Formal invitation to follow
Passcode: 2027
Add to calendarFormal invitation to follow
Passcode: 2027
Add to calendarHolly and Vanya met in the spring of 2020 as they were both employed at Stanford. Despite their very different backgrounds, they somehow found a shared culture immediately. If one would begin a joke the other would carry it along, and even obscure references were understood without question. While they still maintain some different interests, they share a love and passion to encourage each other to find and share joy in all parts of their lives. If Holly wants to go on a jog, Vanya will meet her on bike. If Vanya wants to go to the photography store, Holly will pick out candy for them while he is developing film. They have also grown together in many ways. Holly started her scientific career as a stem cell biologist and Vanya as a biochemist, yet they both have grown towards microbiome research. They can spend hours in a car or over coffee dates detangling their ideas. They love their shared life and seek out simple joys.
An evening to gather and settle in.
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Ceremony, dinner and dancing at Grand Hotel San Michele, Cetraro.
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A vintage seaside hotel nestled amongst olive groves on the Calabrian coast.
One summer evening, driving back to the Zheludevs' Calabrian home from dinner, Vanya mentioned that the restaurant they had just eaten at, La Rondinella, was Holly's favourite restaurant in the world. Vanya's mother, Tanya, immediately started saying, "Well, maybe if you get married here they could…" and Vanya interrupted, "Are you two talking behind my back?!" That moment, encouraged by remarks from Holly's family over the years, spiraled into the new reality of sharing this unique part of the world with our closest friends and family. We want you to feel as lucky as we are to experience this special place.
The hotel sits on the Tyrrhenian coast of southern Italy. These are the three easiest airports.
Closest airport, about 1.5–2 hours' drive to Cetraro. Easy connections from Rome and most European hubs. Hotel shuttle available.
The main international gateway, including direct flights from LAX. Connect onward by short flight or train.
A scenic option if you'd like to explore the Amalfi Coast before heading south.
The hotel will arrange transfers for all guests to and from Lamezia Terme airport and Paola train station, by car, minibus or coach depending on group size.
Booking details and pricing to come.
Room block will be reserved for Sunday, August 29th through Wednesday, September 1st (check-out). Details and booking information coming soon.