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Where do we stay?

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Accommodations will be provided for all guests from Sept 16-19 (while we have the venue). Accommodations will be split between the venue itself and a B&B or two very close by. More detail on this to come.

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How do we get there?

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We think that driving to the venue from Bologna is the easiest way to get there. It's a bit more than an hour and a half (and mostly on the highway) to get there and having a car at the venue will provide you the opportunity to explore the town or head to the beach when you have downtime. It is possible to reach Fano by train from Milan (limited high speed rail to Fano) or Bologna (both high speed or more plentiful standard rail). Once in Fano, a taxi needs to be arranged to get to the venue. If you plan on using the train, please indicate that on your RSVP (and see the below FAQ item regarding arriving by train).

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What do I need to drive in Italy?

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Driving in Italy isn't as hard as you think! If you hold a valid license in the USA (or in Taiwan), you simply need to obtain an International Driver's Permit (IDP) in your home country before leaving for Italy. An IDP is simply a translation of your license into a standardized format, which is valid for a year from the date of issuance. There is no test required, simply a $20 or so fee to take your picture. You'll still need to bring your license with you in addition to your IDP. In the US, you can obtain an IDP in 10 min at any AAA location.

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I don't want to drive, how can I get to the venue?

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Fano, the closest town to our venue, is accessible by train... but the venue itself is not walkable from the train station. You will need to use a taxi to go the last 15 minutes to the venue. If you plan to arrive this way, PLEASE INDICATE THIS ON THE RSVP. We will pass your contact information on to our planner to help you arrange your taxi. Uber is not available in Fano and taxis are not available to flag from the street, you must pre-arrange.

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What do I need to enter Italy?

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You need a valid passport with at least 6 months before expiry at the moment you enter Italy. If your passport is expired, or will expire before May 2025, you should begin the renewal process now.

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What should I wear?

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This is a chance to look your Italian best! The dress code for the wedding is cocktail attire. This means suits for uomi (gents) and dresses or elegant separates for donne (ladies). Ladies, please don't wear white (or champagne or ivory or almost-white, you get it) on the day of the wedding. For aperitivi, dinners on other nights, and the winery visit, the dress code is smart casual. During the day, wear what's comfortable for you. Please no screaming eagle America shirts. Screaming Philadelphia Eagles shirts are acceptable. The venue does have a pool and chairs, provided it's warm enough to swim (and it was when we visited in early October!)

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Is the ground going to swallow my shoes if I wear heels?

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The wedding ceremony will take place on grass, weather permitting. Fano doesn't get as much rain as the east coast of the US, but I can't guarantee that you'll be fine in stilettos. The cocktail hour and after-dinner dancing will be on a hard floor, while dinner will be on firm gravel.

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How's the weather going to be?

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We visited in the first week of October and the weather was fantastic, upper 70s during the day and high 60s at night. We were told that it's been warmer in the last few years, but it could be anywhere from 60s to 80s at the end of September. Fano doesn't receive as much rain as the east coast of the US, but it does rain occasionally.

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Should I bring a gift?

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We know that we're asking a lot of your time and wallet in attending this wedding, so your presence is enough of a present for us! If you still feel that you'd like to give something in addition, please do that in the form of a check or Venmo (or give it to us at another time). We don't want to be carrying any significant amount of cash or other bulkier gifts with us for the remainder of the trip.

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Will there be wine?

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Yes, of course.

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Will there be food?

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Breakfast will be provided for all guests at their hotels. Light lunches and full dinners will be provided at Villa Guilia for all guests.

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I have another question, who do I ask?

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Us. You have one of our numbers, feel free to reach out with anything else you need to know!