Isola Bella - Ristorante Il Delfino

Get Together Dinner

Relais Villa Porta

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Farewell Brunch

Our Wedding

Brian and Caitlin’s story began on June 21, 2020—exactly six years before their wedding day. That night, neither of them expected anything special. Brian was simply dropping off his sister at a party, intending to stay for just one drink, while Caitlin expected just another ordinary night out with her friends. But the moment their eyes met, everything changed. Brian couldn’t walk away—something about Caitlin made him stay. Drawn to each other, they spent the entire night talking, completely lost in their own world. As the night came to an end, neither wanted to say goodbye, yet both hesitated to ask for each other’s number, afraid of ruining their amazing conversation.&nbsp; For days, they couldn’t shake the feeling that they had just met someone special. Unable to ignore it, Brian found Caitlin on social media and took a chance—he asked her out. From that first date on, they were inseparable. Looking back, they both know the truth: it was love at first sight, the start of a beautiful forever.

The Beginning to Our Love Story...

Our Story

Photos

Caitlin Ziec

Brian Palhares

Sophia Ziec

Kyle Palhares

Frank Ziec

Nadielly Alberto

Briley Alberto

Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Airports: 

1. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) MXP is the best option, it is a major international airport and roughly 38miles (1 hour by car) to Villa Porta. (TOP TIP: If hiring a car, check which terminal your flight arrives/departs from and ensure your car rental is located at the same terminal) 2. Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) BGY is another good option with flights from lots of low-cost airlines - roughly 80miles (2 hours by car). 3. Milan Linate Airport (LIN) LIN is a smaller airport located closest to Milan city centre and offers flights primarily within Europe only - roughly 60miles (1 hour 30 by car).

Transportation Options: 

1. Car Rental or Taxi Duration: ~1 hour 20 minutesRecommended for: A direct and hassle-free journeyTip: We recommend booking in advance for the best rates and availability. 2. Train Route: Take the Malpensa Express train to Milan Centrale → Transfer to a train to LuinoDuration: ~2 hours 30 minutesTip: Check train schedules in advance to ensure smooth connections. Need help with transportation? If you’d like us to arrange a private transfer from the airport, please reach out, and we’ll be happy to assist!

Getting there

Gifts 

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for. However, if you would like to honor us with a gift, we would greatly appreciate a monetary contribution to help us create new memories as we begin this next chapter together.If you do choose to give a gift, we kindly ask that you write a check (no cash, please) as we will be traveling after the wedding and prefer not to carry cash. Thank you for your understanding and generosity.

Wedding Gifts

Hotel Internazionale Luino

Address : Piazzale Guglielmo Marconi, 24, 21016 Luino VA, Italy Hotel Phone Number: +39 0332 189 3725

All of our guests will be staying together at Hotel Internazionale Luino, just a 6-minute drive from Villa Porta, our wedding venue. We have arranged and covered your stay for the nights of Saturday, June 20, 2026, and Sunday, June 21, 2026. If you would like to extend your stay, please contact the hotel directly. Your room is already reserved under your name, and you may pay for any additional nights upon arrival. The hotel offers free parking for guests, and we will also be providing a shuttle service on the wedding day to and from Villa Porta.

Where You’ll Be Staying

Caitlin & Brian

Caitlin & Brian

Wedding Party