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Lucca Italy Wedding PhotographerMarch 30th, 2011Lucca, Italy | Rob & Vanessa in love. |
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Italy Photoventure Day 3: CarraraMarch 29th, 2011Carrara In the morning, we ventured up a mountain that look snow covered to discover what looked to be snow, was actually marble! It was amazing how they have cut away the stone for centuries and how they transported it down the mountain. We met Walter, a very hard working man that has spent his [...] |
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In the morning, we ventured up a mountain that look snow covered to discover what looked to be snow, was actually marble! It was amazing how they have cut away the stone for centuries and how they transported it down the mountain. We met Walter, a very hard working man that has spent his life on the mountain moving marble. He was super animated and very proud of his work. It’s so amazing how they moved marble by hand. He had a cute little gift store, where I purchased a few marble wine stoppers for friends back home and a small marble cat. Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome to construct the Pantheon, Trajan’s Column, and Michelangelo‘s David.
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Italy Photoventure Day 1 & 2: Pisa & LuccaMarch 28th, 2011What an amazing journey. We had a 14-day adventure traveling around Italy capturing images with an amazing group of photographers with the lead of Kenny Kim and the one and only, Massimiliano Brunelli, our fearless tour guide. Together we explored the hidden corners of the world, sampled exquisite wines, delicious foods and learned about [...] |
What an amazing journey. We had a 14-day adventure traveling around Italy capturing images with an amazing group of photographers with the lead of Kenny Kim and the one and only, Massimiliano Brunelli, our fearless tour guide. Together we explored the hidden corners of the world, sampled exquisite wines, delicious foods and learned about the true Italian Way of Life!
Day 1 – March 12th/13th
We arrived in Italy… Planes, trains and automobiles!
Appleton to Detroit, to Paris, to Rome, then the train to Florence. Whew, what a day!
A few things learned today:
- pulling the long unmarked cord in the bathroom is an alarm. Think “help, I can’t get up” commercial)
- your room key, a card, needs to be kept in the inside of your door to turn on the electricity in the room. Italy is extremely eco-friendly, which is awesome!
Ordering the house wine at a local restraunt in a ½ liter is super delicious! Alex had a delicious pizza and I had Spaghetti alle vongole. Delicious!
No downpour could keep Alex and I from finding a resting place at Hotel Embassy in Florence. We couldn’t wait to start our photoventure!
Day 2 – March 14th
The Leaning Tower of Pisa really does lean!
Why does the tower lean?
The tower’s problem is that you can’t stack that much heavy marble on top of a shifting subsoil foundation and keep it all on the up and up. Pisa is also famous for Galileo Galilei’s proved his theory that gravity exerts the same force on two falling objects no matter what their relative weights.
We then headed to Lucca. Lucca is an ancient city surrounded by a 115-foot brick wall constructed during the Middle Ages to protect the city.
Mouth open eyes shut…seriously, we walked around like this our entire trip 
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Carmellas Appleton Caterer – Carmella’s an Italian BistroMarch 11th, 2011716 North Casaloma Drive Appleton, WI 54913-8549 920.882.4044 Everyone can experience a taste of Italia, even in Wisconsin! As Alex and I begin our quest to the motherland, we thought we’d do a shout out to one of our very favorite local restaurants and caterer, Carmella’s, an Italian bistro. Carmella’s, a local restaurant, favorite for [...] |
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716 North Casaloma Drive
Appleton, WI 54913-8549
920.882.4044
Everyone can experience a taste of Italia, even in Wisconsin! As Alex and I begin our quest to the motherland, we thought we’d do a shout out to one of our very favorite local restaurants and caterer, Carmella’s, an Italian bistro.
Carmella’s, a local restaurant, favorite for it’s delicious Italian cuisine, offers a wide selection of entrees, appetizers and incredible desserts. Here are a few notes from Carmella’s owners, Nicole and Kristen…
“Carmella’s is a full service Italian bistro offering authentic Italian fare in an atmosphere that recalls your own dining room, with a staff who is knowledgeable and accommodating. We pride ourselves on serving only the freshest and highest quality ingredients available, using local products whenever possible. We are committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience each and every time they walk through our doors.
In addition, Carmella’s now offers off-site catering for any size event. We specialize in providing our clients with everything they need to have an event that is unforgettable. We have a full catering menu available or can work with you on an individual basis to create a menu that fits your specific needs. We are the perfect choice for weddings, birthdays, family gatherings and any special event that you dream up! Please feel free to contact Nicole or Kristen to further discuss what Carmella’s can do for you and your guests. We look forward to the opportunity to help make your special event a delicious success!”
Sincerely,
Nicole and Kristen DeFranza
Carmella’s, an Italian bistro
Your wedding day is something you will remember for the rest of your life, so be sure to fill it with good memories from start to finish! Start looking for a caterer ahead of time so you can find the perfect food pairing for your very special day!
