CEREMONY

The wedding ceremony will start at 4:00pm in the beautiful gardens of Palace Goetz and will go for about 20 to 30 minutes. We are excited to celebrate the day with you!

COCKTAIL HOUR

After the Ceremony we will ask you to join us on the terrace of the Palace for a cocktail hour where we can begin the celebrations.

PRZYWITANIE

Welcome with Bread and Salt

Before everyone enters the wedding reception, the Newlyweds are traditionally welcomed with bread and salt. Bread is offered so that the couple may never know hunger, while salt reminds them of life's difficulties and the importance of learning to cope.

Welcome with Vodka and Water

Following the bread and salt ceremony, two shots, one water and one vodka are served to the Newlyweds. Whoever receives the vodka shot will "wear the pants" in the marriage.

Welcome with Champagne

The final stage of Przywitanie, champagne is served to the Newlyweds and the champagne glasses must be thrown behind by the Newlyweds. The more broken glass fragments, the happier the marriage will be. After this event the wedding guests will be formally invited to enter the reception area.

CARRYING THE BRIDE

Traditionally, the Groom must carry the Bride over the threshold while entering the reception venue for the first time.

It is seen as a proof of love and willingness to meet all the needs of his (now) wife.

WEDDING RECEPTION

The Wedding Reception will begin after the cocktail hour. There will be no "photo shoot waiting time gap" in between, but rather an ongoing flow of events, food, music and dancing so the wedding guests can enjoy the time with the Newlyweds present the whole time (although we may be stolen away by the photographer for a few moments for some "Golden Hour" photos).

The reception finishes at 5:00AM or traditionally when the last guest leaves (so could be longer). There is no need to be worry about your hunger levels during the evening - a hot & cold buffets and several late night meals will be served during the evening.

FEASTING AND DANCING

We have arranged an amazing DJ with a live music; meaning there will be lots of dancing, singing Polish feast songs, games, jokes, entertainment and a even more of dancing throughout the night with pauses for eating and drinking. Please wear (or bring) your dancing shoes.

ALCOHOL

In keeping with Polish tradition there will of course be an extensive amount of Vodka, it being the national drink. Polish vodka will be available on the tables and is traditionally drunk as a shot . Don't worry - you will dance enough to sweat it out. Also, a hot tip for the non-Polish guests - you can ask for your shot glass to be half filled!

We also naturally have an open bar until the early hours of the morning which will be serving a range of wine, beer, spirits and cocktails for you to enjoy.

THE FEAST

Make sure you come hungry. A light lunch or skipping lunch all together is recommended. Polish weddings are a feast so there will plenty of traditional Polish food!

Dinner

Dinner will be served straight after the official guests welcoming toast as dinner is eaten early in Poland. We have an amazing menu prepared by the Palace Goetz culinary school and you won't be disappointed.

Buffet

Between dinner and the late night meal there is a hot and cold buffet with a wide range of traditional Polish foods for you to recharge your energy after all the dancing (yes more dancing).

Late night meal

A hot late night meal will also be served during the later hours of the evening to keep you going to 5AM. Traditionally, the last dish will be served at around 2AM.

Sweets and Cake

Make sure you also visit our Sweets Table - a decadent dessert grazing table with a delicious assortment of sweets and deserts.

Wedding cake will also be served for you to satisfy that sweet tooth.