A weekend in Italy

Mel&Alex

17 — 19 September 2027 Tenuta Sorrentino · Mount Vesuvius
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40.73° N · 14.47° E

Boscotrecase · Napoli

A little bit about us

Our story,
so far.

We first met online, only to discover that we’d actually been working in the same office for eight years without ever really crossing paths.

What started with a coffee at work soon became something much more. We started dating, our lives gradually became one, and before long we were building a family together.

Today, we’re a blended family of five. We’ve brought our family and our home together, shared the chaos and joy that comes with raising three children, and built a life that feels completely ours.

Then, on a trip to Cuba, Alex asked the question that brought us to this next chapter.

So now, after years of somehow being just a few desks apart, finding each other at exactly the right time, building a family and a home together, we get to do the thing we’re most excited about of all — get married, surrounded by the people we love.

Mel and Alex together at Tenuta Sorrentino with Mount Vesuvius behind them
Mel & Alex · Tenuta Sorrentino
01Benvenuti

Three days of food, wine, sunshine and one rather important “I do”.

We’re so excited to celebrate with the people who mean the most to us. Instead of a single day, we’re inviting you to join us for an unforgettable weekend on the volcanic slopes of Mount Vesuvius.

Come ready to relax, eat very well, drink local wine and make some brilliant memories with us.

—Days
—Hours
—Minutes
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02The itinerary

Our weekend,
from arrival to arrivederci.

Exact timings will be added closer to the date.

Day one17September

Friday · Welcome

Your Italian escape begins.

  1. Arrival
    Arrive at Naples Airport

    Land at Naples International Airport and make your way to the guest meeting point.

  2. On arrival
    Travel to Vesuvio Inn

    If guests are travelling together on the same flight, we will arrange a group transfer. Otherwise, guests will need to make their own way to the hotel.

  3. Afternoon
    Check in & settle down

    Unpack, take in the views and get ready for the first evening.

  4. Late PM
    Vineyard tour

    Discover the vines and volcanic wines of Tenuta Sorrentino.

  5. Evening
    Family-style Italian dinner

    Sharing plates, local wine and a relaxed first night together.

A long dinner table set among Italian vines at golden hour
Day two18September

Saturday · Celebrate

The big day, the Italian way.

  1. Late AM
    Brunch by the rooftop pool

    A slow start with breakfast, coffee and the mountain views.

  2. After brunch
    Pool day

    Relax with friends and family before getting ready.

  3. Late afternoon
    Ceremony

    Join us as we say “I do” overlooking the Bay of Naples.

  4. Early evening
    Drinks & canapés

    Aperitivo, photographs and the start of the celebration.

  5. Evening
    Wedding dinner with wine

    Dinner beneath the stars, local wine and a few speeches.

  6. Late evening
    DJ, pizza & open bar

    Dance, drink and finish the night with proper Italian pizza.

Wedding dinner at sunset overlooking the Bay of Naples
Two glasses of Sorrentino wine beside the pool with Mount Vesuvius at sunset
Pool day · Vesuvius views
Rooftop pool at Vesuvio Inn beneath Mount Vesuvius at sunset
Time to switch off
Aerial view of Vesuvio Inn and the rooftop pool
Our rooftop for the weekend
Day three19September

Sunday · Arrivederci

A slow Sunday beneath Vesuvius.

  1. Morning
    Breakfast & coffee

    Ease into the morning with breakfast, coffee and time to catch up after the celebrations.

  2. After breakfast
    Soak up the view

    Take your time, enjoy the terrace and the Vesuvius views, and make the most of the last few hours at the hotel.

  3. Late AM
    Checkout

    Pack up and check out of Vesuvio Inn before beginning the journey home — or carrying on your Italian adventure.

  4. Departure
    Onward travel

    If guests are travelling together on the same flight, we’ll confirm a group airport transfer. Otherwise, onward travel will be arranged individually.

