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June132024NOCOMMENTS

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Choosing a wedding venue, Wedding by the sea, Wedding in Cyprus

Beach Wedding in Cyprus

Discover the most popular venues for beach wedding in Cyprus, beach wedding cost and much more.

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April202023NOCOMMENTS

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Wedding by the sea, Wedding in Cyprus

Reasons to have a wedding in Cyprus

Cyprus is a popular destination for weddings. Here are a few reasons why you might consider having your wedding in Cyprus.

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July202021NOCOMMENTS

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Wedding by the sea, Wedding in Kakheti, Wedding in the mountains

New locations for adventurous couples

We take challenging ideas of the couples for their big day with great care, and our wedding planners are happy to explore new locations for those brave couples that are open to creative solutions and are ready to allow a little more time for all the preparations for the sake of an outstanding result.

Nature of Georgia is abundantly rich, diverse with landscapes. There are endless corners of “inner Tuscany”, Switzerland or Texas that charge us with inspiration for new projects that we can’t wait to execute and we’re just waiting for a couple that wants to dream with us.

One would be right saying that it’s not that easy to transfer a big number of guests to these locations, but they really add to the charm of a private ceremony and elicit amazing emotions that will stay with you for the rest of your life and become a legendary story that you will your kids and grandkids. 

In this post we’ve made a list of locations that are waiting for that brave couple.

Lagodekhi

Great for those, who:
  •     are craving for nature
  •     avoid the beaten path
  •     love tropical shade, green and coolness
  •     don’t want to spend too much time on transfer
Transfer

about 3 hrs from Tbilisi by car.

About the location

Lagodekhi is a municipality in the region of Kakheti mostly famous for its national park with amazing nature.

Woods, waterfalls, lakes and views of the Caucasus mountains is what the reserve created in 1912 has to offer. For a long time access to the protected area was limited to tourists, and only in 2005 this corner of pristine wilderness was opened for public.

Bigger part of the territory is covered with forests and Alpine meadows. Besides, there are many water bodies here: rivers, springs, lakes and waterfalls. This zone in the north-east of Georgia close to the borders with Azerbaijan and Russia is characterized by temperate humid subtropical climate.

I would love to organise a wedding in Lagodekhi since I heard many times that it is one of the greenest corners of Kakheti. Except for this part, we have actually explored the whole region, and it would be interesting to work with something new. Besides, the local cuisine is praised a lot, and our partners share great reviews of the local venues.

Irina, Leading Wedding Planner

Racha

Great for those, who:
  •     love the mountains and quiet villages
  •     are interested in iconic Georgian wines
  •     don’t go for obvious choices
  •     want to choose a legendary region which everyone is talking about, but not many have actually visited
Transfer

about 5 hrs from Tbilisi by car / 1 hr from Tbilisi by plane / 1,5 hrs from Kutaisi by car.

About the location

This region is close to Svaneti and South Ossetia. Racha has a distinguished place in the hearts of the locals. It has this mystical charm that makes the locals talk about it as if it was a garden of Eden. It is also called the “Switzerland of Georgia”. It’s all fresh and green here in the summer, and the meadows covered with flowers really look like they are Alpine.

It is also an important spot for Georgian wine making culture. The famous Khvanchkara wine originates here. It is produced in strictly limited quantities, and is therefore quite expensive.

Compared to other mountainous regions of Georgia like Kazbegi and Svaneti, Racha has significantly less tourists, that’s why it is a perfect destination for those who like something yet undiscovered by others : )

Racha is not yet very much developed in terms of local amenities, but it is a wonderful destination, and the center of the region can be reached from Tbilisi by plane. My biggest dream is to organise a wedding there in autumn, because at this time of the year Racha is fantastically beautiful.

Elena, Wedding Planner
(с) Nika Tchokhonelidze / Unsplash

Svaneti

Great for those, who:
  •     are looking for authentic flavour of a mountain region
  •     are into exploring the culture
  •     are ready to go a long way for unforgettable memories
Transfer

1 hr from Tbilisi by plane / 5 hrs by car from Batumi or Kutaisi.

About the location

Located high up in the mountains Svaneti is known for its unique culture: the Svans speak their own language, and local cuisine has more substantial and hearty dishes. It is easy to recognize Svaneti in the photo by its unique architecture: here you can see numerous and quite well preserved “koshki” ancestral towers. The village of Ushguli is considered the highest inhabited settlement in Europe. In a word, you can expect not only breathtaking scenery here, but also immersion into the local culture.  

