Dolce Vita Welcome Party
Jun 28
2025
Wedding Day
Jun 29
2025
Shuttles will pick up our guests and bring them to and from the event. Shuttles will run on a loop, picking up guests from 5 designated locations. The first pickup will take place at 4:30pm and the second pickup will take place at 6:00pm on Saturday, June 28. After these set pickup times, shuttles will run on a loop but wait times may exceed 30 minutes. We recommend leaving at one of the set pickup times (4:30pm, 6:00pm). A dedicated hostess will be present at Como town, Sheraton Lake Como, and Cernobbio town stops to assist guests.
Shuttles from Villa Monastero Pax to go back to your accommodation will operate on a loop beginning at 8:00pm.
Shuttle stops are as follows:
Villa D'Este (meet in front of lobby of hotel)
Cernobbio town (meet across the street from Hotel Centrale near the parking spots)
Sheraton Lake Como (meet in front of lobby of hotel)
Hotel Villa Fiori (please meet right outside of the hotel)
Como town (meet at the Enilive gas station across the street from Como Park Mueble Hotel. Address: Enilive Station, Viale Fratelli Rosselli, 0019, 22100 Como CO, Italy)
***if you have any issues with shuttles, please reach out to Edda: +39 338 136 2289
If you prefer to drive rather than use the provided shuttles, you can enter “Villa Monastero Pax” into Google Maps—it will take you directly to the villa’s parking lot. From there, it’s a short 3–5 minute walk to the venue. Signage will be posted to guide you from the parking to the event.
ITALIAN SUMMER GARDEN CHIC
For women: Think vibrant colors, colorful florals, and summer dresses perfect for a summer garden setting. Please NO WHITE, OFF-WHITE, OR ANYTHING CLOSE TO WHITE. No dresses with a white or off-white base or background. Please note: the venue features cobblestone paths, ancient stairs, grass, gravel, and a flight of steps leading to the lakeside lawn. We recommend wearing comfortable footwear such as sandals or chunky heels.
For men: Summer suits, blazers, and button downs. Please avoid sneakers and blue jeans.
Dinner will be served in a fun and relaxed way, with a variety of delicious stations for you to enjoy at your own pace. There won’t be a formal seated meal, so feel free to wander, mingle, and pick your favorites as the night unfolds. If you have any allergies or dietary needs, just let us know ahead of time—we’ve got you covered!
Shuttles will pick up our guests and bring them to and from the event. Shuttles will run on a continuous loop starting at the below times on Sunday, June 29, picking up guests from 5 designated locations. A dedicated hostess will be present at Como town, Sheraton Lake Como, and Cernobbio town stops to assist guests.
Shuttle stops are as follows:
Villa D'Este (meet in front of lobby of hotel)
Cernobbio town (meet across the street from Hotel Centrale near the parking spots)
Sheraton Lake Como (meet in front of lobby of hotel)
Hotel Villa Fiori (please meet right outside of the hotel)
Como town (meet at the Enilive gas station across the street from Como Park Mueble Hotel. Address: Enilive Station, Viale Fratelli Rosselli, 0019, 22100 Como CO, Italy)
First pick-ups will take place at the below schedule. Following the first pick-ups, the shuttles will operate on a loop. However, please leave yourself plenty of time to catch a shuttle.
4:30pm - Como town
4:30pm - Sheraton Lake Como
4:30pm - Villa D'Este
4:40pm - Hotel Villa Fiori
4:45pm - Cernobbio town
Shuttles from Villa Erba to go back to your accommodation will operate on a loop beginning at 11:00pm.
***if you have any issues with shuttles, please reach out to Edda: +39 338 136 2289
Our wedding day venue has limited parking available, so we recommend taking the shuttles provided. If you need to drive to the wedding day, please discuss parking options with the security guard at the front of Villa Erba.
BLACK TIE
Go crazy and have fun with it! Wear the feathers, wear the sparkles. We’re excited to have our guests dress up with us.
For women: Floor-length gowns. No short dresses or cocktail dresses. Any colors are welcome, including black, fun colors, and red, but please NO WHITE, OFF-WHITE, OR ANYTHING CLOSE TO WHITE. No dresses with a white or off-white base or background.
For men: Tuxedos
After the ceremony, we’re kicking off the evening with an Italian aperitivo, where you can sip on your favorite drinks and enjoy a delightful array of passed hors d’oeuvres and curated food stations. Following the cocktail hour, we’ll transition to a traditional seated dinner, where a formal plated meal will be served. Please reach out if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Shuttles will not be provided, so we kindly ask that you arrange your own transportation to Lido di Cernobbio. For those driving, limited parking is available in Cernobbio town, just a short stroll from the venue. To help you plan your journey, we’ve included detailed transportation options in the “Transportation” section on the “Travel” page of our website. We encourage you to check it out for helpful tips and recommendations!
Our pool party venue does not have a designated parking lot, however limited parking is available in Cernobbio town. There is also a parking garage nearby in Cernobbio.
POOLSIDE CHIC
Have some fun with your look!
For women: Swimsuits and cover-ups, sundresses, kaftans, or sarongs. Sandals and flats are welcome for an easy poolside moment, but feel free to rock heels or wedges if you prefer!
For men: Swimsuits and shirts (button-downs, polos, or short sleeves).
Don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, hats, and anything you would need for a pool day on the lakeside. Towels will be provided. The bride and groom plan to swim!!