Wedding Day

Ceremony

Il Faro

Reception

Our Wedding

Memorial Day Weekend 2018

Our engagement at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens in Buffalo, NY. 

December 1st, 2024 

Houston, Traveling, Buffalo and Florida

Our Story

Photos

Bridesmaids

Alessandra FilipponeIsabella FilipponeVeronica FilipponeNadia LongoLindsay SeidelJaimie LangnerConstance MulfordSophie Volpe

Groomsmen and Groomslady

Deandre DesirRyan WilliamsonCarlos Jiménez Fernández&nbsp;William LeathersAlexander RamazanovLydia HanjeJoseph Boksa

Wedding Party

--- It is strongly recommended to fly into Rome first, then book an additional flight to Lamezia Terme or take a train to Capo Vaticano.--- Closest airport to Capo Vaticano: Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF).--- Public transportation from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF):Take a bus or shuttle from the airport to Lamezia Terme Centrale where a Trenitalia (https://www.trenitalia.com/it.html) train can be taken to Ricadi Station. From here, a local bus or taxi can take you to your final destination.*Rome2Rio.com is also a great source for aiding and guiding in public transportation.*Local travel is recommended. Taxi's from the airport to Capo Vaticano can be expensive. Uber is now running in the area too!

Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Lamezia Terme International Airport

*This is the most recommended option. We will provide a shuttle from this resort only.*

Baia Del Sole Resort

*This is walkable to our venue, but a drive to our recommended resort.

L'Arcobaleno Resort

Uber is in the area, but below is Taxi information if needed.Taxi Phone Numbers:+39 348 8953433 (Paola Mother* local, most recommended)+39 333 3215040 (Daniele Iamezia* pricier, but more car options)+39 368 641790 (Consiglio R.)+39 348 9889666 (Filippo)+39 330 210266 (Anna Maria M.)+39 327 7022773 (Di Marco F.)+39 347 5572100 (Giuseppe A.)

Travel & Accommodations

Explore Capo Vaticano

Spiaggia di GrotticellePraia I Focu BeachCantina Masicei Vineyard (more inland)'Nduja San Donata Tour in Spilinga (a local spicy sausage- also more inland)

Explore Tropea

Visit the Santuario di Santa Maria dell’IsolaPanarea and Stromboli by Night (a boat tour to the island of Stromboli- an active volcano)Spiaggia della Rotonda, Spiaggia A Linguata, and Grotta dell'Isola &amp; Spiaggia di Tropea (3 beaches to visit in Tropea)Cost of the Gods boat toursSnorkeling, Scuba Diving, Canoeing, Water Skiing, etc.Aeolian Island Boat toursVespa ToursBiking ToursQuad ToursFood Tours

Explore Reggio Calabria

Take a walk at the Lungomare FalcomatàSee the Castello AragoneseVisit Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio CalabriaVisit the town of Scilla (on the way to/from Reggio Calabria) for fresh fish cuisine or a beautiful beach.

Things to Do

Q + A

Dress Code

7:30PM Dinner

Baia del Sole Resort

C.da Torre Ruffa 89866 Capo Vaticano - Ricadi (VV)

Welcome Party

Transportation to the Venue 

Please be ready in the lobby of the resort by 3:20pm, the shuttle will pick everyone up at 3:30pm promptly.

Our ceremony begins at 4:30pm at Il Faro in Capo Vaticano. Viale Giuseppe Berto, San Nicolò, Calabria, 89866, Italy

Our reception is immediately following the ceremony in the same location.

Transportation Return to Baia del Sole Resort

The shuttle will be taking everyone back after the reception is over at 1:00AM. Some shuttles may arrive earlier for guests who would like to leave prior to that time.

GIFTS

Your presence is the greatest gift of all to us! We kindly ask for no boxed items, cash, or checks, as we are traveling to the wedding. For those who wish to contribute to our future, we will have a digital 'Honeymoon Fund' available in our registry through The Knot!

Sophia & Erik

Sophia & Erik

S&E

Wedding Day

Reception