From start to finish, the heart of the celebration is on us — all of your meals, every event across the weekend, a portion of your accommodation, and shuttle service to and from the Palazzo for everyone staying at the Country House and the City Apartment. And if you’d ever like to slip away for a bit — a wander into town or a drive to the coast — you’re warmly welcome to; those personal outings are simply not covered.

The whole estate is ours — thirty bedrooms in total, spread across three beautiful places to stay. Most are roomy multi-bedroom apartments, each bedroom with its own bathroom, plus a shared living space and kitchen:

• The Palazzo (15th-century, crowning the hilltop) — seven apartments named for the Renaissance figures of Le Stonghe: 2 three-bedroom apartments, 2 two-bedroom apartments and 3 one-bedroom apartments (including the bridal apartment) — plus its own pool, courtyards and panoramic terraces.
• The Country House (17th-century, about 500 feet down the hill) — four spacious three-bedroom apartments, each sleeping up to six, with original beams and a pool of their own.
• The City Apartment (in the heart of Fossombrone, a 15-minute drive) — one grand five-bedroom apartment sleeping up to ten, for anyone who’d like a little more space or a taste of Italian city life.

Check-in opens at 4:00 pm on Saturday 8 May. On Tuesday 11 May, rooms need to be vacated by 10:00 am, but you’re welcome to stay and enjoy the estate until 11:30 am. If your travel plans need a little flexibility on either end, just let us know and we’ll do our best to help.

Each event has its own dress code — here’s what we mean by each:

• Cocktail chic (welcome pizza night) — polished but fun: a nice dress or jumpsuit, or a smart shirt and trousers. No need for full formalwear.
• Garden formal (the wedding day) — our dressiest moment: suits or jackets, and elegant dresses or jumpsuits. The ceremony, aperitivo and dinner are outdoors on gravel and lawn, so block heels are your friend — and early-May evenings can be cool, so bring a light wrap or layer.
• Poolside chic (day-after lunch & pool party) — swimwear plus a stylish cover-up, or an easy, relaxed outfit for lounging in the sun.
• Dressy casual (farewell BBQ) — relaxed but put-together: think linen, a sundress, or smart-casual separates. Nothing formal.

As much as we adore the little ones in our lives, we’ve planned this as a grown-ups’ celebration — we’d love for every guest to be fully present (and on the dance floor) with us. That said, we know every family’s situation is different, so if this poses a real difficulty please reach out and we’ll do our best to work something out.

During the celebration, shuttles run to and from the Palazzo for everyone staying at the Country House and the City Apartment, so you’re covered for every event. For getting to and from Le Stonghe itself, we’d recommend renting a car for the most flexibility. We may also arrange a group shuttle from Bologna to the estate — if that would be helpful for you, just reach out and let us know. Ample parking is available on site if you’re driving.

No need to worry. The estate’s Barn is a beautiful, light-filled indoor space used as a backup, and the team watches the forecast closely and will consult with us before any decisions. Luckily, it rarely rains all day in May.

Early May in Le Marche is mild and spring-like — daytime highs around 18–22°C (mid-60s to low-70s°F) with cooler evenings. Bring a layer for after dark and perhaps something for the occasional spring shower.

Not necessarily — all of our events take place on the estate, and a shuttle runs to and from the Palazzo for guests staying at the Country House and City Apartment. But if you’d like to explore Urbino, Fossombrone or the Adriatic coast before or after, a rental car is the easiest way to get around.

We’re always happy to help — reach out to us anytime at jayalewedding@gmail.com and we’ll get right back to you.