Any suggestions for wedding venues in South of Poland

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Oct 25, 11, 17:07 #1

Czesc,

In about 18 months I'm planning on getting married to my fiancee who is from Myslenice (just south of Krakow).

We would like a small-ish wedding for about 50 guests, preferably somewhere outdoors (I'm not a big church person) maybe in the tatra mountains or next to a lake in a park. We would like it to be in the South of Poland, preferably within a couple of hours of Krakow.

We're on a bit of a tight budget so hiring a big hotel with gardens is probably not affordable for us.

If anyone has any suggestions of beautiful places that could host an outdoors wedding then please get in touch. We're planning on going to have a look at some potential venues over the new year period.

Dziękuję barzo!

Phil.

OlafThreads: 8 Posts: 1,369 Joined: Oct 29, 09 ♂	Oct 27, 11, 08:39 #2
Hi, Try this one, it's very nice, been there a few times: http://www.kocierz.pl/en/

teflcatThreads: 6 Posts: 1,071 Joined: May 29, 11 ♂	Oct 27, 11, 08:59 #3
philofwales: We're on a bit of a tight budget so hiring a big hotel with gardens is probably not affordable for us. A wedding party for 50 is going to cost you a bundle wherever you hold it. Try to agree with the venue that you can bring the booze. This will save a lot.

OlafThreads: 8 Posts: 1,369 Joined: Oct 29, 09 ♂	Oct 27, 11, 09:42 #4
teflcat: you can bring the booze Unfortunately in many places there is somthing they call "korkowe" which is a fee for bringing your own alcohol. In Krakow, last time I checked it varied from 8 to 30 zloty - per bottle (of your own alcohol). Riddiculous.

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Edited by: g60edition Oct 27, 11, 12:21 #5

I have been to a few fantasic wedding parties here but not sure on the costs www.stynol.pl If you are on a tight budget you may want to try here www.http://www.kasper-suski.pogodzinach.net/galeria.html as they also have accomadation and the park/gardens there are great for photos (I know we used the park/gardens for some of our wedding pictures.The accomadition is a little basic but clean.We had our recepition here http://www.hotels.com/ho346518/monttis-sucha-beskidzka-poland/#descrip tion. The food and service was top class could not fault them and no complaints from friends who used their accomadtion.We took our own alcohol and got our own band in with no charges.We had our second day in a different Stynol in Zawoja opposite the ski lift which was good as we took all our guests up for photos.Ill have a chat with the wife about the costs as I cant remember.

teflcat:

A wedding party for 50 is going to cost you a bundle wherever you hold it.

So very true

SeanusThreads: 22 Posts: 30,158 Joined: Dec 25, 07 ♂	Edited by: Seanus Oct 27, 11, 12:34 #6
I don't think they do weddings in Pszczyna Castle but if they do, it would be a truly fantastic venue :) Worth investigating that option! More realistic is in Chorzów, the Bathory part I believe. My wife's bro had his wedding there in Aug 2007 and it was a spacious hall for around 100-150 guests. Lovely food and a nice dance floor :) :) The band that played was really good too.

IronsideThreads: 59 Posts: 6,783 Joined: Feb 26, 09 ♂	Oct 27, 11, 12:57 #7
Seanus: I don't think they do weddings in Pszczyna Castle but if they do, it would be a truly fantastic venue : they do ...

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Oct 27, 11, 12:58 #8

Teflcat, Olaf,

Thanks for your help. We've looked at the kocierz webpage already as well as a few other places. It looks very nice.

I think we'll probably fire off a few emails and see what's available and then spend a few days cruising round the venues to take in the vibes.

Just out of interest have you ever been the the river park place near zator?

w w w .booking.com/hotel/pl/river-park.en.html

Cheers,

Phil.

