As is customary in Poland, guests do not need to pay for food or drinks at the wedding. Food will be served throughout the celebration, and drinks are included — including around one bottle of vodka for every two guests, plus a cocktail bar.

A Quiet Family Town

Błaszki is a quiet little town rather than a tourist hotspot. It is where Daria grew up, so it is deeply personal to us, but guests should know there is not much to do near the church, venue or hotel. That is why we recommend staying in Wrocław either side of the wedding weekend if you want to make more of the trip.

The ceremony will take place in Daria's family church in the town where she grew up. It is also where her parents and all of her sisters were married, so it means a great deal to us to begin married life there too.

There is no formal dress code — wear whatever makes you feel wonderful. The only obvious request is no white or ivory unless you're the bride. If you would like to avoid clashing with the wedding party, here are the colours to be aware of:

We respectfully ask that guests do not bring children to the wedding celebrations. Our nieces and nephews will be attending as part of the wedding party, but otherwise this will be an adults-only event.

We completely understand that some guests may prefer to arrange their own accommodation. Please just bear in mind that Błaszki and the surrounding villages are very quiet, so hotels and Airbnbs are scarce in the area. If you stay elsewhere, you will also need to arrange your own transport to and from the church, venue and hotel, which may be a challenge in such a quiet rural area.

As we're personally liable for the hotel booking, if you reserve a room and later need to pull out at short notice and we can't fill it, we may need to ask you to cover that room's cost. Please only request the nights you're confident you'll need — and thank you for understanding.

Wyndham Wrocław Old Town

Our number-one recommendation, and where we always stay when we're in Wrocław. It's right beside the Old Town Square, in the heart of everything.

Błaszki & Hotel Napoleon

The wedding is taking place in and around Błaszki, the town where Daria grew up. It is a quiet local town, not a tourist hotspot, and Hotel Napoleon is the practical base we have secured for guests during the wedding weekend. The church is especially meaningful to us as it is Daria's family church, where her parents and sisters were also married.

If you follow our recommended Wrocław plan, the Saturday coach will take you from Wrocław to Hotel Napoleon, then from the hotel to the church at 3:00pm. After the ceremony, transport from the church to Villa Feniks will be arranged for all guests, with a few runs if needed as the venue is only a few minutes away.

Day Two Travel

We'll confirm the Sunday outbound arrangements closer to the date.

Return to Wrocław

The two Wrocław coaches — Saturday 10:00am out and Monday 10:00am back — are optional. If you're making your own way, no problem at all. Just let us know which coaches you'd like in your RSVP.

Places to Visit

Wrocław is our main recommendation, but guests extending their trip may want to explore a little further.

Contact the Couple

Coming Soon

We'll add photos from our engagement, proposal and engagement shoot here before guests receive their invitations.

Key Customs at a Glance

We kindly ask that our wedding celebrations remain an adults-only occasion. The only exception is for our nieces and nephews who will be joining us as part of the wedding party. We hope this gives everyone the opportunity to relax and enjoy the celebrations, and we thank you for your understanding.

Please complete a response for each person in your party. Each guest can attend independently.

At Polish weddings, it is traditional for guests to give money as the wedding gift, usually in a card, as a kind gesture towards the couple's future together and the celebration itself.

It is also common to bring flowers, wine or small gifts. As we'll be travelling home to England soon after the wedding, we would be very grateful to avoid anything bulky or difficult to carry. If you would like to bring something in place of flowers, scratch cards would be a lovely lighter alternative.