Travel - Stay - Events
Info on events prior to & after the Wedding
Make sure to check to see if we will need to do ETIAS for entry!!
If you will be renting a car, go to your local AAA and apply for an International Driver’s Permit! It’s super easy.
Travel & Stay
Travel From Rome
Train from Rome to Bari are 4-6 hrs nonstop. Find tickets and timetables on italiarail.com prices are around $40. Opt for the high speed trains as those are the most reliable!
Flight from Rome to Bari are 1 hr nonstop. Find budget tickets on ITA Airways & RyanAir prices are around $50.
Families
Children are welcome! We will be bringing Gia & Luca along. All events will be kid friendly, with the exception of the late night wedding debauchery. The wedding venue offers a free childcare service with activities until MIDNIGHT so please utilize that service!
Lodging around Locorotondo
The majority of the lodging options in this area are small guesthouses called ‘Masserias’ or ‘Trullis’. They are all quite affordable and we have planned our wedding strategically in May so the weather is beautiful, but the prices are low! See link below for options in the area on Airbnb. If you prefer to be on the coast and in a city, Polignano a Mare is an option that is still very close by. Everything is within 20 minutes driving distance.
Uber is not readily available in this area. Here are the numbers of a few reputable Taxi companies:
Most use WhatsApp for international texting & calls
Michele +39 347 565 8768
Taxi Puglia +39 339 752 0845
Taxi Giuseppe +39 335 815 0518
London Taxi +39 320 070 3113
Other things to do
Cooking Classes
Wine Tasting
Golfing
Zoosafari in Fasano (15 min from Locorotondo)
Sailboat Tours
Visit beach towns along the coast & relax at different beach clubs
The town of Ostuni is highly recommended
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Castel del Monte & Churches of Matera
Events Prior to & After Wedding
Day at Coccaro Beach Club
Saturday, May 3, 2025 Open 9am-5pm
20 min. by car from Locorotondo
Cost per person is 30 Euros - Chair/Umbrella included
Restaurant & Bar on-site. Come & go as you please.
Google Maps location below:
Boogie Night at Kiatz
Saturday May 3, 2025 9pm-12am
Celebrate Brandon Snodgrass’ 40th Birthday and boogie down with Justin & Jess as our last Hoorah (before we are kinda sorta married)! There will be a DJ.
Google Maps location below:
Day Trip to Alberobello
Sunday, May 4, 2025 3pm
12 min. by car from Locorotondo
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Relax in a cafe & walk around the town exploring the Traditional Trulli Architecture of Puglia.
Shopping & restaurants available. Meet at Monumento Dei Caduti in Guerre.
Google Maps location below:
Day Trip to Polignano a Mare
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 9am
30 min. by car from Locorotondo
A lovely beach town to explore on foot and then relax on the public beach. There are cliffs to dive off as well!
Meet at Lama Monachile Beach.
Google Maps location below: