NATHALIE KIRBY and JOHN YAVALDAKIS

the wedding

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 2025

Tonnara di Scopello

Largo Tonnara, 91014 Scopello TP, Italy

the details

The Wedding

Please join us at 3:30pm on October 28th, 2025.

Dinner & dancing to follow

The Welcome Party

We will be welcoming guests at 6:30pm on October 27th, 2025.

Join us for drinks and light bites.

RSVP below

Please let us know whether you can attend the wedding and welcome party, as well as your meal preferences. If you are staying at one of the blocked hotels, and will need transportation, please let us know in the designated section below. Thank you!

THE WEDDING

THE WELCOME PARTY

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Transportation: Which hotel are you staying at?

Transportation: Please list the names of the people in your party who are taking transportation:

where to stay

scopello

We've reserved discounted hotel blocks at several hotels for 10/27 and 10/28 in the village of Scopello, Sicily. These hotels are all within 15 minutes of the venue by foot, or 5 minutes by car or taxi. On the day of the wedding, we will be providing shuttles to and from Tonnara Di Scopello (more details to come).

Note: These hotels are small and space is limited. There are also Airbnb's in the area, as well as in Castellammare del Golfo, which is about a 20 minute drive to Scopello.

See below for specific details on each hotel and how to book.

Hotel Baglio Di Scopello

Please email info@hotelbagliodiscopello.com and mention the Kirby Yavaldakis wedding to book.

Prices range from €120/night for a double room to €230 for a quintuple room. Double, triple, quadruple, and quintuple rooms are available.

Via Bosco di Scopello, 1, 91014 Castellammare del Golfo TP, Italy

Website

Hotel Baglio dello Zingaro

Please email info@bagliodellozingaro.it and mention the Kirby Yavaldakis wedding to book.

Prices range from €60/night for a single room to €180/night for larger rooms. Single, double, triple, and quadruple rooms are available.

Via Bosco di Scopello, 5, 91014 Scopello TP, Italy

Website

Hotel Torre Bennistra

Please email info@hoteltorrebennistra.it and mention the Kirby Yavaldakis wedding to book.

Via Natale di Roma, 19, 91014 Scopello TP, Italy

Website

Hotel La Tavernetta

Please email info@albergolatavernetta.it or visit the hotel website and mention the Kirby Yavaldakis wedding to book.

Prices range from €180/night for a standard room to €280/night for a superior room. Double, triple, quadruple and quintuple rooms are available.

Via Armando Diaz, 3, 91014 Scopello TP, Italy

Website

How to get there

First of all, thank you!

We so appreciate you making the trip to help us celebrate our love.
We know it's a long journey, and we are so grateful for every single one of you.

Getting to Sicily

Flights

Our wedding venue (Tonnara Di Scopello) is located 52km away
(about 40 minutes) from the Palermo airport.

We will be welcoming guests on the evening of 10/27 prior to the wedding on 10/28. From the U.S., you may be able to fly directly to Sicily, however, it may be more cost-effective to fly to Rome first, and then book a separate ticket from Rome (or another European country) to Palermo. Please note: It is possible to book a flight with a layover in Rome on one ticket, but we're finding that booking a ticket directly to Rome (or elsewhere in Europe), and then another ticket from Rome to Palermo offers the best rates.

If flights haven't already come out for these dates, they will be soon. We recommend booking sooner rather than later to secure the lowest rate. If you have any questions while making travel plans, feel free to reach out to us, and we'd be happy to help!

Getting to Scopello

Taxis

Once your arrive in Sicily, you have a few options for getting to Scopello:

If you are arriving via the Palermo airport, you can grab a taxi without pre-booking by asking the information desk or making your way to the taxi stand outside of the arrivals section of the airport. If there are no taxis already outside, it should take no more than 20 minutes for one to arrive, but if you are having trouble locating a taxi, we've provided the direct phone numbers of two taxi companies recommended by the airport that can pick you up within 20 minutes below.

Coop. Autoradio taxi: +39 091-513311 +39 091 8481
Coop. Trinacria: +39 091-225455 +39 091 6878

If you're traveling with a large group or would like to pre-book a ride, you can reserve an 8-seater van or taxi by contacting Trinacria Service via email (info@trinacriaservice.it) or by phone (+39 328-9547111). You can also contact info@scopelloshuttle.it as another private shuttle option.

Palermo Airport Taxi Info

Car Rental

If you're planning on exploring Sicily while you're in town, you may want to rent a car. However, please note that should you decide to rent a car, you will need to get an International Drivers Permit prior to arriving in Sicily. To do this from the U.S., you will need to visit your local AAA office. More information can be found at the links below.

Should you decide to rent a car, we recommend looking into local driving rules and restrictions. It is an easy drive to and from Scopello, however, we recommend avoiding driving in the city of Palermo, as streets are narrow, traffic is heavy, and there may be restrictions on where you can and can't drive.

Rental car company information, as well as tips for driving in Sicily, are linked below.

AAA International Driving Permit ApplicationInternational Driving Permit General InfoCar Rental Information

Thank you!

Your presence in Scopello is more than enough of a gift!

We appreciate you traveling to celebrate with us, but if you insist on gifting us something, you can find our registry information below.

Crate & Barrel

Crate & Barrel

West Elm

West Elm

Questions

If your question isn't answered here, feel free to reach out!

Q & A

When should I arrive in Scopello?

We will be welcoming guests with a pizza party at the Tonnara on the evening of October 27th between 6:30pm and 10:00pm.

Can I bring a guest?

While we'd love to celebrate with everyone, we can't accommodate additional guests. Your invitation will include your name and any guests. Thank you for understanding!

What is the dress code?

We're asking guests to dress in formal attire. Think: suits for men, and a floor-length gown or nice cocktail dress for women (FYI the venue has a lot of uneven cobblestone, so, ladies, plan your shoe choice accordingly 🙂). Feel free to wear whatever colors suit you, with the exception of olive and white. We will be outside (rain or shine!), but the weather should be nice with warmer temps during the day and chillier temps in the evening.

When should I arrive to the venue?

Please arrive at the Tonnara di Scopello at 3:30pm on October 28th. You're welcome to explore the Tonnara during the day prior to the wedding (but please be mindful of vendor setup and photos taking place).

What should I do in Scopello?

Scopello is a small, quiet, and breathtakingly beautiful village. While there's not a ton to do beyond relaxing and taking in the views, you can find a few fun ideas for spending time in Scopello at the links below:

Scopello Travel GuideCastellammare del Golfo Travel GuidePalermo Travel Guide