Siete invitatijoin us in Florence

Jack & Madeline

Villa Medicea di Lilliano · Firenze

VII · IX · MMXXVII

Benvenuti

Together with their families

Jack & Madeline

request the pleasure of your company
at the celebration of their marriage

Tuesday, the seventh of September

two thousand and twenty-seven
at five o’clock in the afternoon

Villa Medicea di Lilliano

Firenze, Italia

–giorni

until we say I do

I · Noi due

The two of us

II · Il programma

The schedule

A painting of the villa's Medici fountain wall, with terracotta urns, flowers in the basin and wooden chairs on the lawn

Lunedì 6 the night before

Evening

Welcome Party

Location TBD

Join us for wood-fired pizza, gelato, and spritzes. Cocktail attire. Cheers!

Martedì 7 the wedding

5:00 pm

Ceremony

The Medici fountain

Formal attire. Please plan to arrive at the venue by five.

6:00 pm

Aperitivo

The terrace

8:00 pm

Dinner

Giardino Mediceo

Late

Dancing

The Limonaia

III · Come arrivare

Getting to Florence

A hand-drawn map showing Pisa, Florence and the villa just southeast of Florence, with Rome to the south L Pisa airport PSA Firenze airport FLR Villa diLilliano train · 1 hr Roma · 1½ hrs by train

i. Flying in

Florence (FLR) is closest but small, with connections through Europe. Pisa (PSA) is about an hour away by train. Rome (FCO) has the most nonstop flights from the US, then about 1½ hours to Florence on the high-speed train.

ii. Where to stay

We recommend staying in or near Florence. Please check back in January for more details on recommended stays and hotel blocks.

iii. Getting around

You may not need a car. Central Florence is a restricted traffic zone, so if you're staying in the center you won't be able to drive in (if your hotel is inside it, ask them to register your plate). Many day trips work well by train, but a car makes it easier to explore the Tuscan countryside.

iv. Getting to the venue

Parking at the villa is limited, and we'll share more transportation details closer to the date. You can take a taxi to the villa and call ahead to book your ride back to your hotel for whenever you're ready: Radio Taxi +39 055 4390 or +39 055 4242, or the itTaxi app.

Please let us know how you plan to get to the venue so we can tell the villa how many cars to expect. We'll ask about this on the RSVP.

Già che ci siete

While you're here

Florence and day trips

In Florence

Climb Brunelleschi's dome at the Duomo, see Michelangelo's David at the Accademia and the paintings at the Uffizi (book all three ahead), walk across the Ponte Vecchio to the Boboli Gardens behind Palazzo Pitti, and watch the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo.

Our favorite restaurants
Day trips
  • Lucca: walk or bike along the old city walls. About 1½ hours by train.
  • San Gimignano: the medieval town of towers. About an hour by car.
  • Montepulciano and the other hill towns of southern Tuscany, known for their wine. About 1½ hours by car.
  • Forte dei Marmi: a beach town on the coast, about 1½ hours by car. It's quieter in September than in summer. The big market is on Wednesday mornings in Piazza Marconi.
  • Venice: a long day trip, about 2 hours each way on the high-speed train, or stay the night.

Making a longer trip of it

Rome

About 1½ hours by high-speed train and worth a few days on its own.

Cinque Terre

Five colorful fishing villages on the coast, about 2½ hours by train via La Spezia. You can hike between them or hop along by local train and ferry.

Exploring Europe

Florence, Pisa and Rome have lots of connecting flights, so it's easy to spend a few days in France, England, Switzerland or elsewhere before or after the wedding.

IV · Da sapere

Good to know

When should I RSVP by?

RSVPs aren't open yet. We'll let you know when they are, and we'll ask for replies by June 1, 2027.

What should I wear?

Formal, tie recommended. The ceremony is on grass and dinner is on gravel, so plan your footwear accordingly.

Can I bring a plus-one?

When you look up your name on Zola, you'll see everyone included on your invitation.

I have dietary restrictions.

Please add them when you RSVP.

Can I take photos during the ceremony?

Please keep phones away during the ceremony. We'll have a fantastic photographer and will share photos on our website afterwards.

Do I need a passport or visa?

US citizens need a passport valid for at least three months beyond your departure from Europe. Europe's entry rules have been changing, so check the current requirements a few months before you travel.

What's the weather like?

Early September in Tuscany is usually warm and sunny, with daytime highs in the low-to-mid 80s °F (about 28–30 °C). Evenings cool off to the low 60s °F (about 16 °C), a little cooler up in the hills, so bring a light layer for after dark.

Do I need to know Italian?

Here are some “essential” phrases to know:

  • Amore mio — my love
  • Salute! or Cin cin! — cheers
  • Ancora vino, per favore! — more wine, please!
  • Auguri! or Congratulazioni! — congratulations, best wishes
  • Viva gli sposi! — long live the newlyweds (the classic wedding toast)
  • Un altro giro? — another round?
  • Che bello! — how lovely!
  • Grazie mille — thanks so much
Can I drive into Florence?

Not into the historic center. It's a camera-enforced restricted traffic zone (ZTL) on weekdays and Saturday mornings, and fines of €80 to €335 arrive by mail weeks later. If your hotel is inside the zone, it can register your license plate so you can drive in to drop off bags.

What's the venue address?

Villa Medicea di Lilliano
Via Lilliano e Meoli 82
50012 Grassina (Bagno a Ripoli), Firenze
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How do I get to the villa?

We'll have more details on transportation to and from the venue soon.

Is there a registry?

Having you there is truly the best gift. If you'd like to give something more, our registry is on Zola.

I have a question. Who can I ask?

Please reach out to us at questions@jackandmadeline.wedding.

V · Si prega di confermare

Will you join us?

RSVPs will open once we have all the details ready.

RSVP

Si prega di confermare

RSVPs open soon

We're working out the details and plan to have more information soon, including where to stay, hotel blocks, and transportation to the venue.

We'll let you know when we're ready for guests to RSVP. Please keep an eye out for a formal invitation.

If you have a question, please reach out to us at questions@jackandmadeline.wedding.