SeanusThreads: 22 Posts: 30,158 Joined: Dec 25, 07 ♂	Oct 27, 11, 13:00 #9
For normal people or for VIPs only? Isn't it too risky to have weddings there with many drunks stottering around and collapsing into the pictures and skiting along the ornate rug floors?

philofwalesThreads: 1 Posts: 3 Joined: Oct 25, 11 ♂	Oct 27, 11, 13:09 #10
Hi All. Just seen the rest of the messages. My fiancee hasn't lived in Poland now for about 8 years and so she's quite out of touch with what's in the area. All suggestions or advice most gratefully accepted! G60Edition, if you've got any info on costs of your wedding, then that would be verrry useful. Thanks, Phil.

SeanusThreads: 22 Posts: 30,158 Joined: Dec 25, 07 ♂	Oct 27, 11, 13:11 #11
The costs can be sizeable but you can recoup most, if not all, through money gifts. That was the case in my wife's bro's wedding.

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Nov 1, 11, 10:02 #12

Seanus:

G60Edition, if you've got any info on costs of your wedding, then that would be verrry useful.

Ok I have spoken to the wife and the wedding cost £7k ish
Now that did include the two receptions
Food (Cost will depend how many dishes you have)
Cakes given to the guests the day before and the wedding cake
Wedding car hire
Mini buses to collect guests from the airport and running people back and forth on both days
Alcohol (we supplied our own Vodka,beer and various spirits and soft drinks)
Photographer (extra depending on size and what pictures you want to purchase)
Video (You will need to feed and water him/her)
Band(factor in feeding and watering the band)
Flowers
Invitations
Gifts for parents ,best man and brides maid
That did not include the wedding dress and my suit and rings
Im sure you can get it cheaper and also pay a lot more its just depends on what you and your future wife wants
Hope this gives you rough idea of costs

Seanus:

The costs can be sizeable but you can recoup most, if not all, through money gifts.

Very true

philofwalesThreads: 1 Posts: 3 Joined: Oct 25, 11 ♂	Nov 8, 11, 16:45 #13
G60Edition, I've just seen your last post. That's round about the price we are thinking of, so good to know we're not miles out in our thinking. We're off to Poland over the new year to check out a few venues. Thanks for your help.

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Nov 9, 11, 09:29 #14

philofwales:

Thanks for your help.

No worries.Is your wedding going to be a civil or church one?You will need various bits of paper work.Passport,birth cert,and if you have been married before decree absoloute these had to be translated and given prior to the wedding.Depending where you get married I can pass on the contact the numbers of the band,photographer and video chap.Only the photographer was local and the band and video chap came over from Rabka

loc_kanikaThreads: - Posts: 28 Joined: Jun 16, 11 ♀	Nov 9, 11, 12:50 #15
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beckskiThreads: 19 Posts: 2,148 Joined: May 15, 07 MEMBER ♀	Edited by: beckski Nov 13, 11, 02:05 #16
g60edition: Mini buses to collect guests My cousin had arranged a mini-bus to pick up guests from the church & drop us off at her wedding reception. It was very convenient, relaxing and a guarantee of most guests arriving around the same time :) A sincere thanks PF, for putting up with me FIVE terrific years, muah!

mocillaThreads: - Posts: 4 Joined: Jan 5, 12 ♂	Jan 5, 12, 20:15 #17
If you need weeding photojournalist, check this one.

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Feb 5, 12, 08:34 #18

Hi Phil,

Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding!

Have you managed to put plans together yet? I have just returned from Krakow after getting married in December, and have a whole host of information / venues that may be of assistance.

Reply to this thread if so, and I'll pass on what I have.

Also, I would really suggest looking into using a wedding planner. It will take away all the problems associated with arranging a wedding. We had 40 guests, and our planner cost less than £400. I could not recommend her enough.

If all sorted, good luck with the plans!
Darren

sandie87Threads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Mar 13, 12 ♀	Mar 13, 12, 05:09 #19
Darren, I'd actually be really curious to hear your information! I'm very interested in a wedding in Poland, but have no idea where to start? Cheers, Sandie

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