The weather in early September in Tuscany typically has highs around 85˚F (29˚C) during the day, and lows around 60˚F (16˚C) in the evenings.

Yes! For those with young kids, baby cots can also be added to rooms for kids 3 and under. Please let us know in the RSVP so that we can prepare accordingly. We will also try to arrange a babysitter on site for the wedding ceremony and reception.

A continental breakfast is provided by the hotel daily (included with the room reservations). All lunches and dinners on Friday and Saturday will be provided by us (as well as brunch on Sunday). For guests arriving on Thursday, you can join us for dinner at the hotel (at the Villa's on-site restaurant).

We have booked Villa Pitiana for exclusive use starting Thursday, September 4, to allow those guests who have a long journey to settle in before the wedding festivities begin in full swing on Friday. For guests arriving on Thursday, the check-in time is at 4:00pm. However guests also have the option to arrive on Friday and stay two nights at the Villa (Friday and Saturday night). We ask that you let us know your preference in the RSVP.

Yes, there are plenty of parking spots available at Villa Pitiana!

Please include this information in the RSVP or contact us directly and we will come up with a solution!

Please double check your passports to make sure that they will be valid for at least 6 months after travel! For guests with a US or Australian passport: Starting sometime in 2025, the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is a new travel authorization system that will be required for US and Australian citizens to visit 30 European countries. The application can be filled out online, however is not yet operational. We will be keeping a close eye for updates, and will share with guests as soon as something changes. For guests with an Indian passport: If you are traveling to Italy with an Indian passport, you need to apply for a Schengen visa as Italy is part of the European Union, meaning Indian citizens require a visa to enter the country for tourism or business purposes; you must apply for this visa before traveling to Italy through an Italian embassy or consulate.

There are lots of options to buy Indian outfits online, at various price ranges. Typically, women will wear lehengas, sarees, or anarkalis (flowy pants + long tunic), and men will wear kurtas. Budget-friendly options: https://www.houseofindya.com/ Facebook Marketplace Poshmark Fancy options: https://www.perniaspopupshop.com/ https://shopkynah.com/pages/womens Rental options: https://aaykafashion.com/collections/rental https://www.allborrow.com/ Note: for companies based in India, you can often chat with them on WhatsApp to get clothes made to size.

Mehndi (henna) is a form of temporary skin tattoo art applied to the hands at weddings in intricate and often personalized designs. On Friday morning, we will have several Mehndi artists who will spend ~10 minutes applying Henna to anyone who is interested in it!

The word sangeet means "music" or literally "sung together", and the event is essentially a big dance party. There will be dance performances from various groups from both the Bride and Groom's side, and though there's no formal competition, we ask everyone bring their best dance moves. Following the choreographed dances, we will open up the dance floor for the party to continue.

The Baraat is the Groom's procession to the wedding ceremony. It is typically a high-energy event with music and dancing. The Baraat is welcomed by the Bride's side at the ceremony site.

There are many rooms at the Villa which are accessible by an elevator and do not require the use of stairs. Please let us know if you have a preference for this by reaching out to us directly.

We will be sending everyone an email when there is new information on the website. Please let us know if you would prefer us to inform you through another mode of communication!