Isabella DeMarinis
&
Danial BetresSeptember 5th, 2026
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Cassano D'Adda, ItalyBenvenuti a tutti, amici e famiglia!
(Welcome everyone, friends and family!)
We are so happy you are here! This September 5th 2026, we will be celebrating our wedding in Italy; surrounded by history, incredible food, and the people we love most… YOU! We hope you will join us for an unforgettable set of days filled with joy, laughter, and togetherness in a place that truly feels special to us.
This website should be your "one-stop-shop" for everything you need to plan your trip and celebrate with us: event details, travel tips, accommodations, RSVP, etc. Thank you for being such an important part of our lives and for making the effort to celebrate with us. We truly cannot wait to see you in Italy.
We cannot wait to share this adventure with you and make memories together that will last a lifetime.
Andiamo!!
يلا
Let's go!!
Programme
Welcome Dinner
Friday, September 4th, 2026
Early evening (details to come)
To be announced
As a thank you for travelling all this way, please join us for a pre-wedding dinner to spend some quality time together and welcome you to Italy! Mangia bene!
Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony begins at 3:00 PM sharp! Please arrive by 2:30 PM.
Note: The church is a 5 minute walk from the venue and some of the nearby hotel blocks; it is easily accessible by foot for those who are able!
Wedding Reception
The cocktail hour will start soon after we take a few quick obligatory pics with you! If you need to change or have a brief refresher at your hotel, make it speedy! We will be opening up the castle with food and music soon after the ceremony!
Note: Bring your energy and be ready to eat, dance, and have fun!
Post Wedding Brunch
Join us for a casual brunch to cap off an amazing weekend of celebration before we all part ways.
Welcome Dinner
Friday, September 4th, 2026
Early evening (details to come)
TBA
As a thank you for travelling all this way, please join us for a pre-wedding dinner to spend some quality time together and welcome you to Italy! Mangia bene!
Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony begins at 3:00 PM sharp! Please arrive by 2:30 PM.
Wedding Reception
The cocktail hour will start soon after we take a few quick obligatory pics with you! If you need to change or have a brief refresher at your hotel, make it speedy! We will be opening up the castle with food and music soon after the ceremony!
Post Wedding Brunch
Join us for a casual brunch to cap off an amazing weekend!
Travel Recommendations
Everything you need to know about getting to Cassano D'Adda
1. Getting There
The wedding will take place in Cassano D'Adda, just outside of Milan Central (~35 min by car).
⚠️ Important Note!
It's going to be a big weekend in Italy. Not only are we getting married, but it's also the Formula 1 race in Monza (~30 min by car) that weekend. Book early to secure the best rates!
Flights
Option 1: Fly to Milan
Fly into Milan (connecting flights available from Toronto to Malpensa or Linate; we recommend Linate as it's closer). There are no direct flights available.
- From Linate, you can take a train (1 hour) or rent a car (30 minutes) to Cassano D'Adda.
Option 2: Fly to Venice
Fly into Venice (direct flights available from Toronto).
- From Venice, you can take a train (2.5 hours) or rent a car (2.5 hours) to Cassano D'Adda.
Option 3: Fly to Rome
Fly into Rome (direct flights available from Toronto).
- From Rome, you can take a train (5 hours) or rent a car (6.5 hours) to Cassano D'Adda.
Transit
We recommend renting a car for flexibility, though Uber and taxis are readily available in the Milan area. The train system is also excellent.
2. Where to Stay
We'll be constantly updating this section with any new hotel blocks we get. For now, here are our recommendations:
Hotels in Cassano D'Adda
Castello Visconteo
Stay at the wedding venue itself! The castle has a great hotel but space is limited. (Extra costs apply if more than 2 people per room)
Double Room150 EUR per night
Suite (2-7 guests)190 EUR per night
Hotel Block Available
Information on how to book coming soon!
B&B Hotels Park Hotel Cassano
A 5 minute drive from the wedding venue!
