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I am back after 3 weeks of vacation if you were wondering about my blog absence! While relaxing and EATING in Italy, I was most lucky to be in the vicinity of Locanda Del Sant’Uffizio for their official presentation party. The Locanda is 15 minutes drive from Asti in the Monferrato region (in Piemonte), land of great wines, the new Tuscany, how I like to call it. The Locanda is an enchanted event venue and I was invited to spend a couple of days by Laura Pavanati, the Event Manager. The Locanda was an old Monastery, now revived by the incredible vision of his director, Michele Alberti. Besides his peaceful and breathtaking surroundings, the Locanda is a beautiful and elegant location for weddings, events or simply to spend a few relaxing days enjoying the views and the activities provided by the Locanda (wine tours, tennis, the outdoor pool and the ‘in house’ delicious cuisine). I was in awe of the attention to details everywhere!

A little breakfast nook, and here I surprised director Michele Alberti enjoying breakfast with wife Alessia.

Marble stairs leads us in the night area, this elegant corridor brings us to the most important suite, n.40, which is offered as a gift to any bride and groom that books their event here.

The fresco on the wall is a jaw dropper, too bad I didn’t have my wide angle lens with me.. me and my need to travel light on vacation! This room is a must see. And, how about the view from the bride and groom suite…

The Locanda has only been open since March 2010. They are currently booking events/weddings for 2011. I think it’s a fabulous place for a weekend destination wedding, in their elegant setting tasting their delicious food (word of an italian!) you will feel in heaven. You can email Laura Pavanati with your questions at info@locandadelsantuffizio.net

Jennifer and Mike chose an intimate corner of Bol Park in Palo Alto to celebrate their wedding with a small audience of family and friends attending their special day. This was mostly a DIY wedding with the precious touch of Audrey Lee’s beautiful flower arrangements. I am so thankful for that orange touch!

Audrey’s creation for the ceremony site was also my lucky background for some romantic pics of Jennifer and Mike and a few formals with their family and friends. Here’s Jenn with her happy dad and her sister and close friends.

Moving to another spot in Bol Park had to deal with plain sun light, so decided to soften these images with a vintage filter, I loved the ‘country background’ too much to miss it.

When I visited Bol Park with Jennifer and Mike for a picture scouting a few weeks before the wedding, Mike noticed that the names on the playground horses where their own names! How perfect for a fun photo, Bol Park was meant to be! Wishing Jen and Mike a world of happiness, they are a sweet pair!

A note for my readers: I will be on vacation for 3 weeks so probably not updating the blog for a while. Enjoy this wonderful summer time and take care… Looking forward to be back with all the exciting events that August has in store for me. Stay tuned.