Yes, there is parking available at the venue if you prefer to drive yourself. However, we recommend using the shuttles so you can enjoy the celebration freely.

We recommend booking your accommodations as soon as possible! October is a beautiful time in Sicily, and the best hotels in Ortigia book up quickly — especially around popular travel weekends. We suggest securing your stay no later than this summer.

Our wonderful wedding planner will be available throughout the weekend. Contact details will be shared closer to the date via WhatsApp and email. For any questions before then, feel free to reach out to us directly.

You can reach us anytime via Pete’s email.

Your presence is the greatest gift. We have no formal registry—truly, having you there means everything. For those who'd like to bring a card, there will be a place for them at the ceremony.

Children are absolutely welcome! We know this is a big trip with a lot of moving parts, and the last thing we want is for you to worry about finding a babysitter from across the world. Bring the little ones—just keep in mind the celebration will run late into the evening, so plan accordingly for bedtime!

No, US passport holders do not need a visa for stays under 90 days. Just make sure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your travel dates and has at least 2 blank pages.

ETIAS is a new EU travel authorization launching in late 2026. It's a quick online application that costs €7 and is required for US citizens traveling to any Schengen country including Italy. We recommend applying as soon as it becomes available at etias.com.

Entry requirements vary by country. If you are traveling on a non-US passport please check your individual country's visa requirements for Italy before booking your trip.

As soon as possible if it expires before January 2027 or has fewer than 2 blank pages. Passport renewals can take several weeks so don't leave it too late.

e recommend flying into Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), it is the closest airport to both Ortigia and Castello Xirumi.