Francesca e Alessandro
Dear Friends and Family,
We're absolutely thrilled to tie the knot on September 26th 2026 in the breathtaking landscape of the Ligurian coast, a place that holds special significance for us!
Join us to ensure that the most important day of our lives becomes even more emotional and unforgettable!
With love,
Francesca & Alessandro

Wedding Ceremony

Church of San Pietro Portovenere
Saturday, September 26th 2026
3:30 PM
The religious ceremony will take place in the Church of San Pietro in Portovenere, consecrated in 1198 AD. The church is just a five-minute walk from Portovenere’s city center and port.
Dress code
Women: formal
Men: formal attire in dark shades
It is recommended to bring also a pair of comfortable shoes

Cocktails and Reception

Villa Marigola Lerici
6:00 PM
Following the ceremony, the cocktails and wedding reception will be held at Villa Marigola, a magnificent residence that offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of Poets, where P.B. Shelley often stayed and crafted his beautiful verses.
All guests that would like to join, will travel from the Church of San Pietro in Portovenere to Lerici's port by boat. Upon arrival at the port, shuttles will take you to Villa Marigola.

RSVP
We cannot wait to celebrate our special day with you!
Please let us know if you will be attending the ceremony and reception, and kindly inform us of any dietary needs or allergies you may have.
We would appreciate it if you could confirm your attendance at your earliest convenience, and not later than January 31st, 2026.

Gifts

Coming soon!

