We are so honored that each of you are attending our wedding, and we are grateful beyond words that you would invest your time and resources in celebrating with us.
In this booklet you will find information about some prewedding activities we have planned, as well as details about the wedding events. We know that many of our guests are planning to arrive the weekend before the wedding, so we have arranged lots of activities that are open to anyone who is able to join! We have also included some general travel information and recommendations for the rest of your trip
We hope you find this information helpful, and we are so excited to celebrate with you!
With Love and Gratitude, Georgia & Trey
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OVERVIEW DAILY VENUE ACCOMODATIONS INFORMATION RECOMMENDATIONS ITINERARIES TRAVEL CONTENTS Benvenuto! C O N T E N T S
Itineraries
In this section, we have included an overview of the week, as well as detailed daily itineraries for August 4th-9th. We hope that these details are helpful to you, and that you will join us on the adventures we have planned!
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ITINERARY OVERVIEW
7:00 PM
Piazza Michelangelo
AM Uffizi Gallery* 2:45 PM Academia Gallery* 7:00 PM Ristorante La Giostra*
*Starred activities require advance tickets or reservations Please RSVP or purchase your ticket to join us on these adventures!
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MONDAY WEDNESDAY 10:00
Shuttle
5:30
Wedding Ceremony 9:00
Sightseeing 3:00
Shuttle
Lilliano
FLORENCE VILLA MEDICEA DI LILLIANO
TUESDAY
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to Florence
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6:30 PM Welcome Party
SATURDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY 9:00
Sightseeing 1:30
Duomo*
9:00
Sightseeing
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PM
7:00 PM Tipsy Tour*
AM
10:00
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W E L C O M E !
Welcome to wedding week! We have planned a weekend of activities and leisure that we hope to share with everyone who will be traveling to celebrate with us!
Hotel Sina Villa Medici
Georgia and Trey will arrive and check-in to the hotel, which will serve as the go-to meeting spot for the next few days.
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7 PM - Piazzale Michelangelo
Sunset views overlooking Florence
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Rome, 8:15 AM
Florence, 3:11 PM
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9 AM - Harry's Bar
Join us for sight-seeing around the city! Anyone interested can meet us at "Harry's Bar," located inside our hotel, Sina Villa Medici, at 9 AM.
10 AM - Uffizi Gallery* A
2:45 PM
Academia Gallery*
U F F I Z I G A L L E R Y
The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most visited Italian museums, holding a collection of priceless works, particularly from the period of the Italian Renaissance. The Uffizi is one of the first modern museums, and has been open to visitors since the sixteenth century
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The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David. It also has other sculptures by Michelangelo and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mostly from the period 1300–1600.
7:00 PM - La Giostra*
L A G I O S T R A
One of the most famous restaurants in Florence, opened by a Hapsburg prince and now run by his two sons.
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Tickets
*Starred activities require advance tickets or reservations Please RSVP or purchase your ticket to join us on these adventures!
Tickets to Uffizi, Academia, and the Duomo can be reserved online at https://www.headout.com/things-todo-city-florence/.
The RSVP for the La Giostra dinner reservation can be found at the QR Code included here:
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FLORENCE
M O R N I N G
9 AM - Harry's Bar
Join us for another day exploring Florence! We will meet at "Harry's Bar" inside the hotel at 9 AM.
D U O M O
The Florence Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze), formally the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) was begun in 1296 and was structurally completed by 1436. The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink, bordered by white, and has an elaborate 19th-century Gothic Revival facade
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1:30 PM - Duomo
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7:00 PM - Tipsy Tour*
The cathedral complex, located in Piazza del Duomo, includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the historic center of Florence. The basilica is one of Italy's largest churches, and the dome is largest brick dome ever constructed.
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T I P S Y T O U R
Tour Florence’s bars and historical sights while sampling an array of the city’s most iconic beverages
Tickets
*If you have not RSVP'd for the Tipsy Tour and want to join, please let Georgia or Trey know so we can secure your spot!
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M O R N I N G
9 AM - Harry's Bar
Join us for another day exploring Florence! We will meet at "Harry's Bar" inside the hotel at 9 AM.
