Wedding Newsletter #2
More Travel Tips
31 May 2026
The 12th September is starting to feel much closer now — a little over 100 days to go.
Ciao everyone,
We’re back with another wedding update. Since our last note there has been plenty going on behind the scenes. Giulia has her dress, Steve has his cilt, and the photographer and DJ are locked in. It is making everything feel a bit more real, and a lot more exciting.
For those travelling from abroad, thank you again for making the long trip to celebrate with us. We know many of you already have flights, hotels and travel plans in place. If your plans are still in the works, this is a gentle nudge to start firming them up when you can. We are always on hand to help with any decision making.
We are planning to send the RSVP link around the middle of June, so please keep an eye out for that.
Travel tips
A travel-admin note for British guests: the EU Entry/Exit System has been introduced for non-EU travellers, which has been adding around 30–60 minutes to border checks on both arrival and departure to Italy.
The checks involve biometrics: a scan of your passport, a read of your fingerprints, and a photo. These are done at clearly signposted self-service kiosks at the airport you will be arriving into and departing from. You need to do biometrics both on arrival and departure.
This then lets you use the e-gates to pass through border control — although people with beards such as Steve may still be prompted to do a manual check with a border agent.
We would also encourage everyone booking flights to consider travel insurance. With global events currently ongoing, air travel has been one of the affected industries. We want guests to have both peace of mind and financial protection.
When in Padova
For guests who would like to use the bus we are arranging to the wedding venue on the big day, please let us know where you will be staying.
That will help us coordinate sensible pick-up points and let you know whether you may need to travel to a nearby stop. If you are staying somewhere more out of the way, we can also help point you towards taxi options.
Friday evening
For anyone arriving in Padova early, we are planning a relaxed get-together on the Friday evening at Giardini dell’Arena, from around 6pm.
More details will follow, but it should be a lovely chance to say hello before the wedding day itself.
Our Padova map
We have put together a handpicked Google Maps list for what to see in Padova, with a selection of our favourite places.
Do not worry — Giulia is still perfecting the most important list, “Where to eat and drink”. It will be shared soon!
Open the Padova mapThat’s all for now. More details are coming soon, and we can’t wait to see you all in Italy.
A dopo, until next time,
Giulia & Steve 💚