Mimi Bar Pizzeria

The best pizza in all of Ravello. Great for a casual lunch/dinner.

Il Flauto Di Pan

This beautiful restaurant is located at Villa Cimbrone. It is a special occasion spot with jaw-dropping views and Michelin star food. Be sure to walk the gardens before dinner!

Ristorante Belvedere

Located at The Belmond Caruso, arguably the best hotel in Ravello. It has uninterrupted views over the endless blue Amalfi coastline. Classic flavors of the Campania region with a modern flair. A selection of the finest local wines, to enjoy in the most sparkling company.

Also, at the Caruso, try the Caruso Grill, perfect for long, lazy lunches or indulgent dinners. Their menu features traditional Neapolitan pizza, pasta, and fresh salads. Lastly, try Bar Caruso which has an incredible ambience and live music every night from 7pm - midnight.

Restaurant Santa Caterina

Just a short 20 minute taxi ride down to Amalfi, this high-end restaurant located in the famous Santa Caterina hotel is a very lovely dining experience. Ask to be seated outside so you can enjoy the fresh smell of the sea and sounds of the waves crashing. Make sure to top off the night with the lemon soufflé.

Villa Cimbrone

If you are not staying at this hotel, we highly recommend visiting to walk the grounds and gardens. They are filled with impressive decorative elements from all over the world including statues, fountains, temples, pavilions and much more. The views are absolutely breathtaking as well. You could easily spend a couple hours strolling through here.

Shopping- Dina's Favorite Activity

GALBI started in the Amalfi Coast. What better way to experience GALBI than to shop from the very stores Dina sources from. Some of her favorites in Ravello: Passeggiando and Via Dei Rufolo. Be sure to also check out the ceramics. Ravello is known for that.

The Pink Closet at Palazzo Avino is also a MUST.

Visit Or Hike To The Town of Amalfi- Max's Favorite Activity

In less than an hour you can hike all the way down to the small town of Amalfi located right on the water. They have tons of cute local shops and casual bistros that you can pop in to. If you’re too tired to hike back after, you can easily get a taxi back up to Ravello!

And If you're interested in sailing the Amalfi Coast, you can charter a boat from the port in Amalfi! This is truly one of the best ways to see the coast!

Take A Cooking Class

Mamma Agata is the town favorite but Ravello has a variety of different ones. It is a lot of fun, you get to drink her wine made on property and the food is incredible. It is a truly memorable experience.

**Make sure to book in advance. She books from 6 months to a year out and availability is limited.

What Is The Easiest Way To Get To and From Your Venue(s)?

Walking! Ravello is a walking only town. Ladies- consider wearing walking shoes and changing into your heels for each event.

No Transportation to the Wedding Venue will be provided as we encourage all guests to stay in Ravello. So if you are not staying in Ravello, please arrange transportation with your hotel to Ravello.

Note: If you are arranging transportation with your hotel, please allow for ample time to travel to Ravello (the wedding starts at 4:15pm). There is a lot of traffic in the Amalfi Coast during this time of year and only one road in and one road out.

Where Is The Wedding Venue In Ravello?

Follow the directions to Hotel Rufolo on Google Maps. The entrance of Villa La Rondinaia is through a small gate directly to the left of Hotel Rufolo. There will be a member of our wedding planning team at the entrance gate of the villa to welcome and guide you.

What Is The Dress Code?

Dress code is listed under each event. The wedding is Black Tie. Dress to impress (men in tuxedos and women in your finest gowns!). For Outfit Inspiration for each of our events, please refer to our inspiration pages below.

Ladies- Some of the events taking place at Villa La Rondinaia will be on grass, so consider wearing thicker heels or buy heel protectors if you are dying to wear your favorite stiletto! You can get them from Amazon!

Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

Each wedding event will take place outdoors. But, the Amalfi Coast at the end of August is all sunshine and warm!

What Date Should I RSVP By?

RSVPs have closed.

What Time Does The Ceremony Start?

The ceremony begins promptly at 5:00pm. We kindly ask you to arrive early (4:15pm). Enjoy a welcome cocktail, take in the views, and find your seat ahead of the ceremony!

Note: If you are not staying in Ravello and are arranging transportation with your hotel, please allow for ample time to travel to Ravello. There is a lot of traffic in the Amalfi Coast during this time of year and only one road in and one road out to Ravello.

Are There Hair & Makeup Services?

Here are some local hair and makeup artists based in Ravello:

Zoe Graham (Makeup)
https://www.instagram.com/amalfimakeup/

Piero Mansi (Hair)
https://www.instagram.com/pieromansiamalficoast/

Gerardo (Hair Salon in Ravello)
https://www.instagram.com/gerardototalhairdesign/

If you would like additional recommendations, we suggest coordinating with your hotel concierge.
Note: we are not the only wedding that weekend in Ravello, so please make appointments ahead of time.

Are Children Welcome?

We (especially Dina) love your kids! However, this is an adult only event. We are sadly unable to accommodate additional guests- only guests listed on your invitation. Thank you so much for understanding!

Do You Have A Registry?

Thank you for your generosity and for celebrating this special weekend with us. It means the world!

Our registry is now available, but we are adding new things everyday! Please continue checking the registry for updates.

Not a Question, But a Fun One...How Did Dina and Max Meet?

Have You Ever Heard Of The Invisible String Theory? Their story is the very definition of it – a series of seemingly small, missed connections that eventually led us to where we were always meant to be.

Max and Dina were at Claremont McKenna College together, in the same grade, but their paths never really crossed — despite being surrounded by the same people and attending many of the same events. Max was the tennis player, always on the courts, while Dina spent most of her time in science labs or at a cappella rehearsals. They both had mutual friends, they even took the same history class, and Max knew Dina’s younger sister, Lina, who also went to CMC — but not Dina.

Fast forward to their five year college reunion, Dina was hesitant to attend but was convinced to go by her mom. Twenty minutes after arriving back in Claremont, she was seated at a table with people from her graduating class for the welcome dinner. It was there that she “met” Max again.

Dina caught Max's eye immediately and he was thinking of every possible way he could talk to her. Max finally sparked a conversation that lasted the entire dinner, and by the end of it, Max asked Dina out on a date — a brunch date in New York City at his favorite spot, Cookshop, because they were both going to be in New York at the same time that summer. One month later, their first date took place and the rest is history.

Now, they're getting married on the Amalfi Coast — Dina’s favorite place in the world, where she first started her company, GALBI, and where Dina and Max began texting back and forth constantly after the reunion and before their first date. The Amalfi Coast holds a special place in Dina’s heart, and now, it’s a place Max cherishes too. It seems like the invisible string had been pulling them together all along…

I Have More Questions About Your Wedding. Who Should I Contact?

For all questions prior to the wedding weekend, please reach out to dina.aluzri@gmail.com.

On the wedding weekend, please reach out to our wedding planner, Stefania, at stefania@distinctiveitalyweddings.com.