FAQ
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Getting around Lucca
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There are no Taxi's or cars allowed inside the city walls of Lucca. Outside the walls, taxi's are scarce. You should plan to coordinate a car or taxi in advance ( ask your hotel) to get you to both the Welcome Party and Wedding. This is also a general note for any transportation while you are in Lucca
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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?
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We are having a shuttle that will do three stops after both the Weclome Party (10:15 pm) and the Wedding (1:15 am). You will need to organize transportation to the events. It will be stopping at: La Preziosa, Porta Santa'anna and Alberto Celide. There are no Taxi's or cars allowed inside the city walls of Lucca. Outside the walls, taxi's are scarce. If you plan to leave the events early you will need to coordinate a car or taxi in advance ( ask your hotel) as you wont be able to call one late at night.
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Where will the ceremony, reception, and dancing be held?
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Both the ceremony and reception will take place outdoors in two different areas of the property. Since both spaces are on grass, we’ll provide heel caps for anyone wearing heels but block heels would be recommended. Dancing will be on a hard surface, and we recommend bringing a pair of comfortable shoes for the dance floor—we’ll have a place to store them until it’s time to party!
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When should I arrive on the wedding day?
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Please arrive at 4:30. Ceremony will be taking place shortly thereafter.
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What will the weather be like in July?
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Expect warm days and comfortable evenings, Mid 80s°F. Light, breathable fabrics recommended.
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Any travel recommendations?
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We would recommend getting to Italy a few days before wedding event's. Most will fly into Milan or Rome. If you want to split up the travel and explore, we would recommend taking a train to Florence to spend a few days before the wedding and from Florence then train to Lucca. The train from Florence to Lucca will be a little over an hour. We would HIGHLY recommend that you not stay in Florence for the wedding events. It will be very difficult to travel too and from. See travel and accommodation page for more details.
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Can I Bring a Guest?
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We look forward to seeing all at the welcome party! Although we would love to include everyone on the wedding day, the event will be limited to the wedding day guest list. The wedding day will be an adult only event. If you are invited to the wedding day ceremony and reception, you will see an asterisk (*) next to your name on the wedding day RSVP page on our website.
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What currency is used? Should I exchange money?
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Italy uses Euro (€). Credit cards are widely accepted. We recommend exchanging a small amount for taxis, markets, etc. You can exchange prior to leaving the US with your local bank. They typically need 3-4 days notice so we would recommend taking care of this a week before you leave. Alternatively, you can easily exchange when you get to Italy.
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Gifts?
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Your presence is more than enough, Truly!! Since this is a destination wedding, please no physical gifts. If you’d like to contribute, see our registry.