LILLIAN & OSCAR

12.09.2026 - Florence

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Save the date — we're getting married.

ALL DAY PASS

12 September, 2026

VILLA CORA · FLORENCE, ITALY

LILLIAN & OSCAR

ALL DAY PASS

12 September, 2026

VILLA CORA · FLORENCE, ITALY

LILLIAN & OSCAR

After years of shared mornings, bad jokes, and a dog named Biscotto — we're finally making it official. This little corner of the internet has everything you need to know before the big day. Scroll through, mark your calendar, and know that we genuinely cannot wait to see your face in Florence.

101Days

02Hours

49Minutes

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101Days

02Hours

49Minutes

06Seconds

How It Started

It was a rainy Tuesday in 2021, at a tiny wine bar in the Oltrarno district of Florence. Lillian was there with friends; Oscar was there alone with a book. Nobody planned anything. But by the end of the night, they were still talking — and the book was still closed.

Sep 21, 2023

The First Hello

A mutual friend, a crowded evening in Florence, and two people who had no idea their lives were about to change forever.

Sep 21, 2023

The First Hello

A mutual friend, a crowded evening in Florence, and two people who had no idea their lives were about to change forever.

Sep 21, 2023

The First Hello

A mutual friend, a crowded evening in Florence, and two people who had no idea their lives were about to change forever.

Oct 8, 2023

Ace

They went to the shelter to "just have a look". They came home with Ace. Neither of them regrets it for a single second.

Oct 8, 2023

Ace

They went to the shelter to "just have a look". They came home with Ace. Neither of them regrets it for a single second.

Oct 8, 2023

Ace

They went to the shelter to "just have a look". They came home with Ace. Neither of them regrets it for a single second.

Dec 24, 2023

First Christmas Together

He showed up with terrible wrapping and the most thoughtful gift she'd ever received. She knew then that she was in trouble.

Dec 24, 2023

First Christmas Together

He showed up with terrible wrapping and the most thoughtful gift she'd ever received. She knew then that she was in trouble.

Dec 24, 2023

First Christmas Together

He showed up with terrible wrapping and the most thoughtful gift she'd ever received. She knew then that she was in trouble.

Apr 15, 2024

The Trip to Cinque Terre

Four days, one tiny rented car, and the moment they both realised this was the person they wanted every adventure with.

Apr 15, 2024

The Trip to Cinque Terre

Four days, one tiny rented car, and the moment they both realised this was the person they wanted every adventure with.

Apr 15, 2024

The Trip to Cinque Terre

Four days, one tiny rented car, and the moment they both realised this was the person they wanted every adventure with.

Aug 3, 2024

Moving In Together

He had more books than shelves. She had more plants than windowsills. Somehow it all fit perfectly.

Aug 3, 2024

Moving In Together

He had more books than shelves. She had more plants than windowsills. Somehow it all fit perfectly.

Aug 3, 2024

Moving In Together

He had more books than shelves. She had more plants than windowsills. Somehow it all fit perfectly.

Feb 14, 2025

The Proposal

He had been planning it for three months. She had absolutely no idea. The answer was yes before he finished the question.

Feb 14, 2025

The Proposal

He had been planning it for three months. She had absolutely no idea. The answer was yes before he finished the question.

Feb 14, 2025

The Proposal

He had been planning it for three months. She had absolutely no idea. The answer was yes before he finished the question.

Where We're Saying Yes

Villa Cora

Perched on a hillside overlooking the city, Villa Cora is one of Florence's most storied palazzos. Built in the 1800s, its frescoed halls, terraced gardens, and cypress-lined paths feel like stepping into a painting. We fell in love with it on a grey January morning — and knew immediately it was the one.

ADDRESS

Viale Machiavelli 18, 50125 Florence, Italy

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Villa Cora

ADDRESS

Viale Machiavelli 18, 50125 Florence, Italy

Find on Google Maps

Villa Cora

ADDRESS

Viale Machiavelli 18, 50125 Florence, Italy

Find on Google Maps

Getting There

By Plane

The closest airport is Florence Peretola (FLR), about 20 minutes by taxi. Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA) is also a good option — a 1-hour train or transfer to the city centre.

