Wedding
Sara & Raffaele
September 19th 2026 · Villa Càrcara, Ragusa, Sicily
We eloped! Now we would love to celebrate with you.
Last October, we slipped away to Yosemite and got married in a small ceremony of our own, surrounded by Nature witnessing our love. On September 19th, 2026, we'll (finally) gather in Sicily with the people we love most to share an evening of music, dancing, and simply being together.
Reception
Welcome drink from 5:00 PM · Ceremony at 6:00 PM
Dress code
Cocktail formal attire is requested. We welcome autumn-inspired tones, including shades of brown, green, burgundy, aubergine and purple, as well as soft accents of powder blue, teal, yellow, and blush pink.
Location
Villa Càrcara, Ragusa, Sicily↗The Evening
A slow, joyful evening together.
This is how we picture the day: a small ceremony, a slow dinner, and then the simple joy of being together.
5:00 PM
Welcome Drink
Welcome! Arrive and make yourself at home as our special day begins.
6:00 PM
Ceremony
A simple, intimate ceremony in the countryside.
6:45 PM
Aperitivo
Aperitivo during the golden hour.
8:00 PM
Dinner
Sicilian dinner: great food, endless conversation, and the people we love most all together. The evening will be curated by two friends who created a truly special project — discover them here.
10:00 PM until late
Party
Music, dancing, and a long night celebrating together.
Travel & Stay
A few practical notes for a beautiful weekend in Sicily.
Where to Stay
Marina di Ragusa is the closest town, about 15–20 minutes from Villa Càrcara, with plenty of hotels, B&Bs, and apartments to choose from on Booking or Airbnb. For something closer, Tenuta Càrcara is the neighbouring agriturismo, right next to where we'll be staying — a few rooms are still available, but they are limited.
Wedding Shuttle Service
To make the day even easier and more enjoyable for everyone, we are organizing a shuttle service to and from Marina di Ragusa for the wedding day (round trip).
If you'd like a seat, you can let us know directly in your RSVP. Please confirm by July so we can arrange everything accordingly.
Getting There
Villa Càrcara sits between Ragusa and Marina di Ragusa. While Comiso is the closest airport, Catania is usually the better-connected option for most guests. We recommend renting a car for your stay so you can move easily between coast, countryside, and town.
Explore Nearby
If you're staying a few extra days, the area is full of Baroque towns, wineries, and quiet beaches worth a detour. Marzamemi, Ragusa Ibla, Modica (famous for its chocolate), and Scicli are all within easy reach, and the coast offers wonderful late-summer swims at Sampieri, Donnalucata, and Punta Secca.
Registry
Having you with us in Sicily is the greatest gift we could receive.
If you would still like to contribute something, we've put together a registry here. Our registry is already set to our address in the United States — simply proceed with the purchase, no extra steps needed.
Or you can also contribute to our honeymoon by adding a song to our jukebox with an optional donation.
Jukebox
Pick the soundtrack.
This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) - 2005 Remaster
Talking Heads
EoO
Bad Bunny
Macarena
Los Del Rio
ALL MY LOVE
Coldplay
Kiss of Life
Sade
a thousand years
Christina Perri
Those Eyes
New West
Free Bird
MOONLGHT
My Girl
The Temptations
Moonage Daydream - 2012 Remaster
David Bowie
DtMF
Bad Bunny
Free Bird
Lynyrd Skynyrd
NUEVAYoL
Bad Bunny
Splendido splendente
Donatella Rettore
Music has always been an important part of our story. It has been with us through some of our most beautiful moments, and we'd love for you to be part of it on our special day.
That's why we've created a virtual jukebox: a space where you can add the songs you'd love to hear at our wedding — tracks that remind you of us, represent you, or simply make you want to dance!
If you'd like, you can also add a voluntary contribution to support our honeymoon.
During the second part of the celebration we'll gather all your requests and turn them into a special playlist to dance to together.
Elopement Gallery
Moments from Yosemite.
Our love was told through the beautiful photography of Fairsoulfilm.
RSVP
Please let us know if you'll be joining us.
Your RSVP is private and tied to your invite code.