Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR)

Approx. 15 minutes to Florence city center.

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Approx. 2 hours to Florence by train. You'll depart from the Milano Centrale railway station in Milan and arrive at the Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station in Florence.

Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)

Approx. 1.5 hours to Florence by train. You'll depart from the Roma Termini train station in Rome and arrive at the Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station in Florence.

We encourage guests to stay at our very favorite hotel in Florence, The Grand Hotel Baglioni.

Use code: WEDD20 ("Rate Access/Corporate Code") to book your stay at a 20% discount with breakfast and 10% VAT included. Please add "Macey Kate and John" in the notes.

The code is valid for stays booked within the date range of October 20-22nd, 2025.

A shuttle service will run between The Grand Hotel Baglioni and Villa Medicea di Lilliano on October 21st (wedding day).

Shuttle Departure from The Grand Hotel Baglioni: 3:00PM (please arrive by 2:50PM)
*Heading to Villa Medicea di Lilliano

Shuttle Departure from Villa Medicea di Lilliano: 12:30AM
*Returning to The Grand Hotel Baglioni

If you are NOT staying at The Grand Hotel Baglioni but would still like to utilize the shuttle service, please make your way to The Grand Hotel Baglioni prior to shuttle departure time (3:00PM).

Taxis are an easy option when it comes to getting around Florence.

Villa Medicea di Lilliano is approx. 25 minutes outside the city of Florence -- easily reachable by taxi if you choose.

If you're APPLYING FOR / RENEWING a U.S. Passport before your trip:
- Processing time is typically takes approx. 4-6 weeks.
- Expedited applications cost an additional $60 and typically take approx. 2-3 weeks.
- You may be eligible to renew online!

*Your U.S. Passport must have 3 months of validity remaining on it to enter Italy. 6 months is recommended.
*U.S. citizens may enter Italy for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa.

We recommend purchasing a travel adapter (or two) so that you can easily charge your phone, plug in your hair tools, etc.! Our favorite is linked below.

*If you're planning to travel to another country on your trip, double check that your adapter will work there! You may need to purchase more than one variation.

You'll use Euros (€) while in Italy.

- Ciao! = Hello!
- Grazie mille! = Thank you so much!
- Per favore = Please
- Prego! = You're welcome! / After you!
- Cin cin! = Cheers!
- Un cappuccino, per favore. = A cappuccino, please.

**We recommend purchasing tickets for a streamlined experience

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore** & Piazza del Duomo
- Stunningly expansive 1200s cathedral and piazza

Galleria dell'Accademia**
- You'll find Michelangelo's David here

Uffizi Galleries**
- Art museum containing masterpieces by Giotto, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael

Medici Riccardi Palace**
- 15th-century palace turned art museum and chapel...originally designed by Michelozzo for the Medici family

Ponte Vecchio
- Medieval stone bridge over the Arno with various shops and beautiful photo ops

Lunch...
- All'Antico Vinaio (great sandwich spot, perfect for lunch on the go)
- Trattoria da Guido

Aperitivo...
- Rooftop at Hotel Grand Baglioni (also a perfect spot for drinks to end the night)

Dinner...
- Vini e Vecchi Sapori
- Ristorante Paoli 1827 (for Florentine steak!)
- Cammillo
- Cantina Barbagianni

Gelato...
- Gelateria Artigianale La Sorbettiera, Santa Maria Novella (our favorite!)
- Perché no!

Cocktail attire is requested at The Welcome Dinner.

Black tie attire is requested for the Ceremony, Dinner, and Dancing.

Casual / Golf attire is requested for the Pizza Lunch.
Golf attire is requested for the Golf Outing.

Phones will not be permitted at Villa Medicea di Lilliano for the Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, or Dinner + Dancing. We ask that you leave your phones behind or check them at our Phone Check Point upon arrival.

If checking your phone, please be assured that it will remain safe in the care of our planning and security teams. Phone pick-up will be available at the close of the evening.