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What is the nearest airport to fly into?What is the nearest airport to fly into?

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Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), located ~45 minutes from Stresa.

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What transportation options are available to and from the airport?What transportation options are available to and from the airport?

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Private Shuttle Transfers: As soon as you book your flights, please reach out to our wedding planners at <info@verbanoevents.com> to schedule any of your transportation needs. In your email, please reference Sami & Mac's Wedding and provide your travel dates, flight number, airline, and arrival/departure time. They will work with you to schedule group and/or individual transfers to and from the airport. Public Transportation (Tickets may be purchased at the station or online): *Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) --> Stresa (1.2 hours): 1. Follow signs for “Treni / Trains” to the Malpensa Airport train station (located inside Terminal 1 and connected to Terminal 2 by a short walkway) 2. Take a Trenord train from Malpensa Aeroporto to Gallarate (~15 minutes) 3. Then transfer to a Trenitalia regional train in the direction of Domodossola and exit at Stresa (~1 hour). *Stresa --> Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) (1.2 hours): 1. From Stresa station, board a Trenitalia regional train in the direction of Milano Centrale and exit at Gallarate (~35 minutes). 2. Transfer at Gallarate and take a Trenord train to Malpensa Aeroporto (~15 minutes). *Milan Linate Airport (LIN) --> Stresa (1.45 hours): 1. From Linate Airport, take the M4 metro line toward San Cristoforo and exit at Milano Dateo (~10 minutes). 2. Walk about 3 minutes to the nearby train platforms, then take a Trenord S6 train toward Novara and exit at Milano Rho Fiera (~25 minutes). 3. From Rho Fiera, board a Trenitalia regional train in the direction of Domodossola and exit at Stresa (~1 hour). *Stresa --> Milan Linate Airport (LIN) (1.45 hours): 1. From Stresa station, take a Trenitalia regional train in the direction of Milano Centrale and exit at Milano Rho Fiera (~1 hour). 2. Transfer at Rho Fiera to a Trenord S6 train toward Pioltello Limito and exit at Milano Dateo (~25 minutes). 3. Walk about 3 minutes to the metro platforms, then take the M4 metro line toward Linate Aeroporto (~10 minutes).

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Where should guests stay?Where should guests stay?

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Although the wedding is in Pallanza, guests should stay at the suggested hotels in the town of Stresa, as this is where the Welcome Party and boat-pickup location for the wedding will be.

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Is transportation provided to and from the wedding?Is transportation provided to and from the wedding?

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Yes, all guests will be picked-up in Stresa at the pier (located right in front of Hotel La Palma) at 4:00 PM and transferred via boat to Villa Rusconi-Clerici, located ~30 minutes across the lake at the Piedmont shore of Lake Maggiore in Pallanza. Please arrive to the pier by 3:50 PM. At the end of the night, guests will be shuttled back to their hotels in Stresa (~30 minute ride).

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What is the attire for the Wedding?What is the attire for the Wedding?

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Garden Formal Lightweight suits with ties for men; midi-to-floor-length dresses women. Opt for colorful tones, breathable fabrics, and shoes that work well on grass and gravel.

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What is the attire for the Welcome Party?What is the attire for the Welcome Party?

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Cocktail Dress comfortably for a summer evening on the rooftop.