We will be updating the event details closer to the dates so please check back.
Here is the tentative schedule:
WELCOME TO LUCCA
Saturday 11th April
Nibbles and Drinks
WEDDING DAY
Sunday 12th April
Villa Catureglio
BRUNCH & MOVIES
Monday 13th April
Villa Catureglio Lawn
Travel & Stay
Getting There
PLANE
We highly recommend staying in Borgo a Mozzano from Friday April 10 - Wednesday April 14 where possible, as we are planning wedding festivities on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Pisa and Florence airport are the closest international hubs to Lucca. Some indicative travel times are as follows.
Airport Distance to town of Borgo a Mozzano:
Pisa Airport to Borgo a Mozzano: 50 mins by car or 1 hour 20 minutes by train.
Florence Airport to Borgo a Mozzano: 1 hour 45 minutes by car or 2 hour 5 minutes by train.
Milan Airport to Borgo a Mozzano: 4 hours by car or 5 hours 15 mins by train.
Rome Airport to Borgo a Mozzano: 4 hours 10 minutes by car or 4 hours 45 minutes by train.'
TIME DIFFERENCE
CET (Central European Time) applies throughout Italy. (GMT+2)
Given travel and time difference, please make sure to double check your arrival date when booking flights.
VISAS
Bangladesh & India
You will need a short-stay Schengen (Type C) visa to attend the wedding. Standard processing can take up to 15 days, but the embassy can take as long as 45 days in busy periods.
Visa fee approx €80.
United States & Australia
No traditional visa is required for trips under 90 days in any 180-day period. Just bring a passport valid for at least 6 months. The EU is introducing a quick online travel authorisation (similar to the US ESTA) called ETIAS. The launch date will be announced later in 2025. If ETIAS is active by your travel dates, we will update this page.
Visa fee €7.
Where to Stay
The area surrounding Villa Catureglio has a wide variety of options for accomodation. To keep things simple and minimise transit times, we would love for everyone to stay as close as possible, so please make your bookings at your earliest convenience.
NEARBY HOTELS
ALTERNATIVE ACCOMODATION
Airbnb
If you wish to explore other options such as Airbnb or similar, please consider the travel times between your preferred accomodation and Villa Catureglio to ensure you can enjoy as much of the festivites as you can handle!
For Everyone
Book early: Summer reservations fill quickly. Aim to lock in flights and start any visa paperwork ahead of schedule.
Carry printouts: Italian border officers may ask for your return ticket, hotel details or our wedding invitation — Have them handy.
Stay insured: Medical cover of €30,000 or more is mandatory for Schengen visas and strongly recommended for visa-exempt travellers.
We cannot wait to celebrate with you in Italy.
Grazie mille for planning ahead!
Early-RSVP
Formal invitations will follow, however we would love a head start on planning, so please
fill out this quick form to let us know if you are likely to join us in Lucca!
Please complete the form for each guest formally invited
For any further questions, feel free to reach out to:
Mother of the Bride, Jessie Chowdhury 0412 072 485,
Father of the Bride, Ayaz Chowdhury 0414 372 485,
or our wedding planner Lucy at lucy@wiskowandwhite.com