May 3 - Arrival in Florence For those staying at Dimora Ghirlandaio: Check into the villa for the duration of the stay.  📍 Saturday, May 3rd – Arrival & Check-in 🏡 Dimora Ghirlandaio (for guests staying at the venue) – Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. 🍽 Dinner: The restaurant at Dimora will be open with a limited à la carte menu for those who wish to dine on-site.  We can't wait to celebrate with you! ❤️🇮🇹   May 4 - Explore the Villa/Florence & Welcome Party Morning/Afternoon: No set plans. Options include: explore the villa, go into Florence, or hang by the pool at our leisure. Evening: Welcome pizza party, information below  📍 Sunday, May 4th – Pizza Party 📍 Where: Dimora Ghirlandaio ⏰ Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM 👕 Dress Code: Casual and relaxed   May 5 - Group Activity & Rehearsal Dinner Morning/Afternoon: Cooking Class at Dimora Ghirlandaio. If you wish to participate, cost will be about $180 per person. If you would wish to opt out and do your own thing, that is always an option. Cooking class will begin at 11 AM and includes your lunch.  Evening: Rehearsal Dinner, information below  📍 Monday, May 5th – Rehearsal Dinner 📍 Where: Villa Bardini (in Florence) ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 12:00 AM 👗 Dress Code: Cocktail dresses, suit no tie    May 6 - Wedding Day Morning: Pre-wedding preparations and relaxation Afternoon/Evening: Wedding Ceremony & Reception  📍 Tuesday, May 6th – Wedding Day! 📍 Where: Dimora Ghirlandaio ⏰ Schedule: 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM 💒 Ceremony: 4:30 PM (Outdoors, weather permitting. Please wear comfortable shoes.) 🍾 Reception & Party: 5:00 PM  👗 Dress Code: Formal attire   May 7 - Goodbye Breakfast & Check Out Morning: Guests staying at the villa, join us for a final farewell breakfast to close out our time together   We can't wait to celebrate with you in Florence! Please keep an eye on your email and the website for further details and updates as we get closer to the big day.  OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION:  ✈️ HOW TO GET TO FLORENCE The nearest airport is Florence Peretola Airport (FLR). 🚕 By Taxi – A taxi from the airport to Florence city center costs about €25-30 (30 minutes), and to Dimora Ghirlandaio around €50 (45 minutes). 🚆 By Train – If you're arriving in Rome or Milan, take a high-speed train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN)station. 🚗 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION • Taxis: You can book a taxi by calling: 📞 +39 055 4242 / +39 055 4390 • Car Rentals: If you plan to explore Tuscany, you may rent a car from companies such as Hertz, Europcar, or Sixt at the airport or in the city.  ❗ USEFUL INFORMATION • Weather: Florence in May is typically 15-25°C (59-77°F). Bring a light jacket for the evenings. • Dietary Restrictions: Please let us know about any allergies or dietary needs  We’ve arranged a Taxi Steward service to coordinate group movements as needed. We’ll share the full schedule and meeting points soon. 🚖✨ We are so excited to celebrate this special occasion with you! 🎉          