Maddie & Nico's Intimate Dolomites Wedding
September 16th, 2025
Schedule | Lodging | Casual Party | FAQ | RSVP
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming wedding ceremony in the breathtaking Italian Dolomites! Your presence would mean the world to us, but we completely understand the challenges of travel. Please know that whether you join us in person or celebrate from afar, we're just thankful to have you in our lives.
Schedule
Fri, sep 12
Arrive in Italy
We will be on Flight SK 936 leaving SFO on Sep 11th at 7:40pm and arriving in Milan at 7:15pm on Sep 12th.
SAT, sep 13 - FRI, SEP 19
Stay in Dobbiaco/Toblach
This is where we will base ourselves in the Dolomites during the wedding festivities. The majority of guests will be here from the 14th - 18th, but you're welcome to join us earlier or depart with us later if you'd like!
Tue, sep 16
Wedding Day
We'll have a small outdoor ceremony in the mountains. The planned location is along the trail to the Cadini di Misurina Viewpoint (2 miles roundtrip). Dinner to follow.
FRI, Sep 19 - MON, sep 22
Exploring the Dolomites
You are welcome to stick around with us and hike in the Dolomites, or feel free to head off on your own. We are looking to stay near Ortisei for 3 nights.
Mon, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 2
Travel in Italy
We plan to travel around Italy some more and anyone is welcome to join! We plan to be in Lake Garda from the 22nd - 24th and Cinque Terre from the 24th - 27th. Our return flight to the US is on October 2nd from Milan.
Lodging
Natura Boutique Chalet
September 14-18
We have booked this boutique hotel near Dobbiaco in the heart of the Dolomites. It's where we plan to base ourselves from September 14th through 18th. Room rates will be ~100€ per person per night (200€ per couple) and include breakfast. If you'd like to stay here with us, talk to Maddie or email info@chaletnatura.com to make your booking.
The Casual Party
If you cannot make it to our wedding in Italy, we are planning to perhaps have a more casual event in California to celebrate. This event is still TBD and will depend on a few factors, but if an event is happening, we'll update this place with that info.
FAQ
Where should I fly into?
The closest airports to the Dolomites are Venice, Innsbruck, and Verona. Each will require a few hours drive or bus ride into the Dolomites. We recommend renting a car for easily exploring the mountains while you're there. You can also fly into another European city and then catch a cheap flight to one of the closer airports, or take a train. We are flying into Milan on Sep 11th (arriving on the 12th).
When should I book our flights?
Whenever you'd like! We booked Flight SK 936 from San Francisco to Milan on September 11th at 7:40 pm, arriving on September 12th at 7:15 pm (with a layover in Copenhagen).
What will the weather be like?
The average daytime temperature in September is 68° F / 20° C. These are the mountains, however, so the weather can be hit or miss.
What will the hike be like to get to the ceremony?
Plan A is to hike to the Cadini di Misurina Viewpoint, which is about a 2 mile roundtrip hike with 690ft of elevation gain. There is a Rifugio at the trailhead with snacks and beverages that can be enjoyed before and after the ceremony. We'll let you know if we need to go with Plan B, but I think this entire trail is very scenic and will be a great place for a ceremony.
What should I wear?
We recommend you wear semi-formal clothing with comfortable footwear. You can also opt to hike in different clothes and then change into something more formal when we get to the ceremony. We will be taking some group photos, so just keep that in mind when choosing an outfit. Maddie will be hiking in a wedding dress with hiking shoes and Nico will be hiking in a suit with hiking boots.
How Many People are coming?
Here's a list of everyone invited so you can plan things like sharing a rental car or traveling together.
Maddie's Family:
- Kory Harlan
- Mark Harlan & JoAnn Sherwood
- Ryan Harlan
Nico's Family:
- Mark Wialbut & Hope Faraj
- JP Faraj & Brittney Tupa
Our Friends:
- Sophie Soares
- Angelea Ennamorato
- Anna Soetaert & Antonio Gualco
- Shannon Johnson
- Unai Salinas
- Robert Temmerman
- Steven Bourque & Tara Nasse
- Becca Dobbins & Christian Gilbert
- Jensen Fabris & Chris
- Whitney Selbo (our friend & photographer) + her husband, Andy
Do ya'll have a registry?
Nope! Your presence is the present! We mean this wholeheartedly. If you cannot attend the wedding and want to gift us something else instead, there is no obligation, but we will accept cute cards, donations to your local animal shelter, or funds for our honeymoon.
