FAQs
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Do I Need a Visa?
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US Citizens do not require a visa to visit Poland for up to 90 days. However, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to return to the USA. Please check your passport expiry date before planning your travel! Also, potentially starting in October 2025, US citizens (including children) must register with EES before traveling to Europe. We will update this section when more information on this becomes available to the public. See link below for information. https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en
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What is the dress code?
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Formal/Black-tie optional. Suits and long dresses are welcome, and so are tuxes and gowns if you are feeling more formal. Due to the nature of the venue, you will be required to climb up and down some stairs and do some walking, so we recommend shoes that will be comfortable for you! The mine is around 65°F so we recommend you bring a sweater or jacket if you think you may be cold.
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Can I bring a +1 or my kids?
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Due to the venue's capacity limit, we cannot accept any additional guests other than those listed on the RSVP. Thank you for your understanding!
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When should I RSVP by?
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Please RSVP by August 1st, 2025.
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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Please arrive at the Wieliczka Salt Mine entrance (Szyb Daniłowicza) by 3:00PM to allow for enough time for all guests to descend to the ceremony chamber. The ceremony begins promptly at 4:00PM.
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How do I get down into the mine?
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Normally, tourists have to descend 38 flights of stairs, but not us! There is an elevator that will take you down into the mine, and from there it is a short walk to the ceremony chamber. When you arrive at the Wieliczka Salt Mine entrance (Szyb Daniłowicza) there will be guides to escort you to the elevators and down to the ceremony directly. You must be accompanied at all times by mine staff while in the mine.
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How do I leave the mine?
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During the reception there will be a scheduled elevator service to bring guests back to the surface under the supervision of the mine staff. The elevators will run once every half hour and the schedule will be posted. If you need to leave the mine at any point during the ceremony or reception due to an emergency, you will be able to do so.
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How do I get from the ceremony to the reception?
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You will be guided by the mine staff on the walk from the ceremony chamber to the reception. There is some stair climbing required. Supervision in the mine is required at all times, and you may not wander off on your own on the way to the reception.
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Can I explore the mine during the reception?
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Unfortunately, you will not be permitted to roam the mine during the reception. Guests must be supervised at all times while in the mine and staff is not available to give tours. If you are interested in seeing more of the mine while in Poland, official tours are offered (in both Polish and English!) every day 9am-5pm, and tickets can be purchased day of in person or on their website.
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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?
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Please let us know of any food allergies you have when you RSVP or directly to the bride and groom by August 1st, and we will accommodate.
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What should I expect at a Polish Wedding?
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Polish weddings are known for their long celebrations with lots of food, dancing, and never-ending supply of vodka. There will be multiple courses of food throughout the night to keep you fed, and an open bar all night with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. A fun Polish wedding tradition is for guests to raise their glasses and start chanting 'gorzko, gorzko!' (pronounced goshko), meaning ‘bitter, bitter!’ to demand a kiss from the bride and groom – in other words, to ask for some 'sugar' to sweeten the taste of vodka.
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How do I pronounce Wieliczka?
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"Vyeh-leech-ka"