{"id":467,"date":"2011-02-25T15:19:19","date_gmt":"2011-02-25T23:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/?p=467"},"modified":"2015-09-15T12:21:52","modified_gmt":"2015-09-15T20:21:52","slug":"winter-wedding-in-sestriere-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/winter-weddings\/winter-wedding-in-sestriere-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"A Winter Wedding to Olympic Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-485\" title=\"winter-wedding-at-Hotel Shackleton-Sestriere-Italy\" alt=\"winter-wedding-at-Hotel Shackleton-Sestriere-Italy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy.jpg?resize=720%2C479\" width=\"720\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWonderful Alps in the sun of a winter day are again the perfect scenario for an amazing wedding&#8230;. a winter wedding. This time we are in Sestriere a very famous destination for skiers. This is where 2006 Olympic Games too place and where every year <strong>Ski World Cup<\/strong> is held.<br \/>\nThis compound is one of the biggest in Italy with kilometers of slopes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-1.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-468\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-1\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-1.jpg?resize=585%2C389\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-1.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mina and Derek<\/strong> really wanted a Winter wedding that could be even more: a Vacation in the snow.<br \/>\nThey reached Sestriere, they both come from UK, Derek is Scottish and Mina is British but with a Morocco heritage. They both live and work in Dubai and they choose Italy for their wedding vacation to relax a bit and have a lot of fun on the snow with their relatives and friends who come from all over the world to share this lovely event!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-2.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-469\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-2.jpg?resize=585%2C389\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-2.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-2.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For about a week Mina and Derek enjoyed the slopes and all activities Sestriere can offer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-3.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-470\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-3\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-3\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-3.jpg?resize=585%2C389\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-3.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-3.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-4.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-471\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-4\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-4\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-4.jpg?resize=585%2C880\" width=\"585\" height=\"880\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-4.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-4.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-5.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-472\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-5\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-5\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-5.jpg?resize=585%2C390\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-5.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-5.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-6.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-473\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-6\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-6\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-6.jpg?resize=585%2C877\" width=\"585\" height=\"877\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-6.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-6.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And then after a week the day of the wedding arrived!<br \/>\nOn 4th of February all Scottish guests, including Derek wore their kilts. They were all very handsome in their own clan kilt.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-7.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-474\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-7\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-7\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-7.jpg?resize=585%2C389\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-7.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-7.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mina and Derek choose wonderful Hotel Shackleton for their staying, ceremony and reception. This is more than a hotel it is a wonderful Mountain resort overlooking the mountains. Such a great venue!<\/p>\n<p>Groom and all guests reached for the ceremony the highest part of the hotel: the tower. A wonderful spot with big windows overlooking the valley.<br \/>\nDerek waited for Mina without turing his head until she was by her side&#8230;no words were necessary at that time their eyes talked for themselves.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-8.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-475\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-8\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-8\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-8.jpg?resize=585%2C389\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-8.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-8.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mina wore a wonderful satin dress just like the snow with wonderful crystal details.<br \/>\nshe was happy and just wonderful as a winter bride could be!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-9.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-476\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-9\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-9\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-9.jpg?resize=585%2C389\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-9.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-9.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bride and groom exchanged their vows with the sound of sweet melodies in the background played by Nicola and Maria Cristina: a perfect string duo!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-10.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-477\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-10\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-10\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-10.jpg?resize=585%2C390\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-10.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-10.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-11.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-478\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-11\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-11\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-11.jpg?resize=585%2C389\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-11.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-11.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After the ceremony the aperitif was served in the tower too.<br \/>\nMina and Derek took the chance to take amazing pictures in the snow and the sunset!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-12.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-479\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-12\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-12\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-12.jpg?resize=585%2C389\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-12.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-12.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dinner was served in the main restaurant of the hotel.<br \/>\nIt is a lovely and cosy area. Wood and typical winter furniture and fireplace are greatly mixed with modern element to create a fine, elegant and unique atmosphere.<br \/>\nMina wanted a very simple table arrangement for her winter wedding. All was white and silver with a little touch of light green as her wonderful tulips bouquet and lovely centerpieces made of all winter flowers!<\/p>\n<p>Little pine cones were the pretty names cards and table names. They were also used for the white table chart and total white wedding cake.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-13.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-480\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-13\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-13\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-13.jpg?resize=585%2C877\" width=\"585\" height=\"877\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-13.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-13.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After the wonderful dinner prepared by Hotel Shackleton chef some speeches, wedding cake cut and&#8230;.dances! Derek is a great dancer for sure as many of our groom lately!<br \/>\nEverybody had a great time, dancing until very late including Derek and Mina&#8217;s parents and little guests present to the wedding!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-14.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-481\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-14\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-14\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-14.jpg?resize=585%2C389\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-14.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-14.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Great Dj Paolo played great rock music for them until very late!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-15.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-482\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-15\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-15\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-15.jpg?resize=585%2C389\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-15.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-15.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-16.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-483\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-16\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-16\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-16.jpg?resize=585%2C389\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-16.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-16.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A Winter wedding could be elegant and charming but also very happy and warm.<br \/>\nIt could be a unique experience just original that everybody will never forget.<br \/>\nMina and Derek and their guests for sure will never forget a wonderful event to the Italian Mountains!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-17.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-484\" title=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-17\" alt=\"winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-17\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-17.jpg?resize=585%2C389\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-17.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, \/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiancountrywedding.com\/piedmont\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/winter-wedding-in-Sestriere-Italy-17.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A special thank to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.independentpictures.it\/\">Independent Pictures<\/a> for the great shots of Mina and Derek&#8217;s wedding you can see here.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wonderful Alps in the sun of a winter day are again the perfect scenario for an amazing wedding&#8230;. a winter wedding. This time we are in Sestriere a very famous destination for skiers. This is where 2006 Olympic Games too place and where every 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