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Stay / Itinerary
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Località Rupecanina, 23, 50039 Vicchio FI, Italy.
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Vicchio is 1 hour from Florence and 3 hours from Rome.
🌐 Reference the Travel page for detailed flight and ground transport info
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Check-in 5/15 after 4pm
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Check-out 5/22 before 10am
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Think Italian vacation first, wedding second.
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There will be a few hosted events, long meals, slow mornings, pool hangs, plenty of free time for exploring, and zero pressure.
🌐 Reference the Itinerary page
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Yes! Vicchio is within walking distance and the closest town offering charming, casual cafés, traditional trattorias, bakeries, gelato shops, and local markets.
🌐 Reference the Stay page for more info on Vicchio
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🌳 Grounds — countryside views, garden, 25 × 26' ft pool w/ stone terrace
🏠 Main House — large terrace w/ outdoor dining space, 7 bedrooms, ensuite and shared bathrooms, mezzanine lounge, kitchen, breakfast room, tv room, sitting room w/ fireplace
🏡 Guesthouse — private courtyard, 3 bedrooms w/ ensuite bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, sitting room
🍷 Hunting Hall — wine cellar and large sitting room w/ pool table
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Yes! Trust us, we’ve thought it through.
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Guest room details will be shared early 2027
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👨🍳 In-villa chef for 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners
🧹 Maid service on Tuesday, Thursday, and departure
🍽️ Fully equipped kitchens w/ coffee makers
🧺 Linens, bath towels, and pool towels
🍕 Wood-fired stove
🔥 BBQ
🫧 Washing machine
❄️ Air conditioning throughout
💨 Hairdryers
📶 Wi-Fi
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All planned in-villa chef services are covered and include table setting, serving, clearing, and kitchen cleanup. You'll enjoy wood-fired pizza on arrival, breakfast with fresh, local ingredients the next morning, brunch on the wedding day and morning after, and dinner the last night that includes an appetizer, first course, second course, a side, dessert, and multiple bottles of wine.
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Please plan to manage snacks and all other meals on your own. Grocery shopping services may be requested through concierge for $25 per hour + cost of goods (cash only).
🌐 Reference the Itinerary page for details on planned meals
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Not a dry wedding — but a respectful one. Sobriety is welcome and supported, and we trust everyone to know their limits.
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Chef-prepared dinners include wine and mocktails. Additional drinks, wine, beer, and liquor can be purchased in Vicchio.
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Yes!
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Please let us know in advance so we can make sure you’re well taken care of.
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There are no specific rules, however we want to respect this historic Tuscan home and everyone staying.
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Please be mindful of shared spaces, clean up after yourself, and be kind to everyone.
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Expect pleasant daytime weather with cooler evenings, classic of late-spring in Tuscany.
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Daytime — 70–75°F
Evenings — 50-55°F
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We want everyone to wear whatever makes them feel comfortable and beautiful — tennis shoes to stilettos!
We will share a wedding mood board for those who love a little style inspo. Otherwise, a few suggestions:
👟 Tennis shoes — for walking into town and along village cobblestones
🧥 Layers — for cooler evenings
☂️ Rain jacket — just in case
🩱 Swimsuit & sunscreen — for pool lounging
🔌 European plug adapter
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Cost of the villa is covered!
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Additionally, all in-villa (chef-prepared) meals are included.
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Yes! While cards are widely accepted, you may need cash for tipping, in-villa grocery services, street vendors, etc.
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We recommend getting euros with your debit card at an ATM rather than airport exchange booth.
Note: If prompted to pay in USD, always decline.
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Tipping is appreciated but not expected the way it is in the US.
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A 10% tip is a generous way to show appreciation for great service.
Note: A cover charge / coperto is a standard table fee (not a tip) commonly added to restaurant bills.
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Please, no gifts. Having you with us in Tuscany for this incredible week means everything to us.
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For those that absolutely insist, a monetary contribution to our honeymoon fund is always appreciated.
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If your invitation includes a guest, it will be noted.
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We have carefully crafted our guest list and, due to limited space, are only able to accommodate those named on your invitation.
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No, this is an adults-only celebration.
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We feel the villa and itinerary are not set up to safely or comfortably accommodate little ones.
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🚲 Bike — we’re renting 4 bikes for the week and you may rent additional through Tuscany Bicycle or Veloce Rental
🚕 Taxi — you can book a taxi or private car in advance through Taxi Mugello (+39 347 643 8682) or Autonoleggio Taxi Mugello di Fiesoli (+39 347 292 7882)
Note: There are no ride shares or taxis cruising the street
🚇 Train — use Trenitalia (app or web) to book or see the train schedule at Vicchio Station
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Italy drives on the right and Google Maps is recommended for navigation.
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If you plan to drive you should obtain an International Driving Permit before traveling (available through AAA).
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A car is not necessary — you can easily book a cab or catch a regional train in Vicchio, which is within walking/biking distance from the villa.
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If you prefer to rent a car, there is parking at the villa.
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💊 Pharmacy (Farmacia): Farmacia Centrale Vicchio—A good stop for non-emergencies since Italian pharmacists are highly trained and can assist with many minor issues.
Address: Viale Beato Angelico 66, Vicchio (3 km from the villa)
Phone: 055 844009
Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:30–7:30 | Sat: 8:30–1:00 | Sun: 9:30–12:30 & 5:00–7:00
🏥 Nearest Hospital w/ Emergency Room (Pronto Soccorso): Nuovo Ospedale del Mugello
Address: Viale della Resistenza 60, Borgo San Lorenzo (FI) (~10 km / ~15 minutes from the villa)
Phone: +39 055 84511
🚑 Emergency: Call 112 for ambulance, police, and fire (available 24/7 and multilingual)
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💌 Laurel / Alex — reach out below
💬 Villa Specialists — travel concierge familiar with the surrounding area and available 24/7 to answer any questions or assist with planning
🗣️ Cristina (villa owner) — speaks English and is available to help and share local recommendations