FAQs
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What is the best way to get to Sicily?
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If you're arriving from the United States or another part of Europe, you can reach Sicily by plane. Direct flights to either of the Sicilian airports (Palermo or Catania) are not that common and can be expensive. We suggest planning a 1 to 2 week vacation and flying into another Italian (Milan or Rome) or European city as your bookends. Flights to Sicily from any of the Italian airports are fairly affordable. Our wedding venue is about 20 minutes from Catania, so we recommend flying in and out of that airport.
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Did you book hotel blocks?
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There are no active hotel blocks but you can still book at the hotels listed in the travel tab. Information for how to book is noted there, but please reach out with any questions.
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Will you be offering transportation to and from event?
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Yes, we plan on providing transportation to and from the wedding event from the area where most guests will be staying. When you RSVP, please make sure to note where you are staying as that will help us determine how to organize the transportation.
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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?
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We are planning to host both a welcome and post wedding event. We're anticipating the events to take place between 7/1-7/4. The wedding is on 7/3.
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Will we need to apply for a Visa to enter Italy and/or Europe?
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No, a Visa is not required for entrance into the EU for American citizens who plan to stay less than 90 days. However, Europe is enacting a new travel authorization form that will be required for all Non-EU citizens entering select countries in Europe. Luckily, this will NOT be needed to travel to our wedding in July 2024. If you're interested in learning more for future travel in 2025, It is called ETIAS, https://etias.com.
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Are there any travel requirements related to COVID that we need to adhere to?
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No. There are no active travel requirements or restrictions related to COVID. We do not anticipate this being an issue in the summer, but we'll continue to monitor.
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What is the best way to travel around Sicily?
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You can travel around Sicily via bus, train or rental car. More information and links to resources can be found in the travel tab.
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How do I get to Aci Castello/Acitrezza from the Catania airport?
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You can reach Aci Castello/ Acitrezza by car or bus. Driving is the most straightforward whether that be via taxi or rental car. Please find more detailed information in the travel tab. Your hotel concierge or Airbnb/VRBO host are also good resources.
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Will there be open bar? What types of alcohol and drinks will be supplied?
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Yes! We will have an open bar at our wedding. We will have an assortment of liquor, wine, and beer as well as non-alcoholic beverages.
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What kind of food will be provided?
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There will be a lot of food, so come hungry! Appetizers will be served during cocktail hour. We will have an assortment of typical Sicilian street food (think Arancinis) and 5 live cooking stations. A seated dinner will follow with meat, seafood and vegetarian options. This means that if you opt for the seafood option, your antipasto, primo (pasta) and secondo (non-pasta) will all contain seafood. And then for dessert, we'll have traditional wedding cake as well as 5 live cooking stations that will not disappoint. When you RSVP, please let us know if you have any food allergies.