Castello di Ristonchi
Fri, Jun 20, 2025, 3:00 pm - Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 11:00 am
4-7 Località Ristonchi Borgo, Pelago, Toscana 50060, Italy
We are overjoyed and so excited for a weekend of celebration in the Tuscan countryside with our favorite people. This weekend was born out of our dream to have everyone important to us under one roof, in a location meaningful to us to honor and thank you all for the impact you have had on our lives and our relationship. Please know, we understand that traveling to Italy is a big ask. We do not expect anyone to feel obligated to attend our wedding. We will always find ways to celebrate that do not involve crossing the Atlantic!
Hotel check-in/arrival
4:00 pm
Pelago, Italy
We will be providing transportation from FLR Airport to the Castello. An email will be sent with exact shuttle times and shuttle sign up. For those taking transportation, check in will begin on the shuttle. For all others, Check-in begins at 4pm. The Castello asks that self-transport guests please do not arrive earlier than 4. Get settled into your apartments and then meet us on the terrace for snacks and a Spritz!
Welcome Dinner
7:00 pm
Garden Attire: Sundresses, linens etc.
Learn how to make your own pizza from scratch, top it with fresh ingredients from the garden, and cook it yourselves in the stone oven built right into the castle tower! Roll out fresh dough, sip local wine, and watch the sunset from the terrace. Welcome to Italy!
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Breakfast on the Terrace
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Attire: Casual
Join us for an Italian breakfast on the terrace. Indulge in Fresh Bread with Local Jams and Honey, Cheeses, Yogurt, Muesli and more. Includes Coffee, Juice and Still Water. The honey and olive oil we enjoy all weekend comes from bees raised right on site at the Castello and olives harvested from the olive groves.
Optional- Foraging and Farm Tour with Local Tasting
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Follow our guide around the castle grounds as they show you the amazing variety of plants and flowers cultivated at Ristonchi and what they can be used for. Come ready to taste and experiment directly from the plants. At the end you’ll enjoy tasting Ristonchi's own CBD beer made from the hemp they grow and the fresh olive oil they harvest on site. Good walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen are recommended. Bug repellent might be a good idea too. Not Interested? Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or check out the "things to do” page for more ideas.
Poolside Panini Truck
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us at the Castello Pool and order up paninis from the Panini Truck! Take a dip in the pool- filled with fresh mountain spring water. Not a swimmer? Check out our "Things to Do" page for tons of options of how to fill your time!
Wedding Ceremony
4:30 pm
Attire: Formal
Post Ceremony Aperitivo
5:00 pm
Join us on the terrace after the ceremony for traditional Italian aperitivo and live music
Sunset Reception
7:00 pm
Join us on the lawn overlooking the Tuscan hillside for our family style reception. Toasts and First Dances to follow.
Dancing and Cocktail Bar in the Castle Dungeon
Sat, Jun 21, 2025, 9:30 pm - Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 2:30 am
Join us to dance late into the night in the Rave Cave. Fully stocked open bar and live DJ until 2AM (this is how the Italians do it!)
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Post Wedding Brunch
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Attire: Casual
A fresh Italian spread to cure your hangover
Pasta Making Class
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
We've arranged for Ristonchi's Head Chef to guide our guests through the art of pasta making. We'll be using all local ingredients harvested on-site to make delicious fresh pasta dishes to share for this traditional lunch.
Farewell Dinner
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Attire: Casual
You've never been to a BBQ until you've been to an Italian BBQ! Please join us by the pool for fresh meat cooked over open fires, other delicious offerings, as well as drinks and reminiscing over all the memories we made this weekend.
Monday, June 23, 2025
Arrivederci Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Join us for a light breakfast before we go our separate ways
Check Out and Transportation to FLR
11:00 am
Please RSVP if you will be taking the transportation back to the FLR (Florence Airport). There will be an early shuttle leaving at 8am and 8:30am and 2 later shuttles leaving at 11am. Please stay tuned for an email blast with exact time and drop off points when the date nears.