Residence I Massini

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Antica Fattoria di Paterno

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

I'll begin by saying this: there’s no denying that God's timing is always perfect. Matt and I met on February 26th, 2023, during a photoshoot for our church’s young adult ministry (The 508). At that time, I had been attending Connect Church for about eight months, running in the same circles, yet we had never crossed paths. After the photoshoot, the girls, Matt, and I stuck around, chatting about all the important topics—country music, the food industry, meal prepping, and so on. Keep in mind, during this season, I was in a relationship, and Matt had recently come out of one. As time passed, we became friends. We watched each other navigate breakups, dates, travels, and personal growth. Through it all, we supported and encouraged each other, just as good friends would. With every season, our friendship remained strong. Spontaneous plans were a regular part of our friendship. On December 26th, 2023, we decided to take an impromptu trip to a restaurant in Boston. It was supposed to be a group of three, until our friend conveniently "couldn’t make it." And suddenly, it was just Matt and me. Conversations flowed effortlessly, and at one point, I blurted out, "This kind of feels like a date," followed by an awkward laugh—surprised by my own words. But it was true; it was a date, and it was hands down the best one I’d ever been on. From that moment on, I started to pick up on Matt's intentions. As time passed, he confidently pursued a relationship with me. Now, here we are, just a couple of months away from saying "I do" under the Tuscan sun. God is always on-time. We say this not only because we believe it, but also because Matt and I have run in the same circles for much of our lives. Yet, God never allowed our paths to align until it was according to His perfect timing. We can both attest that getting to where we are today wasn't without its challenges—tears were shed, heartbreaks happened, prayers were prayed, but hope prevailed. God answered our prayers and delivered far better than we could have ever imagined. We can't wait to celebrate our love story with you. It's been one helluva ride in my rear view,But I thank the good Lord for the detours to you. With love,Luma and Matthew

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Trains

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Car Rental | Airport Transit

We recommend that if you plan on staying in Tuscany that you rent a car. It is the easiest way to get around the Tuscan cities. If you are arriving to Florence by train at Santa Maria Novella station; take a taxi to your car rental of choice. If you are flying into Amerigo Vespucci Airport (Florence) you can rent a car directly at the airport. If you are flying into Milan - please be aware that the Airport is approximately 50 minutes outside of the city. There are shuttle buses that take you to Milano Centrale (Train station) where you can take your connecting train to Firenze (Florence). If you are coming from Rome, take the Leonardo Express. This train is a dedicated direct service connecting the airport to Termini Station with no stops in-between. The journey time roughly 32 minutes, and it's available from 6.23am until 11.23pm every day. If you are someone that would rather drive than take trains, you also have the options to rent a car from city to city if that fits your budget. Please be aware of pick-pocketers at the train stations. I recommend fanny packs that will strap directly in front of you. Do not leave your belongings unattended, as Italian Police does not operate like we do.

Transportation to the Wedding

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Travel

Hotels

Bed and Breakfast

Borgo San GiustoTenuta i MassiniTenuta MorianoVilla il PozzoVilla Le Tori Vacation RentalsRelais Pugliano

Airbnb

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Stay

We ask you to join us on August 3rd, 2025 at our welcome party at Tenuta I Massini, Via d'Ormicello, 53- 50053, Empoli from 6:30 to 10pm. We will be serving pizzas for this event. We will be accommodating those with a gluten and or dairy allergy. A separate oven will be used for those with allergies. We will have drinks and dessert as well. The dress code for this event is smart casual—think linen, summer dresses, and similar relaxed styles. We are so excited to spend time with you.

Q + A

Fill out the link provided to book a tour at the incredible Tenuta Castiglioni, one of the many locations in Tuscany under the Frescobaldi brand.

Wine Tasting Tour

Tour Castello Sonnino and take a tour of their ancient Cellars, Vinsantaia. Wine tastings are available per request as well as a meal at their Enoteca.

Tour Castello Sonnino

Meeting point: Via Matteo Palmieri 31 R, inside the Restaurant CUCINA IN TORRE. Important information:for ages: 0-99duration: 3hrsstart time: check availabilitylive guide: English Price: 47.10 per adult PREPARE 3 TYPES OF FRESH PASTA such as RAVIOLI, TORTELLI and PAPPARDELLE, and at the same time the Chef will also prepare sauces to match such as butter and sage, arrabbiata and old-fashioned Tuscan ragù. 24 hour cancellation policy

Luma & Matthew

Luma & Matthew

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