Tips
Playlist
We thought of everything...to keep you entertained as you wait our special day, we've crafted a playlist just for you! Enjoy!
Where to stay
Hotels in Lerici close to Villa Marigola:
Hotel Byron ****
- 13 minutes walking from Villa Marigola
- Mob: +39 0187 761530 - Email: direzione@hotelbyronlerici.com
Hotel del Lido ****
- 12 minutes walking from Villa Marigola
- Mob: +39 0187 968159 - Email: info@hoteldellido.it
Hotel San Terenzo ****
- 12 minutes walking from Villa Marigola
- Mob: +39 0187 972469 - Email: info@hotelsanterenzo.it
- 10 minutes walking from Villa Marigola
- Mob: +39 0187 965334 - Email: info@hotelvenereazzurra.com
Hotel Florida ***
- 9 minutes walking from Villa Marigola
- Tel: +39 0187 96 73 32 - Email: info@hotelflorida.it
Hotel Shelley & delle Palme ***
- 4 minutes by car from Villa Marigola
- Mob: +39 0187968204 - Email: info@hotelshelley.it
Hotel Europa ***
- 10 minutes by car from Villa Marigola
- Mob: +39 0187967800 - Email: info@europahotel.it
Hotel Doria ***
- 9 minutes by car from Villa Marigola
- Mob: +39 0187967124 - Email: info@doriaparkhotel.it
Hotel in Portovenere close to San Pietro's Church:
Grand Hotel Portovenere *****
- 10 minutes by walk from Chiesa di San Pietro
- Mob: +39 0187777751 - Email: info@portoveneregrand.com
- 8 minutes by walk from Chiesa di San Pietro
- Mob: +39 346 1829583 - Email: info@torreamareportovenere.com
Cristallo Park Hotel ****
- 7 minutes by car from Chiesa di San Pietro
- Mob: +39 0187 792013
B&B L’Ancora ****
- 10 minutes by walk from chiesa di San Pietro
- Mob: +39 338 1186143 - Email: sannasilvano@gmail.com
Ca’ Amae ****
- 5 minutes by walk from chiesa di San Pietro
- Mob: +39 0187 790262 - Email: info@caamae.com
Hotel Paradiso Portovenere ***
- 13 minutes by walk from Chiesa di San Pietro
- Mob: +39 0187 790612 - Email: info@hotelparadiso.eu
How to get there
Portovenere and Lerici can be reached by plane, train or car.
By plane:
- Milan Malpensa airport (MXP): 3 hrs drive to Lerici, 3 hrs 30 min drive to Portovenere
- Pisa airport (PSA): 45 min drive to Lerici, 1 hr 15 min drive to Portovenere
- Genoa airport (GOA): 1 hr 15 min drive to Lerici, 1 hr 45 min drive to Portovenere
Rental Car
Milano Malpensa Airport
- Desk in Terminal 1
- 7:00 AM - 00:00 AM
- Mob: +39 0258581048
- Email: malpensa@sbc.it
- Desk in Terminal 1
- 7:30 AM - 00:00 AM
- Mob: +39 02 585 8481
Genova Airport
- Aeroporto di Genova - Genova City Airport, Via Pionieri e Aviatori d'Italia, 16154 Genova GE
- 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Mob: +39 010 650 7280
- Via Pionieri e Aviatori d'Italia, 1, 16154 Genova GE
- 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Mob: +39 010 614 3056
Pisa Airport
- Desk in Terminal 1
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Mob: +39 050 503654 - +39 347/6610438
- Email: pisa@sbc.it
- Aeroporto Internazionale di Pisa, Piazzale Mario Cobianchi, snc, 56121 Pisa PI
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Mob: +39 091 203374
- Email: info@srcrentcar.com
By train:
The closest train station to Portovenere and Lerici is La Spezia train station. The train stop is La Spezia centrale. From there, you can easily reach Portovenere and Lerici by taxi or rental car.
Taxi
- Consorzio radio Taxi La Spezia - Mob: +39 0187 523523
- Taxi La Spezia Centrale - Mob: +39 0187 714805
- Taxi Cruise Terminal La Spezia - Mob: +39 0187 523523
Rental Car - La Spezia
- Viale Italia, 127, 19124 La Spezia SP (30 minutes by walk from the station!)
- 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM/ 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Mob: +39 0187 178 8210
By car:
All guests arriving on the wedding day can access Villa Marigola by car and take advantage of parking facilities. Parking options are available at the selected hotel in Portovenere or Lerici, as well as in conveniently located public car parks for easy access.
Portovenere parkings:
- Parking P1: 10-12 minutes (850 meters) walking from Church of San Pietro
- Parking P2: 13-15 minutes (1 km) walking from Church of San Pietro
- Parking P3: 20-22 minutes (1.6 km) walking from Church of San Pietro
Lerici parkings:
- Villa Marigola has a parking area available for guests
- If you are staying at a Hotel in Lerici check with the concierge for the parking
Logistics: boat, shuttles and parkings
The choice of staying in Portovenere or Lerici is entirely up to the guests. Below you will find the most convenient logistic solutions to ensure a pleasant and enjoyable stay.
Saturday - Ceremony in Portovenere and reception in Lerici
For guests staying in Lerici
- If you are not staying in a hotel near by, you can leave your car parked at Villa Marigola car parking. Starting from 2:00 PM, vans will be available to take you from Villa Marigola to the Port of Lerici.
- From the Port of Lerici, a boat will take you directly to Portovenere - We will soon share the exact time and meeting point for those who will come ditectly at Lerici's port.
For guests staying in Portovenere
- The church, where the ceremony will be held, is 5 minutes walking distance to the port and city center. It is also recommended to bring a pair of comfortable shoes.
- At the end of the party, vans will take guests back to Portovenere.
From Portovenere to Villa Marigola
Following the ceremony, a boat transfer will be available for those who wish to join. It will depart from Portovenere’s port, which is just a five minute walk from Chiesa di San Pietro, and will transport the guests to Villa Marigola, where the cocktail party and dinner will be held.
Parkings in Portovenere and Lerici
We have selected the most convenient parking lots for reaching the Church of San Pietro in Portovenere and the boarding point in Lerici by foot:
Portovenere
- Parking P1: 10-12 minutes (0,5 miles) walk from Church of San Pietro
- Parking P2: 13-15 minutes (0,6 miles) walk from Church of San Pietro
- Parking P3: 20-22 minutes (1 mile) walk from Church of San Pietro
Lerici
- Villa Marigola has a parking area available for guests
Taxis
Taxi Portovenere
- Tel: +39 346 157 3636
Taxi NCC Portovenere - 24/H
- Tel: +39 339 761 3834
Taxi Lerici
- Tel: +39 0187 967 303
- Tel: +39 0187 970 480
What to do
Portovenere
Restaurants
Palmaria Restaurants - €€€
- Mob: +39 0187 790570
Locanda Lorena - €€€
- Via Cavour 4 - Isola di Palmaria
- Boat transfer (wooden water taxi) is required and easily accessible from the port.
Da Iseo - €€
- Mob: +39 0187 790610
- Mob: +39 0187 792722
Casamare - €€
- Mob: +39 333 601 5630
Antica Osteria dal Carrugio - €
- Mob: +39 0187 790617
Cocktails and Bars
- Mob: +39 0187 791775
- Mob: +39 0187 790570
- Mob: +39 0187 790241
Breakfast and Focacce
- Mob: +39 0187 790262
- Mob: +39 3486385483
- Mob: +39 0187 790750
Serviced beaches
- Mob: +39 3343567648
- Mob: +39 0187 790666
- Mob: +39 01871820449
Shopping
Getting lost in the characteristic 'caruggi' streets is the best recommendation. You will find high quality local artisan and typical food shops.
For luxury shopping, you can stop at Fiacchini, located at Via Calata Doria 6 — a must-visit in Portovenere!
Cooking class at La scuola del pesto
If you are looking for something unique to do in town you can book a lesson at "La Bottega del Pesto" to learn how to make your own pesto! For booking and info: massagianrico@gmail.com
Hair and Make up service
For hair and make up services, you can count on a team of experts available upon request. For further details and to make a reservation, please contact Letizia Cordella at this email address letizia.cordella@gmail.com
Lerici
Restaurants
Ristorante Glam – €€€
- Mob: +39 0187 966796
Ristorante Pin Bon - €€€
- Mob: +39 0187 560764
Golfo dei Poeti – €€€
- Mob: +39 0187 967414
La Calata – €€
- Mob: +39 334 3318819
La Calata – €€
- Mob: +39 334 33188
L'ancora di Lerici – €€€€
- Mob: +39 0187966229
Ciccillo a mare – €€€
- Mob: +39 0187968191
Cocktails and Bars
- Mob: +39 333 125 6279
- Mob: +39 0187 967141
- Mob: +39 329 378 3959
- Mob: +39 3383312667
Breakfast and Focacce:
Pasticceria caffetteria Illice
- Mob: +39 0185 150 5363
- Mob: +39 345 860 63 15
- Mob: +39 0187 965712
Serviced beaches
- Mob: +39 0187 966327
- Mob: +39 0187 971999
- Mob: +39 392 103 7713
Information and contacts
If you have any further questions please send an email to: francesca.alessandro.wedding@gmail.com
or contact us:
Francesca: +39 3899629658
Alessandro: +39 3298176933
Sonia Petrazzi - Wedding Planner: +39 3479500946
