Q&A

Yes. We have organized over 2000 weddings since 2010 and can boast a 100% success rate in terms of the legality of events organized under Polish, international, and canonical law. For any doubts or legally demanding weddings we are here for you. We consult on wedding legal matters to achieve the designated goal - your dream wedding in Krakow and its surroundings while ensuring its legality.

We can provide all additional services you may be interested in. Whether tourist, wedding-related, or everything needed for the wedding and reception. From the reception, DJ, or other musical arrangements to makeup, hairstyling, transportation, decorations, photographer, videographer, additional attractions, and many other services to fulfill your dreams.

Yes. Our consultants will assist in organizing decorations for your dream wedding. We tailor decorations to your chosen style, budget, and individual needs and preferences to create a unique setting. You can see the diversity in our work on our website (see our stylizations) and social media.

After signing the wedding contract, you will receive a preliminary cost estimate, which will be modified as you make decisions. The total cost of a wedding in Krakow comprises many elements, including the wedding package, rental of venue for the ceremony and reception, menu, official fees, as well as logistical aspects, beauty services, photo and video sessions, musical arrangements, decorations, and much more.

Yes. As a tourism organizer operating in accordance with Polish and international law, we have permission to organize tourism in Poland and worldwide (Permit No. Z/30/2010 of the Register of Tourism Organizations and Tourist Agents of the Marshal of the Małopolska Region). We can create packages combining various tourism services and additional services into a complete event. We offer our couples flexibility in choosing the type, standard, and duration of their stay. We assist in selecting packages by sending hotels most frequently chosen by our couples. Additionally, we collaborate with hotels in Kraków, which we highly recommend and are pleased to offer, such as Hotel Saski, Bonerowski Palace, H15 Luxury Hotel, Mercure Stare Miasto, Holiday Inn, Stradom House and Rubinstein.

Absolutely. We can arrange private transfers, coaches, or luxury transport for you and your guests, ensuring smooth logistics on your special day.

Yes! We offer a variety of experiences, including guided tours of Kraków, visits to Wieliczka Salt Mine, wine tastings, boat cruises on the Vistula, and more.

We always need to check the availability of selected venue and confirm the date with the local office and/or parish.

Yes, witnesses are required. However, don't worry - we will organize them if necessary. Usually, witnesses for an intimate wedding for two, known as Elopement, are the wedding consultant and photographer.

Considering formal and administrative matters, organizing a wedding is possible even three months in advance. However, it's advisable to start planning a year before the planned wedding date to book additional services, invite guests, and prepare for this special day stress-free.

The wedding contract is signed electronically through the Autenti system. Both of you will receive an email with a link that will take you to the system, where you can review the document and then easily add your electronic signatures. There is no need to print or send paper versions.

No. Payment for the package and individual services is divided. Payments are usually divided into two or three parts over time. The deposit for our wedding package typically does not exceed 30%.

The ceremony is conducted by a representative of the local civil authorities and lasts 10-20 minutes. The official conducts the ceremony in Polish, while a sworn translator - required by law - will translate it into English for you. After the official part, there's time for emotions, toasts, and group photos.

Currently, same-sex marriages are not legally recognised in Poland. However, we can organise symbolic wedding ceremonies and unforgettable celebrations for LGBTQ+ couples in stunning locations in Kraków and its surroundings.

Yes. If you need your Polish marriage certificate to be recognised in your home country, we can assist in obtaining an apostille or any other required legalisation.

The Chapel of St. Kinga is a consecrated place, and only religious weddings in the Roman Catholic rite are possible there. Just like any sacred site or church in Kraków, it is possible to have a church wedding corresponding to the specific denomination of the couple.

A church wedding is a religious ceremony without legal consequences. The couple separately contracts a civil marriage before the church wedding (in exceptional cases, with the consent of church authorities, the order may be different). In the church weddings, a civil marriage certificate must be attached to the documents. On the other hand, a concordat wedding is a religious ceremony that, due to a specific agreement between state and church authorities, also has legal consequences. For a concordat wedding, both civil and church documents must be prepared, and the couple is married both in the eyes of civil and church law.

Roman Catholic church weddings usually take place in the Chapel of St. Kinga and are officiated by an English-speaking priest. However, upon your request, we can try to find a priest speaking in other languages. Due to the fact that the Chapel of St. Kinga is located on a tourist route, the Mass can only begin after the last tourist group has passed, usually in the evening. Some couples choose to combine the ceremony in one of the many churches in Wieliczka or Krakow with a wedding reception in a selected chamber in the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Yes, of course. It is possible to have your own priest conduct the ceremony, but this requires proper preparation and the submission of the necessary documents to the relevant church authorities in Poland. We will guide you through the process to ensure everything is arranged smoothly.

