Alexandra & Dariusz
Schedule
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Błogosławieństwo - The Blessing
12:00 pm
Before the wedding ceremony, the bride, the groom, and some guests all gather at the bride’s home for a family blessing or "błogosławieństwo." This wedding ritual is considered the start of the wedding ceremony. During this ceremony, the bride and groom’s parents and family give the happy couple special blessings. The bride and groom kneel down and then the bride’s mother sprinkles them with holy water. Next, she provides them with a crucifix which the bride and groom each kiss. The bride’s father sprinkles the couple with holy water as well and speaks a blessing over them. The groom’s parents, the couple’s godparents, family, and friends are also given an opportunity to bless the happy couple. This ritual is followed by a lot of hugs, kisses, and even tears that are shared all around. Afterwards, everyone makes their way to the church for the ceremony.
Ślub w Kościele Matki Bożej Fatimskiej - The Ceremony
1:00 pm
Formal or cocktail
Our ceremony will be held at a Catholic church in Darek’s home town. The ceremony will be in Polish and should last a little over an hour. It will begin promptly at 1:00pm. Please dress accordingly, shawls are common to cover revealing clothing.
Wesele - The Reception
2:30 pm
11 Fabryczna, Sędziszów Małopolski, Podkarpackie 39-120, Poland
Formal or Cocktail
We will be having a traditional Polish wedding reception, so you can expect three things: plenty of food, vodka and dancing. Polish receptions are long, sometimes lasting 12 hours, so there are multiple dinners served throughout the night. Vodka, bimber (Polish moonshine), and wine are served on each table along with water, sodas and juices. You will also see our best man or “starosta” walking around with the “wódko wóz” serving vodka shots to each guest. You may see everyone spontaneously raise their glasses and start chanting ‘Gorzko, gorzko!‘, (pronounced goh-shko) meaning ‘Bitter, bitter!’ in order to demand a kiss from the bride & groom – in other words, to ask for some sugar! Make sure to bring comfy shoes and be prepared for lots dancing! Polka, waltz, oberek are some common dances you will see. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to dance, all that matters is you have fun! :)
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Poprawiny - The After Party
5:00 pm
11 Fabryczna, Sędziszów Małopolski, Podkarpackie 39-120, Poland
Formal/ cocktail
Please join us for traditional poprawiny: another day of food, drinking & celebrations!