Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

Travel-Specific Info

  • Don’t forget your passport!

    Due to the laws and regulations of the European Union (EU), please ensure that you check your passport expiration date. Most countries within the EU require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure date. You will be refused entry upon arrival in Italy if your passport is set to expire before February 2027.

    If your passport requires renewal, please plan ahead! Passport processing times can take up to 3 months.


    https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html

  • Planning on renting a car?

    Many countries do not recognize a U.S. driver’s license, but most (Italy included) accept an International Driving Permit. You can apply for an IDP at your local AAA Branch, and for a $20 permit fee, your IDP will be valid for one year.

    https://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html

  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is the closest airport to Lago (“Lake”) Maggiore. The easiest mode of transportation from Milan to Lake Maggiore is by train. The train ride from Milano Centrale Station to Stresa is ~1 hour depending on the time of day and costs about $10 USD for a one-way ticket.

    You can find more information and tips about traveling around Italy by train here. It’s highly recommended that you read.

    Stresa is also accessible by car, taking ~45 minutes - 1 hour depending on traffic. If you plan to rent a car, please see the International Driving Permit (IDP) section above.

  • We recommend arriving either in Italy or greater Europe at least 2–3 days before the wedding. This gives you time to settle in, adjust to the time difference, and start enjoying before the celebrations begin. A little buffer also helps in case of unexpected flight delays — plus, it means you’ll feel refreshed (and not jet-lagged!) for the big day.

  • We recommend that our guests plan to stay in the town of Stresa due to its central location, tourist infrastructure, and proximity to the Borromean Islands. However, we know that this might not appeal to everyone.

    We will be providing complimentary transportation to the venue from Stresa on our wedding day, and will be hosting other events in this area.

    If you decide to stay in a commune other than Stresa, you will need to arrange your own transportation to and from the different wedding locations.

  • We recommend purchasing an adapter for all your electronics (you can search ‘Italy travel adapter’ on Amazon).

General Wedding FAQs

  • The ceremony will begin at 5:00pm, guests will be seated at 4:45pm.

  • We will be providing transportation for our guests to and from the venue. Mode details to come, so please continue to check the website!

    If you do happen to miss the transportation or prefer to arrange your own, you can call for an independent taxi from Stresa’s city center or your immediate location.

    Should you choose to drive (which we don’t recommend), there is parking at the venue, though please be aware that space is limited.

  • We are so excited to celebrate this day with our nearest and dearest! Due to limited capacity, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally addressed on your wedding invitation. If you received a plus one, they will appear on your invite as “{Your Name} & Guest." Thank you for your understanding!

  • We love your little ones as much as you do! However, due to limited space, our wedding will be an adults only event. We encourage moms and dads to think of this weekend as some well-deserved R&R time or a chance to let loose and unwind. We do acknowledge the burden this decision puts on parents and understand if you are unable to attend.

    Should you wish to make your trip a family vacation, you may hire local child care (our wedding planner can suggest a service) for the evening if you do not plan on bringing another supervising adult along. If you will be traveling with children, they are absolutely welcome to join us for pre- and post- wedding day events and activities.

  • We want you to look and feel your best, and would love to see you get dressed up with us! After all, we’ll be a stone’s throw away from Milan, so don’t be afraid to have fun with it!

    For the big day, attire should be formal. While there’s no specific theme, think about what you’d want to wear to a chic garden party on a hot summer’s day. We’ve linked some inspo for you here.

    The ladies can opt for a breezy or satin midi-length or full-length dress, or a formal jumpsuit. Think fun and bright colors, patterns, textures, accessories - you name it! Men, use your best judgement. A suit and tie or button down and dress pants is just fine.

    For the welcome party, plan to dress in dressy casual/semi-formal/cocktail attire. Cocktail dresses, stylish jumpsuits, matching sets, button-downs, slacks, sport coats. Don’t overthink it!

  • We expect that the weekend will be spent mostly outdoors, though, we can’t control the weather! In the event of rain, the ceremony and reception will be moved indoors.

    Summers in Italy tends to be hot no matter where you find yourself. We will be in the north near the Alps, so you can expect somewhat cooler temperatures than in other regions, especially at night. Please be prepared to dress for the heat, but bring a light jacket, sweater, or shawl for the evening.

    And, most importantly — pack a swimsuit!

  • Please put your phones away and on silent for an “unplugged” ceremony, meaning no photos on personal devices (e.g., iPhones, cameras, etc.). We kindly ask that all guests respect this request and be completely present during this special time.

    Our talented hired professionals will be doing the photo taking during the ceremony, and will share those photos with you.

    This is our polite way of saying we do not want to see your arms and phones in our professional shots. Feel free to take all the photos you’d like before and after the ceremony ;)

  • Absolutely. Yes. Of Course.

  • We are so grateful for the effort you’ll be making to join us on our big day. As the old adage goes, your presence is the present — so, please, no gifts!!

  • In order to provide our total guest count to our venue and vendors in the timeframe they’ve required, we ask that your RSVP be submitted by the date specified.

    Unfortunately, we cannot accept late RSVPs. If we do not receive your RSVP before then, we will have to mark you as not attending and will miss celebrating with you. We hope you understand!

Have more questions? Get in touch with us!