RSVP

As many will arrive on Wednesday, 20th September, we're planning to arrange grouop transportation. Let us know if you're coming in on this day.

Throughout the week there will be many people arriving on similar flights. Post your flight info here, and see if there are others arriving on the same flights to coordinate group transport to Ravello.

Accommodations

Hotels

Ravello is fantastic, but hotels are limited and range from small B&Bs to chic 5-star palazzos. We really encourage you to book as soon as you can, September is prime time and rooms will go!

We have made arrangements with the following two companies to help you with your accommodations, email them and reserve your rooms now:

Cartolina Tours - Christene Kieffer
www.cartolinatours.com
US Tele: 541-420-2040
Email: ckieffer@cartolinatours.com
Christine can help you with all your travel plans; flight arrangements, transportation and excursions, in Amalfi and throughout Italy, should you want to build in other destinations before or after the wedding.

You can also contact:

Ravello Events - Angela & Rosaria

Both companies have rooms on hold throughout town, here are links to some hotels on hold:

High-end (central to where the wedding will occur)
Villa Cimbrone
Palazzo Sasso
Hotel Palumbo
Hotel Caruso

Moderate
Hotel Rufolo
Punta Civita
Hotel Villa San Michele
Hotel Bonadies

Apartments and B&Bs
We have many reserved, Christene will send you links and help make your arrangements.

Other useful links
www.ravellotime.it/home_en.asp

About Ravello

“Villa Cimbrone, whose gardens have been described as the "terrace of infinity" is a nineteenth century villa, wonderfully eclectic, with an intriguing mix of neo-classical and medieval, swirling Moorish motifs and noble Roman statues.”

Ravello is a small town with a main square, it is easy meet at a café and decide what to do next. The real joy of spending time in what is still a small village is to wander around the tempting boutiques hidden away down narrow side streets and then to indulge in the European pastime of sitting at the table of an old-fashioned trattoria to watch the theatre of daily local life being played out in front of you.

The entire town is almost a monument itself with something to please every visitor: a simple stroll through the streets and alleyways reveals this gem.

Getting to Ravello
Via Rome – 3 hour drive to Ravello, with direct flights from major US cities

Via Naples – 1 hour drive to Ravello, but will require a connection

By car from Rome
Fastest route: with the least traffic and good view of Naples: on the Rome-Naples autostrada, exit Caserta Sud take the A30 Salerno-Reggio Calabria. Exit at Nocera-Pagani. Follow the indications for "Valico di Chiunzi" and "Costiera Amalfitana", reaching Ravello by the pass (valico).

Slower but more scenic route: at Caserta Sud take the A30 and proceed towards Salerno as far as the Vietri sul Mare exit. Follow the indications for "Costiera Amalfitana" and "Ravello", passing through Cetara, Maiori and Minori. This road is very panoramic, but can have a lot of traffic, especially at weekends and on public holidays.

By car from Naples
Fastest route: take the Naples-Pompei-Salerno autostrada. Exit at Angri. Follow the indications for "Valico di Chiunzi" and "Costiera Amalfitana", reaching Ravello by the pass (valico).

Slower but more scenic route: take the Naples-Pompei-Salerno Autostrada. Exit at "Vietri sul Mare". Follow the indications for "Costiera Amalfitana" and "Ravello", passing trough Cetara, Maiori and Minori. This road is very panoramic, but can have a lot of traffic, especially at weekends and on public holidays.

By car from South
Coming from the South (A3) take the Salerno exit. Continue to Vietri and then follow the beautiful Amalfi coast road for 25 kilometres to the turn off for Ravello.

By train
Alight at the station of Naples or Salerno. From Naples you can reach Ravello by taxi or by buses of the Sita line. The same applies to Salerno. Both from Naples and from Salerno it is possible to reach Amalfi by hydrofoil, enjoying views of what might be considered the most beautiful coastline in the world. Reaching Amalfi you can proceed to Ravello (7 Kilometres) by taxi or with the Sita bus.

Wedding plan

The plan
We will arrive 16 September and hope many of you will join us. Lots of informal gatherings will take place throughout the week for anyone who wants to join in. There are many activities and excursions that can be planned, such as: wine tasting, cooking classes, water sports, and just plain chillin’ by the pool. Most can even be arranged the day of.

Days are warm, but nights can get cool. Wedding attire is evening chic- Feel Fabulous!

The schedule is still in the works, but here’s an idea of the plan. Please check back for updated information.

Wednesday, 19 September
1 pm Transport from Rome to Ravello
5 pm Arrive in Ravello, unpack, unwind and relax
8 pm Up for it? Join us for casual cocktails in Ravello square

Thursday, 20 September
7 pm Welcome dinner

Friday, 21 September – The Wedding!!
5 PM - Ceremony in town hall
5.45 PM - Rambunctious procession to Villa Cimbrone
6:30 PM - Cocktails on The Belvedere Terrace at Villa Cimbrone overlooking the Amalfi Coast
7.30 PM - Dinner and Dancing
12 AM - Late night festivities continue in town... Karaoke (yes, our own Asian influence imported to Italy. please visit the Karaoke page to request your favorite songs...and come prepared to perform. Talent is not required. Participation is.)

Saturday, 22 September
LATE lunch and bloody mary’s to help recover in our favorite style from the karaoke and Italian wines of the wedding day.

Sunday, 23 September
Transport to Rome