Wedding Reception

Our Wedding

How it all began

Maxi and Margaux met in 2018 while pursuing their MBAs at SDA Bocconi in Milan. Although these two rising Capricorns immediately bonded over their mutual love of skiing and their identical initials, it took them several years of friendship, a pandemic, and a fateful weekend on Lake Como to help them realize they are kind of magic together.

Why Santa Margherita?

In addition to Santa Margherita being the namesake of Margaux's saint (some might call it fate), Maxi and his family have been locals here for multiple generations.Maxi won Margaux over by sharing his deep love for the breathtaking views from Portofino cliffs, his penchant for freshly baked ligurian focaccia, and his dance moves on balmy summer nights singing Lucio Battisti at the beach.

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

We are thrilled to celebrate our union surrounded by those we love.&nbsp; For those who wish to give a gift, we have set up a honeymoon fund to help us create special memories on our first adventure as a married couple. Your love and support in any form are greatly appreciated.&nbsp; Whether it's a contribution to our honeymoon or your presence on our special day, we are grateful beyond words. Beneficiary: Massimiliano Mattei &amp; Margaux Macneil&nbsp; IBAN LT63 3250 0856 8951 0651&nbsp;BIC / SWIFT code REVOLT21&nbsp; Extra EU Transfers: Correspondent BIC CHASDEFX

There will be three shuttle vans running from the central roundabout: Piazza Vittorio Veneto in Santa Margherita to Le Carillon   Pick up here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qNV4Xx2igxrjfKXP9    Shuttles will be marked, and they will run back and forth from the piazza to Le Carillon from 18:50 until 20.  We will be sending updates via whatsapp.         The same shuttles will begin running back to Santa Margherita after the party from 12-3.                                                                                                    If you are driving (responsibly of course), there is a paid parking lot for cars and scooters across the street from the venue.  Spots for cars are limited and we cannot guarantee places for everyone. Please do your best to carpool with other guests if you can.

Q + A

If you are planning on taking the train to and from Santa Margherita, we suggest you book a train on the Trenitalia website. If you are traveling from Milan, you should book from Milano Centrale station to the Santa Margherita Ligure- Portofino station. N.B. If you do not have a car we recommend ensuring your accommodation is central (either in Santa Margherita or Portofino) so you can easily reach the venue by taxi,motorino, boat or on foot.

Traveling by train

The hotel is in the center of Santa Margherita, a 10 minute walk to the beach and 10 minute drive from the train station. The hotel can arrange taxis for you from the train station, or if you are arriving directly from Malpensa airport please let us know. Apply the discount code M&amp;MWedding at checkout under COUPON, to receive a discounted room rate.

Mediterraneo Emotional Hotel & Spa

The sister hotel of Mediterraneo Emotional Hotel &amp; Spa, located across the street. Apply the discount code M&amp;MWedding at checkout under COUPON, to receive a discounted room rate.

Villa Alberti Portofino Land ****

Please use discount code: M&MWedding to access a a discounted rate.

LHP • Hotel Santa Margherita Palace & SPA

Hotel Metropole

Grand Hotel Miramare

N2S Italia Ltd.

Travel

Explore Portofino

Portofino is the jewel of Liguria and worth visiting it for a lunch or a stroll. The walk to the lighthouse offers incredible views and a casual bar for light aperitivo. Getting there:Walk from Santa Margherita (45 minutes)Take a taxi or the ferry boat

Faro di Portofino

ö Magazín Ristörante

I Gemelli

Explore Santa Margherita

While Liguria is known worldwide for its pesto, the freshly baked foccaccia is not to be missed! The only way to establish yourself as a local is to have a a very strong opinion on the foccaccia by tasting as many varieties as you can. Bon appetito!

Panificio Fiordiponti

Beach club inside of the famous Covo nightclub. We recommend booking sunbeds in advance.

Covo di Nord-Est

A beautiful park with views of Santa Margherita.

Villa Durazzo

Daytrips

For those who are interested in a day trip, hopping on the train to see the famous Cinque Terre is always an option.

Cinque Terre National Park

San Fruttuoso is a Benedictine monastery from the year 1000, a true oasis in an already unique setting between the land and forests of the Portofino mountain and the blue sea of eastern Liguria. You can take the ferry there and back from Santa Margherita or Portofino.

Abbazia di San Fruttuoso

Lounge and Dine in Paraggi

Vesta Portofino

Langosteria Paraggi

Things to Do

Registry

For any questions please reach out at matteimacneil@gmail.com&nbsp;

Margaux & Massimiliano

Margaux & Massimiliano

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