Livia and Theo standing hand in hand in an olive grove at golden hour.
A sealed ivory envelope with a red wax seal on a stone table in an olive grove at sunset.

Dear friends,

together with their families, Livia and Theo would love you to join them as they marry

Together with their families

Livia&Theo

invite you to celebrate their wedding

Villa Serena · Valdoro, Tuscany

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Our story

  1. 2017

    A borrowed camera

    Lisbon, a friend's rooftop, a camera that would not focus. Theo fixed it; Livia kept the photos.

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  2. 2019

    Two cities

    Two years of night trains and video calls between Lisbon and Edinburgh, and a shared playlist that still runs to nine hours.

    02 / 04

  3. 2022

    One front door

    A tiny flat with a big table, where most of you have eaten something burnt and laughed about it.

    03 / 04

  4. 2026

    A ring in the rain

    A walk in Sintra, a sudden storm, a question asked under a bakery awning. She said yes before he finished.

    04 / 04

Through the years

A decadein snapshots

From a borrowed camera in Lisbon to a ring in the rain. Tap a print to see it larger.

  • The rooftop2017

  • The night train2018

  • Edinburgh2019

  • The big table2022

  • Summer by the sea2024

  • She said yes2026

The day

Saturdayin the olive grove

One long day outdoors, from the vows at golden hour to the last song under the trees. Bring a light layer for the evening.

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The day before

  1. 19:00

    Welcome drinks

    Bar del Borgo, Valdoro

    Spritz and focaccia in the village square for anyone already in town. Come as you are.

The wedding

  1. 15:45

    Guests arrive

    The lemon terrace

    Shuttles drop you at the gate. Cold lemonade and a shady spot while everyone finds a seat.

  2. 16:30

    The ceremony

    The olive grove

    Thirty minutes, outdoors and unplugged. Our photographer will catch everything; we'll share it all.

  3. 17:30

    Aperitivo

    The villa terrace

    Local wine, small plates and a view over the valley while the sun goes down.

  4. 19:30

    Dinner

    The long table

    One table for everyone under the olive trees. Speeches between courses, kept short, we promise.

  5. 22:00

    Dancing

    The old barn

    A band until midnight, then a DJ with your song requests until one.

  6. 01:00

    Last shuttles

    The gate

    Shuttles back to all three hotels run from midnight until the last song.

The day after

  1. 11:00

    Recovery brunch

    Villa Serena pool

    Coffee, eggs and a swim. Sunglasses encouraged.

The venue

Villa SerenaValdoro

A stone farmhouse among olive trees, forty minutes south of Siena. The ceremony, dinner and dancing all happen on the estate, so once you arrive you stay put.

Illustrated map of the Valdoro hills with the village, the station and Villa Serena.

  1. Ceremony, dinner & dancing

    Villa Serena

    16:30 until late

    Strada degli Ulivi 18, 53000 Valdoro, Tuscany, Italy
    • Free parking in the field by the gate; follow the signs from the road.
    • The path from the parking is gravel. A golf cart runs for anyone who prefers a ride.

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  2. Welcome drinks, Friday

    Bar del Borgo

    Friday from 19:00

    Piazza Grande 2, 53000 Valdoro, Tuscany, Italy
    • In the village square, a ten-minute drive from the villa.

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  3. Train station

    Valdoro station

    Trains from Siena every hour

    Via della Stazione, 53000 Valdoro, Tuscany, Italy
    • Taxis wait outside; ask for Villa Serena (about 15 minutes).

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Dress code

Gardenformal

Think linen, silk and soft colours that sit well among olive trees. Suits without ties are perfect; long or midi dresses too.

  • Sage
  • Sand
  • Terracotta
  • Dusty blue
  • Olive
  • Wine
Shoes
The ceremony is on grass and gravel. Block heels, wedges or smart flats will save your evening.
Evenings
September nights in the hills cool down after ten. Bring a light jacket or a shawl.
Please avoid
White, ivory and cream belong to the bride for the day.

Stay & travel

Make a weekendof it

We have held rooms at three places near the villa. Book before the date shown and quote the code. Shuttles run from all three.

  • Village inn

    Locanda del Borgo

    10 min to the villafrom €140 a night

    Twelve rooms above a family trattoria on the main square. Breakfast on the terrace.

    Code
    LIVIATHEO
    Book by
    1 June 2027
    Book a room

  • Farm stay

    Agriturismo Il Poggio

    5 min to the villafrom €110 a night

    Stone cottages with kitchens, a pool and the best sunset in the valley. Good for families.

    Code
    LT2027
    Book by
    15 May 2027
    Book a cottage

  • City hotel

    Palazzo Siena

    40 min to the villafrom €180 a night

    For a weekend in Siena. The wedding shuttle collects from the front door at 15:00.

    Code
    SERENA27
    Book by
    1 July 2027
    Book a room

Getting here

  • By plane

    Florence 1 h 15 · Pisa 2 h

    Florence airport is closest. Rome is three hours by car if flights are cheaper.

  • By car

    Parking at the villa

    We recommend a car for the weekend; the hills are beautiful and the buses are not.

  • Shuttles

    Free on the day

    From all three hotels at 15:00 and back from midnight until the last song.

Gifts

Your presenceis the gift

Truly. If you would like to mark the day anyway, we are saving for a slow honeymoon along the coast of Sicily. Any contribution goes straight into the trip.

Honeymoon fund

Account name
Livia Rossi & Theo Marsh
IBAN
IT00 X000 0000 0000 0000 0000 000
BIC / SWIFT
EXAMPLEXXX
Reference
Honeymoon

Or choose from a registry

  • For the home

    A short list of things for our new kitchen, from a small shop we love.

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  • A cause we care about

    A donation to a charity that plants and protects olive groves.

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Will youjoin us?

Please reply by 1 July 2027, one form per invitation. You can send it again if your plans change.

Kindly reply by 1 July 2027

Will you be there?

We only use your reply to plan the day. See our privacy policy.

Questions

Good toknow

Can I bring a plus-one?

Your invitation names everyone we have counted on. If you are unsure, write to us and we will be honest.

Are children welcome?

Yes. There is a kids' menu, a quiet room in the villa and a babysitter from dinner onwards. Tell us their ages in your RSVP note.

Can I take photos during the ceremony?

We would love an unplugged ceremony, phones away for thirty minutes. Our photographer will share everything after; take as many as you like from the aperitivo onwards.

What if it rains?

The barn and the villa terrace are covered. We will move the ceremony inside and let you know here and by email.

When should I arrive?

Between 15:45 and 16:15. The ceremony starts at 16:30 sharp, the light waits for no one.

I have allergies or a special diet.

Tell us in your RSVP. The chef plans every plate around it, and your place card will be marked.

Do we need to bring a gift?

No, truly. If you would like to, our gift notes are in the Gifts section above.

Until then

See youunder the olive trees

With love,

Livia & Theo

Saturday, 18 September 2027 · Villa Serena · Valdoro, Tuscany

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