TOGETHER WITH THEIR FAMILIES
Carlo & Alexandra
REQUEST THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY
AT THEIR WEDDING CELEBRATION ON
20 August 2026
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU AT
Our Wedding
We are so incredibly excited to share this special moment with you. As we begin our new chapter together, it would be our greatest honor to have you by our side in the heart of Italy.
Within this site, you’ll find everything you need to prepare for our pre-wedding celebration and the wedding ceremony. We’ve curated a schedule of events, travel tips, and a personal guide to our favorite corners of Florence to help make your trip unforgettable.
Please kindly RSVP by 30 May 2026.
Your presence truly means the world to us—we can’t wait to toast to this new beginning with you.
With all of our love,
Ali and Carlo
LET'S CELEBRATE
LET'S CELEBRATE
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LET'S CELEBRATE
EVENT ITINERARY
The Wedding
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, 19 August
6:30 PM - PIZZA PARTY
Pre-wedding celebrations begin at La Torre Residences, just around the corner from Villa Medicea di Lilliano, on Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
We will be providing plenty of pizzas and prosecco! For the evening, we suggest a dress code of neutral “Al Fresco Chic”—think linen suits, breezy sundresses, and soft neutral tones!
Address: La Torre Residences, Via Lilliano e Meoli, 23, 50012 Bagno a Ripoli FI
Thursday, 20 August
5:00 PM - ARRIVAL & PRE-CEREMONY
We kindly ask guests to arrive at Villa Medicea di Lilliano on 20 August 2026 at 5:00 PM in formal attire for an elegant evening celebration.
Our pre-ceremony gathering will be held in the courtyard. Parking is available on-site; however, please allow extra time for arrival and seating to ensure you can soak in the atmosphere before we begin.
Address: Medici Villa of Lilliano Wine Estate, Via Lilliano e Meoli, 82, 50012 Grassina FI
5:30 PM - CEREMONY
Our ceremony is set to begin at 5:30pm.
We have made provisions to ensure you are adequatley shaded and refreshed, the Tuscan sun can be quite warm in August! We recommend applying sunblock and bringing along a handheld fan or hat for your additional comfort.
6:00 PM - APERITIVO
Please join us in the garden to toast our first moments as a married couple. We look forward to sharing prosecco and a traditional Italian aperitivo in the afternoon sun, with dinner, drinks, and the cutting of the cake to follow.
8:00 PM - DINNER
Tutti a tavola! As the sun sets, the candles are lit and the wine is poured. Please join us at the table for dinner as we share stories, toasts, and the best flavours of Tuscany.
Please include any dietary requirements and allergies when submitting your RSVP.
10:00 PM - CAKE & ESPRESSO
As the evening continues, we shall conclude our dinner with the cutting of the cake. Please then join us inside the Limonaia, where we will be serving wedding cake alongside Italian espresso and spirits. A touch of sweetness and caffeine to provide the energy needed for the festivities ahead!
10:45 PM - LET'S DANCE!
It’s time to take to the floor! Please join us as we share our first dance and officially open the dance floor. Our DJ will be keeping the energy high with a mix of the very best Italian and South African music. We can’t wait to see you all out there as the celebrations truly begin!
Don’t forget to add your favourite songs to our wedding playlist so the DJ has all of your requests ready to go.
02:00 AM - GETTING HOME SAFELY
As the dance floor closes, it is time to head home. We want everyone to enjoy the open bar safely, so please do not drink and drive!
To help you get back comfortably, we have organised a shuttle service. Alternatively, let us know if you plan to use your own car or would prefer a taxi.
Please note that taxis in this area must be pre-booked, as they are rarely available on call late at night; further details on this can be found in our Travel section of the website with recommended providers.
If you are interested in using the shuttle service, please add a note to your RSVP so we can finalise numbers. It will likely run from 12:30 AM with the last trip at 2:00 AM.
We kindly ask for a small contribution from those joining the shuttle to help cover the cost.
Two beautiful
VENUES
One incredible Villa, two beautiful locations. Our wedding celebration will take place over two days and we would love for you to be a part of both, if you are able to make it! Each space has been chosen with love and considerations to create the perfect setting for our big day. Please find all the details you need to help you join us.
