Emily and Dillon'sBig Italian Wedding
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The itinerary

A schedule, day by day. Times in Italy local. Click any address for a map.

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May21
Day One · Amalfi CoastThursday
Boats moored in the bay below Positano
Positano · May 21
1:00pm – 2:00pm

Hotel check-in

Drop bags, grab keys, take five on the terrace.

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Open in mapsHotel Marincanto, Via Cristoforo Colombo 50, Positano
Notes

Reception speaks English. Concierge can hold luggage if you arrive before 3pm.

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2:30pm – 4:00pm

Late lunch at Chez Black

Beachfront pasta, the kind you eat with the sound of waves.

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Open in mapsChez Black, Via del Brigantino 19, Positano
Notes

Spaghetti alle vongole is the move. Reservations under 'Kane'.

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Welcome aperitivo

Spritz, olives, and a slow look out at the Tyrrhenian. We'll meet on the hotel terrace just after sundown.

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Open in mapsHotel Marincanto, Via Cristoforo Colombo 50, Positano
Notes

Smart casual. Bring a layer — it gets breezy after dark.

May22
Day Two · Amalfi CoastFriday
Sun-warmed terracotta rooftops over the sea
Positano · May 22
5:00am – 6:00am

Sunrise swim

Optional, but the water is best before the boats wake up.

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Open in mapsSpiaggia Grande, Positano
Notes

Towels are at the hotel beach gate. Coffee at the bar afterwards.

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8:00am – 2:00pm

Boat day · Li Galli & Capri

Private skiff out to the islets. Bring a hat. Limoncello on the way back, naturally.

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Open in mapsSpiaggia Grande Marina, Positano
Notes

Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, cash for the captain's tip.

6:00pm – 8:30pm

Dinner at Da Vincenzo

Family-run, bumpy walk uphill, worth every step.

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Open in mapsDa Vincenzo, Viale Pasitea 172/178, Positano
Notes

Order the gnocchi and whatever fish is on the chalkboard.

May23
Day Three · Amalfi CoastSaturday
Stairways and lemon-yellow walls of Positano
Positano · May 23
5:30pm – 9:00pm

Rehearsal dinner

Long table under the lemon trees. Family-style antipasti, fresh pasta, and toasts that may run long.

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Open in mapsLa Sponda at Le Sirenuse, Via Cristoforo Colombo 30, Positano
Notes

Garden formal — closed-toe shoes, the terrace is cobbled.

May24
Day Four · Amalfi CoastSunday
Pastel houses meeting the Tyrrhenian water
Positano · May 24
9:00am – 1:00pm

Hair & makeup

Bridal party only. Coffee and pastries provided.

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Hotel Marincanto, Suite 304
Notes

Suite 304. Light breakfast — save room for the reception.

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3:00pm – 3:45pm

Buses to Ravello

Two coaches departing the hotel lobby. Don't be late.

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Hotel Marincanto lobby
Notes

Bring something for the cliffside breeze — even a wrap.

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4:00pm – 9:59pm

The wedding

Ceremony at six, reception until late. Dress code: garden formal, sensible shoes for the cliffside.

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Open in mapsVilla Cimbrone, Via Santa Chiara 26, Ravello
Notes

Buses leave the hotel at 5:00pm sharp. Don't be late.

May25
Day Five · Amalfi CoastMonday
Positano cliffside village above the sea
Positano · May 25
9:00am – 11:30am

Recovery brunch

Slow morning. Cornetti, cappuccino, and exactly zero plans.

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Hotel terrace, Marincanto
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May26
Day Six · FlorenceTuesday
Brunelleschi's Dome above terracotta rooftops
Firenze · May 26
8:30am – 11:30am

Train to Florence

Frecciarossa from Naples Centrale. Window seats on the right for sea views.

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Open in mapsNapoli Centrale → Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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Lobby pickup at 8:30am. Train tickets in the shared Apple Wallet.

May27
Day Seven · FlorenceWednesday
Ponte Vecchio reflected in the Arno
Firenze · May 27
6:30am – 7:30am

Coffee at Ditta Artigianale

Best espresso in Florence, full stop. Stand at the bar like a local.

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Open in mapsDitta Artigianale, Via dello Sprone 5/r, Florence
Notes

Cash or card both fine. €1.50 at the bar, €4 if you sit.

8:00am – 10:30am

Uffizi, slowly

Pre-booked entry. Two hours, three rooms. We are not trying to see everything.

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Open in mapsGalleria degli Uffizi, Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, Florence
Notes

Bag check is mandatory. No big backpacks.

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11:00am – 12:00pm

Lunch at All'Antico Vinaio

The Schiacciata sandwich. Yes, the line is long. Yes, it's worth it.

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Open in mapsAll'Antico Vinaio, Via dei Neri 65/r, Florence
Notes

Get the 'La Favolosa.' Eat it on the curb like everyone else.

5:30pm – 7:00pm

Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo

Walk up the hill. Watch the city turn gold. Bring a bottle.

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Open in mapsPiazzale Michelangelo, Florence
Notes

30-minute walk from the river or take bus 12/13. No food at the top.

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May28
Day Eight · FlorenceThursday
Florence cathedral facade detail
Firenze · May 28
6:00pm – 8:30pm

Bistecca alla fiorentina

The big one. Reservations made. Bring an appetite.

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Open in mapsTrattoria Mario, Via Rosina 2, Florence
Notes

They only do rare-to-medium-rare. Don't ask for well done.

May29
Day Nine · VeniceFriday
St Mark's Square in morning light
Venezia · May 29
7:00am – 9:30am

Train to Venice

Frecciarossa to Venezia Santa Lucia. Then a vaporetto from the station.

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Open in mapsFirenze SMN → Venezia Santa Lucia
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Vaporetto Line 1, ~25 min to San Marco. Buy passes at the station kiosk.

May30
Day Ten · VeniceSaturday
Pastel facades along a Venetian canal
Venezia · May 30
8:00am – 1:00pm

Burano day trip

Vaporetto out to the painted-house island. Lace shops, lunch, lazy.

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Open in mapsBurano, Venice Lagoon
Notes

Line 12 from Fondamente Nove, ~45 min each way. Bring a hat.

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Aperitivo at Skyline Bar

Rooftop with a 360° view of the lagoon. Spritzes before the cicchetti crawl.

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Open in mapsHilton Molino Stucky, Giudecca 810, Venice
Notes

Top floor of Hilton Molino Stucky. Take the free shuttle from Zattere.

4:00pm – 7:30pm

Cicchetti crawl

Small bites and ombra at three different bacari in Cannaregio.

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Open in mapsCannaregio district, Venice
Notes

Cash-only at the smaller bars. Bring €40 each.

May31
Day Eleven · VeniceSunday
Bridge crossing a quiet side canal
Venezia · May 31
4:30pm – 6:30pm

Last gondola, last spritz

Sunset ride, then somewhere quiet to toast the trip.

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Open in mapsBacino Orseolo, San Marco, Venice
Notes

Negotiate the gondola price before you board. €80 is fair, €100 is the ceiling.

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