Which airport do we fly into?
You should fly into any of the Milan airports. More information is on the Travel page, but you will have to take a train or bus to the Milan Train station (Milano Centrale) from the airport. You can then take the train from Milan directly to Varenna.
Where in Lake Como should we stay?
We highly recommend staying in or just outside of Varenna as this is where our wedding venue is. There are no Ubers and taxis are hard to find and can be expensive. Public transit around the lake is mainly via ferry which stop running in the evening prior to the end of the wedding so you'll have no way to get back to another town. If you stay just outside of Varenna let us know and our planner will help to schedule transportation to and from the wedding venue.
Is it possible to stay in another town besides Varenna?
If you do want to stay in another town, we only recommend those near Varenna such as Tremezzo, Bellagio, or Menaggio. Further, we'd recommend staying at a hotel which has its own boats to transport you otherwise you will have to book your own ferry transport. There are some companies that do this (https://www.lakecomowatertaxi.it/), but you will have to contact them directly.
How do we get to the welcome party?
We booked a private ferry to transport everyone to and from the welcome party at The Grand Hotel Tremezzo. The ferry will transport everyone directly from Varenna so if you stay in another town, you will need to book your own ferry transportation.
When should I book by?
As soon as possible. July is the high season in Lake Como so things fill up quickly including restaurants and other experiences around the lake. Hotels in Varenna are already starting to fill up for 2024. Visit the "Travel Instructions & Accommodations" page to see the hotels we've blocked off.
Are children welcome?
Unfortunately, the venue has capacity restrictions so in order to have all of our family/friends attend, we kindly ask that you turn this into an adults only vacation.
Can I bring a plus one?
Your formal invitation will mark whether or not you have a plus one.
Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay in Varenna??
We have two hotels with room blocks for guests - Hotel Villa Cipressi (our wedding venue) and Royal Hotel Victoria (next door to our venue). The room block is through August 31, 2023 so please book before then. Blocked rooms will be released to the public after that date. There are tons of other hotels, B&Bs, and Airbnbs/VRBOs around Varenna within walking distance of the wedding venue. If you do book an Airbnb/VRBO outside of the town, please let us know the address ahead of time so we can check with our planner that it's close enough to schedule pick up / drop off via taxi. Our planner can help arrange taxi transportation to and from your Airbnb.
When do I need to RSVP by?
Please let us know as soon as possible. We will be sending out formal invitations with an RSVP link, but we ask that you let us know (if you can) once you receive the Save the Date as we need to coordinate the guest count with the venue given capacity restraints.
Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?
Both the welcome party and wedding will be outside.
What is the weather like in the area?
July in Lake Como is similar to July in the states... it can be hot and brief showers can occur (hopefully not). Our events will take place in the evening, but take this into account when planning your outfits.
Other questions?
If you have any other questions about where to stay or things to do let us know and we can ask our wedding planner who lives in Lake Como.