FAQs
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What should I pack for Rome?
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Our wedding is October 14th, Rome's mild but unpredictable autumn. Warm afternoons, cool evenings, and a real chance of rain. Pack for all three. Clothing: Layers. Daytime highs hit the low 70s°F; mornings and evenings drop to the low 50s°F. A light jacket, cardigan, or wrap is essential. Comfortable walking shoes. Rome is cobblestones everywhere. Save dressy heels for the venue floor and bring block heels or flats for getting around. A rain plan. A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket. October is one of Rome's wetter months. For the wedding: Bring a wrap for after sunset as we will be outdoors. Practical: A plug adapter (Italy uses 230V, Type C/F/L outlets). Most phone and laptop chargers are dual-voltage and just need the adapter. Hair tools often aren't, so check first. A refillable water bottle. Rome's nasoni fountains run free, cold, clean water citywide. A zipped crossbody bag worn in front beats pickpockets in crowds. Sunglasses, light sunscreen, and any prescriptions in their original packaging.
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What are some basics I should know about traveling to Rome?
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A few things that make the trip smoother, especially first-timers. Getting in: Most international flights land at Fiumicino (FCO). The Leonardo Express train reaches central Roma Termini in about 30 minutes. Airport taxis to the center are a fixed rate, so confirm it first. US citizens need no visa for stays under 90 days, just a passport valid 3 months beyond your trip. (Other countries: check your own rules.) Money: Italy uses the euro (€). Cards work widely; carry some cash for cafes and markets. Tipping is modest, rounding up is plenty. The coperto (small cover charge) on your bill is normal. Getting around: The historic center is best on foot. Metro is limited; buses and trams fill gaps. Validate transit tickets when boarding or risk a fine. Skip renting a car. Day to day: Language: Italian. English is common in tourist areas, but grazie and buongiorno go far. Meals run late: lunch 1–3pm, dinner rarely before 7:30pm. Time zone: CET, 9 hours ahead of US Pacific. Arrive a day early to beat jet lag. Emergency number is 112.
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Are kids invited?
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Absolutely! And we will have little Scarlett with us. The wedding venue can arrange for a babysitter if you want one for the ceremony day. There is a charge for this. If you are interested in this let us know and we can talk further.
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Where will you be staying in Rome? Can we stay close to you?
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We have rented an Airbnb for the week in a lovely part of Rome called Appia Antica Park in the Green Zone. It's on the southeast side of town and the address is below. It is close to the train which we will take into city center for our walking tours of Rome. We would love to have you near us. Address: Via dell' Acquedotto Felice, 72, Rome, Lazio 00174, Italy