The Venue

What time does the wedding ceremony start?

WE’LL BE WORKING ON A FINAL TIMELINE FOR THE DAY AND WILL LET YOU KNOW ASAP!

Will there be any events for guests to attend in addition to the wedding on Oct 7th?

Yes! we will be having a welcome party on October 6th and a recovery breakfast on october 8th. more details to come on this.

Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

Weather permitting, our ceremony and reception will be outdoors.

What will the weather be like?

Still warm! Sicily is beautiful in October and their summer extends into this month with average daily temperatures ranging from 66℉ to 75℉ during the day, with cooler evenings. On October 7, 2024, the weather was sunny with a high of 79℉ and a low of 62℉.

What type of food will be served?

Amazing Italian food! We chose dishes authentic to Sicily so expect lots of fresh seafood, pasta, and Italian-style desserts. There will be a ton of food so come hungry! If you have dietary restrictions, we will accommodate them, just let us know in your RSVP.

Should I bring a gift to the venue?

Because you’re traveling to Italy to celebrate with us - your presence is a gift in itself, physical gifts are not necessary! If you do browse our registry and want to get a gift, we have a future fund you can add to.

What’s the address?

The address is Largo Tonnara, Scopello, Sicilia 91014, Italy. The venue is located on a nature preserve about 45 minutes to 1 hour from the Palermo airport.

Attire

What is the dress code for the wedding?

The dress code is beach formal… but what does this mean? Here’s a guide on what to wear…

Ladies - A dress, suit, or jumpsuit all work for a beach formal wedding. Have fun with it! If you want to wear bright colors, patterns, AND MATERIALS, go for it!

Gentlemen - for men, SUIT OR JACKET WITH SLACKS PREFFERED, TIE OPTIONAL. Additionally, Dress shoes or a nice pair of shoes. NO FLIP-FLOPS OR HAWAIIN SHIRTS PLEASE :)

What type of shoes should I wear?

The Tonnara is very old and the ground is mostly made up of cobblestones. If you choose to wear heels we would recommend wearing short heels, block heels, or wedges. Please feel free to pack flats for dancing if that’s more comfortable too!

Should I pack a bathing suit?

YES! The Tonnara di Scopello is right on the water. We’ll have private access to this beach on October 6, 7, and 8th, so please feel free to come by whenever and sunbathe or swim. There are a ton of chairs, umbrellas, and towels at the venue that you can use as well. Expect a more rocky Mediterranean beach vs. a sandy beach.

Passport

How do I make sure my passport is up to date for Italy?

TO ENTER ITALY FROM THE UNITED STATES YOUR PASSPORT SHOULD BE VALID FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS BEYOND YOUR DEPARTURE DATE FROM EUROPE. For more passport information VISIT THE U.S INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL WEBSITE here.

Car Rentals

Is an international driver’s permit required in Sicily?

YES! An international permit is required in Italy, but getting one is easy! You can apply by mail through aaa here, for more information go to the u.s embassy website here.

the palermo airport has multiple car rental companies to choose from.