Common Questions

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R S V P

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Please RSVP as soon as possible, but we will need a definitive yes or no by February 1, 2026.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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No plus ones that are not distinguished on the invite please!

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Dress Code

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Wedding day is black tie optional: elegant suits and floor length gowns. For inspiration or something to reference I created a Pinterest board: https://pin.it/5iFraXkTQ Rehearsal dinner: dress however you wanna im gonna wear something nice because im the bride obviously

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What are the bridal party colors?

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The bridal party colors are steel blue, with our officiant wearing green.

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Helpful information for public transportation

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- Some train stations you can buy a ticket there, some you can buy before. If you can buy a ticket before it is easier for you to get through the train station. - The train stations in major cities are complicated to get through for your first few times. Give yourself time to wait for your train, rushing through the train station is not fun. - Use your apple maps to see very detailed directions from walking, to bus, to train. It will guide you very well.

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Will Madison and Ethan be mad if I cannot go to Italy?

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You're dead to us! Just kidding, we love all of you, if you are unable to make the long travel we completely understand.

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Will there be an iron or steamer to fix my clothes if wrinkled?

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Yes we will ensure there is a steamer and/or iron available to help even out your attire for the wedding day after keeping it in your luggage!

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Can I do a speech?

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If you would like to do a speech at dinner please let us know it’s open to everyone!

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What is the weather like in Spoleto?

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Daytime highs: around 77–80 °F (25–27 °C) — pleasantly warm. Nighttime lows: around 56–58 °F (13–15 °C) — cool evenings. Temperatures typically don’t get too hot, but comfortable warm weather is expected.

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Anything Specific I should pack?

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There will be a pool, lake, and waterfall so we suggest bringing a swimsuit.

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Who do i contact if anything goes wrong once I am at the castle?

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Simple answer: Not Madison or Ethan. They’ll be busy getting married! Please reach out to one of the following instead: Maid of Honor: Sally Stephens — +1 (618) 304-4960 Best Man: Evan DeFrance — +49 151 17722962 Officiant: Lexi VanderWoude — +1 (712) 299-9846 And honestly— feel free to ask anyone that is also going to the wedding. The group chat is setup for help, questions, and for everyone to get to know each other. Let’s all work together for the weekend!

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Will I have service on my phone?

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Best way to have phone service internationally is to call your phone company and ask them to put you on an international line for the time you are away. This is normally 15$ total. The phone companies can charge you a lot more if you don’t charge your plan before so be careful of that! You can also set your phone to airplane mode and connect to WiFi in public places to get reception for free.

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I’m struggling with making plans before/after the wedding

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Give ChatGPT all of the details (your time off days arrival day wanting to leave places you want to go/see add the wedding timeline etc) and it will give you a really well written itinerary and assist you with booking hotels, flights and anything else

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Do they accept card in Spoleto?

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Make sure to pick up cash at the airport most places still would rather take cash than card