Everything you’ll want to know

Fly into Rome Fiumicino (FCO) — it’s the closest large international airport, roughly 90 minutes from the venue by car. Rome Ciampino (CIA) also works if the routing suits you, though it’s smaller. If you’re coming from within Europe, Florence (FLR) and Perugia (PEG) are alternatives, but connections are fewer.

Aim to arrive on 1 June or earlier so you’re rested for the celebration.

The venue sits in the countryside, so having a car is the most flexible way to explore the region and come and go on your own schedule. That said, we’re arranging group transfers around the main events, so a car isn’t essential if you’d rather not drive.

If you do rent: Italian country roads are narrow and winding but beautiful. An automatic transmission is worth booking early, as most rentals here are manual. Non-EU licence holders should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence.

Yes — we plan to offer complimentary transfers from FCO on 1 & 2 June, and shuttles between accommodations and the wedding events. Exact pickup times will be shared closer to the date once flight details are in, so please make sure your travel plans reach us with your RSVP.

Absolutely. Trenitalia and Italo run frequent, comfortable trains from Rome. Take a train toward Orvieto, then it’s a short onward drive (about 20 minutes) into the hills. Book at trenitalia.com or italotreno.com; buying a few weeks ahead is cheaper. Remember to validate regional tickets before boarding if your ticket isn’t for a specific seat.

About 90 minutes by car heading north on the A1 motorway, exiting near Orvieto. It makes an easy start or end to the trip if you’d like a night or two in Rome on either side.

On the homepage, enter the code from your invitation in the Accommodations card and your room details will appear. If your code isn’t working, just email us.

Please do — Umbria and neighbouring Tuscany reward a longer visit. The rooms we’ve blocked are for the wedding nights, so if you’d like extra nights, let us know and we’ll help you arrange them or suggest options nearby.

Within an easy drive: the cathedral town of Orvieto (perched on a volcanic cliff), Assisi, Perugia, and the medieval hill towns of the Umbrian valley. Wine lovers should seek out a local Orvieto Classico or a Sagrantino from Montefalco.

It varies by event, and we’ll note attire on the schedule:

• Welcome night — relaxed and casual, garden-party ease.
• The wedding — formal / cocktail. Think elegant but comfortable for a warm evening outdoors.
• Farewell — easy and light.

A gentle tip: much of the celebration is on stone, grass and garden paths, so stiletto heels are a struggle — block heels or elegant flats will serve you far better.

Early June in Umbria is usually warm and sunny — days around 25–28°C (high 70s to low 80s°F), cooler in the evenings once the sun drops behind the hills. The occasional afternoon shower is possible. Pack a light layer for after dark.

• Outfits for each event (see the dress code above), plus a light wrap or jacket for the evenings.
• Comfortable shoes for stone and garden ground — and something to change into for dancing.
• Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat for daytime.
• A Type F/L plug adapter and any medications you need (see below).
• A refillable water bottle — tap water is safe and fountains are common.

Your invitation names exactly who is included in your party — the surest guide is who it’s addressed to. If you have any doubt or need to sort out childcare during the events, reach out and we’ll help.

Italy uses the euro (€). Cards (including contactless and phone payments) are widely accepted in cities and most restaurants, but carry some cash for small cafés, markets, taxis, church donations and rural spots that are card-shy. Withdraw euros from a bank ATM (a bancomat) rather than the airport exchange desks for a better rate, and always choose to be charged in euros, not your home currency, to avoid a poor conversion.

Tipping in Italy is modest and optional — nothing like the expectation in the US. Restaurants often add a small per-person coperto (cover charge) and sometimes servizio (service); check the bill. If service isn’t included and you were happy, rounding up or leaving a few euros is a kind gesture, not a duty. For coffee at the bar, locals may leave small change. There’s no need to tip 15–20%.

Most modern phones work on Italian networks. Check your carrier’s roaming rates before you travel — they can add up. A cheaper option is an eSIM (Airalo, Holafly and similar) you can install before you land, or a local SIM (TIM, Vodafone, WindTre) from a shop in Rome. Mobile coverage is generally good, though it can thin out in the deep countryside.

Italy runs on 230V and uses Type F and Type L sockets. Bring a European travel adapter. Most phone and laptop chargers handle 230V automatically, but check any hair tools or small appliances — many single-voltage US devices need a converter, not just an adapter.

Tap water is safe to drink, and public fountains (including Rome’s famous nasoni) are free and clean. Pharmacies (farmacia, marked by a green cross) are everywhere and pharmacists can advise on minor ailments. Bring any prescription medication in its original packaging with enough for the trip. We’d recommend travel insurance; EU visitors should carry their EHIC/GHIC card.

Italy is in the Schengen Area. Many nationalities (including US, UK, Canadian and Australian citizens) can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. The EU’s ETIAS travel authorisation is being introduced for visa-exempt visitors — check whether it applies by your travel dates. Make sure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your departure. When in doubt, confirm the current rules for your nationality on your government’s travel site.

A caffè means an espresso — small, strong, and usually drunk standing at the bar in a few sips. A few gentle conventions:

• Cappuccino is a morning drink. Ordering one after a big meal (or much past 11am) marks you instantly as a tourist — locals switch to espresso after lunch.
• It’s often cheaper standing at the bar (al banco) than sitting at a table. Pay at the till first if the bar asks.
• Coffee “to go” barely exists — the pleasure is a short pause at the counter. Lean in and enjoy it.

The day runs later than you may expect:

• Lunch is usually 13:00–15:00; dinner rarely starts before 20:00, and kitchens in smaller towns often don’t open until then.
• Many shops and businesses close for a midday riposo (roughly 13:00–16:00), especially in small towns — plan errands for the morning or late afternoon.
• Aperitivo — a pre-dinner drink with a few snacks, around 18:00–20:00 — is a lovely institution. Don’t fill up; dinner is still coming.

• You’ll usually be asked if you want still or sparkling water (naturale or frizzante) — it’s bottled and you pay for it; tap water isn’t typically served.
• The bill won’t come until you ask for it (il conto, per favore) — lingering is expected, not rushed.
• A coperto (small cover charge per person) is normal and not a scam.
• Meals unfold in courses at an unhurried pace. That’s the point — settle in.

To enter churches and religious sites, shoulders and knees should be covered — carry a light scarf or wrap to throw on. Beyond that, Italians dress with easy care; smart-casual serves you well almost everywhere, and beachwear stays at the pool.

English is common in tourist areas, but a little Italian is always welcomed:

• Buongiorno — good morning / hello (until afternoon)
• Buonasera — good evening
• Per favore / Grazie — please / thank you
• Prego — you’re welcome / please go ahead
• Scusi — excuse me
• Il conto, per favore — the bill, please
• Un caffè, per favore — an espresso, please

A greeting when you enter a shop or café — a simple buongiorno — goes a long way.

• Greetings matter — a friendly buongiorno on arrival and arrivederci on leaving is basic courtesy. Among friends, a light kiss on both cheeks (left first) is common.
• Life moves at a gentler pace — the dolce far niente, the sweetness of doing nothing. Lean into it rather than against it.
• Dress modestly in sacred spaces, keep your voice down in churches, and always ask before photographing people.