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3:00 PM - Lobby, Hotel Sina
Villa Medici
Shuttle to the wedding venue, Villa Medicea di Lilliano
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6:30 PM - Courtyard, La
Torre Villas
Welcome Party
Villa Medicea di Lilliano began as a simple look-out tower in the 11th century In the 17th century, the Medici family transformed the property first into a farmhouse, then into a country home The villa was purchased by the Malenchini family in 1830, who made additions to the property that are still standing today, including the garden fountain and wine cellars Today, the wine and olive estate is in its eighth generation of Malenchini ownership and management.
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DressCode
The suggested dress code for the welcome party is semi-formal ("dressy casual") attire.
The party will be held outdoors and the weather is expected to be very warm
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W E D D I N G D A Y
5:00 - Courtyard
Welcome happy hour
5:30 - Fountain
Wedding ceremony
6:00 - Terrace
Aperitif
Photos
7:30 - Garden
Dinner
Dessert
First dance
11:00 - La Corte Swimming Pool
Pool Party
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W E D D I N G
The suggested dress code for the wedding is cocktail attire.
The wedding ceremony and dinner will be outdoors and the weather is expected to be very warm.
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M O R N I N G
10:00 AM - Villa Reception
Shuttle from Villa Medicea di Lilliano to Florence Train Station
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Shuttle
The shuttle will go directly to the train station, with an expected arrival of 11:00 AM. If your travel plans require alternative arrangements, please let us know as soon as possible and we will be happy to help you coordinate an earlier pick up from the Villa!
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ACCOMODATIONS
L A T O R R E
V I L L A S
D I L E T T A
1 Bedroom
Emily & Eric Diaz
A L E S S A N D R O
2 Bedrooms
Mary Frances & Jim Bauer
Bonnie & Austin Stecher
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2 Bedrooms
Rita Berthelot
Amanda Berthelot & Jess
Mayer
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3 Bedrooms
Karen Callaway & Chip
Berthelot
Jenni & Mike Gordon
Lauren Berthelot
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3 Bedrooms
Georgia Bauer & Trey
Berthelot
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S U I T E S
A L L S U I T E S
Lauren & Connor
Kimberlin
Linda & Ryan Bruderer
Kacie Heinz & Raquel
Flores
Alex & Shay Snyder
Sara & Inmer Ascencio
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Travel
Here, we have included some general travel information, as well as personal recommendations for traveling in Italy, passed on from our friends and family!
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The weather is hot in August, with an average daytime temperature of 81F Most days have a high temperature around 90F and a low around 65F. The sun rises at 5:20am and sets at 7:20pm.
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Italy is on Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is 7 hours ahead of Central Daylight Time. Italians use a 24-hour clock, or “military time ”
Be sure to bring an adapter for wall outlets. Italian outlets are 220v, while US outlets are 110v. Cell phones and computers will not be harmed by an Italian outlet, but be sure to check that any other devices (hair dryers, etc.) are compatible with 220v outlets before plugging them in.
T I P P I N G
Tipping is not necessary for most services in Italy, including restaurant service, taxi drivers, or bartenders.
C U R R E N C Y
The currency in Italy is the Euro.
1E is equivalent to 1.08 USD.
1 USD is equivalent to 0 92E
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Generally, there are two options for using a cell phone in Europe: purchase an international plan from your carrier, or keep the phone on airplane mode during the trip and connect to wifi when it is available If you need consistent, reliable internet on your trip, consider bringing a Mi-Fi device
Calling an Italian phone number is an international call even when using an international plan. To dial an Italian phone number (for contacting hotels, restaurants, etc.), first dial 011-39, then the phone number.
Italians use WhatsApp to text and call each other because it costs less than text messages or regular phone calls. Many businesses also use WhatsApp to accept bookings or send confirmations, even if they have a landline. Install Whatsapp to communicate with tour guides, drivers, hotels, etc.
To save phone battery and ensure you have access to maps in an area without wifi or data, download maps for use online To download an offline map:
Open Google Maps on your phone
Zoom out, scroll over to Italy, and zoom in on the city you want to download The area will have to be reasonably sized for the download to work (you won’t be able to download a map for the entire country)
Type “Ok Maps” in the search bar, and press "search"
The app will ask you to confirm the download. Click “confirm,” and download your map!
Now when you open Google Maps, the map of that area will work offline!
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There are several train stations in Rome, but the largest and most central is Roma Termini (or “Stazione Termini”). Roma Termini is the second largest train station in Europe, with 29 platforms and daily service to over 480,000 passengers.
