Our wedding will take place at the Hotel Palace Portorož, a beautiful seaside hotel on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast. Address: Obala 45, 6320 Portorož, Slovenia
Slovenia is a small, beautiful country in Central Europe, right between Italy and Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. And truly no worries if you had to Google it - Chelsea did too before her first date with Katarina.
Guests traveling from the United States, Canada, UK, and most EU/Schengen countries do not need a visa for short stays. Please ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates.
Portorož sits on Slovenia’s southwestern coast near the Italian and Croatian borders. Multiple international airports make travel flexible and easy. The closest airports are: • *Venice (VCE) – ~2.5 hours (DIRECT FLIGHTS AVAILABLE FROM NY/NJ)* • Trieste (TRS) – ~1 hour from Portorož • Ljubljana (LJU) – ~1.5 hours • Zagreb (ZAG) – ~3 hours
Airport transfers are easy. Taxis, private transfers, and shared shuttles are widely available. We recommend GoOpti as a great, easy, and budget-friendly option for airport transfers. Rental cars are also available at all major airports if you prefer to drive.
Yes! We have a room block at the Hotel Palace Portorož. We recommend booking September 4–6, 2026. Please visit the Accommodations page for the hotel booking link. If you experience any difficulty with the reservation process or are interested in upgrading your room, please let us know and we’ll be happy to assist.
Absolutely. Guests are welcome to arrive early or stay longer. The room block is for standard rooms, but upgrades and suites may be available. If you’re interested in upgrading, please let us know and we’ll connect you directly with the hotel.
We love your little ones, but our wedding will be adults-only unless children are specifically included in your invitation.
Formal attire. Men: suit or tux Women: long gown, cocktail dress, or dressy separates
Sunny, warm, and perfect for a seaside wedding. Expect 70s–80s°F (21–28°C) during the day and mild evenings.
We don’t. Chelsea and Katarina bonded on their second date over a shared dislike of wedding registries, so skipping one feels only right. Truly, no gifts—your presence (and the journey to celebrate with us) is more than enough.
Yes — Slovenia is one of the safest countries in Europe, and honestly feels a bit like a fairytale that forgot to add villains. The towns are clean, the streets are walkable, and the locals are incredibly friendly.
Slovene is the official language, but English is spoken almost everywhere. Hotels, restaurants, transportation, and tourist services are fully English-friendly, and you will have no problem communicating.
Slovenia uses the Euro (€). Credit cards are widely accepted, and ATMs are readily available. You’ll have no trouble paying for hotels, restaurants, or transportation.
Impress your servers, bartenders, and taxi drivers: • Dober dan (DOH-ber dahn) → Good day • Hvala (HVAH-lah) → Thank you • Prosim (PRO-seem) → Please / you’re welcome • Portorož (por-toh-ROZH) • Piran (pee-RAHN) • Ljubljana (lyoo-blyah-NAH) • Katarina Puš (kah-tah-REE-nah Poosh) They will love you forever for trying.