S&J
Sofia and James on a terrace above the rooftops of Florence

September 18, 2027

Sofia and James

Villa Medicea di Fiesole, Florence

How we got to Florence

Eight years, four cities and one question asked on a terrace at sunset. Scroll to follow along.

Sofia and James holding hands in front of the cathedral facade
2019

A wrong train to Florence

James meant to go to Pisa. Sofia pointed him to the right platform, then missed her own train. They shared a spritz instead.

Sofia and James walking toward Florence Cathedral
2021

London, then Lisbon

Two apartments, one sofa that never fit through a door, and a lot of Sunday markets.

James kissing Sofia on the cheek in the cathedral square
2024

Back to the Duomo

Five years to the day. Same square, same spritz, much better sense of direction.

Sofia and James embracing in front of Florence Cathedral
2025

She said yes

On a terrace in Fiesole with the Duomo glowing below. The ring had been in James's pocket for eleven days.

The day

Saturday, September 18, 2027. Everything happens at the villa, so there is nowhere else to be.

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  1. Guests arrive

    Prosecco in the lemon house. Shuttles leave Piazza San Marco at 3:00 pm.

  2. Ceremony

    In the upper garden, facing the city. About 40 minutes, in English and Italian.

  3. Aperitivo on the terrace

    Golden hour over Florence, a jazz quartet and more prosecco.

  4. Dinner under the loggia

    A Tuscan feast in four courses, with wines from the Chianti hills.

  5. Dancing

    Until the villa politely asks us to leave. Last shuttle at 1:30 am.

The rooftops and cathedral of Florence seen from the hills

Villa Medicea di Fiesole

A 15th-century villa in the hills above Florence, with terraced gardens and the whole city laid out below.

Address
Via Beato Angelico 2, 50014 Fiesole
Dress code
Black tie optional. Heels and gravel paths do not mix.
Stay
We hold rooms at Hotel Lungarno and Villa San Michele until June 1.
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Will you join us in Florence?

Please reply by May 1, 2027. It takes about a minute.

Step 1 of 3

First, who are you?
Your seat at the table
Last thing

Grazie mille.

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