A 1-hour flight on a plane from a small airport in Natakhtari close to Tbilisi connects you to the central spot of the region, Mestia, all year round. In the winter the landscape of Svaneti covered in snow looks quite dramatic, and in the fall, when the tree leaves are changing their colours, the beauty of the area is even more impressive.

Svaneti is my favourite part of Georgia. Weddings are very rarely organised there, and that’s a shame. Svaneti offers amazing views of the mountain peaks – Ushba, Tetnuldi, Shkhara, – and there’s plenty of interesting locations for a photoshoot or a ceremony. There are quite a lot of hotels in Mestia too.

Elena, Wedding Planner
(c) Tomas Malik / Unsplash

Vardzia

Great for those, who:
  •      want to feel the spirit of centuries
  •      are interested in history
Transfer

about 4 hrs from Tbilisi by car.

About the location

There are several cave cities and monasteries in Georgia but Vardzia is the biggest and most famous among them. It is a man-made cave city with Mtkvari river solemnly flowing below the rock. There are about 600 “rooms” located on 13 levels. The view of the mountains and valleys can be admired from the open balconies.

There’s even a prettier view from the other bank of the river. From there you get a much better idea of the scale of the whole complex which looks fabulous with the evening lights.

Vardzia is an exceptionally beautiful region, and it’s been my dream to work there for a long time. It’s one of my favourite spots in Georgia, I used to visit there quite often. It’s an amazing creation of human beings.

Evgeniya, General Manager

Goderdzi

Great for those, who:
  •     are dreaming of a ceremony in the unique location
  •     love the mountains and open horizons
  •     want to combine the ceremony with a honeymoon on the seaside
  •     can fly in to Batumi
Transfer

about 3 hrs from Batumi by car / about 5 hrs from Tbilisi by car.

About the location

The mountainous part of Adjara is not explored by tourists so much, but its beauty is definitely worth it. One would usually go to Batumi and get stuck on the beach unaware of the fact that just a few hours’ drive away is a whole wonderful world of quiet villages and green hills.

Goderdzi is a small ski resort which is only developing. It is 100 km from Batumi and is considered the highest point of Adjara. It is located in the Alpine zone and is no less beautiful than Gudauri. The petrified forest of Goderdzi got the status of a Natural Monument in 2013. Because the sea is so close, the climate here is humid and there’s an abundance of greenery.

(c) Max Slch / Unsplash

Batumi

Great for those, who:
  • want to add a tropical touch to the ceremony
  • dream of a ceremony at sunset on the beach
  • want a hen party on a boat
  • pin the pictures from ceremonies in Las Vegas and Hawaii for inspiration
Transfer

20 min from the international airport of Batumi to the center of the city / about 5 hrs from Tbilisi by car.

About the location

Batumi is a port on Black Sea and a city of eloquent eclectic. The spires of skyscrapers go side by side with tropical lianas of the Botanical Garden. This destination is not all-new for us, but we’re dreaming of a big wedding here. There are plenty of small towns and wild beaches outside Batumi too. The European-style ceremony on the beach is going to be fantastic here, while the budget can be much more agreeable.

We have a whole article dedicated to the perks of this location.

(c) Serg Butko
(c) Serg Butko
(c) Serg Butko
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August112019NOCOMMENTS

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Choosing a wedding venue, Wedding by the sea

Wedding at the seaside in Batumi

Are you looking for a wedding venue and you have to choose between the mountains and the seaside? No need to choose anymore, as we have found the universal option for you 😊. In this article we are going to talk about wedding in Batumi: we will look through the pros and cons of this destination, visit a couple of best venues and show you in what way the Black Sea coast will definitely amaze you.

More and more couples come to us with a strong desire to make a difference, go beyond our popular packages and find a truly special place for their wedding. Luckily, we are dealing with Georgia, a land full of amazing locations. We are happy to hear about your brave dreams and it is a pleasure for us to venture into the unexplored and find new routes for your special day. In recent years, Batumi has become one of such new wedding destinations. This controversial city raises questions, it repels or makes you fall in love with it, but it surely doesn’t let you stay indifferent. Today we are going to share our experience and tell you why you should choose Batumi for your destination wedding in Georgia.

Beauty and the sea

To begin with, there is the sea. The vast Batumi seashore has not just crowded tourist beaches, but also various secluded nooks, where waves crash into the rocks with a rhythmic sound. Free spirit and bright expressiveness dwell here. Reciting the vows in such a place will fill these words with the energy of wild force. For those who prefer comfort, we offer to choose a private beaches or a pier of one of the hotels. Here, surrounded by your loved ones, you will have a cozy ceremony in front of the sky colored with sunset. 

