India & Marissa

We're Getting Married!

Welcome Family and Friends

We just love you guys!

Honeymoon

Italy- Venice, Florence, and Rome

We're going to eat 112397129037 foods and drink 1297310273 drinks and see some old buildings or whatever

Wishlist

Help us create our dream wedding and honeymoon experience with any amount of donation!

• Italian Wine Tasting with Sommelier

  Learn the origins, history, and stories of Italy’s wine, regions, and foods while tasting through 8 wines with pairings from the best artisan producers of Italy, all guided by a professional sommelier

• Breakfast in Venice - Pasticceria Tonolo

  This corner patisserie is a Venetian institution, serving Venice since the late 19th Century.

• Canal Side Aperitif in Venice

  Welcome us to Venice with a visit to an aperitivo bar for happy hour (and then buy us another one for the next day because we're spoiled now)

• Dinner at La Zucca in Venice

  A Michelin star veg-forward restaurant in Venice

• Cocktails at Il Mercante in Venice

  A modern-style cocktail bar located inside an 1870’s historical Venetian cafe, providing an authentic cocktail experience through the creation of unique and innovative flavors

• Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace in Venice

  Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both.

• Fancy Lunch in Venice- Caffè Florian

  "This grande dame is the ultimate in traditional luxury: a rich-hued marvel of a place that defines classic Venetian hospitality."

• Bellinis at Harry's Bar

  This legendary 1930s bar is known for its past clientele (Hemingway, Lord Byron, Proust, Orson Welles) and world-famous bellinis, invited at Harry's in 1948.

• Food and Wine Walking Tour of Venice

  An insider’s small-group wine tasting and bar crawl through Venice featuring a variety of at least six bars and restaurants for a diverse cross-section of the city’s gastronomy scene.

• Legends, Ghosts, and Ghouls of Venice Tour

  Stroll the backstreets and canals, learn about the ghosts that haunt the city’s royal palaces, the ancient cemeteries that lie beneath the streets, and the creatures that reside in the canals.

• Prosecco Tasting and Winery Visits

  Day Trip to Italy’s Prosecco region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Lunch in Florence- Libreria La Brac

  Libreria Brac is equal parts cafe, vegetarian restaurant, and modern art gallery with an eclectic library of books.

• Tour of the Uffizi Gallery and Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence

  Capture the essence of Florence's artistic heritage by exploring the collections of two of the world's most famous galleries, including the home of Michelangelo's David.

• Hot Chocolate and a view at Rivorie in Florence

  This Italian institution serves its world-famous hot chocolate (a Florentine tradition dating back to the Medici court in the 16h century) with unbeatable views of the Palazzo Vecchio.

• Sunset Walking Tour in Florence with Food & Wine Tasting and cocktail demo

  Experience Florence's rich culinary heritage, including historic wine windows, a centuries-old wine cellar, the finest Tuscan specialties cooked by local chefs, and real artisan Gelato.

• Cocktails at Rasputin in Florence

  A "secret" bar paying underground homage to speakeasy culture, with the vintage couture to match.

• Pastries and Coffee in Florence- Caffé Gilli

  The oldest coffee house in Florence, established in 1733 when the Medici family still ruled. Its confectionery production is still considered among the best in Italy.

• Welcome Aperitif on Rome Rooftop Terrace

  Welcome us to Rome with aperitifs in at the hotel's rooftop terrace with views over Villa Borghese and then keep us in the lifestyle to which we have become accustomed over the next few days.

• Roman Lunch Tasting & Cooking Demo at Roscioli

  Taste some of the best selections of wines and foods of Italy explained by a professional sommelier and learn the secrets of how to prepare Cacio e Pepe with a cooking demonstration by Roscioli's chef

• Tour of the Pantheon in Rome

  Take a look inside one of Rome’s most intact ancient monuments and learn about this landmark’s history and design as you admire its sky-high dome, marble-clad interior, and famous tombs.

• Dinner at Almando al Pantheon

  pasta pasta pasta (michelin recommended pasta at that)

• Evening at The Court

  Experience the rebirth of cocktail culture in Rome with the spectacular views of the Colosseum and the Ludus Magnus gladiator school.

• Tour of the Colosseum, Arena, and Forum in Rome

  Explore the dungeons, underground tunnels, and chambers of the Colosseum on this walking tour with special access to the arena floor. Then, follow your guide to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

• Rome Twilight Trastevere Food Tour

  Explore picturesque streets and indulge in traditional Roman foods -- including tasting Julius Caesar’s favorite dish and a visit a wine cellar older than the Colosseum.

• Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica

  Reserved access to the Vatican Museums (including the Gallery of the Maps and Candelabras), the Sistine Chapel (to admire The Creation of Adam), and St. Peter’s Basilica and Square

• The Roman Food Tour with Visit to theTrionfale Food Market

  Four hour sightseeing and food tour with cappuccino and cannolo, tastings at the Trionfale market, the famed Bonci Pizzarium, and Rome's best gourmet shop, plus homemade pasta and fine wine

• Wine

  Buy us a bottle of wine that's probably better than any wine we can get in Philadelphia.

• Help us bring home a little bit of Italy!

  Buy us some Aged Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, a Cacio e Pepe pasta kit from Roscioli, some Italian Vermouth and bitters from Jerry Thomas, etc, etc.

• High Speed Rail Passes in Italy

  Help us get from Rome to Venice to Florence and back again! We'll come home with even MORE thoughts about high-speed rail infrastructure projects in the US!

• Vaporetto Water Taxi and Bus Passes

  Help us get around Venice (and help India throw up) by getting us two-day passes for Venice's public transportation system!

• Get Us (slightly) Drunk on a Plane

  Buy us a nightcap (or two) for our overnight flight to Rome and/or a mimosa (or two) for our early morning flight back to Philly!

• Upgrade our Flight to Rome

  Upgrade our seats to include that sweet sweet "complimentary beer, wine and spirits" and some extra (probably unnecessary) leg room.

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• India and Marissa, congratulations on your not wedding! We look forward to celebrating with you. Have a blast on your honeymoon!

  Kathy, Cory, and Clara

• Love you guys!!

  Kirstin K McGhee

• I figured this was pretty important, seeing as how you have to GET to the things in order to be able to DO the things. Have all the fun and do all the things I wasn't able to when I visited Italy because I was only there a day and a half. Live in the moment and create amazing memories, kids. Love ya!

  Jessica Rene Doughty

• I’m just so happy for you guys. I feel like I’m such a big part of this you know? Like it’s all about me. All jokes aside—I hope you enjoy! I think this is so cool so I want to hear all about it! I love you both!

  Abby

• CONGRATULATIONS! WE LOVE YOU!

  Krystal, Ryan, and Piper

• Congratulations! Love you both so much! Thanks for having such a cool weekend and pampering me, hope you have a blast in Eaurope!

  Thomas D’Amato