Ceremony aisle overlooking the Bay of Naples
Terrace tables overlooking the Bay of Naples
Dinner with a view
Local sparkling wine being poured
Wine from the volcanic slopes
Aerial view of Vesuvio Inn and its rooftop pool beneath Mount Vesuvius

Vesuvio Inn
Boscotrecase, Napoli

03Your stay

Our home for the weekend

Wake up beneath
Mount Vesuvius.

Vesuvio Inn sits amongst the vineyards, with panoramic views, a rooftop pool and everything happening in one place.

Deluxe Double

€120per night · two guests

Junior Suite

€140per night · two guests

01Email info@vesuvioinn.it

02Quote “Mel & Alex Wedding”

03Choose your room and book directly with the hotel

Breakfast is included. Flights and accommodation are paid for by guests. Wedding rates are currently held through November 2026.

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04Your journey

From runway
to rooftop pool.

Naples International Airport is the closest airport. A group transfer will only be arranged if guests are able to travel together on the same flight; otherwise, guests will need to make their own way to Vesuvio Inn.

01Naples Airport

Book flights to NAP.

02Travel together

Group transfer only if flights align.

03Vesuvio Inn

Check in and exhale.

You arrangeFlightsBook directly with your preferred airline
You arrangeAccommodation€120–€140 per room, per night
We arrangeThe weekendFood, wine and celebrations are on us
Tenuta Sorrentino and its ceremony space beneath Mount Vesuvius

Tenuta Sorrentino

Right in the heart of
the Vesuvius vineyards.

05Our treat

Once you arrive,
we’ve got you.

Flights and accommodation are yours to arrange. Everything below is included in the wedding weekend.

Vineyard tourWelcome dinnerLocal wineRooftop brunchPool dayCeremonyDrinks & canapésWedding dinnerWedding cakeDJ setPizza partyOpen bar

A glimpse of the weekend

Vines, views
and golden light.

A note about gifts

We just want
our people there.

We know that joining us in Italy means flights, accommodation and time away from home, and we don’t take that lightly. Please don’t bring a gift or give us money — making the trip to celebrate with us is already more than enough.

Having the people we love together for this weekend is genuinely all we want.

06RSVP

Répondez s’il vous plaît

Will you
join us?

Please reply by 30 November 2026. One response per invitation is perfect.

DressSmart casual

AirportNaples International

StayVesuvio Inn

Who is invited?

Your invitation is for the people named on it only. Please include children only where their names appear on the invitation, and do not add additional guests.

Will the invited guests be attending?
Does anyone in your party have any dietary requirements or allergies?
Flight details — TBC

We will confirm whether this section is needed once flights are available to book and we have booked our own. These fields are optional for now.

If your flight matches the agreed group flight, would you use the group transfer?

Your response is securely submitted through our wedding website and shared with Mel and Alex.

07Good to know

The questions
you were about to ask.

What should I wear?

The dress code is smart casual. The wedding is outdoors, so comfortable shoes are a wise move.

Who is included in my invitation?

Your invitation is for the people named on it only. Children are invited only where their names are shown, and additional guests should not be added to the RSVP.

What do we need to pay for?

Guests arrange and pay for their own flights and accommodation. The vineyard tour, meals, wine, ceremony celebrations, party, pizza and open bar listed on this site are covered by us.

How do I book Vesuvio Inn?

Email info@vesuvioinn.it, quote “Mel & Alex Wedding”, and ask for either the €120 Deluxe Double or €140 Junior Suite wedding rate.

Which airport should I use?

Naples International Airport is the nearest. Flight-detail requirements are still TBC and will be confirmed once flights are available and we have booked ours.

Will airport transfers be provided?

We will arrange a group transfer only if guests are able to travel together on the same flight. If flights do not align, guests will need to make their own way to Vesuvio Inn.

Are you having a gift list?

No. Travelling to Italy and staying for the weekend is already a big commitment, so please don’t bring a gift or give us money. Having you there to celebrate with us is more than enough.

When is the RSVP deadline?

Please reply by 30 November 2026.

Still wondering?

Ask us anything.

Send a question and it will land directly with Mel and Alex.

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What would you
like to know?

 Enlarged wedding venue photograph