The schedule
A weekend at Villa Serena
Everything happens on the villa grounds unless noted. Times are Italian time, which is to say, approximately.
Friday
11 June · Arrivals & aperitivo
5:00 pm
Check-in opens
Villa Serena reception
Drop your bags, find your room and stretch your legs in the olive grove.
7:00 pm
Welcome aperitivo
The Lemon Garden
Spritz, local cheeses and the first golden hour of the weekend.
9:30 pm
Pizza under the pergola
The Old Barn
Wood-fired pizza, cold beer and absolutely no speeches.
Saturday
12 June · The wedding day
3:30 pm
Guests arrive
The Cypress Lawn
Shuttles leave Pienza at 3 pm. Seats are not assigned, sit wherever feels right.
4:00 pm
Ceremony
Beneath the old olive tree
A short, heartfelt ceremony in English and Italian. Tissues provided.
5:00 pm
Prosecco & canapés
The Terrace
Photos, toasts and a view all the way to Montalcino.
7:30 pm
Dinner at the long table
The Cypress Lawn
Four courses from Chef Marta and wine from the hills around us.
10:00 pm
Dancing
The Old Barn
Our band plays until midnight, then the DJ takes over until the cicadas give up.
Sunday
13 June · Slow goodbyes
11:00 am
Farewell brunch
The Terrace
Espresso, cornetti and one last toast before everyone heads home.
What to wear
Dress code
Think soft colours, natural fabrics and shoes you can dance in on grass.
Friday
Garden casual
Linen, sundresses and loafers. Bring a light layer for the evening breeze.
Saturday
Formal, summer edition
Suits without ties are welcome. Long or midi dresses. Please avoid white and ivory.
Sunday
Sunglasses & slow mornings
Anything comfortable. Oversized shirts and coffee strongly encouraged.