However, it’s not just about the sea. Batumi is a surprising blend of skyscrapers, rocky gorges, mountains, waterfalls and woods. And the famous Batumi Botanical Garden, of course, one of the most visited sights in the region. It is so beautiful that a part of your heart will surely be left here. Do not rush to grasp it all in one visit, come back later for a leisurely walk. Take your time, explore every corner, touch each petal and smell each scent. By the way, we recommend you to choose Botanical Garden if you are planning your wedding in spring. At this time of year it turns into a real magical world of exotic flowers. After taking some wedding photos with colorful plants in the background, you could visit a quiet beach called Green cape situated nearby. Usually there are not many people due to its remoteness, so there you will manage to capture the intimate moment of your unity being born right in front of the endless sea.

(c) Serg Butko

Wedding in Batumi is a great opportunity to arrange a true sea adventure for yourselves and your guests. For example, place the ceremony at the seaside, have a photo shoot in the Botanical garden, and the dinner on a terrace overlooking the tranquil sea and mountain layers on the horizon. Or you could have the ceremony in the Botanical garden itself and then go to the waterfalls half an hour drive away. Batumi offers a big choice of various routes for your wedding day, so just tell us about your dreams. We will develop an individual itinerary with accordance to your preferences. 

(c) Serg Butko
(c) Serg Butko
(c) Serg Butko

This controversial city raises questions, it repels or makes you fall in love with it, but it surely doesn’t let you stay indifferent.
(c) Serg Butko

Weather and budget

Although a mix of mountains and the sea creates magnificent skyline and fresh air, it also causes frequent unpredictable rains. Batumi climate is very capricious. Unfortunately, this complicates the process of weather forecasting. As is happens with weddings in the mountains, for wedding in Batumi we always develop Plan B in case of heavy rain. We constantly check on the weather and prepare umbrellas and raincoats in advance if the ceremony is arranged at the seaside or any other open area. All this helps us to be prepared for any mood swings and surprises from nature, besides natural disasters only.

Another aspect that must be taken into account while planning your destination wedding in Batumi is the features of services market in Adjara region. As it is a quickly developing city, service level and quality of the services provided by local specialists sometimes do not meet Ori standards. It is crucial for us that we work only with the vendors who proved to be professional and responsible. That is why in order to follow our essential standards, sometimes we invite vendors from Tbilisi. This causes an increase of their services’ cost, but in return you get a team of trustworthy professionals who we’ve been cooperating with for years. In addition, Batumi has an airport which will let you optimize travel expenditure for yourselves and your guests.

Official marriage registration

If you have decided to register your marriage in Batumi, there are two options for you: a free registration in the Justice Hall or a paid onsite service which can be held anywhere in or around the city. It will take approximately 3 hours to have the procedure in the Justice Hall: it depends on the waiting time. Apply for it in the morning, go for a photo shoot by the sea and return for registering and getting the certificate. 

However, registration in Justice Hall is just a formal due process, far from solemnity. If you dream of saying the most important words in a romantic place, standing in front of the beautifully decorated arch, surrounded by your family and friends, pick the onsite registration. This option provides a limitless field for your imagination. Will it be a wild forest far from the city or a rocky coast of the Black sea? Feel free to dream big and unusual!

If you have chosen the onsite registration, you need to apply for it on a business day 24 hours prior to the chosen date. Pay attention that the Ceremony Hall doesn’t work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. In case you do not plan to arrive in Batumi beforehand, just send the power of attorney and scanned copies of your passports to our email. We will handle this task ourselves. 

Risks and care

Before we finish our story about wedding in Batumi, we’d like to ask you, our couples, for a favor. We love you creativity and desire to risk, we will follow your inspiration wherever it takes us. If you dream of a wedding by the sea and are looking for a secluded place for a ceremony to the sound of the waves, remember of your wedding planners and guests. Sometimes organization of an event requires hundreds of kilograms of equipment, decoration, chairs, and buffet. No matter how remote and secluded the place you’ve chosen is, it is important that we could get there by car. This is not a simple task as such a place has to be beautiful, distant but accessible. We believe that if we take care of each other’s comfort we will manage to find a place like that. A perfect place for the ceremony of your dreams!

Wedding in Batumi is a great opportunity to arrange a true sea adventure for yourselves and your guests.
(c) Serg Butko
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