Fra & Bene · 1 August 2026
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Sharing our lives
1 August 2026 · Costa di Groppo Ducale, Italy
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Friday
≈ 19:00 - 23:00 · Main square, Costa di Groppo Ducale
A relaxed pre-party & dinner to warm up the weekend. Contributions from guests are warmly welcome - bring a sketch, a story, or anything else you have in mind.
Saturday
Chiesa di San Biagio Vescovo
Saturday evening
Costa di Groppo Ducale · outdoors on the meadow
Light summer dresses, airy fabrics, and plenty of colour. Bring a jumper or similar for the cooler night.
We'll celebrate in high summer at 900 m, much of it outdoors on a meadow and on beer benches. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable - and we recommend avoiding high heels because of the terrain.
In general, parking in and around Costa is very limited. We'll share more details closer to the wedding. Please consider car-pooling with others from your accommodation on the day of the wedding. Here's some first information:
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We'd be delighted if you would contribute a little something on Friday evening - improv, a sketch, a song, a joke, anything goes, 15min max.
If you're up for it, message our two brothers, Giovanni and Konstantin, who are coordinating the Polterabend. It is enough to indicate a) your name, b) what type of contribution you are roughly planning (i.e., sketch, game) and c) whether you need any special equipment.
Message our brothers → xxx@xxx.eu · +49 160 92786930 (Konstantin)
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14:00 - 17:00
Please indicate by 15 July if and which workshop you'd like to attend - there's one sign-up link for all three:
Lend a hand on our house in Costa and — guided by experienced builders — help us bring it to life.
Roll up your sleeves and learn to make fresh pasta (local Tortelli) from scratch.
Help set up and decorate the piazza for the evening's celebrations.
Please sign up by 15 July for the history tour and the choir practice so we can plan capacity. The swimming pool and the hike you can do spontaneously, on your own.
Saturday · 10:30 – 12:30
Join our good friend and local Alessandro Cordani for a walk through the history of the valley and the people who have lived here.
Starting point: our wedding church Chiesa di San Biagio →
Saturday · 11:00 – 12:30
Help make our wedding mass extra special by taking part in our choir - come and sing, no experience (or particular talent) needed.
Starting point: our wedding church Chiesa di San Biagio →
Cool off and relax at the open-air swimming pool down in Bettola.
Plenty of trails around Costa - among them the round hike up to the small Penna mountain right behind the village.
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Costa sits at 900 m, about 30 minutes by car from the nearest bus stop in Bettola.
Car-free route: fly/train to Milan → train to Piacenza → bus to Bettola → our shuttle to Costa.
We've added everyone who told us in their RSVP earlier this year that they're offering or looking for a car pool to a joint WhatsApp group. Any questions? Just contact Benedikt.
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Our main present is that you are accompanying us on this important day of our lives - and beyond!
Should you wish to give something more, we would be grateful for one of two things: