Here are some answers to the questions you might have! Let us know if there is anything else you want to know :)
How is the wedding going to look like?
The ceremony starts at 4 pm at the Registry Office in Białystok. It will take approximately 30-45 minutes, we will say "yes" to each other, put rings on our fingers, shed a tear (of joy?) and head out.
After the ceremony it's usually time for wishes and greetings (in the registry building or in front of it) which will probably take another 30-45 minutes. In the meantime guests can start proceeding to the wedding party venue, which is located outside the city. For guests without their own transportation there should be a mini bus organised. It will take you straight to the venue.
We (the bride and the groom :)) will join you last so that our parents could welcome us at the door in a traditional way - with salt, bread and a shot of vodka. After that we have a toast and Polish "Sto lat" (traditional song with lyrics something like "shall they live 100 years" - you will hear a lot of it during the party). Then the party begins with a dinner and some more toasts. The following parts of the party are: the first dance, dance with parents, everybody dancing and drinking, more food, "thank you" for godparents, grandparents and parents, wedding cake (at midnight), Oczepiny (pron. Otchepeeny; wedding games like choosing the next bride and groom to come etc.). After midnight we keep having fun until we are super tired and go to bed.
There will be a band playing for us the whole evening as well as a photographer and his "photo booth" so that you could have some fun and leave us a souvenir :) Also, if the weather is good (you never know in April) we will have fun with some colourful lanterns outside.
The next day is called Poprawiny (pron. Popraveeny) - the after party. Depending on how late the wedding party finishes we will start around noon/1 pm. There will be more alcohol, food and a DJ (with optional karaoke) for those who didn't have enough fun the night before. Should be fun!
How and where should I travel?
We recommend buying flight tickets to Warsaw Chopin airport (airlines: Wizzair, Ryanair, LOT).
There will be a mini bus waiting for you in central Warsaw at 12 PM local time (hour might slightly change) which will take you to Białystok. Please make sure you confirm to us whether you want to be on this bus. For those who are travelling back on Sunday afternoon/evening we are arranging a trip back to Warsaw on Sunday afternoon (around 3-4 pm).
You might as well take a train to Białystok from Central Warsaw (every 1-2 hours, cost around 10-15 pounds). You can also rent a car (around 25 pounds per day) and drive, but remember don't drink and drive!
What about the accommodation?
We are making sure you will have a place to sleep during the wedding night (Saturday/Sunday).
It will be most probably in a guest house located close (5 mins drive) to the wedding venue so that you could go to bed whenever you feel like doing that. If you want to stay longer in Poland we can give you some recommendations for hotels in Warsaw or Białystok and help you book a room.
What time the bar will be closed?
There is no such thing! Food and alcohol are complimentary until we eat and drink it all (which is not possible, as tradition says). Menu to be confirmed...
What present should I bring?
First of all - bring yourself! As for the presents, we don't really have any particular wish lists and if you are thinking of getting us something, we prefer money so that we could buy something bigger in the end. Also, please don't bring us flowers. If you have a huge inner need to buy them, better bring wine ;)
What's the dress code?
The wedding party is ball-like so men wear suits and women cocktail dresses. Nevertheless for us it's more important to see you there and we won't pay that much attention to your outfit. (and Leszek adds here: "Noooo, if I have to dress up, everybody has!")
We can't wait!!!
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