Our wedding will take place from October 7th to 9th in Tuscany, Italy hosted at Il Grande Prato. The ceremony will be on October 8th.

RSVP links are personalized and available on your invites sent via email.

Please personally let us know! The sooner we know that you need more time, the better.

We understand attending a wedding in Italy requires a lot time, cost, and resources. We are happy to share that your two-night accommodation in Il Grande Prato will be covered. Your breakfast and dinners are also covered. You're welcome to bring additional food from Florence or Castelfiorentino. If you're looking for a lunch spot, we recommend the charming Chiasco Al Renai nearby. Please note that lunch meals are not covered and will be at your own expense.

The rooms at Il Grande Prato are reflective of the rustic countryside. We'll communicate with you directly regarding room assignments. Once we receive RSVPs, we'll be able to make these arrangements. If you have preferences, let us know as soon as possible.

Attending a wedding in Italy is already a lot to ask so we do not have a registry or honeymoon fund. However, we appreciate sentimental messages so we will have a card box at the wedding.

Due to capacity constraints, our digital invitation is specifically for the guest named on the invite.

We'd love for you to be present in the moment, so please hide your phones and cameras during the ceremony. Our photographer will capture everything. We promise to keep it short and sweet. However, for the rest of your stay, capture away!

Dress code details and inspiration boards are available on the attire page.

If there are questions or concerns not mentioned in the FAQ, please contact us. If the question could be relevant for other guests, then we will also update the FAQ.

Starting May 2025, Canadian citizens, along with citizens from 59 other countries must obtain an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) before traveling to any of the 30 participating European countries, including Italy. Applying for an ETIAS travel authorization: The application can either be filled out through the ETIAS website of the ETIAS mobile app. The cost is 7 Euros although some travelers are exempt from the fee. Refer to the official ETIAS website for more information.

The Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee Year (December 24, 2024 - January 6, 2026) will significantly impact travel in Italy: This increased tourism will affect all major Italian cities, although Rome will be most impacted due to its closeness to the Vatican. Expect higher prices for accommodations throughout Italy. Transportation services may be more crowded than usual. We strongly recommend booking all travel arrangements well in advance.

Although there will be Wi-Fi at the wedding venue, staying connected within Italy will require a valid phone plan. Depending on your phone provider roaming packages and whether or not your phone is locked(tied to a particular provider), getting an Italian eSIM/SIM card could be more cost-effective option compared to roaming charges: eSIM (Providers: Vodafone, Orange, Airalo, etc.): Digital SIM card, no need to remove your primary SIM card. Some phone models may not support eSIM. Required: Unlocked phone, and phone model must support eSIM We recommend getting the eSIM before leaving your home country to avoid connection disruptions SIM (Providers: TIM, iliad, Orange, etc.): Can be used with all unlocked phone models. Need to swap your primary SIM card. Required: Unlocked phone SIM cards can be bought at the airport or before your travels through Amazon. International Roaming: You can continue using your primary number but it may be more expensive than European SIM card Required: If your phone is locked to a provider, this may be the only option We recommend getting a discounted roaming package before leaving your home country to avoid connection disruptions We recommend downloading the following apps prior to traveling to ensure your trip is as smooth as possible: WhatsApp - if you don't already have it Google Maps - Download offline maps of the area (in case you pass through regions with poor signal) Google Translate - Download Italian language pack (in case you pass through regions with poor signal) TrenItalia, Trainline, or Rome2Rio - For train tickets Emergency Contact: Local Emergency #: 112

For guests exploring Italy/Europe pre-wedding or adjusting to time zones: Recommended Airports: Florence Airport (FLR): Closest option Pisa International Airport (PSA): Smaller airport. Good option to explore the coast. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): Larger airport Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): Larger airport Rome Fiumicino Airport (RCO): Larger airport Traveling Within Italy: Train: The Frecciabianca high-speed train in Italy connects all major cities in the country to Florence Santa Maria Novella Station. Rental Car: Renting a car provides more flexibility. Popular car rental companies such as Hertz and Avis are available in Italy. Please see "Getting to Il Grande Prato" section for more info Please call or message Xiongyi and Bianca through WhatsApp if you need assistance on the way to Il Grande Prato.

For guests arriving on check-in day: We understand everyone's travel plans will be different. If you plan to travel to Italy just in time for the wedding, we suggest looking into Florence as the arrival city as it is the closest to the wedding venue. Traveling Within Italy: Train: The Frecciabianca high-speed train in Italy connects all major cities in the country to Florence Santa Maria Novella Station. Rental Car: Renting a car provides more flexibility. Popular car rental companies such as Hertz and Avis are available in Italy. Please see "Getting to Il Grande Prato" section for more info Check-in starts at 2 pm on October 7th, 2025. Dinner will be covered at the villa. Please aim to arrive before 6 pm to take advantage of that. Please call or message Xiongyi and Bianca through WhatsApp if you need assistance on the way to Il Grande Prato.

We are not arranging group transportation, but please check the section below for more details on taxi drivers and transfers.

From Florence, take the train towards Siena which runs every hour. From Santa Maria Novella station in Florence, get off at Castelfiorentino station. The journey takes about 45 minutes with a few stops. Tickets are around EUR 6 one way. From Castelfiorentino, you can take a taxi to take you to the villa. Ask the driver to take you to Il Grande Prato. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the villa from Castelfiorentino. Flat rate is EUR 25-35 accommodating up to 8 passengers. If there are no taxis at the station, you can contact the following drivers: BIAGIO TAXI (VAN): +39 3474009831 ROCCO (VAN): +39 3473490183 FRANCESCO EMPOLI (VAN): +39 3483120718 ALBANO (AUTO): +39 3296220187 TIZIANO (VAN): +39 3396619222 BINI GIUSEPPINA/MARCO (VAN): +39 3351244143 Please call or message Xiongyi and Bianca through WhatsApp if you need assistance after you arrive at Castelfiorentino.

For more flexibility to explore the region, renting a car or a minivan is an option. Rental services are available at Florence, Pisa, and Rome airports. Florence's city centre, near Santa Maria Novella station, and the Borgo Ognissanti area in Florence is home to several rental companies. Important to note that Google Maps may take you to the back roads if you only search for "Il Grande Prato". The villa provided the following directions: From your current location, type in "Via del Vallone #1 - 50051 Castelfiorentino" Once you've reached this, you still got 2 miles or 4 kilometers to go. Now type in "Via di Renai #11 – 50051 Castelfiorentino" Follow signs to “Il Grande Prato” Free parking is available at Il Grande Prato Please call or message Xiongyi and Bianca through WhatsApp if you need assistance on the way to Il Grande Prato.

Check-in starts at 2 pm on October 7th, 2025. Dinner will be covered at the villa. Please aim to arrive before 6 pm to take advantage of that. Check-out time is 11 am on October 9th. Please call or message Xiongyi and Bianca through WhatsApp if you need assistance on the way to Il Grande Prato.