With their families, by the sea

Olivia & James

September 14, 2026 · Amalfi Coast, Italy

Our Story

Same boat, ever since.

Amalfi Coast, Italy · September 14, 2026

The couple on the terrace, the sea behind

We met on the last ferry out of Salerno — Olivia sketching the coastline, James pretending he wasn't reading over her shoulder. By Amalfi we'd traded seats. By Positano we'd traded numbers, and the sketch went home with him.

Seven years later, we still come back every June for the lemons and the long lunches. It's where James proposed, on the terrace at Ravello, just before the evening boats came in. So it's where we'll say it out loud — with all of you there.

A quiet detail from the day
“Think of it less as a wedding, more as a long weekend by the water with vows in it.”

The Itinerary

How the day unfolds

  1. 4:30

    Ceremony

    Villa Limonaia · The Sea Terrace

    Vows on the terrace above the water, with the afternoon light on the cliffs. Arrive by 4.

  2. 5:30

    Aperitivo

    The Lemon Garden

    Spritzes under the lemon pergola, fritto misto passed, while we slip away for photos.

  3. 7:00

    Dinner

    The Long Terrace

    One long table under the vines, courses arriving slowly. Toasts welcome between them.

  4. 9:30

    Dancing

    The Lower Garden

    Barefoot on the stone if you like, until the last boat lights cross the bay.

Travel & Stay

A note on finding us

A weekend by the water — where to stay, and how to arrive without hurrying.

Venue

Villa LimonaiaCeremony, dinner, and dancing all happen at the villa — everything is a short walk apart.

Via Santa Croce 14, Positano · above Fornillo

the details

Stay

Hotel Palazzo MarinaOur room block is held under Olivia & James through August 14. Mention the wedding for the group rate.

8 min walk from the villa

the details

Stay

Casa dei LimoniA simple, breezy guesthouse above the marina, run by the same family for decades.

12 min walk, uphill

the details

Travel

Getting thereFly into Naples (NAP), then a 90-minute drive or the ferry from Salerno — the boat is slower and better. We'll run a shuttle on the day.

NAP · ferry

RSVP

Send word across the water

Will you join us?
Food, stay, access

With Gratitude

The registry

Your presence is the gift. For those who’ve asked, a few ways to mark the day.

Honeymoon fund

Two slow weeks in Kyoto and the islands beyond — chip in for a train, a tea, an onsen.

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The Flat

Linen, good olive oil, and the small things that make our first place feel settled.

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Table & pantry

We cook from the market. Help us host you back one day.

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Give to the sea

In lieu of a gift, a donation to the sea turtle rescue in Naples means the world to us.

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Good to Know

Questions, answered

What should I wear?

Summer cocktail attire — linen and light colors are very welcome. The terraces are stone and stepped, so flat or low shoes will treat you far better than heels.

Can I bring a plus-one?

Your invitation names everyone we've saved a seat for. If anything about your party looks off, write to us — we're happy to sort it out.

Are kids welcome?

We adore your small ones, but with the cliffs and the late hours this is an adults-only weekend by the sea.

What's the plan for weather?

September here is kind, but the loggia is our backup a few steps in. Rain or shine, we marry by the water.

When should I RSVP by?

Please reply by August 1, 2026 — ferries, tables, and headcounts on the coast all take planning ahead.