By Plane

The closest airport is Florence Peretola (FLR), about 20 minutes by taxi. Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA) is also a good option — a 1-hour train or transfer to the city centre.

By Shuttle

We'll be running a complimentary shuttle from the city centre at 4:30 PM, with returns at midnight and 2:00 AM. Just add your hotel name when you RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

By Shuttle

We'll be running a complimentary shuttle from the city centre at 4:30 PM, with returns at midnight and 2:00 AM. Just add your hotel name when you RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

By Car

Private parking is available at Villa Cora. The address is Viale Machiavelli 18 — plug it in and head up the hill. Please arrange a taxi home if you're planning to raise a glass or four.

By Car

Private parking is available at Villa Cora. The address is Viale Machiavelli 18 — plug it in and head up the hill. Please arrange a taxi home if you're planning to raise a glass or four.

A place to rest your head

Agriturismo Fonte

A working vineyard just outside Florence, with rooms tucked among olive groves. Wake up to birdsong and a home-cooked breakfast. It's the kind of place you'll want to stay an extra night.

Via di Mercatale 59, Montespertoli

Agriturismo Fonte

A working vineyard just outside Florence, with rooms tucked among olive groves. Wake up to birdsong and a home-cooked breakfast. It's the kind of place you'll want to stay an extra night.

Via di Mercatale 59, Montespertoli

Agriturismo Fonte

A working vineyard just outside Florence, with rooms tucked among olive groves. Wake up to birdsong and a home-cooked breakfast. It's the kind of place you'll want to stay an extra night.

Via di Mercatale 59, Montespertoli

Hotel Lungarno

Stylish and right on the Arno river, with views that will stop you mid-coffee. A 10-minute taxi to Villa Cora. Mention our wedding at booking for a preferential rate.

Borgo San Jacopo 14, Florence

Hotel Lungarno

Stylish and right on the Arno river, with views that will stop you mid-coffee. A 10-minute taxi to Villa Cora. Mention our wedding at booking for a preferential rate.

Borgo San Jacopo 14, Florence

Hotel Lungarno

Stylish and right on the Arno river, with views that will stop you mid-coffee. A 10-minute taxi to Villa Cora. Mention our wedding at booking for a preferential rate.

Borgo San Jacopo 14, Florence

Portrait Firenze

Intimate, design-led suites steps from the Ponte Vecchio. A splurge worth every cent — especially if you're making a long weekend of it. Book early, rooms go fast.

Lungarno Acciaiuoli 4, Florence

Portrait Firenze

Intimate, design-led suites steps from the Ponte Vecchio. A splurge worth every cent — especially if you're making a long weekend of it. Book early, rooms go fast.

Lungarno Acciaiuoli 4, Florence

Portrait Firenze

Intimate, design-led suites steps from the Ponte Vecchio. A splurge worth every cent — especially if you're making a long weekend of it. Book early, rooms go fast.

Lungarno Acciaiuoli 4, Florence

White cafe tables and chairs on a lawn beside blooming white hydrangeas with rolling green hills in the distance.

The Night Before

The night before the wedding, we'd love to gather with the people closest to us — no formalities, just good wine, a long table in the garden, and that beautiful feeling of something wonderful on the horizon.

Date:

Friday, 11 September 2026

Time:

7:00 PM onwards

Location:

Villa Cora Gardens, Florence

The Wedding Day

The whole day unfolds at Villa Cora. Here's what to expect — though we promise a few things will surprise you too.

16:30

Doors Open

Find your seat in the garden, say hello to familiar faces, and breathe in the Florentine afternoon. Something cold will be waiting for you.

16:30

Doors Open

Find your seat in the garden, say hello to familiar faces, and breathe in the Florentine afternoon. Something cold will be waiting for you.

17:00

The Ceremony

We exchange our vows in the terraced gardens overlooking Florence. It should take about 30 minutes — but please bring a tissue just in case.

17:00

The Ceremony

We exchange our vows in the terraced gardens overlooking Florence. It should take about 30 minutes — but please bring a tissue just in case.

