We tried our best to include the best of both worlds. It is very important to both of us that we included both of our cultures and traditions in a way that didn't leave anyone feeling unappreciated. We will have a Serbian welcome party the morning of. We will have a traditional ceremony and cocktail hour. We will share first dances with our parents and each other. We will be cutting cake and dancing. There will be both a Serbian band and a DJ to ensure everyone gets out on that dance floor! But most importantly there will be two people completely in love sharing the start of their joined lives with the people they care most about.
Unfortunately, due to the size of the venue, we only have room for those addressed on the invitations.
There are many traditions in a Serbian wedding, plenty of which take place before the ceremony has even begun. The morning of the wedding the groom travels to the brides home with his "entourage" to pay for his bride where a series of events and traditions will take place.
There are numerous things that will happen, some of which will include: The groom will arrive with a full band and entourage. The father's of the bride and groom will exchange decorated rakija bottles and drink together. The bride's family will pin gold on the groom as well as present gifts to him and his family. The groom in exchange will also have gifts for the Bride's family. While he is being entertained (or distracted) his Kum, best man, and other friends will go in search of the bride and attempt to buy her. Her Bridesmaids will stand guard at her door and barter with them until they are satisfied with the price. The best man will gift the bride with her wedding shoes (which won't fit until money is placed in them). The bride will gift everyone in the groom's entourage. The bride will be escorted out of her family home by two of her brothers where they will dance with both families in the drive way before heading to the ceremony.
No, all of our traditions are done in good fun. I'm sure at some point in history there was a seriousness to these traditions, but today we celebrate them more as an ode to our culture and ancestors.
We completely understand the concerns surrounding Covid19. We have taken everyone's health and safety into consideration when planning how we can celebrate our milestone with the people we love in the midst of this "new normal". With this being said we ask that if you think you have been exposed or have any symptoms to please keep your distance at this time. We will have plenty of occasions to celebrate our love in the coming future. Thank you and we love you!