La Torre Residence
19 August 2026
Pizza Party
Start time – 6:30 PM
Address: La Torre Residences, Via Lilliano e Meoli, 23, 50012 Bagno a Ripoli FI
Villa Medicea di Lilliano
20 August 2026
Wedding Ceremony
Arrival time – 5:00 PM
Address: Medici Villa of Lilliano Wine Estate, Via Lilliano e Meoli, 82, 50012 Grassina FI
Kindly
RSVP
To help us make our wedding as perfect as possible, please let us know whether you will be able to celebrate with us by 30 May.
Our Love
STORY
From the start, there was a natural ease between us—the kind that doesn’t need effort or explanation. Just laughter, long walks, late-night chats, and that wonderful feeling of finding someone who truly gets you.
You & me.
Hand in hand.
today, tomorrow, forever
Since then we've built a life together filled with adventure, takeaway pizza, dog walks, dancing in the kitchen, and most of all, love.
Now, we’re ready to make it official. We couldn’t imagine starting this next chapter without the people who have cheered us on, kept us grounded, and filled our journey with so much colour.
We can’t wait to celebrate the life we’ve made with the people we love most.
Frequently Asked
QUESTIONS
HOW CAN I RSVP?
Please RSVP directly on our website by 30 May 2026. We can’t wait to know you’ll be there to celebrate with us!
ARE SPECIFIC COLOURS REQUIRED FOR THE DRESS CODE?
No, there are no specific colour requirements. Feel free to express your personal style and wear colours that make you feel comfortable and confident.
WHAT DOES FORMAL ATTIRE MEAN?
Formal attire typically includes elegant full length dresses, suits, tuxedos, or cocktail dresses. Think of it as dressing for a special occasion, similar to what you might wear to a sophisticated evening event.
The more flair the better! You can see our inspo pinterest board here if you still need some help.
WHERE SHOULD I STAY?
We’ve provided a list of nearby hotels and accommodations in the Travel section for your convenience. The wedding venue is reserved for members of the wedding party and family.
MAY I BRING CHILDREN (+2 YEARS)?
Our wedding celebration will be an adult-only occasion. However, we are able to accommodate children under 2 years old. We hope you understand and can enjoy the night off to celebrate with us.
However, please do bring your children along to the Pizza Party if you are able to.
CAN I BRING A PLUS ONE?
If your invitation includes a plus one, you’re welcome to bring a guest.
If not, we ask for your understanding as we have limited space.
Travel &
HOTELS
While we’d love to have everyone stay with us at the venue, space is limited and we’re sadly unable to accommodate all of our guests on site.
However, there are plenty of lovely places to stay nearby in the town of Grassina. We’ve listed a few sites below (with filters applied) to help you find somewhere comfortable and convenient!
Wedding Venue: To Be Announced
Closest town: Grassina
Closest airport: Florence
Transport: We suggest renting a car or using a taxi service
Closest train/tram: Ponte A Ema Cimitero. Visit www.gestramvia.it/
Where To Stay
We recommend staying within a 20-minute commute.
Nearby Hotels
Local hotels recommended by Villa Medicea di Lilliano. Please note the code below for a possible discount.
Borgo i Vicelli
Code: Wedding Villa Medicea di Lilliano
Torre A Cona
Code: MEDICEA
Borgo Bottaia
Code: BBVM
Villa il Sasso
Code: SASSOLILLIANO
Please include code in their online form.
Villa La Torricella
Code: TORRICELLALILLIANO
Please only send request to villatorricella@gmail.com with the code.
Transport
While hiring a car or driving your own is the best way to explore the area, we have listed some local taxi companies below. We recommend booking these in advance to ensure a safe trip home after the festivities.
Florence Taxi’s
Call to arrange +390554390
or +390554242
All Italian Taxi’s (Official)
TaxiMove
Private Taxi Hire
Find Transfers
Airport Transfer
Transfeero.com
Uber
Please note Uber is not reliable for booking taxis in Florence but Uber rides via the app.
Gift
REGISTRY
Gift Registry
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for. However, if you would like to honour us with a gift, we have put together a registry of items that will help us build our new home and future together.
Honeymoon Fund
Alternatively, if you’d like to help us celebrate our honeymoon, we’ve set up an account.
DETAILS:
Carlo Cizza
IBAN: GB33 REVO 0099 7091 8076 54
BIC/SWIFT: REVOGB21
Address: Revolut Ltd
30 South Colonnade, E14 5HX, London