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We’re getting married above the sea in Positano — come spend a long Italian weekend with us.

Positano, Italy

Laura and Daniel at a cliff overlook above Positano

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.

Together with their families

invite you to their wedding on the Amalfi Coast

the marriage of

Laura Bennett

and

Daniel Rossi

Aperitivo, dinner and dancing above the sea to follow.

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How We Met

  1. A wrong turn in Naples

    June 18, 2017

    A wrong turn in Naples

    Laura was lost looking for the ferry; Daniel was the only person on the pier who spoke enough English to be wrong about the timetable too. They missed the boat and split a granita instead — she has never once let him forget the timetable.

  2. The flat with the lemon tree

    September 5, 2020

    The flat with the lemon tree

    A London flat with a single potted lemon on the balcony that refused to fruit, and a standing habit of cooking Sunday lunch far too big for two and inviting whoever was around.

  3. On the steps above Positano

    September 13, 2026

    On the steps above Positano

    Daniel had a whole speech ready at the top of the village. A passing scooter drowned most of it, Laura said yes before he reached the end, and they sat on the warm steps watching the town go gold and decided, then and there, this was where they’d marry.

Pastel houses tumbling down the Positano cliff to the sea
A lemon terrace in the late-summer sun
A long table under a pergola set for dinner above the bay
Blue-and-white majolica tiles and bougainvillea against a whitewashed wall

Where & when

The Details

Sunday, September 12, 2027

Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

Piazza Flavio Gioia, Positano, Italy

  • DressSemi-formal — the church asks that shoulders be covered
  • ParkingThere is no parking at the church — it sits at the bottom of the village. Walk down from Piazza dei Mulini, or take a car service to the top of Via dei Mulini and stroll the last few minutes downhill.
  • Getting aroundThe route to the church is via stepped lanes. Guests who would prefer to avoid the stairs can be dropped at the lower road by car service — tell us and we’ll arrange it.
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Villa San Giacomo

Via Nocelle 12, Positano, Italy

  • DressCoastal casual — linen and flat sandals for the terrace
  • ParkingA shuttle carries guests from Piazza dei Mulini up to the villa terrace before the reception and back down after the last dance.
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The long weekend

The Celebration

FridayFriday, September 10, 2027

  1. 7 PM – 10 PM

    Welcome Aperitivo

    Villa San Giacomo

    Dress: Coastal casual — linen and flat sandals for the terrace

    Spritz, olives and the sunset from the villa terrace. Wander up whenever you land — there is no schedule tonight.

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SundaySunday, September 12, 2027

  1. 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

    The Ceremony

    Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

    Dress: Semi-formal — the church asks that shoulders be covered

    At the majolica-domed church in the heart of the village. Please be seated by 4:15; the bells will do the rest.

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  2. 6:30 PM – 1 AM

    Dinner & Dancing

    Villa San Giacomo

    A long table under the lemon pergola, dinner as the lights come up across the bay, then dancing on the terrace until late.

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MondayMonday, September 13, 2027

  1. 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

    Farewell Brunch

    Villa San Giacomo

    Coffee, cornetti and one last swim before you head off. Come as you are — no plan, no speeches.

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Finding us

Getting There

Positano is a village of steps and no through-traffic, so travel light and give yourself an easy afternoon. Most guests fly into Naples, then take a car transfer or the ferry along the coast — the ferry is slower and far more beautiful, and the last stretch into the bay is the whole point.

Flying in

  • NAPNaples International1 hr 30 min by car
  • ROMRome Fiumicino3 hr 30 min by car

Where to stay

  • Hotel Marincanto

    Rate
    from €360 / night
    Code
    BENNETTROSSI
    Book by
    July 1, 2027
    Directions
    5 min walk to the church
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  • Villa Rosa

    Rate
    from €240 / night
    Code
    LD2027
    Directions
    On Via Cristoforo Colombo
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  • Pensione Maria Luisa

    Rate
    from €150 / night
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While you’re here

  • The ferry to Amalfi & RavelloAn easy day up the coast — the cathedral steps in Amalfi, then the gardens of Villa Cimbrone hanging over the sea in Ravello.Visit
  • The Path of the GodsThe cliff-top walk from Bomerano down to Nocelle. Go early, wear real shoes, bring water — the views are unreasonable.Visit
  • A lemon-grove lunchLong tables under the trees, mozzarella made that morning, limoncello you did not order but will finish.
  • Spiaggia Grande at golden hourA swim off the main beach as the town lights come on. The water is warm well into September.

By our side

Those We Love

Laura

  • Grace Bennett

    Maid of Honour

    Laura’s sister and the calm in every storm — she has the timeline, the tissues and the backup lipstick.

  • Amara Okonkwo

    Bridesmaid

  • Sofia Marino

    Bridesmaid

Daniel

  • Marco Rossi

    Best Man

    Daniel’s brother, keeper of the rings and, tonight, of a speech he swears is short.

  • Tom Whitaker

    Groomsman

  • Don Piero Esposito

    Officiant

If you insist

Registry

Your coming all this way is the gift — truly. If you’d like to send something anyway, these are the lists, and the honeymoon fund is running away with it.

Before you pack

Good to Know

Dressed up but able to walk. Linen suits, floaty dresses, warm colour — please. Skip stilettos; the whole village is steps and old stone. The church asks that shoulders be covered, so bring a light wrap.

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Well Wishes

  • From a missed ferry in Naples to a wedding above the sea — of course it’s Positano. Save us a table near the lemons.

    The Bennett family

  • The speech is ready. It is short. It is not short.

    Marco

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