Meet and greet

Join us for meet and greet drinks (that will double as helping us ward off jet lag) on the evening of Dec 27th. 
5:00PM
 Open Baladin (Next door to Hotel Victoria)
Piazzale Valdo Fusi, 10123 Torino TO, Italy

GIFTS

Your presence at our wedding is such an honor for us and the best gift you could give us. We really don't want anything more than this. 

WEATHER

You are joining us for a winter wedding! The average temperatures for December in Turin range from 1°C (34°F) to 7°C (44°F). Please dress/pack accordingly, and soak in the beautiful surrounding snow covered Alps. If staying at Hotel Victoria, be sure to pack a bathing suit to take advantage of their free pool/spa!

travel tips

Power Supply
You can use your electric appliances in Italy if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 - 240 V (i.e. UK, Europe, Australia). If the standard voltage in your country is in the range of 100 - 127 V (as in the US and Canada), you will need a voltage converter to use your appliances in Italy.

Money Exchange
The official currency in Italy is the Euro (€). To get the best exchange rate and avoid exorbitant fees, wait until you are in Italy and use your home bankcard in any local Italian ATM to withdraw cash. Also be aware that you will get a far better exchange rate by paying credit card than you ever will using an ATM. Credit cards are accepted most everywhere, but you should have cash on hand to pay for taxis and some small restaurants.

Tipping & Etiquette
As a quick rule of thumb, tipping is not necessary in Italy, but if you are happy with the service you can tip 10%. A more detailed description of tipping and etiquette for various scenarios can be found here.

Communicating
While many people in Turin speak English (especially the young people), not everyone does, and you should never assume that someone can speak English as it can be perceived as arrogant. Generally speaking, the locals are very friendly to tourists and willing to help despite potential communication barriers. However, here are some pro-tips for communicating while in Turin:

-If you can, learn a few basic Italian phrases, as this will go a long way.

-When speaking to someone, first ask in Italian if they can speak English: 
"Parla inglese?" 

-Speak slowly and enunciate clearly.  Avoid verbosity and idioms.

- Never underestimate the power of pointing and basic sign language! 

-For translating written Italian (i.e. menus), we highly recommend installing the "Google Translate" app prior to traveling. After installing, tap on the camera icon and download the Italian "offline" translation file as prompted. This will enable you to use your phone's camera to translate everything for you right on your phone screen without requiring any data or WiFi to operate. Try it out, it's the coolest.

We hope you enjoy your Italian adventure!