What is Black Tie?
Our wedding attire is Black Tie. For men, the Black Tie dress code is a tuxedo, tuxedo shirt and bow tie. Black Tie women's attire is formal evening gowns, and any color may we worn.
What is Italian Chic?
Our welcome soiree is located lakeside and the attire is Italian Chic. Check out this Pinterest board for inspiration: pinterest.com/brittanytinker/italian-chic/
What airport should we fly into?
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is Milan's largest international airport. It is approximately a 2 hour drive east from MXP to La Torre di San Marco.
Venice Marco Polo (VCE) International airport. It is approximately a 2 hour drive west to La Torre Di San Marco.
Pisa International Airport (PSA) is approximately 3.5 hours from La Torre di San Marco. Flying into Pisa would give you the opportunity to drive through Florence & Bologna on your way to La Torre Di San Marco.
Should we rent a car?
It's really up to you. A car will make it easier to navigate to Lake Garda, and it will also get you there about 1 hour faster than train & bus. Depending on where you're staying, you will need to inquire about parking availability. There is limited parking at the venue as well.
What can we expect for parking?
It will depend on where you are staying. The Hotel Du Lac does not have parking on-site, but they do offer parking within the city for a short walk. The Grand Hotel Fasano and Bella Riva have parking. There is limited parking at the venue.
What if we want to train to Gardone Riviera?
Milan to La Torre di San Marco: 3 hours 10 minutes.
You would take a train from MXP to Milano Porta Garibaldi (30 minutes) where you would transfer to Brescia by train (35 minutes). In Brescia, you would take the Bus (S202-1) Gargnano -p.le Boldini to Gardone Riveria villa alba (1 hour 10 minutes). You will walk 1 minute to La Torre di San Marco.
Venice to La Torre di San Marco: 4 hours 10 minutes. From the airport, you would take Aeroporto Marco Polo to Venice Mestre Hotel Plaza (25 minutes). From there, you would take FR9752 Milano Centrale to Brescia (90 minutes). From Brescia, you take the S202-1 Gargnano - p.le Boldini bus to Gardone Rivieria Alba (1 hour 10 minutes). You will walk 1 minute to La Torre di San Marco
What day should we plan to arrive?
The Tinkers are arriving July 14th and the Belotes are arriving July 15th, and both families will be staying until July 21st. There is a 9 hour time difference between the west coast and Italy and it typically takes a few days to adjust to the time difference.