17:30

Drinks & Garden Hour

Prosecco, negronis, and cicchetti on the terrace while the sun starts its descent. The perfect hour to reconnect, explore the gardens, and bother the photographer.

17:30

Drinks & Garden Hour

Prosecco, negronis, and cicchetti on the terrace while the sun starts its descent. The perfect hour to reconnect, explore the gardens, and bother the photographer.

19:30

Dinner

We move inside to the frescoed dining hall for a long, unhurried dinner. Tuscan courses, good wine, toasts that will make you laugh and maybe cry a little.

19:30

Dinner

We move inside to the frescoed dining hall for a long, unhurried dinner. Tuscan courses, good wine, toasts that will make you laugh and maybe cry a little.

21:30

The Cake

Lillian and Oscar cut into a three-tier lemon and ricotta cake made by a Florentine bakery they've been regulars at since they were dating. It tastes like the whole story.

21:30

The Cake

Lillian and Oscar cut into a three-tier lemon and ricotta cake made by a Florentine bakery they've been regulars at since they were dating. It tastes like the whole story.

22:00

Dancing & Celebrating

The floor is yours. A live band, great music, and a night that we hope you'll still be talking about years from now. Last shuttle at 2:00 AM.

22:00

Dancing & Celebrating

The floor is yours. A live band, great music, and a night that we hope you'll still be talking about years from now. Last shuttle at 2:00 AM.

Honestly, just show up.

No registry, no list, no expectations. Being surrounded by the people we love is more than enough. If you'd like to add something — a contribution toward our honeymoon in Portugal would mean a great deal to us. But please, don't feel obliged.

IBAN: IT60X05428111010

What to Wear

We're going for a garden party feel — elegant, relaxed, and a little romantic. Colours we love: dusty rose, sage, terracotta, champagne. Please avoid white (that's Lillian's department) and heavy black-tie formality. It's going to be warm, so dress accordingly and wear shoes you can actually dance in.

For Him

A light linen suit, smart trousers with a shirt, or even a well-cut blazer with chinos — all work beautifully. Skip the tie if you like. Oscar definitely will be.

For Her

A midi or maxi dress, a chic jumpsuit, or a tailored co-ord — go with whatever makes you feel like yourself. Garden paths and grass: block heels or wedges will thank you later.

Let us know you're coming.

Please RSVP by 12 July 2026. Fill in the form and let us know about any dietary needs — we want everyone around the table feeling looked after.

A smiling couple takes a sunny outdoor selfie; the woman shows an engagement ring on her finger.

A Few Things You Might Be Wondering

We've tried to cover the most common ones. If something isn't here, just drop us a message — we're easy to reach and happy to help.

Can I bring a plus one?

Only if your invitation says so! We're working with a set number of guests, so space is genuinely limited. Not sure? Reach out — we're happy to sort it out with you directly.

Is this an adults-only event?

Yes, we've decided to keep it adults-only so everyone — including you — can truly let their hair down. We know it's a big ask and we appreciate your understanding.

Will there be parking at the venue?

Yes, there's on-site parking at Villa Cora. That said, we'd strongly encourage using our shuttle or a taxi if you plan to drink — which we very much hope you do.

I have a dietary requirement. Will you cater for it?

Absolutely — just note it in your RSVP form and our catering team will take care of you. We can accommodate most dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergies.

What if I can't make it?

We'll miss you terribly — but life happens. Please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly. We'll find a way to celebrate with you another time.

Can I bring a plus one?

Only if your invitation says so! We're working with a set number of guests, so space is genuinely limited. Not sure? Reach out — we're happy to sort it out with you directly.

Is this an adults-only event?

Yes, we've decided to keep it adults-only so everyone — including you — can truly let their hair down. We know it's a big ask and we appreciate your understanding.

Will there be parking at the venue?

Yes, there's on-site parking at Villa Cora. That said, we'd strongly encourage using our shuttle or a taxi if you plan to drink — which we very much hope you do.

I have a dietary requirement. Will you cater for it?

Absolutely — just note it in your RSVP form and our catering team will take care of you. We can accommodate most dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergies.

What if I can't make it?

We'll miss you terribly — but life happens. Please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly. We'll find a way to celebrate with you another time.