March 25, 2025 please and thank you! Please see the "Travel" tab for the Zelle QR Code or venmo is acceptable.
We are so excited to welcome you to our stunning venue, Castello di Ristonchi in Tuscany, Italy! Ristonchi Castle is a rustic, 1,000 year old medieval castle surrounded by olive groves and a forest of chestnut trees and wild edibles. It's not a regular hotel, so there won't be daily cleanings, but all of the basics will be provided for you such as clean sheets, towels, pillows, blankets, toilet paper, soap, and shampoo. The furnishings are typical Tuscan style, and some of the bathrooms are small and quirky, but that's the fun of staying in an old castle. When you wake up you know you’re in Tuscany! There is heating, but no air conditioning. The thick stone walls and fresh mountain breeze should keep everyone comfortable, or there is a fresh spring water pool that will definitely do the trick!
Amerigo Vespucci Airport located in Florence, Italy is < 1 hour from the venue, Pisa (115km/2 hours), and Bologna (120km/1.5 hours by car or 30 mins by train).
Due to limited space on the property, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. Thank you for understanding and please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Shuttle transportation will be provided for guests flying into Florence: 🕜13:30 - Bus 1, Group 1 (20 guests) departs airport 🕑14:00 - Bus 2, Group 2 (20 guests) departs airport 🕝14:30 & 15:00 - First 40 guests arrive at Castello di Ristonchi 🕒15:00 - Bus 1, Group 3 (20 guests) departs airport 🕒15:30 - Bus 2, Group 4 (20 guests) departs airport - There is a tram from Santa Maria Novella train station that goes directly to the airport for only 2€, making it an easy transfer for anyone arriving by train. A taxi is also quick and inexpensive. - However, there are taxis / rental cars available at the airport if your flight doesn't align with the shuttle pickup times or if you fly into a different airport.
All guests will stay on site for the entire wedding weekend (3 night stay). All food and beer/wine + open bar the night of the wedding are included. Please reach out if there are lingering questions!
Yes, the Ristonchi Reception bar opening hours are from 9 am - 11 pm. Guests can purchase additional beer, wine, soda, water, ice cream, and snacks if wanted. There is also a fully mobile bar that will be at the pool, pizza night, BBQ, aperitivo, and wedding dinner for guests' convenience. Any drinks or cocktails can be ordered there at any time. All items will be added to the guest's individual room bill to be paid at check out.
Temperatures are more mild in October ranging from 59 - 72 degrees. Here is a link to Pelagos weather forecast to stay up to date: https://www.accuweather.com/en/it/pelago/1548049/weather-forecast/1548049
We'd love to see our friends and family get dressed up for our big day! We kindly request that you dress in formal attire to complement this special Tuscany affair. For gentlemen, this means a suit. For ladies, an elegant long formal dress or a sophisticated cocktail dress is appropriate. The ceremony, apertivo, and reception will be held outside. Whereas the after party will be indoors in an underground wine cellar.