While many Polish weddings take place in a church, we've chosen to do things a little differently. Our ceremony will be held outdoors, in the beautiful garden of Villa Bezycer. Everyone is invited to share this special moment with us! In case of rain, don't worry-there's a lovely covered space on-site where we can move things.

A small note: the ceremony will take place on grass. If you're planning to wear heels, you might want to bring a more comfortable pair of shoes for that part of the day.

Small note #2: At Polish weddings, there's a charming tradition where guests throw coins (usually small change) at the newlyweds as they exit the ceremony venue. This custom symbolizes prosperity, good fortune, and the couple’s future wealth. The bride and groom then work together to collect all the coins, which also represents cooperation and unity in their marriage. It's a joyful, playful moment that brings laughter and good wishes from the guests. So remember to bring some small coins (1 or 2 groszy/cents) so you can be part of the celebration.

After the ceremony, there will be a moment to offer your congratulations. Then we’ll head straight into the reception – no waiting, just celebrating! We’ll begin with a beautiful Polish tradition: our parents will greet us at the door with bread and salt, a symbol of hospitality, love, and good fortune. Then it’s time for our first toast, and the party begins!

Polish weddings are legendary and ours will be no exception! Think: great food, flowing drinks, heartfelt moments, crazy games and a lot of dancing! Our amazing MC will guide the evening with energy and charm, introducing traditional Polish games and fun surprises. Get ready for multiple courses of mouthwatering food (come hungry!), followed by desserts and late-night snacks. Music and dancing will keep things going well into the early hours-don't be surprised if we're still at it by sunrise! Unlimited drinks: Vodka is the traditional star of any Polish wedding, but there'll be plenty of other options too. Expect to toast (and drink) often it's part of the fun!

The celebration doesn't end after just one night! In Polish culture, weddings have traditionally lasted two days, and the poprawiny is the informal continuation of the festivities. The word poprawiny comes from the verb poprawić, meaning "to improve" or "continue" - so you could think of it as a joyful encore to the main event. It's a relaxed day with:

• Leftover food and drinks (still delicious!)
• Music and dancing (yes, again!)
• party video and board games
• More quality time with us, our families, and all of you