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Loveline
A look back at our years together.
The day we met
I ordered a pilsner at the bar, and that's when Josef decided to keep me around.
Thanks for inviting all your coworkers to your birthday party, Monica!
Our first holiday
Less than a year after we first met, we flew to Prague to celebrate Josef's graduation and spend time with his family. Then we did a week of traveling - espressos in Vienna, paella in Barcelona, and homemade sangria in Mallorca!
Moving in together
We first moved into the master bedroom of the apartment Josef shared with his roommates in January. It wasn't until June that we finally moved into our own one-bedroom apartment in Twin Peaks!
The Proposal
We were visiting Josef's family for Christmas, so we held our own mini-Christmas the weekend before we left.
Josef wrapped each of my Christmas pesents with a small drawing and meaning behind the gift. The last gift was a beautiful ring that I love almost as much as I love him.
The Wedding
We're so excited to start the next phase of our lives together and can't wait to celebrate our wedding with everyone in June!
The Venue
Villa Tantafera is a stunning Tuscan villa dating back to the 15th century. Its hilltop position ensures stunning views of Florence and the Tuscan countryside, with the city center just a 10 minutes drive away.
The Villa is nestled on top of 5 acres of private land, scattered with olive trees. All around the house, a romantic, terraced garden with ponds and fountains, lemon plants and persimmon trees, strawberry grape vine and delicate flowers.
Florence is a beautiful city full of romance and history, and we can't imagine a better place for our friends and family to come together and celebrate with us.
- Wedding
- Hotels
- Airport
- Attractions
- Restaraunts
The Wedding Day
Welcome Drink
Ceremony
Cocktail hour
Dinner
First Dance
Transport from the villa arranged
Photo Gallery
Gift Registry
Your presence is the best present! But if you insist, we prefer experiences to things. So if you'd like to help ensure our honeymoon is full of good food, strong drinks, and amazing sights, please contribute to our travel fund!
Travel
When and how should we get to Florence?
If you’re traveling from a significantly different time zone, it may be best to arrive in Florence/Europe at least a day or two in advance to adjust to the time difference and allow for any delays. However, it’s up to you to decide for how long you’d like to stay in the city!
To get to Florence, many of you may choose to fly into Florence’s airport (abbreviation FLR - make sure you don’t end up in South Carolina!). There’s also the option of flying into Rome or Pisa and taking the train to Florence, depending on the structure of your trip. A multi-day rail pass could also be a great option, depending on how much traveling you’ll be doing.
Can we stay at the villa?
We will only be hosting our immediate families at the villa. For accommodations near the villa, there are plenty of hotel and vacation rental options in the city of Florence that you can choose from! Please see below for more information on accommodation options.
Where should we stay in Florence?
Because Florence has such a wide variety of places to stay, and everyone’s budget is different, we haven’t blocked any hotel rooms, though we do have some suggestions. For families or large groups of people traveling together, we suggest looking at Airbnb and HomeAway for lodging with more amenities and conveniences than a standard hotel room at a lower price. For couples or anyone who wants a little more privacy, there are hotels in every price range. We’ve listed a few below:
Budget
Mid-Range
Vacation Rentals
Examples of possible Airbnb accommodations:
When should we start booking/reserving tickets?
If you want to make sure you get the best deals on plane tickets, use flight-comparison sites like Kayak or Skyscanner to get an idea of when to buy. You can try setting a low-fare alert for flights to Europe so you’ll be notified of sales. If you’re traveling lightly, check out Norwegian Airlines - they allow limited baggage to offset their lower fares. A tip for those of you flying from the United States to Europe: flights that lay over in the UK have far higher taxes than those that lay over in the US. You can save hundreds of dollars by avoiding those! Here are some more tips about taxes on flights.
For more advice and ideas on where to stay, things to do, and how to get around Florence, please check out Tripadvisor!
The Wedding Day
What will the weather be like?
The beginning of June 2016 was warm and sunny, with highs in the mid-70s and lows around 60. Keep your fingers crossed that it will be the same on our wedding day! In the weeks before your trip, check the weather to get a better idea of what to expect. The venue has plenty of greenery to provide shade if it gets too hot, and there will be plenty of wine to keep you warm if it’s a little chilly.
What should we wear?
You should wear whatever makes you happy and comfortable! We don’t have a dress code, but if you’d like some guidance, aiming towards semi-formal or formal is probably the safest choice. Josef will be wearing a three-piece suit, and Paloma will be wearing a fairly simple lace dress - nothing extravagant! We know you’re all making a journey to be with us at our wedding, and we don’t want to complicate things by making you lug around a garment bag!
There are some more practical considerations to keep in mind:
Because it may be cooler towards the end of the day, we suggest a light layer and/or a jacket for later in the evening. For women’s footwear, we advise flats or low wedges, as heels may sink into the grass or slide on stone. For both men and women, in case of rain (as unlikely as it is) we advise against flip flops or anything not secured to the foot.
When should we arrive at the villa? Should we get there early?
You should arrive on Saturday, June 3, at 2pm. There’s no need to come early unless we’ve asked you to. See you there!
How do we get to the villa?
The Villa’s address is: Via di Careggi, 2A, 50139 Firenze, Italy
Getting to the villa is up to you. The easiest way would be using Uber (get $20 off your first ride with code 6vuc9). You can also take a cab. And if you’re a fan of public transport, it takes around 40 minutes.
How do we get back to our hotels when the reception is over?
We have reserved a transportation service, there will be two minivans available to drive you to your hotels.