The wedding ceremony will take place at 3.00p.m in Santa Maria Assunta Church in Orta San Giulio, Novara, Italy. Following the wedding an evening reception will be held in the San Rocco Hotel, Orta San Giulio. Both the church and reception venue are centrally located in the Orta San Giulio. It is a five minute walk from the church to the reception.
An enchanting village set on the edge of the peninsula which faces the island, with a wealth of restaurants, gelaterias, shops and cafés. It’s easy to pass the time strolling, having a cappuccino or aperitivo, and generally people watching. Walk up above the village to the Sacro Monte, just for the view, or to see the series of chapels with life size statues and frescos depicting episodes in the life of San Francesco d’Assisi. Take a launch to the Island of San Giulio: the twelfth century Romanesque Basilica on the island has a glass coffin with what’s left of Saint Giulio on display, who is supposed to have walked on the lake in his better days. From here you can follow the path around the peninsular, right next to the lake, or take a dip in the lake, or hire a rowing boat in the main square. Experience the enchanting Isola San Giulio from the delightful little piazza in Orta San Giulio. The village offers pizzerias, trattorias, and restaurants – for all tastes and all pockets – for the perfect holiday. There is also a restaurant on the island (transport free!). And there are so many more places to visit nearby.