The wedding ceremony will be conducted on-site by the local Civil Registry Office and will last no more than 10 minutes. We warmly invite all our guests to join us for this special moment. Once the ceremony is complete, Jelena and Niklas will be officially and legally married.

(And don't worry, our Serbian marriage will be recognised by the Swiss authorities as well!)

In Serbia, getting married is usually quite affordable for young couples, as guests typically give money (in cash) instead of material gifts. This tradition often covers the cost of the wedding, with any remaining amount helping to finance the newly-weds' honeymoon. Guests usually present their monetary gifts in cash, enclosed in envelopes, essentially paying for their "seat" at the celebration.

(As a consequence, couples spend the night counting and settle all expenses the next morning. )

The bride and groom will be covering all pre-wedding activities, including transfers.

Our goal is to make your visit as easy and enjoyable as possible. We will be organising and funding your airport transfers, as well as any activity-related transfers (from Hilton Hotel only). Please let us know your travel plans as soon as possible.

Both Jelena and Niklas love music—whether it's Ex-Yu hits or international favourites. We have compiled a setlist that beautifully incorporates both genres. Even if you're not familiar with Ex-Yu music, we promise it will all be danceable and fun! You might even discover some new favourites that will have you singing along and sticking in your head.

Our aim is to maintain a harmonious balance between Serbian/Ex-Yu and international music, ensuring everyone has a fantastic time on the dance floor. We hope the tunes will not only get you moving but also leave a lasting impression, adding a memorable twist to the celebration.

We will have several photographers and videographers capturing our wedding, similar to what you might expect in Switzerland.

However, in Serbia, photographers typically offer printed photos of yourself and photos with the bride and groom for purchase. It is customary to buy these photos for a few hundred Serbian Dinars in cash. You can, of course, select which pictures you would like to buy; you are not expected to purchase the full set.

(If you prefer not to be recorded, please let the event staff know. Of course you may take your own photos!)

In Serbia, wedding ceremonies are delightfully concise, with no lengthy speeches. Jelena and Niklas will be married in front of a local official and all our guests in a brief ceremony lasting about 10 minutes. This ensures that we can quickly move on to the celebration.

After the ceremony, we will dive straight into the festivities. We'll eat delicious food, drink to our hearts' content, dance the night away, and celebrate together. It's all about enjoying each other's company and making unforgettable memories. We look forward to sharing this joyous occasion with you in true Serbian style!

The “Bidermajer” is the flower bouquet carried by the bride. It is customary for the bride to throw the Bidermajer after the legal marriage ceremony. Unmarried women will compete to catch it, as tradition says that the one who catches it will be the next in line to get married.

(Fun fact: Jelena, insists, she has caught more than 20 Bidermajers over the years. Niklas counted nine of them – so it’s about time Jelena gets married! 😊)

Tastes vary, so after sampling numerous options, we have decided to offer separate menus for our Swiss and Serbian guests.

In Serbia, seeing guests with an empty plate after finishing a meal is considered a sign of being a bad host. We aim to be great hosts, so there will be plenty of food. Please don't feel guilty for not finishing everything – leaving food is actually considered as a compliment!

We will be serving the following courses:

* Cold starter (cold cuts, cheese, spreads, bread basket and various salads)

* Veal soup

* Warm starter

* Selection from three main courses (all contain meat!)

* Wedding cake

* Choice of three desserts

Please let us know about any dietary requirements, as our venue is very flexible and will accommodate your needs.

We are celebrating our wedding at a winery, so there will be a carefully selected choice of excellent local wines for you to enjoy.

The winery also produces its own Rakija (fruit brandy). While smooth and pleasant, Rakija is quite strong! They say vodka connects people, and so does Rakija, so please join the local Serbian guests in sharing a glass – we promise you will enjoy yourself!

Additionally, we offer a full range of beer and non-alcoholic beverages to cater to all tastes.

(If you particularly enjoy the wine, there is a gift shop at the entrance where you can purchase a bottle to take home.)

Very different cultures and languages will be meeting each other during our wedding - but we chose our guests well ;-).

Don’t worry about language - either your opposite will speak English, or they will find someone to communicate with you quickly. Serbs love getting in touch with people and you will find a way to meet each other in any case (no Rakija required)!

Most of Serbia’s citizens identify as Serbian Orthodox. The both of us, respect and appreciate the church, but decided against having a formal church wedding.

Jelena and Niklas will only be having a civil wedding.