Location

• We fell in love with Villa Martinelli, and we know you will too! It was originally built as the private retreat of Giovanni Martinelli, one of the most celebrated opera tenors of the early 20th century and a legendary host whose dinner guests included Albert Einstein. This beautifully restored Liberty-style estate is set on 30 acres of Italian gardens in the hills outside Bergamo, and has been welcoming extraordinary gatherings for over a hundred years.

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Run of Show​

• 3:00pm: Please plan to arrive by 3:00.

• 3:30pm: The ceremony begins at 3:30. While it won't be held in a church, it will be a full Catholic ceremony, so expect about 45 minutes to an hour. Don't worry, our priest is very cool. 😎

• 4:30pm: After the ceremony, we'll move to the garden for aperitivo. If you're not familiar with the concept: think of it as Italian cocktail hour with a buffet of bites, spritzes, wine, and live music. Hot tip: pace yourself. This is not dinner. 😉

• 7:00pm: We'll move inside for a 3-course dinner, more wine, speeches, and maybe a few surprises.

• 9:00pm: We'll head outside for cake cutting and dessert.

• 10:00pm: Then we dance! Villa Martinelli is secluded enough that noise restrictions aren't an issue, so the party can go as late as we want, but we're betting we can last until 2:00am.

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Parking

There is ample, secure parking for free at Villa Martinelli.

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Shuttles

On Saturday, October 3rd, our shuttle will pick up guests at 2:15pm in Città Bassa, outside the entrance of Garage San Marco on Via Zelasco (near Hotel Excelsior).

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Return shuttles will depart at midnight and 2:00am, dropping guests off at the same location. There’s no need to choose your return time in advance.

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If you requested a shuttle on your RSVP, your seat is reserved. We only have a handful of spaces left, so please let us know as soon as possible if you would like one.

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Weather

Early October is anyone's best guess. It won't be too hot and will hopefully be warm and sunny enough to be outside. However, there's a 40–50% chance it will be raining; in this case, we have a contingency plan in place with the venue to move the party entirely inside. 

 

​Can I bring a date?

Only if your invitation or RSVP link specifically lists another person, or if you've spoken with us directly about it.

 

Are kids welcome?

We'll leave that one up to the parents. 😉

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Where can I find your registry?

We don't have a specific registry; the fact that you're making this trip is truly gift enough. That said, if you would like a way to contribute something, you can find details for our honeymoon fund here.

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Dress Code

Formal, but not black tie.

For women, it's the perfect opportunity to wear a long dress. But leave the stilettos in the states! The venue's terrain spans cobble stone, gravel, grass, and tile. Save your feet and don't bother with high heels, or at least make sure it's a chunky heel. 

For men, we suggest a suit and tie.

 

Need inspiration? Check out these photos from recent weddings of our loved ones. ☺️

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