ATHENA ZECHA
&
TIMOTHY HILLMAN

OUR WEDDING TIMELINE

Guests Arrive & Hotel Check-In: Sunday May 24th - Monday, May 25th

Arrival and Check-In at I Vivai Hotel

Welcome Party: Monday, May 25th

Welcome to Florence!
Drinks, pizza, and gelato will be served while we mix and mingle before the big day.

Dress Code: Smart Casual

6:30 PM IN THE EVENING

I VIVAI HOTEL, POOLSIDE
VIA PARUGIANO DI SOPRA, 33, 59013 MONTEMURLO (PO), ITALY

Wedding Ceremony: Tuesday, May 26th

Dress Coded: Bold Black Tie Optional/ Formal

4:30 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING

VILLA PAZZI AL PARUGIANO
VIA MONTALESE, 223, 59013 MONTEMURLO (PO), ITALY

*Please note: The ceremony will be taking place on grass, so please plan footwear accordingly!

Wedding Reception: Tuesday, May 26th

TUESDAY, MAY 26TH, 2026
Aperitivo begins immediately after the ceremony,
followed by dinner at 7 o'clock in the evening

Dress Code: Black Tie Optional/ Formal

VILLA PAZZI AL PARUGIANO
VIA MONTALESE, 223, 59013 MONTEMURLO (PO), ITALY

Farewell Brunch: Wednesday, May 27th

One last feast before we all have to say goodbye. Please join us for a relaxed brunch with homemade Malaysian food, coffee, and Italian pastries. Pop in anytime after 11AM to unwind and share your favorite memories from the night before!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH 2026
11AM onwards

*Address coming soon - just 10-15 minutes from the wedding venue*

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

HOTEL BLOCK & OTHER TRAVEL INFORMATION

I VIVAI HOTEL

The I Vivai Hotel has been reserved from May 25th - May 27th for your convenience,
and we are happy to extend special room rates to all our guests.

Tip: The hotel is conveniently located adjacent to our wedding venue,
and will also be the location of our Welcome Party on the evening of the 25th!

HOW TO BOOK YOUR ROOM:
If you would like to book a room at the I Vivai Hotel from May 25th-27th, please send us an email at [athenatim2026@gmail.com].
We will provide you with available room rates and payment information.
Once we've confirmed all the details with you, you will then receive a booking confirmation email from I Vivai Hotel.

ADDITIONAL HOTEL INFO:
· Breakfast is included with your reservation!
· If you would like to add extra days outside of your May 25th – 27th reservation or have any other requests, please let us know directly! Being able to accommodate additional dates and requests is based on availability, and will have to be confirmed directly with hotel management.
· If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us or the hotel directly!

I Vivai Hotel Website

Amerigo Vespucci Airport

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OF FLORENCE/ FLORENCE AIRPORT PERETOLA
Via del Termine, 11, 50127 Firenze FI, Italy

Located a 25-minute drive away from the wedding venue. It is also only 20 minutes away from central Florence, going in the opposite direction.

Florence Int'l Airport

Santa Maria Novella

FLORENCE'S MAIN TRAIN STATION
Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

If you are planning to travel via train, this is the main train station located in central Florence. Train companies like ItaliaRail & TrenItalia connect Florence to many other major cities in Italy like Milan, Rome, Venice, Pisa, etc.
*Abbreviated as "Firenze SMN" on most train schedules.

TrenItalia Ticket Info

Uber

Uber is available in Florence, but it operates primarily as Uber Black, the premium service. You can also use Uber to book a taxi for a lower fare.

Car Rental Services

RENT A CAR IN FLORENCE

If you want the extra freedom to explore the Tuscany region, we recommend renting a car. There are many credible car rental services in Florence like Hertz, Avis, Alamo and Sixt. You can also easily book a rental car using an online booking service like Kayak, Expedia, and Booking.com.

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Wedding Ceremony & Reception - Tuesday, May 26th

Welcome Party - Monday, May 25th

Farewell Brunch - Wednesday, May 27th

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Q & A

WILL THE CEREMONY & RECEPTION BE INDOORS OR OUTDOORS?

The ceremony and aperitivo will take place outdoors, followed by a dinner reception and dancing indoors.

IS THE WEDDING CHILD-FRIENDLY/ MAY I BRING A GUEST?

Due to the intimate nature of this celebration, we respectfully request that only guests formally addressed on your wedding invitation RSVP to attend.

WHEN IN TUSCANY

EXPLORE

Uffizi Gallery:
Museum of famous Renaissance masterpieces like Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus”, Caravaggio’s “Medusa”, and other artworks by Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and more

Galleria dell’Accademia:
Home to Michelangelo’s David and other Florentine art

Mercato Centrale:
A vibrant market in the heart of Florence with food vendors and local products

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore:
A must-see iconic landmark in Florence, the Duomo Cathedral designed by Brunelleschi.

Ponte Vecchio:
A historic bridge in Florence lined with shops crossing the famous Arno River

DINING

Antinori nel Chianti Classico Winery:
A beautiful hilltop winery that blends tradition and modern innovation

All’Antico Vinaio:
World famous sandwich shop

Gelateria La Carraia:
Named one of the best gelato shops in Florence

Vivoli in Centro Storico:
Known to have the world’s best affogato!

MVF Portraits

To Our Family
and Friends,

Even months later, we are still over the moon and overwhelmed
with all the love you have shown us.
Whether you were with us in Italy or celebrating from afar, we feel so incredibly lucky to know that we have so many special people to love and guide us every step of the way.

Thank you for your endless support.

All our love always,
Athena & Tim xx

Wedding Gallery

Our photographers captured many wonderful photos of all our family & friends.
You can now view and download them at the link below!

Photo & Video Sharing

If you have any photos or videos from the celebrations to share,
we would LOVE to see them!
You may upload them below:

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Photographed by Erica & Manu

REGISTRY

We are grateful for any contribution towards building our future together!