1. Prepare for Walking: Expect to do a significant amount of walking in Taormina. Renting or using a car is not recommended due to the difficulty of finding parking. If you have a rental car from previous travels or plan to use one after leaving Taormina, ensure your accommodations include parking.

2. Footwear Warning: Avoid stilettos; the streets are cobblestone and uneven.

3. Exploring Corso Umberto: The main street, Corso Umberto, is uneven and has numerous side streets and passageways, many with stairs leading to new adventures. All are made of uneven cobblestones.

4. Wedding Day Walking: Be prepared for considerable walking from the church through the town center on wedding day.

5. Church Attire: Shoulders must be covered for the church ceremony on the wedding day.

6. Outdoor Reception: The reception will be outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather.

7. Villa: The villa is flat with grassy areas. The villa has a pool, so be ready for an unexpected late-night swim.

9. Late-Night Celebrations: Weddings in Italy tend to run much later than in the U.S., so make sure to get your beauty sleep.