Join us in Tuscany Sept. 4-7, 2026
Welcome party will now start at 7:30 p.m. to accommodate a few late afternoon flights into Florence.
Ceremony will start at 5 p.m. Butts in seats between 4:30-4:50 p.m. to hear our pre-wedding playlist.
Pool party starts at 2 p.m. Speedos not required but strongly encouraged.
Location
All events will take place at Villa Lena – located in the heart of Tuscany between Pisa and Florence.
Where to Stay
Our goal is to keep everyone close and make the weekend easy and comfortable.
We've arranged a room block at ArtHotel PortaValdera. Mention you're booking for Emily & Raul's wedding and you'll get a discounted rate.
We're arranging transportation from the hotel to Villa Lena each day.
Getting There
Florence and Pisa are the closest airports, each ~40 minutes to an hour from the hotel and villa.
Shuttles
There will be a bus from the Florence train station Friday at 4:30 p.m. If you have not confirmed with us you're taking the bus please text us as space is limited and we don't want anyone stranded.
Exact bus location: Florence Piazzale Montelungo · 50129 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence
There will be shuttles from the hotel to the villa and back for all wedding events. See schedule below.
Friday - Welcome Party:
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6:30 p.m. depart from hotel for Villa Lena
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11:00 p.m. depart Villa Lena to return to hotel
Saturday - Wedding:
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4:00 p.m. depart from hotel for Villa Lena
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1:30 a.m. depart Villa Lena to return to hotel
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Sunday - Pool Party (two return trips):
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1:30 p.m. depart from hotel for Villa Lena
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7:00 p.m. OR 10 p.m. depart Villa Lena to return to hotel
Q&A
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Will there be shuttles from the hotel to the villa.
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Yes, see section right above this one. Exact times will be added shortly.
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What time are all of the events?​
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Welcome party starts at 7:30 p.m. and will wrap up around 10:30 p.m. The little cards we give you with the schedule are going to say 7 p.m. Ignore it and just admire how cute the design is. ​
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Wedding ceremony starts right at 5 p.m. so get your butts in your seats somewhere between 4:30-5:50 p.m. We'll have drinks and snacks after, followed by more drinks and dinner, followed by shaking ass until ~1:30 a.m.
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Pizza pool party starts at 2 p.m.
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What's the dress code for the welcome party?​
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Italian Chic
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Follow up questions - WTF does Italian Chic mean? ​
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Nobody knows what it means, but its provacative.
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Think linen pants with sweater polos, fun dresses, long skirts, two-piece sets - anything works really.
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What's the dress code for the wedding?
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Summer Formal
- Long dresses, suits, ties not necessary​​
- Fun and colorful encouraged
- It's looking like it could still be warm (hot) at 5 p.m. so keep that in mind too.
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What's the dress code for the pool party?
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Context Clues
- Speedos are encouraged.
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- Is there parking at the villa? ​
- Yes, plenty.​