Depending on the type of wedding chosen (civil/religious/concordat), you will need civil, religious, or both types of documents accordingly. In each of our wedding packages, one of the services is guiding you through all the formalities. Your consultant will provide you with a list of required documents for your case and guide you through the entire process of obtaining them, suggesting the most effective methods. If you encounter any problems obtaining the documents, we are here to assist you with our almost 15 years of experience.

Generally, wedding documents, both civil and religious, are required 90-60 days before the wedding. Initially, you will send us scans of the required civil documents so that we can begin translating them. You will bring the originals with you 90-60 days before the wedding, when you will need to complete formalities at the local registry office/parish.

It depends on the type of wedding. For civil and concordat weddings, at least one visit to the registry office in Kraków is usually required 90-60 days before the wedding. However, we assist in handling as many formalities as possible remotely to make the process smooth and stress-free.

The Data Controller is Lidia Wandas-Wilczura, conducting business under the name 5 EVENTS Lidia Wandas-Wilczura. You can contact the Data Controller via email at lidia@slubzagranica.info or by phone at 609 424 478.

All the data we request is necessary for the fulfillment of the contract. These will include: names and surnames, dates and places of birth, contact details, as well as marital status, citizenship, declarations of surnames adopted after marriage (including the surname for future children), religion, and occupation. It will also be necessary to provide documents required for the wedding - civil/church documents .

Providing data is voluntary but necessary for the performance of the service under the contract concluded between us. If the data is not provided, we will not be able to perform the service of organizing your wedding. Therefore, providing us with data and processing it is a condition for concluding the contract and performing the service

The fastest and most convenient way to get from Kraków-Balice Airport to the city center is by train operated by Koleje Małopolskie. The journey takes approximately 17 minutes, and trains run regularly throughout the day. The final stop is Kraków Główny (Main Railway Station), located right next to the Old Town.

Alternative options include:

• taxis and ride-hailing apps such as Uber or Bolt,
• public buses (including night services).

Timetable and tickets: https://www.kolejemalopolskie.com.pl

Kraków is one of the most beautiful and historically rich cities in Europe. Its top attractions include:

• Main Market Square – the largest medieval square in Europe,
• Wawel Royal Castle,
• Kazimierz District – the former Jewish quarter,
• Planty Park – a green belt surrounding the Old Town,
• St. Mary's Basilica, with the famous trumpet call played every hour.

The city also offers excellent restaurants, museums, art galleries, and atmospheric cafés.

While staying in Kraków, it is worth considering trips to nearby unique destinations:

• Wieliczka – the world-famous Salt Mine (UNESCO World Heritage Site), located just 15 km from Kraków,
• Zakopane – the capital of the Polish Tatra Mountains, ideal for nature lovers and mountain trips,
• Ojców National Park – known for its scenic valleys, castles, and limestone rock formations.

These destinations are perfect for extending your stay after the wedding celebration.

Many beautiful wedding traditions are still cultivated in Kraków and the Małopolska region, including:

• the blessing of the Bride and Groom by their parents,
• welcoming the couple with bread and salt,
• the first dance,
• oczepiny – traditional wedding games and celebrations.

Today, these traditions are often combined with a modern, international wedding style.

• Kraków was the capital of Poland for over 500 years,
• The city regularly appears in international tourism rankings,
• In 2024, Kraków's Christmas tree was recognized as the most beautiful in the world,
• In 2025, Kraków was ranked as the cleanest city in the world based on tourists' reviews and opinions, surpassing cities such as Singapore, Dubai, and Zurich,
• Kraków has been recognized by National Geographic as one of the best cities for a city break.

Recommended article: Best places for a city break. A Polish city wins the ranking – National Geographic

If you plan to arrive in Kraków by car and stay overnight within the Clean Transport Zone (SCT), please keep the following rules in mind:

Cars with Polish license plates

• If the vehicle meets the minimum emission standards – no action is required.
• If it does not meet the standards – a fee must be paid.

Cars with foreign license plates

• The vehicle must be registered in the system, even if it meets emission standards.
• Failure to register may result in a fine.

All formalities can be completed online: https://sct.krakow.pl

The easiest way is by train operated by Koleje Małopolskie from Kraków Główny or Kraków Zabłocie. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
Other options include public buses and taxis.

Zakopane is located about 110 km from Kraków. You can reach it by:

• train (direct connections),
• coach/bus,
• car (approximately 2–2.5 hours, depending on traffic).

Zakopane is an ideal destination for a mountain getaway before or after the wedding.