FAQs

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Do I need a passport or visa?

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No. No visa is required for 90 days or less. Please make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your travel dates. Slovakia is a European Union Country Schengen Zone: registration in the European Entry/Exit System (EES) for all Schengen Zone including Slovakia is required.

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What will the weather be like?

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August in Slovakia is generally warm, sunny, and sometimes hot. It is one of the hottest months of the year for Slovakia, but also prone to short, intense thunderstorms. Daily Highs: Typically range from 25°C to 27°C (77°F–80°F). Average Daily Lows: Mild, averaging around 13°C to 14°C (55°F–58°F). Heat: Temperatures can occasionally exceed 30°C (86°F), making for hot, sunny days— light layers are recommended.

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Will events be indoors or outdoors?

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Welcome Party: Will be held inside Košice Hotel Ceremony: Will take place inside St. Elisabeth's Cathedral (No AC, its old) Reception: Will be held at the Mea Grati Vineyard with sailcloth tent and a dance floor Farewell Toast: Will be held at the Mea Grati Vineyard with sailcloth tent and a dance floor

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When should I arrive?

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We recommend arriving by August 6th or early August 7th so you have time to settle in and join the welcome celebration. Of course this is not required, and you can come whenever you like! If you like to come earlier, Slovakia is a gorgeous place to visit!

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What’s the nearest airport?

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The closest airport is Košice International Airport, located about 15 minutes from the city center and about 10 minutes to Košice Hotel. A taxi typically costs around 5 Euros from the airport to the hotel.

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Will transportation be provided?

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To all Košice Hotel guests a bus will be provided to and from all venues the entire weekend. I would recommend a car rental for outside excursions of the wedding festivities, as its the easiest form of transport. Including: On August 8, 2026 - A 12:30 PM departure from Košice Hotel to St. Elisabeth’s Cathedral - After reception shuttle bus to accommodation near MEA Grati for reception (Tokaj region) - Shuttle bus from hotel to the reception at MEA Grati (Tokaj region) - Late night shuttle services from MEA Grati back to the Tokaj accommodation throughout the wedding night Also includes August 9, 2026 -Evening shuttle bus back from MEA Grati Farewell Party to Košice Hotel

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Should I bring a gift?

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Your presence is truly the greatest gift — If you want to shower us with your presence and maybe a little bit extra we have put our registry up!

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What do I wear?

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Many of you already know as the wedding is a black tie event... I prefer to call it Sunday Best for the Ceremony at the Cathedral and Sleek and Comfortable for the reception in the vineyard. What does that mean you say? For Men: Anything from a tux to a suit maybe a nice light jacket and a polished tie, bow-tie and extra points for suspenders! The point is look nice for mass and comfortable as it might be a bit hot. For Women: Please you can leave you extravagant gowns at home this time. For this "black tie" event please come to the cathedral in a long appropriate dress. As it will be hot maybe a flowy summer dress. At the reception you can keep your church attire or go a little more sassy but as always classy 😉 I hope this helps!