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– Artwork by Anastasia, 2026

We hope you will be able to join us this September and look forward to celebrating together with you. In case of any questions, feel free to reach out to Selina or Matt directly.

To help with planning your trip, we have prepared some additional details below.

Getting there

Portonovo is located less than 30 minutes from Ancona International Airport (AOI), with direct flights from London, Milan, Munich, and Barcelona. If there are no convenient flights to AOI, alternative airports with direct train connections to Ancona include Rimini Fellini Airport (RMI), Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), and Pescara Abruzzo Airport (PSR).

For those arriving in Ancona, we recommend continuing your journey to Portonovo via a short car or taxi ride. Bus services are also available between Ancona and Portonovo, however, if you wish to further explore the area during your stay, renting a car will make it easier to visit nearby towns, due to very limited transport links.

In our experience, car rental rates and availability vary between airports. Bologna and Rimini offer cheaper rentals compared to cities like Ancona, however require a longer drive to Portonovo. If you are travelling in a smaller group and interested in carpooling with other guests, please let us know.

Joining us on the day

Our ceremony will take place from 4:00 pm at Chiesa di San Nicolò di Bari in Sirolo. We encourage guests to arrive at least 30 minutes early to park and get settled before the ceremony begins. After the ceremony, we look forward to celebrating with you at Seebay Hotel, Portonovo from 6:00 p.m. until late.

Chiesa di San Nicolò di Bari is located approximately 20 minutes from Portonovo. Those travelling to Sirolo from Portonovo can take the SP1 (Strada Provinciale del Conero) heading south along the Conero Riviera toward Numana/Sirolo. A small parking lot and on-street parking are available near the church. Free, on-site parking is also available for all guests at Seebay Hotel.

As the area between Sirolo and Portonovo involves steep, winding roads, please allow additional travel time and drive carefully.

Staying with us

We are delighted to provide accommodation at Seebay Hotel for our guests joining us this September. If you wish to extend your visit in Portonovo, we have also arranged a special rate for guests with the hotel. To take advantage of this, please contact us and we will put you in touch with the hotel team.

If plans change, please let Selina and Matt know and we’ll work with the hotel to best accommodate you.

What to wear

There is no formal dress code, but we kindly ask that your attire is church-appropriate for our ceremony.

In late September, the weather in Ancona averages highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. We will be both indoors and outdoors during the day, therefore recommend packing versatile layers for (hopefully) sunnier days and cooler evenings.

If you wish to visit the beach, located just a two-minute walk from the hotel, or take advantage of the pool/spa during your stay, keep this in mind when packing.

Registry

We are so grateful that you’re celebrating with us and gifts are not expected. For friends and family who have asked, we have prepared a small registry which can be found here.