Yana Stavitsky & Feliks Gilman

Yana & Feliks

September 15, 2012

Yana Stavitsky & Feliks Gilman

Yana & Feliks

September 15, 2012

Hi all!!
First off, we'd like to say that your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for. The time, effort, and expense of traveling to be with us is something we deeply appreciate in our hearts, and we are so thrilled that we will be able to celebrate this happy occasion with you.

Those who know me, you will know that I have done extensive research, read a million reviews, and Google mapped everything from our hotels to Timbuktu. And for those who know me very well, know that I can probably now write a guidebook about Italian honeymoons after more hours dedicated to planning and preparation, than to sleep. I know, Felya's one lucky guy...hehe...and don't worry, I put him in charge of some of the planning...I'm scared.

It is funny that Felya and I have never been on a trip just the two of us. So we are soooo looking forward to our first adventure, and first trip as husband and wife. We can't wait to begin this next chapter our lives, and start it with a trip that will quickly fill the pages with amazing and unforgettable memories and experiences.

It is for this reason that we decided to settle on a Honeymoon Registry. We have been extremely lucky to have such amazing and wonderful friends and family who have allowed us to have a lot of the "essential" home items a couple could need. (Though Felya's understanding of essential is only his panini press, while he continues to degrade the usefulness of my caketester). We hope you find this registry as a way to help us make our perfect honeymoon come true!

We're going to Italia!!!!!

For our honeymoon, we have decided to venture to the amazing country of Italia. We will be visiting the home of mozzarella, vino, Leonardo da Vinci, olio di oliva, Botticelli, limoncello, Dante Alighieri, Galileo, and most importantly, SPAGHETTI, something I am missing deeply after a strict no carb pre-wedding diet :)

