JOIN US TO CELEBRATE OUR WEDDING ON AUGUST 28TH, 2025 IN FLORENCE, ITALY
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
at 4pm in the afternoon
Counting Down!
To Florence
WILLIAMS SONOMA
CRATE AND BARREL
Mackenzie Childs
JOIN US EARLY IN FLORENCE
SIENA DAY TRIP
Tuesday August 26th
Siena is an eminent medieval city with a UNESCO-listed historic center. Surrounded by a well-preserved 1,000-year-old wall, it's best known for hosting the Palio horserace, which takes place twice yearly, as well as plenty of medieval masterpieces.
We will be leaving on the 9am train from Florence to Siena
• The direct train ride is 1hour 35minutes
• Firenze Santa Maria Novella --> Siena
Tue, Aug 26 · 09:10 – 10:40
1h 30m · Direct
$12 Euro
• Siena --> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Tue, Aug 22 · 17:18 – 18:52
1h 34m · Direct
$12 Euro
You are welcome to take whatever train schedule suits you, they leave every 30-40 minutes from both Florence and Siena
PIZZA WELCOME DINNER
Tuesday, August 26th
Join us for a welcome dinner to celebrate what will surely be an amazing week together in Florence!
Pizza Napoli
Via dei Neri, 73r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
7:30 PM
Pizza is on Chloe and Tony!
REHEARSAL COCKTAIL PARTY
Wednesday August 27th
The kick off for wedding festivities starts on the spectacular B-Roof for a welcome party with gorgeous views of Florence!
Light fare and cocktails will be served
7:30 PM - 10PM
Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, 6, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Cocktail attire is themed "All that Glitters"
REHEARSAL COCKTAIL PARTY
Wednesday August 27th, 2025
at 7:30 PM
Join us for a welcome party on one of Florence's most spectacular rooftops! Light fare and drinks will be served so please come in your cocktail party attire with the theme "All that Glitters!"
B-Roof
7:30 PM - 10 PM
Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, 6, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
WEDDING
Transport
Vans will be waiting in Florence to take guests to the Villa
departing at 4pm, 4:10pm, and 4:15pm
It is a 20 minute drive to Villa Gamberaia and the ceremony starts at 5pm sharp. If you miss the van, you can take a taxi to get there.
Villa Gamberaia
Via del Rossellino, 72
50135 Settignano Firenze
If you take a taxi, please make sure to arrive well before 5pm, we will not allow late seating during the ceremony.
Black Tie Attire Requested
Ladies please wear long gowns
Gentlemen can wear a tuxedo or a suit, bowties required
Dinner & Dancing to follow the ceremony.
RSVP
Please Make Sure to RSVP before July 1st (Tony's Birthday!)
We know many people are traveling with their families to celebrate with us and we hugely appreciate the effort everyone has made to be here! There will be several events in Florence the days before the wedding where anyone is welcome to join. However for the day of the wedding, we request that arrangements are made at your hotel for babysitting of children under the age of five.
Since the venue requires a final attendance number several months before the event, we will not be able to squeeze in extra guest spots for plus ones.
Thank you for understanding and we are SO excited to celebrate together with you all!
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel Calimala
Via Lamberti 5, Florence, Città Metropolitana di Firenze, 50123
Views of the City
9.6 Rating
Rates from $307 Aug 25-28th
San Firenze Suites & Spa
Piazza di San Firenze, 3/A, Florence, FI, 50122
Wonderful Views of the Duomo
9.8 Rating
Rates starting at $269 for Aug 25th-28th
Il Perseo
Via Dei Cerretani 1, Florence, FI, 50123
Steps from Duomo Square
9.4 Rating
Rates starting from $120 Aug 25th-28th
The St Regis Florence
Piazza Ognissanti 1, Florence, 50123, Italy
Arno Views
5 Star Hotel
Rates starting from $926 Aug 25th-28th
YOUR EURO TRIP CHECKLIST
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Double check all of the following before hopping on the plane!
◆ Passport: Make sure your passport does not expire within 6 months of travel date
◆ ETIAS: Potentially required for European entry. Not up and running yet. https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
◆ Clear picture of your passport in case it gets lost or stolen
TECH & ACCESORIES
You may want to bring these with you.
◆ Euros or a credit card that doesn't have foreign process fees (ex. Gold Amex)
◆ European plug converter (order on Amazon)
◆ On-the-go charger. This is my favorite https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZV3QHK9?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1
◆ GREAT walking shoes
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Euro-Etiquette
◆ Tipping is not required or expected. If they ask for a tip, it's because you seem American.
◆ Dinners are a long experience to be enjoyed! Don't rush!
◆ Hotel rooms are smaller
◆ There is usually a nightly city tax charged by the hotel upon check-in
◆ This is a jubilee year in Italy which means it will be busier than usual. If there are sights you want to see that require a ticket, probably book in advance! This goes for hotels, famous restaurants, and experiences as well!
