Schedule
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Filipa & Rafael Wedding Invitation
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 12:00 am - Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 1:00 am
We are delighted to welcome you to our wedding which will be celebrated on June 28, 2025 in Varenna, Italy.
We invite you to submit your answer until the 1rst of January 2025 - You can do so on the "Invitation" page of the website. We also recommend you to explore the "Flights and Accomodation" page so you can book everything in advance, anticipation is key!
Ceremony - Chiesa San Giorgio
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
25 Contrada della Filanda, Varenna, Lombardia 23829, Italy
Dress Code is Black tie - Its June and the average temperatures of region are 25 to 27 Celcius and 20 Celcius at night
We need you to be on the spot at 11:30 am as the ceremony is at 12:00 pm (midday) we suggest guests to take a reinforced/late breakfast.
Vila Monastero Cocktail & Photoshoot by the Lake
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
4 Viale Giovanni Polvani, Varenna, Lombardia 23829, Italy
Garden Cocktail in Vila Monastero with Photoshoot
There will be a few traditional light bites in addition to the drink, can't wait to see you!
Enjoy Varenna & Take the Ferry to Bellagio
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Via Imbarcadero Piazza Martiri Libertà, Varenna LC, Lombardy 23829, Italy
We invite you to enjoy sunny Varenna for a bit and catch the Ferry before 16:00 so you can be on time in Bellagio.
Endless Views, Endless Love Cocktail Reception
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Lombardia 22021, Italy
After Arriving to Bellagio, place the coordinates for Tratoria Baita Belvedere in your GPS, it will be all the way to the top of the mountain! Be careful on the road and take your time!
Toast to Life
6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Initial Toast done by the newly wed to the guests.
Antipasto di Lago
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
A fresh taste of the lake bellow, by Chef Alessandro, Rejoice!
Primi Piatti - La Combinazione Pppperfetta...
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
A simple, yet very very traditional dish from the roots of Italian cuisine. Rejoice and ask for your extra Ppppparmigiano Reggiano!
Secondi Piatti - Crogiolo, L'Amore che si scioglie...
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
From the ancient recipes of our predecessors, Chef Alessandro presents us with this magnificent slowly cooked dish. As you Rejoice, watch as the sun starts to kiss the mountains for an amazing sunset.
Dolce "Vita" - Crostata degli Sposi
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This is no standard wedding cake...! P.S: Don't worry, chef Alessandro will be with us on the spot!
Sunset
8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Enjoy the Amazing Sunset on the Lake as we begin to transition to the afterparty with some Sunset music!
Don't stop the Party
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 9:15 pm - Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 1:00 am
If you are a party animal then join the dance floor, there will plenty of music & drinks!