Your presence is requested at Castello Di Ristonchi from Friday, October 17th, 2025 at 4pm through Monday, October 20th, 2025 at 11am. Sarah and Noah will be arriving in Florence a few days before the celebrations begin to adjust to the time change. If you arrive early to Florence, we’d love to see you and will happily suggest some must-see sights and experiences!
The ETIAS travel visa requirement has now been postponed until 2026. This is still being looked into and followed for accuracy.
Although we will miss your presence dearly, we ask that you let us know as early as you can if you are unable to make it. That just means we will celebrate when we get back!
Due to the intimate nature of our wedding, the name(s) on your invite envelope are the only guests who are included. We kindly request that nobody under the age of 18 is in attendance unless otherwise specified. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah and Noah.
We are doing an all white cocktail attire welcome party. Men can choose to wear light beige or cream colored pants, white shirt, etc. sport coat optional. Women please wear your favorite white dress, jumpsuit, set, etc. We cannot wait to kick off the weekend during this time!
This is a formal event so we ask that you wear dark colored suits with ties or bowties for gentlemen. Gowns or floor length dresses for the women. Come ready to show off your most elegant, Italian/inspired look! Please stray away from any white, beige, or cream on wedding day!
The castle is over 1000 years old and you can expect a unique, cozy, and charming stay. The furnishings are typical Tuscan style, and some bathrooms are small and quirky, but that's the fun of staying in an old castle. Typical hotel amenities such as hair dryers and air conditioning are not included. There are heaters in the winter.
The towers at Ristonchi consist of many unique apartments and studios. We will do our best to place family and friends in apartments with one another. Most apartments that accommodate a higher number of guests have individual rooms, beds, and bathrooms, but share a common living space. If you have a special request, please reach out to us, although not all requests can be promised.
Ristonchi is not a standard hotel, so there will not be daily room cleanings. All basics will be provided such as clean sheets, towels, pillows, blankets, toilet paper, soap and shampoo.
There are no laundry facilities onsite, please pack accordingly.
Many areas of the castle will not have access to Wi-Fi. If you anticipate needing internet or communication services while abroad, please plan accordingly and contact your phone carriers for information on the international phone plans that they offer.
Food and drinks are available for purchase from the shop at Ristonchi. These charges will be added to your room bill and must be paid by you personally when checking out.
Yes, we will have options available for those with dietary restrictions. Please submit any dietary restrictions through the questions included on the RSVP tab so that we are able to accommodate all needs. If we do not receive this information ahead of time, your meals will be prepared as normal.
Ristonchi tap water is fresh spring water. Feel free to bring a refillable bottle to reduce plastic waste during your stay.
October weather in this region of Italy typically ranges from lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s. Please pack accordingly as evenings could be cool.
Guest check-out is strictly enforced and will take place at 11am on Monday, October 20th. Please have travel accommodations set up prior. If you purchased any additional food and drink from the shop at Ristonchi, those charges will be automatically added to your room and must be paid by you personally upon checking out.
We kindly ask that you put your phones and cameras away as we want you all to be present with us during the ceremony. We have a professional photographer and videographer that will be capturing the entire weekend for us. Other than the ceremony, yes! Please feel free to take as many photos and videos as you’d like.