Itinerary

Friday, September 6

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Guests arrive in Tuscany and check in at their hotels.

We recommend that guests select a place to stay that is close to San Casciano in Val di Pesa. See below for a list of rental suggestions.

We also encourage large groups or families to rent a car while you are in Tuscany. Public transportation and taxis are limited in this area.

5 p.m.

Tour of Badia a Passignano Monastery and town.  Please let Alice know if you are interested in joining.

Join us for a walk around the town of Badia a Passignano. We will receive a private tour of the Abbey. The Abbey has beautiful grounds and artwork, and an interesting history dating back to the year 970 A.D!

6 p.m.

Group Dinners 

The bride and groom’s family traditionally eat separately the night before the wedding. The Carli and Kulik families will have dinner at two restaurants in the area. Guests are encouraged to make their own dinner plans. 

Here is a list of recommendations for restaurants in the area:

1. Il Cavaliere del Castello di Gabbiano, 80 loc. Mercatale via di Gabbiano, https://www.ilcavalieredigabbiano.it

2. La Trattoria del Pesce 75 loc. Bargino via Cassia per Siena, https://www.latrattoriadelpesce.it

3. Trattoria da Bule - Localita’ Bargino, https://www.trattoriadabule.it

4. Trattoria del Sor Paolo, https://www.trattoriadisorpaolo.it/

5. https://www.cinquedivino.it/

6. https://nelloristorante.it/

7. da Tiberio a San Casciano - Via Sorripa, 8 50026 San Casciano In Val Di Pesa

8. Osteria il Poggio: Via Cassia per Siena, 35 I-50026 San Casciano In Val Di Pesa

Saturday, September 7

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wedding Church Service

Abbazia di San Michele Arcangelo a Passignano
Via Passignano, 28, 50028 Badia A Passignano FI, Italy

We ask that you please not use your phone to take photos during the ceremony.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Photos

The wedding party and their family will take photos in the Monastery gardens. Guests will make their way to the restaurant (~20-minute drive).

2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Wedding Lunch

La Cantinetta di Rignana Ristorante
Loc. Rignana 50022 Greve in Chianti FI, Italy
https://www.lacantinettadirignana.com/

Evening and Night

Villa Casavecchia

In the evening, anyone is welcome to gather at Villa Casavecchia for drinks and dancing. This will be a casual gathering! No formal activities are planned but drinks and snacks will be provided. This is simply a place for us to gather if you would like to continue celebrating.

There is space for approximately 25 guests to stay overnight at the villa. The villa has many beds and sofas, but most are in shared rooms. This may be appropriate for younger guests who will stay up late celebrating and who are comfortable with these sleeping arrangements.

If you are interested in staying overnight at the villa, please let Alice know.

Via Scopeti, 41, 50026
San Casciano in Val di Pesa FI, Italy

Sunday, September 8

All Day

Villa Casavecchia

We have access to the villa all day on Sunday. Guests are welcome to explore the 13th-century villa, swim in the pool, play games, take a walk around the gardens, and enjoy the property.

We will have simple breakfast items available for the guests who stayed the night at the villa on Saturday. We will provide drinks and snacks throughout the day on Sunday but no formal meals or activities. This will be a day to relax and enjoy Tuscany!

Guests are encouraged to visit the villa and the surrounding town. You can come and go as you wish.

Guests who slept at the villa on Saturday are welcome to remain there for Sunday night.

Monday, September 9

10 a.m.

Villa Casavecchia

Guests who spent the night at the Villa on Sunday must check out by 10:00 a.m. The couple will be leaving at that time for their honeymoon, so this is our last chance to say goodbye!

Many of you are traveling from far and wide to attend our wedding and we are so grateful. Given that time and expense, please do not feel any pressure to get us a gift. Your presence is a gift in itself!

We know that some of you will insist anyway, in which case you can find our registry here: