Please join us at the Villa by 5:00pm on July 12, 2025 for a hosted welcome dinner from a local pizzeria, Ristorante pizzeria Gabbiano Sing 2.0. We will give you a description of the area and overview of our wedding week!

While Jason and friends head off to his Bachelor (Stag) Party, Swans day will include a short walk to Villa Bettoni, a lakeside mansion, where we will tour the grounds for one hour. Then we'll take a short walk to Limonaia La Malora, a historic lemon grove, for a guided tour and tasting of fresh lemonade, lemon liquor, mustard, oils, and jams. From here it is only a short 8 minute walk to the small city of Gargnano where we can grab a bite, swim at the beach, and go shopping. We will return to the villa for a relaxing reading hour in the garden and prepare for a sunset walk along the lake at 8pm with the Stags. Finally we will conclude the night with cocktails at Lido dei Limoni Beach & Bar. Stags - details to come... https://www.villabettoni.it/en/ https://limonaialamalora.it/en/the-visit-to-the-lemon-garden/ https://www.lakefrontboutiquehotels.com/lakegarda/beach3.html

Take the day to explore the local area or make your way across the lake to experience it's beauty. Shannon and Jason will be taking a day trip to Sirmione. Everyone is welcome to accompany us or explore at their leisure.

Take your pick and watch one of two movies we'll be playing in different apartments. Movies include Call Me by Your Name (Shannon's Pick) and Star Wars (Jason's Pick), which are both filmed in Italy. Popcorn and snacks will be provided.

After a short 30 minute bus ride or 15 minute car ride to Hotel Savoy Palace, we will tour Lake Garda during a 4 hour private boat ride stopping at Manerba, Isola dei Conigli, Isola del Garda, Gardone, Punta San Vigilio, Villa Canossa, and Garda. Bring your swimsuit! We'll be swimming off the boat too. The boat will be partially shaded so remember to wear sunscreen! Drinks and light appetizers will be provided.

We encourage each apartment to take a stab at either Italian-style drinks, appetizer, entree, or dessert. We'll enjoy the fruit of our labors family style during a chill night at the villa.

Join us for a historic 5 mile hike through the surrounding Tuscan Landscape. This hike is considered moderately challenging. AllTrails: Giro Navazzo (5.2mi, 2.5 hours, loop)

Rest and recover with us during this party in the garden and take a dip in the pool as we prepare for the big day. In the garden, help Donna with fresh flower arrangements and write us a letter to be opened on our one year anniversary. Drinks and charcuterie provided.

Our reception dinner will be held at La Baia D'Oro, which is a short 20 minute walk from the villa. This restaurant specializes in seafood and pasta. Our reservation is at 7:30pm sharp! https://www.hotelbaiadoro.it/en/restaurant

You read that right - Shannon and Jason met at a TKE party at UCSC. Although no slip-n-slide will be present this time, we can still party like it's 2018!