We love a reason to dress to the nines! The dress code for our wedding is black-tie/formal attire. Gowns, tuxes, and bowties encouraged, or suits are welcome! Note: There is grass and cobblestones on the property, so maybe rethink stilettos! For the welcome drinks, the attire is semi-formal.
FLORENCE airport (FLR) is the closest major city to fly into. From Florence you can take a direct train to Siena (1.5 hours for ~$11*). If you prefer, you can opt to take a bus, rent a car, or book a private transfer (1 hour drive). OR: you can also fly into ROME (FCO) - typically you will find more direct flight options (no layovers), and at cheaper costs. Note that with this option you can take a train to Siena (3 hours for ~$20*). If you prefer, you can opt to take a bus, rent a car, or book a private transfer (2.5 hour drive). OR: you can also fly into PISA (PSA). Note that with this option you can take a train to Siena (2 hours). If you prefer, you can opt to take a bus, rent a car, or book a private transfer (1 hour & 43 min drive). *Train, Bus, Car suggestions listed in below Q&As
FLORENCE TO SIENA: (Train) There are 15 direct trains from Florence to Siena each day. As we get closer, check: https://www.italiarail.com/pages/routes/florence-to-siena . Siena is one of the most popular day trips from Florence, and there are up to 16 trains per day traveling the 53.25 miles (85.7 km). It’s not the high-speed trains that cover this route, but the regional trains make the trip from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Siena in about 1.5 hours. Trains leave Florence roughly once per hour bound for Siena, and tickets cost $11 for this trip. These trains do not require reservations, but you must remember to validate your ticket before boarding the train. Note that weekends and holidays typically mean less frequent service and sometimes longer travel times. (Bus) While the bus trip is faster, the direct train from Florence to Siena only takes 15 minutes more than the bus, and passengers will experience a more comfortable ride, with more space and legroom on the train. As we get closer, check bus routes: https://www.flixbus.com/bus-routes/bus-florence-siena (Car Rental or Private Transfers can also be arranged) via car, the drive from Florence to Siena is approximately 1 hour.
ROME TO SIENA: (Train) As we get closer, check: https://www.italiarail.com/pages/routes/rome-to-siena There are 32 trains departing Roma Termini station each day that will get you to Siena, some of which are the high-speed trains. The rest are Regionale or InterCity trains, which don’t get anywhere close to the top speeds of the AV trains, but on the trip from Rome to Siena they may actually be the faster option. There are no direct trains from Rome to Siena, so you’ll need to change trains at some point along the way. The AV trains go from Rome to Florence, and then in Florence you’d switch to a Regionale train for the trip to Siena. Since Florence is north of Siena, however, this makes for a longer trip. If you choose to take a Regionale or InterCity train instead, from Rome to the town of Chiusi, you can then take a Regionale train to Siena, and the duration of the whole trip can be 25 minutes less than the Rome-Florence-Siena route. The trip from Rome-Florence-Siena takes about 3 hours & 20 minutes, and the Rome-Chiusi-Siena route can take as little as 2 hours & 55 minutes. The other option for a transfer station is Grosseto, but that trip takes about 3 hours & 40 minutes. Ticket prices range from $22-46. If you want, you can also take an Italo train from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella, and then switch to a Regionale train for the remainder of the journey to Siena. The Italo train from Rome to Florence takes about 1.5 hours, and then the Trenitalia leg from Florence to Siena takes another 1.5 hours. Note that weekends and holidays typically mean less frequent service and sometimes longer travel times. (Bus) There are direct connections from Rome to Siena. Among them up to 5 buses running daily from Rome to Siena, 5 are direct connections. As we get closer, check bus routes: https://global.flixbus.com/bus-routes/bus-rome-siena (Car Rental or Private Transfers can also be arranged) via car, the drive from Rome to Siena is approximately 2.5 hours.
Yes! We would love to spend more time with you than just at the wedding. Check out the SCHEDULE tab to see coordinated group activities surrounding the main event. They will be completely optional but we would love to have you join us for more fun together while in Italy! If you are looking for sightseeing and travel recommendations, check out our THINGS TO DO tab!
On the wedding day we will be arranging round-trip transportation from downtown Siena (near Piazza del Campo) to the wedding venue, Villa Catignano. Exact location and time of pick up will be updated HERE closer to the event.
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