Aperitivo

Fri
Jun 16
2023
8:00 pm

Florence Food Tips

Sat
Jun 17
2023
11:30 am TO 2:15 pm

The Celebration

Sat
Jun 17
2023
5:30 pm

Surrounding Accomodation

Sat
Jun 17
2023

Wine Tasting at the villa's winery

Sun
Jun 18
2023
2:00 pm

Poolside Pizza and Spritz at the Villa

Sun
Jun 18
2023
7:00 pm

Pecorino and Ricotta Factory + Pienza

Mon
Jun 19
2023
9:45 am

Cooking class at the villa

Tue
Jun 20
2023
10:00 am TO 1:00 pm

Nearby towns to visit in the Val d’Orcia

Wed
Jun 21
2023
10:00 am

Questions?

Sat
Jun 17
2023

Events are private

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The night before

If you are in Florence on Friday 16th June we would love to see you for an aperitivo!

The Rooftop Terrace
Scene of our first date! Taking us back to 22nd July 2014 :)
A cocktail and nibbles - €15
Directions & Map

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

Lunch

Even though you might want to do as much as you can while in Florence, please ensure that you eat some lunch before heading to the villa.

Panino on the go!

Wanting to grab something quickly then we suggest:

I Fratellini

Maledetti Toscani

La Nichietta

All’Antico Vinaio (there will be a long queue)

Sit down panino or bites

Still want something quick but would like to relax while eating it?

Serre Torrigiani in Piazzetta (behind Zara)

Amblè

Da Mariano in via Parione (quality not quantity)

I Procacci on via Tornabuoni (quality not quantity)

Foody Farm

Pastation

Trattorias

Feeling like something more traditional?

If you’re staying in Florence and need some restaurant tips, please ask! We suggest you book for dinner as this week also happens to be Pitti Fashion Week in Florence.

Florence is jam packed full of restaurants! For lunch close to Palazzo Vecchio we suggest:

Coquinarius

Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

Vini e Vecchi Sapori (must book)

Bakeries

Verrazano

Forno Sartori

Forno Top

Gelaterias

So many to choose from but these are the best closest to Palazzo Vecchio

Gelateria della Passera

Festival del Gelato

Gelateria Santa Trinità

Grom

Venchi

Gelateria Edoardo

I do!

Le Buche Wine Resort, Sarteano, Tuscany

Please join us in celebrating our day!

The ceremony will commence at 5.30pm. Cocktails, dinner and dancing to follow.

Transportation

The shuttle bus leaves from Piazza San Firenze near the Bargello Museum at 2.30pm. This is right behind the Palazzo Vecchio.

If you would like to visit the Tuscan countryside while you are here we suggest you hire a car.

If you would prefer to relax at the Villa and/or participate in the activities following the celebration there is no need for a car.

Please let us know if you would like to be included for a shuttle service from the centre of Florence to the venue on Saturday 17th and/or the return shuttle on Wednesday 21st June.

There are also local taxi services available on request.

Childcare

Please feel free to bring your children on your Tuscan getaway if you wish. Babysitters, meals and a dedicated children’s space will be provided for the evening. Please note that children will not be seated at the tables.

Poggio Piglia

Boutique Hotel Poggio Piglia

Located 15 mins drive from Le Buche Winery

L’Albero di Gamelì

L’Albero di Gamelì

Guesthouse 13 mins drive from the villa

Agriturismo La Sovana

Agriturismo La Sovana

Closest accommodation to the villa - 10 mins drive

Agriturismo Le Anfore

Agriturismo Le Anfore

Local farm stay - 12 mins drive from the villa

Poggio Cantarello

Poggio Cantarello

Country home with tasteful rooms and apartments

Olivi Winery
Winery tour and tasting at the villa

No need to leave the villa the day after the celebration!

€25 includes a guided tour of the vineyards and winery, tasting of 4 boutique Tuscan wines and olive oil grown and bottled on site as well as a tasting platter of select local produce.

€15
Visit the area

Join us for an introduction to pecorino cheese making. After a tasting of local produce we will take a relaxed tour of the most beautiful sites in Val d’Orcia.

The shuttle bus will pick up in the morning and then return us to the villa.

Cheese making - Pecorino di Pienza and Local Ricotta
Pienza
€60 includes cheese making and tasting and a tour of Val d’Orcia’s most beautiful sites
Cooking class at the villa

No need to leave the villa as we will enjoy our own creations!

€45 adults - €15 kids

Learn to cook a three course Tuscan meal from scratch!

Two types of traditional Tuscan bruschetta

Pici pasta

Fresh pesto sauce

Typical Tuscan fresh fruit dessert

Menù
Val D’Orcia

One of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany made famous by such films as Gladiator and Under The Tuscan Sun, the Val D’Orica region is full of interesting towns to visit. If you’re planning on staying in the area after the wedding we would be happy to suggest some must see locations!

Montalcino
Montepulciano
Questions?

Planning on staying in Florence and want some tips? Have a question about the event?

Whatsapp Giulietta on +39 3922641734 or email giuliettab@hotmail.com and we will try to help!