Accommodations/Travel
House Or Rental
Casa Cornacchi
Casa Cornacchi is a beautiful country estate in the mountains outside of Siena. The property includes a number of villas, consisting of private bedrooms and a private bathroom for each bedroom. We have reserved the entire estate so guests do not need to do anything besides RSVP and render payment. Payment for your stay will be made directly to us since we've already paid on your behalf to secure the villa. Rate: $500 per person, which covers your stay from Monday, May 10 - Thursday, May 13, 2027. Payment Options: Paypal: https://paypal.me/morphybala Venmo: @Stacey-Bala Zelle: 845-264-1199 *Please include a note of who you are paying for Checking In: Check-in will begin at 3pm on Monday, May 10, 2027. We recommend arriving before the Welcome party begins (make sure to allow for drive time from the airport to the villa). Please note, you will need your passport to check in. Checking Out: Check out is at 10am on Thursday May 13, 2027 and will also take place at Casa Cornacchi's main reception. Food & Drink: Breakfast is included and is served every day from 8am - 10am. On the wedding day, we would recommend having a light lunch before the celebrations begin. The restaurant is open until 2pm on the wedding day. We’ll be providing dinner on Monday during the Welcome Party, on the wedding night, and lunch on Wednesday. There is also an on-site bar/restaurant and the prices are really reasonable in both.
Travel Note
Food & Drink
Most meals will be provided throughout the wedding week, with just a few moments where you may want to plan something in advance. Here’s what to expect: Breakfast: Included daily and served from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Casa Cornacchi. Monday, May 10 – Welcome Pizza Party: We’ll kick things off with a wood-fired pizza dinner around 6:00 PM to welcome everyone to Tuscany. Tuesday, May 11 – Wedding Day: A full evening of food, wine, and dancing awaits! We recommend enjoying a light lunch beforehand. Casa Cornacchi’s restaurant will be open until 2:00 PM. (Note: There won’t be a formal lunch served, as we’ll begin getting ready in the afternoon.) Wednesday, May 12 – Pool Party? (Daytime): We’ll have snacks and spritzes by the pool starting at 11:00 AM, and the restaurant will be open until 3:00 PM if you'd like a proper lunch. Wednesday, May 12 - Dinner (on your own) On-Site Bar & Restaurant: Casa Cornacchi has a full-service bar and restaurant with very reasonable prices. If you’d like to grab a drink or small bite outside of the hosted meals, you’re welcome to open a personal tab at any time during your stay.
Flight
Getting to the Villa
Closest Airports: - Florence/ Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR) - Closest airport (1h 30m away) - Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei): ~1 hour 45 minutes - Rome Fiumicino Airport: ~2 hours 45 minutes The easiest way to get to Casa Cornacchi is to fly into Florence airport and have a pre-hired car waiting to take you to the villa. We will provide recommendations on transfer companies when the date gets closer. *At this time we assume folks will be traveling from elsewhere and not directly from Florence. However, if there is a majority of guests traveling from Florence around the same time, we may arrange a shuttle. Please keep us in the loop about your travel arrangements. We can't wait to hear what you do before/after our wedding! You can also take a taxi/tram from Florence airport to the train station, then take a train to Siena, then take a taxi to Casa Cornacchi.
Rental Car
Car Rental
Renting a car is the easiest way to get around Tuscany, especially if you plan to go anywhere before/after the wedding festivities. *Italy requires an International Drivers License. This can be easily obtained at a local AAA or online.
Travel Note
Closest Cities/Train Stations
- Siena (city center): ~40 minutes - Arezzo (city center): ~50 minutes - Florence (city center): ~1 hour 25 minutes - Montevarchi Train Station: ~30 minutes - Bucine Train Station: ~15 minutes