We plan to host a welcome dinner for all guests at Castello Di Velona on the evening of Tuesday, May 6th and would love if you could join us! However, we know that with international travel things can get complicated. The absolute latest you'd be able to arrive into Tuscany would be 10am on Wednesday, May 7th.
For those of you traveling internationally, it is easiest to fly directly to Rome or Florence. For those who plan to travel in Europe ahead of or following the wedding, we recommend flying in and out of the Florence airport.
We’re thrilled to share that our wedding celebration will take place over 3 days, from Tuesday to Friday morning! The bride & groom's families will be on site from Tuesday, May 6th through Friday, May 9th. We’ve planned lots of fun activities and cherished moments together, but please know that our formal wedding events will end the afternoon of Thursday, May 8th. Thursday's afternoon pool party is completely optional for those who would like to stay an extra day as we soak up the final day in Tuscany! To maximize your trip, also feel free to utilize our last full day (Thursday) to explore Tuscany. Casetllo di Velona also has many excursion that you can take advantage of!
Yes! Our intention with getting married in Italy is to make this an intimate celebration with our closest friends and family. BUT, why not keep the celebrations going?!? We’ll be hosting a wedding party back in Chicago on May 31st with all of our friends & family who could not attend. Stay tuned for your invitation—we can’t wait to celebrate with you all again!
We request cocktail attire for Tuesday's Welcome Dinner; formal attire for Wednesday's Wedding Events (jackets requested for gentlemen; long dresses for women); and casual attire for Thursday's Optional Pool Party.
We want to emphasize that your presence is the greatest gift we could ask for. We understand that a destination wedding can be a big undertaking, so we’re not asking for gifts. Instead, we simply hope you’ll join us to celebrate, have fun, and create wonderful memories together!