Our Registry

Sorrento
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Florence & Tuscany
Venice
Milan
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Transfer to Hotel - We will be picked up in style from the Airport and take a 1.5 hour coastal drive from Naples to Sorrento. With some champagne, we will begin our journey and celebrate all of the firsts in our new life together.
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We'll visit the maker of the famous Lacryma Christi- tears of Christ. It's said that his tears fell on the lava of Vesuvius allowing grapevines to grow. Others say Lucifer grabbed a piece of paradise on his way down and dropped it on the base of Vesuvius
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Boat to Capri Island- We will be taking a boat from Sorrento to Capri. We will stroll the island and then take a cruise on the Mediterranean, stop for a swim, some bubbley and visit the White, Green, and most importantly the Blue Grottos.
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Pizza in Sorrento- Naples the birthplace of the modern day pizza, and Sorrento the home of mozzarella, where else in the world could you find a more perfect slice? This is surely the best way to begin the perfect honeymoon
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Amalfi Tour- We are hiring a private driver to take us on a local tour of the Amalfi Coast. We will visit Positano, Praiano, Amalfi and Ravello. We will be able to stop for amazing cliffside pictures, and even better, local food.
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Sorrento holds an amazing lemon grove. We'll wander around the beauty and the trees, and make sure to try limoncello at every shop that lines the road. Sounds like we're describing a dream: sip liqueur & stroll along the Mediterranean, as newlyweds.
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Sunday Brunch - We can have a Sunday brunch, mimosas and all on the balcony of our hotel room (actual picture!! how do these places even exist??). We're talking fresh pastries, cheeses, meats, fruit, and prosecco to toast our adventure as Mr. and Mrs.
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Train - After relaxing in fabulous Sorrento, we will continue our journey to Rome, the Eternal City. We will enjoy the ride with views of the Italian country side as we head north.
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Colosseum and Roman Forum - We will begin our adventure in Rome by taking a tour of the Colosseum, once filled with fighters and their fans, and the Roman forum, where government as we known it began. Hmm...Felya does make one good gladiator
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After a long day of walking around, we are going to unwind at a La Terrazza. This restaurant and bar is literally an arm's reach of the Colosseum and has spectacular views of the whole city.
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Vatican -A place where billions come to pray and even more to appreciate its glory. Popes lived & died here & is home to Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel. We'll climb to the top of St. Peter's, revel in every angle of Rome & our new life togethe
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Famous Roman Cacio e Pepe Pasta- We will dine on the famous dish made with the finest pecorino cheese and spicy fresh black pepper. Simple yet amazing, this local meal will surely fill our stomachs, as our hearts are all ready full.
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Gelato - We're going to forget ice cream ever existed and indulge in one of the best things the Italians have ever produced. By the way, some gelaterie offer gelato sandwiches. I don't think Felya's going to want to ever come home.
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Train to Florence- We will be heading North to Florence. Great minds like Dante, Galileo, Michaelangelo, Machiavelli are all products of this one small town. Walking on the same streets where they created their masterpieces will be an honor.
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Duomo- This 13th century cathedral is the center of Florence with the Golden Gates of Heaven attached to the Baptistery directly across. We'll climb to the very top and marvel at Firenze's beauty as by law,no building is allowed to be taller.
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Galleria Accademia -The sight of David takes your breath away. Created as the perfect man, he has one small flaw; a broken toe. A student saw him and went mad knowing he will never create such a masterpiece. He can't compete with my perfect man. :)
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Uffizzi- Home of Botticelli's Birth of Venus amongst tons of other greats, this museum was once the palace of the Medici family. It houses works from da Vinci, Michaelangelo, etc. For this week however, it will be the palace of the new Gilman family
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Gelato- Florence is known for its gelato, and by no means will we miss our chance to try the greatest. Time to earn back those calories from all of that climbing.
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Years ago, I promised my husband to be that I'd one day take him to my favorite restaurant, Acqua al Due. From the Assagio di Primi to the famous Bistecca al Balsamico, it'll be a meal we'll never forget, and I'm lucky that I can fulfill my promise.
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On our laptop since I studied there, the view just never gets old. After a long day of wandering the city, we want to soak up the Tuscan sun at Terrazza Brunelleschi, a rooftop bar with panoramic and certainly romantic views of the city.
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All this talk, and little mention of wine. Since we are in Tuscany, we will celebrate our new marriage with a couple of glasses, ok, bottles, of the famous Chianti. The region's wine is known as the Bordeaux of Italy and dates back to the 13th century.
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You can't say you've been to Tuscany and not have a photo holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa. We'll visit and climb the 12th century wonder, which leans less today after a recent renovation. And then of course, take a pictures kicking & pushing :)
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We're going to rent a car & drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside. We'll let our hair flow through the wind as we head toward the vineyards in the region. The idea is something from a movie but for my car loving husband, I'll make it a realit
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Vineyard from the 14th century and home of Verrazzano, this castle will be the first stop on our tour of the Chianti wine region. We'll be doing the Chianti tradition, 2.5 hours of sampling wines, olive oils, balsamic vinegars and a few kisses in between
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Vignamaggio, another centuries old vineyard, produces award winning wines. It's the birth place and home of daVinci's Mona Lisa and is the setting for the world's most famous portrait. He built her place in history and now its time for us to start ours.
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Overlooking the Chianti landscape, we're having dinner at Officina della Bistecca. Owned by Italy's most famous butcher Dario Cecchini and set atop his legendary shop, this meal is said to be an experience with nothing like it anywhere else in the world.
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Train to Venice - We will be taking a day trip to one of the most romantic cities in all of Europe, Venice. The city is made up of 118 little islands, all connected by little bridges.
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The ultimate tourist attraction, a romantic ride on a gondola. We will ride through the canals of Venice, hopefully during a serenade by a gondolier, holding hands and kissing as man and wife. Now that's amore <3
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Pictures of San Marco's Basilica and Doge's Palace all look fake, as their beauty can't be depicted in a single frame. We can't wait to visit. All of them crazy pigeons will be shadowed by strolling through the square hand in hand, husband and wife
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While in one of the world's most romantic cities, we will share one our most romantic meals, overlooking the Grand Canal of Venice. Known for polenta and seafood, the cuisine isn't to be missed and if Felya has anything to do with it, we won't
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As we head to our final city, we can take time to appreciate everything we've already seen and experienced, and get excited for what Milan has to offer. Amazing sites, great food and of course the shopping!!
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A once in a lifetime opportunity, with tickets 2 months in advance for only 15 minutes, we will see the Last Supper by the great da Vinci. Though it was Jesus's last meal, I hope this is the first of many amazing chances to experience the world together
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The last duomo on our trip, we will visit the gothic wonder that is the Duomo di Milano. After 600 years of construction, it is now Italy's largest. We can climb the 919 steps to the top and admire everything this city has to offer.
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Milan was CEO Shultz's inspiration for Starbucks. Being in a city known for its caffeinated delights, we will make sure to have a cappuccino, latte or cafe and they almost always include some sort of drawing in the foam. Cheesy, but I love the hearts!
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What better way to end our first trip as man and wife then with a romantic dinner! Tasting Milan's signature dishes risotto, ossobucco, a few glasses of wine and remember all the new memories we have made together.
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