Roma Termini can be accessed from the Rome Airport (FCO) by train, shuttle, or taxi:
Train: 32 minutes
€14
Taxi ~40 minutes
€50-€80
Bus Shuttle ~50 min
€7
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From Roma Termini, the bullet train will travel to Florence in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. I N
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The main train station in Florence is Firenze Santa Maria Novella. Santa Maria Novella is also the name of a nearby church, so you may see the station abbreviated as "Firenze SMN "
Santa Maria Novella is one of the busiest train stations in Italy, with 19 train tracks located on one floor and service to over 150,000 passengers daily. The station is centrally located, only about a 10-minute walk from the Duomo in the heart of the city
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In Italy there are two main companies that run the high-speed train between Rome and Florence: Trenitalia and Italo Treno Trenitalia is the state-run railway agency, and its bullet trains are called “Freccia”, which can be Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca and Frecciargento. Italo Treno is a private company with a smaller range of services between the major cities in Italy.
Train tickets on either railway system can be bought in-person or online, but prices are generally better when booking online in. Tickets for both train companies can be purchased at www.omio.com, or directly from the train companies at www.trenitalia.com or www.italotreno.it/en. High-speed train tickets start around €30 each, with options to upgrade the comfort level and amenities for each trip
To reach the train platforms, you must have a valid ticket to travel on that day. You can show either a printed ticket or your ticket confirmation on your phone. You may need to validate your ticket before boarding the train Aside from the ticket check, there is no other security checkpoint to board the train There will be a second ticket check once you are on the train, so be prepared to show your ticket when the attendant comes around and asks for it.
There is usually not an option to check luggage on the train, so be prepared to carry your own luggage and store it in the provided racks at the front of the car or above your seat
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"It was incredible!"
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"You haveee to see David. He's so majestic."
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"Great coffee, alcoholic drinks, and snacks. We went here twice and sat for hours. They have live music at night (when we went, it was starting at 9) and it’s a total vibe old Italian ladies dancing and living their best lives. I read that it was voted top 500 bars in the world."
"This is a must. I’ve never been anywhere like it and you can buy some amazing designer-quality items for a fraction of what you would normally pay. You can see them stitching the leather while you’re walking around and the product is incredible."
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"This is the designer outlet."
"Piazza Michelangelo is a super romantic spot for watching the sun set over the city." L '
"Everything you read will tell you to go here It’s really cool and worth the hype. Tons of celebrities go here and the owner is Instagram famous and very eclectic. When we were there for lunch he came around and shook hands and said hello to lots of tables. They take reservations but they book up fast so book it as soon as you know when you’re going."
"Famous for steak Florentine "
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"This is next door to Paoli. The Florentine steak was really good but not as good as Paoli’s so if you go to both, I would focus more on the pasta here. We had amazing service and the patio is adorable."
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"Oldest steakhouse in Florence Go for dinner Get the Florentine steak, burrata and prosciutto, and the carbonara. I’m still dreaming about it. You can make reservations on The Fork "
Checklist
Most popular sights in Florence:
Duomo
Ponte Vecchio
Statue of David
School of Leather
Uffizi Gallery
Piazzale Michelangelo
Basilica di Santa Croce
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"There are little running fresh water fountains all over most cities, so you can just refill a water bottle instead of buying water!"
F O O D
"Each region has food and wine specialities, so google those and make sure to try the specialities for that area!"
M U S E U M S
"The Vatican and other museums/churches are veryyyyy serious about their schedules Don’t be late for your reservations they won’t let you in."
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"You need to eat so much pistachio gelato that you think you'll die You have to get the kind that looks almost brown. That's the best kind."
C A R R Y C A S H
"Some bus stations only take cash so have some Euros handy too!"
F O O D T O U R
"Take a food tour through Devour - this was a great way to try local spots I never would have found on my own "
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M U S E U M S
"Book and buy tickets ahead of time because things sell out in the peak season!"
"Try to avoid tourist-trap restaurants where there is someone standing outside harassing you as you walk by "
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Basic Italian phrases:Italian
Hello/Goodbye - Ciao
Please - Per favore
Thank you - Grazie
You're welcome - Prego
Yes - Sì
What? - Che?
Where? - Dove?
When? - Quando?
How much? - Quanto?
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Ciao!
Thank you for crossing an ocean to celebrate our marriage! We hope that each and every one of you know how much it means to us that you would come on this trip with us. We hope you have the time of your life, and cherish these memories forever!
Love, Georgia & Trey
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