Outdoor weddings in Poland are becoming more and more popular every year. Of course, your dreams of an outdoor wedding may come true if you decide to take a civil wedding or symbolic wedding. However, the situation is completely different with a religious wedding outside a church in Poland. The Polish Episcopate issued a special position regarding weddings outside the church. This type of wedding is possible only in exceptional cases, but in practice such a permit is issued very rarely.

Can a priest marry you outside of a church in Poland?

Under the Catholic Church's cannon law, marriages are meant to be performed by a Catholic priest inside either the bride or groom's parish church. If you would like to marry in another parish, you must have a license to marry outside the parish.

Religious weddings take place in a church, chapel or any other religious venue, presided over by a priest. Bishops are very reluctant to grant authorization for outdoor weddings by a Catholic parish, because they are concerned with maintaining a sense of the sacred and holiness.

 

A religious wedding outside a church - Dominika and Marcin are married

An outdoor church wedding is possible only in exceptional cases. A beautiful example of the realization of dreams about a church outdoors  wedding is my wedding couple - Dominika and Marcin. I helped them go through all the wedding formalities and collect the appropriate permits for  a religious wedding outside a church, from the priest and the bishop. It was necessary to write a very good application with a strong argument of why the wedding couple asks to get married outside the church. I am very glad that I helped my wedding couple fulfill their dreams of getting married outside the church. See how special it was at the wedding of Dominika and Marcin.


Wedding Planner & Coordinator - Dorota Nowakowska -  Winsa Wedding Planners

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Flowers: Bukietlove

Outdoor church wedding - what costs should be considered

The fee for an outdoor church wedding is exactly the same as the fee for a wedding mass inside the church. In addition, it will be necessary to remember about such additional costs as: 

*   Fee for renting a place for the ceremony    

*   Creating a field altar.Hiring chairs for the ceremony.   

*   Arranging decorations for an outdoor wedding. 

*   Providing good sound and music.  

*   Roofing of the wedding ceremony against weather changes.

Outdoor church weddings in Poland are still very rare. It is worth considering whether you are closer to the sacrament of marriage and spiritual connection during a church wedding or whether you are closer to the nature and aesthetics of an outdoor wedding.
 

If you are a couple who needs advice and support related to organizing a wedding in Poland, write to me. I will be happy to help you make your most beautiful dreams of wedding in Poland. I am a certified wedding planner who has been helping wedding couples in creating weddings inspired by the senses for 10 years.

With Love,
Dorota Nowakowska
Wedding Planner in Poland
www.winsa.pl
www.dorotanowakowska.pl

What could be dreamier than getting married at one of the polish country’s amazing mountain wedding venues, surrounded by all of nature? These locales are beautiful at any time of year. Those mountain wedding venues in Poland have a cozy feel, especially that can be appreciated during the colder-weather. They also make a unique alternative to the standard city destination wedding in Poland. 

WEDDING IN THE MOUNTAINS IN POLAND

Wedding in the mountains in Poland - I love these landscapes, atmosphere and always fire on the dance floor! My grandparents came from the mountains. I often spent every summer there, admiring the beautiful views and family traditions cultivated for generations. Among the silence of mountain hills, surrounded by greenery, you can really relax. I am always happy to come back to these wonderful places, especially when I am organizing a wedding in the mountains.

WEDDING IN POLISH MOUNTAINS - BACIARSKA CHATA

I have such a favorite place for a wedding in the Polish Mountains (in Beskidy - low Polish mountains). This is Baciarska Chata in Kocierz Hotel & Spa, which is located at the top of a pass (750 m above sea level), surrounded by Beskid forests. There is no more beautiful place for a boho, rustic reception in this region. Natural wood, stone, panoramic windows showing the beauty of the highlander surroundings are the elements for which my wedding couples (and me too 😉) value Baciarska Chata the most.

See what a unique backdrop for a wedding is created in Baciarska Chata in the Polish mountains and what magical wedding receptions are organized in this place. Below are wonderful photos from the wedding of the Polish-German couple Magdalena & Michi, taken by talented photographers Dorota and Michał from Gałązka Fotografia. Place: Kocierz Hotel & Spa.

DO YOU DREAM OF GETTING MARRIED IN THE POLISH MOUNTAINS?

