I'm considering asking my Polish girlfriend to marry me...

Im considering asking my Polish girlfriend to marry me.

I was wondering if there are any traditions associated with marriage in Poland?

For example do I have to ask her Fathers permission? Is there a traditional way to ask?

I would like to do this correct and surprise her and her family with my research. Also, I would appreciate it if you could tell me the Polish for Will you marry me

Dziekuje bardzo

C

I wish you the best with your Polish girl ;)

Can't really help you for my part, i hope someone could... ;)

go to her house for family dinner all dressed up, bring flowers for mom and vodka for dad, and ask them while eatting dessert.... :) good luck

Try these Craigie...

kresy.co.uk/wesele.html
Or
polskiinternet.com/english/info/wedding.html

Have Fun :)

Congratulations Craig, not being funny but if you type "wedding" in to the search box ( top right of screen )you'll get heaps of pointers. Good luck.

Thanks guys,

Deep breath, and go for it!!!!!

Thanks again

Goodluck mate!

good luck.. you'll need it. :D

Yes, a Polish wedding is much different than an American one. First of all, if things have not changed, there are no rehearsal dinners. The costs are most of the time divided equally between the Bride and the Groom. The Bride takes care of the food and the reception place and the Groom takes care of the car, music and alcohol at the reception. Of course, everything is up to the Bride and the Groom. Most of the time you do not ask for the Father's permission to marry his daughter. The engagement is often very intimate. The wedding rings in Poland are worn on the right hand instead left according to the American tradition. In the church the Bride and the Groom walk together to the altar, the Bride is on the right side of the Groom. They will receive a lot of greetings and flowers in front of the church after the ceremony is over.

The wedding reception starts almost immediately after the ceremony. It might last till 4 or 5 or even 6 a. m. There's a lot of eating and dancing involved. It's a lot of fun! You are going to love it! Polish people like to celebrate various occasions. The following day, you may still celebrate 'the wedding' in the Bride's parents house.

I hope this will help you.

Good luck!

BTW: Have you learnt how to ask the woman to marry you in Polish? She'll be impressed if you do :-)

sometimes another day later or even two.. ;)

and I'd like to add that it's all with the same bride.

Be sure to have a lengthy, pretyped prenuptial agreement ready for her to sign! (Just kidding.)

hehehe....beckski, you'll scare him away....hehehehe ;)

that's not a kidding matter.... good one girl. lol

Yup :-)

Prenups are not typical in Poland.

Flowers are a big deal. And... don't forget to kiss your future mother-in-law's hand when you meet her :-)

...agreed with post #10 :-)

CELEBRATE!!!

i've never been to another wedding party like they are back in poland.. nothing like it.

Great,

So whats teh Polish for Will you marry me??

C

If you get married in Poland be sure that the priest knows how to say you name. Alot of Polish people will have trouble with 'Craig' in the beginning.

Czy zostaniesz moją żoną? (for a male-to-female conversation)
or
Czy wyjdziesz za mnie?

aksing her father [parents]:
Chciałbym prosić o rękę Pana [Państwa] córki.

There you go Craigie_bhoy, what could be easier!?

Thanks to everyone.

I will obviously post the reaction when I I ask.

If you dont hear from me, you'll know that she said "Nie"!!!

Thanks again

C

Go through strong!!

good luck once again and keep us updated.... :)

Awww come on he must have asked by now!???

God Im nosy!

I know! I've been following this post and I'd really like to know how it turned out!!