Single Room135 EUR per night
Double Room180 EUR per night
Triple Room210 EUR per night
Hotel Block Available
Email parkhotel.cassano@hotelbb.com and mention reservation code 570452
Hotels Nearby
Hotel Vecchio Casello
40 minute drive from the wedding venue.
Double Room95 EUR per night
Triple Room83 EUR per night
Prices are subject to change.
Winter Garden Hotel Bergamo Airport
30 minute drive from the wedding venue.
Double Room155 EUR per night
Quadruple Room275 EUR per night
Prices are subject to change.
Country Hotel Castelbarco
A 12 minute drive from the wedding venue.
Double Room135 EUR per night
Triple Room140 EUR per night
Prices are subject to change.
Le Muraine
A 40 minute drive from the wedding venue.
Double Room100 EUR per night
Triple Room83 EUR per night
Prices are subject to change.
We also recommend exploring Airbnb! There aren't many options within the same town, but there are some great options in the surrounding areas.Other Recommendations
Agriturismi
A super cool way to experience the life of a local in comfort and style! Perfect for those looking for an authentic Italian countryside experience.
Agriturismo Bassanella
Within Treviglio, 20 minutes drive from the venue.
Agriturismo Cascina di mezzo
Within Liscate, 30 minutes drive from the venue.
Antico Benessere
Within Fara Gera d'Adda, 10 minutes drive from the venue.
Larger Cities to Explore Nearby
These cities offer larger chain hotels and are great places for day trips.
Milan
Italy's fashion capital, just a short drive or train ride away. Home to major chain hotels like Marriott, Hilton, and Holiday Inn.
Bergamo
A beautiful historic city with a charming old town. Great chain hotel options available like the Radisson Blu.
Dress Code
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Welcome Dinner
Further information to come!
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Ceremony & Reception
Black Tie Optional + Colour encouraged!
Ceremony indoors, reception mix of indoors and outdoors (weather permitting).
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Post-Wedding Brunch
Casual - be comfy!
Gifts
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. Truly, having you travel to Italy to celebrate with us means the world.
However, if you wish to give us something, we'll provide some details soon.
However, if you wish to give us something, we'll provide some details soon.
Registry Link Coming Soon
RSVP
Please let us know if you can make it by May 15th, 2026!
Questions & Answers
Everything you might want to know
Yes, parking is available at the castle venue! If you plan to drive, we recommend giving yourself extra time as it is the Formula 1 Gran Prix weekend and there may be a bit of extra traffic! If possible, we also always recommend carpooling with fellow guests staying at the same hotel.
Kids are the liveliest dancers! But please do not extend the guest list beyond what was indicated in your invitation. We love kids and they are welcome at our wedding, so long as we have accounted for them! If there is any doubt, please reach out to us directly.
The ceremony is indoors at the Church, so this won't be a problem! The reception venue, Castello Visconteo, also has beautiful historic indoor spaces that can accommodate all guests comfortably. Although dancing and singing in the rain sounds like a blast, we'll of course keep you dry and have a weather contingency plan in place!
Please arrive by 2:30 PM. The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00 PM, and we're on a tight schedule from there!
Of course; however, we kindly request no flash photography. Your memories are invaluable to us, so please be sure to share all your favourite photos!! We’ll set up a link for everyone to submit their photos closer to the date.
The ceremony will be conducted in English.
Your presence is truly the greatest gift we can ask for! However, if you wish to give something, we'll provide some details in the Gifts section soon.
There are so many in this area! Cassano D’adda is accessible by plane to Milan or Bergamo, followed by a car, or train, or bus directly to the city. We recommend renting a car for flexibility (this is what we will do!), though Uber and taxis are readily available in the Milan area. This said, the train system is also excellent.
Although we love each other very much and look forward to being formally united, neither of us will be changing our last names!
We will absolutely be trying our best to accomodate all dietary restrictions. Please make sure that you list them in your RSVP, last minute accomodations might be difficult or sometimes impossible to make.
Gallery
A glimpse into our journey together. More photos coming soon!
