When should I RSVP by?

We kindly ask that you RSVP by July 2025. As you can imagine, a lot of planning is required for a destination wedding, so we want to make it as special as we can for those who are able to come.

There will be reminders and invitations as early as possible.

Welcome Party + Wedding Transportation:

There will be pre-arranged accommodations for getting to & from the city centre to Casale de Gallo for the wedding events. If you are interested in using this, please note this when you RSVP.

There is ample parking at the ceremony/reception venue, if you choose to rent a car. Taxis are also an option if you miss our accommodations.

Where is the Gift Registry?

We are so excited to celebrate our special day with you! Your presence is truly the greatest gift we could ask for. Therefore, we kindly ask that you do not bring any gifts, and there will be no registry.

Are kids welcome?

We love you, and by extension adore your kids. However, we decided to make our day an adult-only event so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening.

What will the weather be like?

The average temperature in Rome in late October is 64F with a range from 73F to 54F with temperatures cooling as the sun sets.

Are the wedding and reception indoors or outdoors?

Weather depending - everything will be held outdoors. In the event the weather isn't in our favour, we will adapt accordingly! The grounds around the Villa can be a little uneven in places with steps, gravel and grass throughout, so keep this in mind when packing footwear! For the ladies, a block heel maybe better than wearing a stiletto!

Phrases for conversing:

Ciao (a tutti)! Hello/Goodbye (to all)!

Buongiorno! Good Day! Good morning! (more formal)

Salve! Hello! (more formal)

Buona Sera/Serata Good afternoon/good evening/bye

Arrivederci! Goodbye!

Per favore Please

Grazie (mille) Thank you (a thousand—aka thanks a lot)

Prego You are welcome; can also mean come on in/how can I help you at restaurants and stores

Andiamo Let’s go/We’re going

Va bene Alright/all good

Allora Well then/Okay then

Molto bene Very good; Sto bene (I’m good)

Molto buono—(when talking about food) very good

Piccolo Small

Medio/Media Medium

Grande Large

A destra to the right

A sinistra to the left

Per la tavola, una bottiglia di vino rosso della casa for the table, a bottle of the house’s red wine

What are these water fountains around Rome?

Rome has public water fountains all around the city called Nasoni (integrated in the city in the 1800s), which you can use to fill up your water bottle as you walk around. The water is perfectly safe to drink.

Restaurants:

Coffee/pastry:

Biblio Bar- Lungotevere Castello, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Italian:

https://tonnarello.it

http://suegiucucinaromana.blogspot.com

https://www.selleroeventresca.it

https://www.cantinadeipapi.com

http://pinsampo.it

https://www.mondoarancina.com

Burgers:

https://www.birrettaandwine.it

Mexican:

http://www.lacucaracha.it/en/english/

Greek:

http://www.grekos.it/prenota

Sushi:

https://www.domosushi.it

Dessert:

http://www.dolcemaniera.it

Eating is an event in Italy, often with multiple courses. However, breakfast/brunch is not a huge part of the culture. Expect to have a cornetto (pastry) and coffee in the morning, and that’s about it. Coffee is amazing, and is often consumed standing at the bar. Know that you will be judged if you order a cappuccino after 11 AM. And we will probably judge you a bit if you only order an Americano everywhere you go.

When eating at a restaurant, you will be asked to order all items (drinks, appetizers, and courses) at the same time, except for desserts which will come later. It is customary to have grappa (liquor) or limoncello after dinner as a “digestive” for your food.

It is not customary to take a box of food to go at the end of the meal; some restaurants may not even have “to go” boxes. Be prepared to finish your food at the restaurant.

When you want to pay and leave, you must ask for il conto (the check). Note that when asking for the check, this signals that you will be leaving immediately after paying. You can stay at a restaurant for as long as you like before paying, but after you pay you should not linger to finish your drink or order anything else.