Do you dream of getting married in the Polish mountains? Do you want to create a great experience for your guests by showing them Polish hospitality, traditions and the beauty of nature? If your answer is yes, I will be very happy to answer your questions and assist you in this unique process of creating a beautiful wedding in Poland.

If you have time, check out my Dorota Nowakowska Weddings Instagram and my website with polish blog DorotaNowakowska.pl, where I share my knowledge, experience and inspiration for weddings in Poland.

You are my Muse - wherever I create a wedding it is always a reflection of the history of your love and an unforgettable experience for your guests. Take an example: A wedding in Krakow in the Tuscan style.

I am sending hugs from Poland, from Krakow;)

The world is full of magical wedding venues, patiently waiting for our senses to heighten to discover them. Sometimes the most beautiful of them as Wieliczka Salt Mine can be seen and even touched. And what to do when we are not always given such an opportunity?

"WIELICZKA" SALT MINE - THE UNIQUE VENUE FOR WEDDING IN POLAND

Open yourself to the senses and know such a place with the heart. This is what one of my wedding couples did, choosing the Wieliczka Salt Mine as the venue for their wedding ceremony and reception. They both come from the United States and, due to their profession, could not come to Poland until the week before their wedding. When they finally got the chance to see the Salt Mine in Wieliczka in person, they seemed to have known the place forever.

When I design and organize weddings, my priority is to get to know the Bride and Groom as much as possible and create such a unique experience for them. I awaken their senses so that every touch of love they put into planning their wedding will bring them the best and most beautiful experiences on their wedding day and memories after the wedding. Today I present a few frames from a wedding ceremony in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. My Wedding Couple chose this place for their Big Day with their hearts!

ABOVE, ALL PHOTOS BY: KATARZYNA GABRIELA FOTOGRAFIA

WEDDING PLANNER: DOROTA NOWAKOWSKA

You dream of getting married in Poland but the pandemic complicated your plan? Happiness and joy cannot be postponed because love has not been canceled. Your wedding plans for a wedding in Poland deserve to be celebrated.

COVID-19 Pandemic has changed our lives and has caused us to shift our plans.  But I belive a few things haven’t changed: love and the desire to share the rest of your life with someone.  If you’re newly engaged couple – my congratulations!  You are worthy of celebration those happiness and joy!  It is import that you  you can share this excitement in every moment of this time. I want you to know that weddings in Poland have not ceased to exist and and your plan for wedding in 2021 doesn't need to be postponed.  Now, it’s right to start planning your wedding in Poland during a pandemic.  I encourage you to do so!  Planning a 2021 wedding is exciting, and I want you to experience that joy just like any other newly engaged couple. 

Together, we can plan your wedding virtually!  This is not a new concept to me as a response to the shutdown.  For years I have been working with couples by connecting virtually.   Because most of my clients don’t live in the same place as me. I am very happy that every year I create unique weddings in Poland for wonderful couples from the United States, Canada, Australia, France, England, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, China, Japan and many others (forgive me for not mentioning all of them;)). 

Are you dreaming of a luxury wedding in Krakow?  My couple Cara and Jack did, too. They both come from the United States and due to their professions, they could not fly to Poland until the wedding week.  They relied on my professional guidance, pictures and links to pick the perfect all vendors for their wedding. I planned their Salt Mine Wedding by only communicating via video conference, phone calls, and emails. The end result was nothing short of spectacular. Cara said to me: „You really did tell our love story and every single detail reflected that. Our guests had a wonderful experience that awakened all their senses. It was brilliant! Thank you for every touch of love that you put into planning our day”.

Cassi and Wojtek dream of  a romantic wedding in Krakow. During the planning period, this couple lived in Great Britain with busy careers.  When you look through their wedding photos, you would never guess that the first time Cassi and Wojtek saw their wedding venue site was just days before their ceremony. All our planning was done via Skype, Whatsapp and emails.  When we finally got the chance to hug in person, it felt like we had known each other forever. I have to admit that at their touching ceremony, tears of joy ran down my cheeks 😉

The process of virtual wedding planning can be just as special and just as personal.  Allow yourself to get excited about planning your wedding in Poland and don’t delay your plans. You deserve to be celebrated!  

If you're just starting to envision your wedding in Poland and wondering about all the things you'll need to do—and when—then you're in the right place.