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Lake Bled, Slovenia is a perfect setting for a dream wedding, wedding proposal, honeymoon, romantic holidays, for your story of love. www.bled.siTRANSCRIPT
YOUR STORY OF LOVELake Bled, Slovenia
may enrich your day with a ride on a traditional ‘pletna’ boat to Slovenia’s only island, where the first test in the new marriage awaits the groom: for good luck in the marriage, he must carry his bride up all ninety-nine steps leading to the top of the island. The newlyweds may then ring the wishing bell in the island church, which promises to make their dreams come true, and take a horse-drawn carriage from the lake shore to the venue of their wedding reception.
Bled A dream wedding with unforgettable views across the lake
The romantic image of Bled beck-ons betrothed couples to promise each other everlasting love here. It thus comes as no surprise that both locals and numerous foreigners from around the world choose Bled as the venue of their magical wedding day. You can tie the knot while overlook-ing the blue waters of Lake Bled or in the company of the lord of the castle and his entourage, and you
• wedding hall in Bled Town Hall, up to 25 – 30 guests
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Romantic moments in magical Bled
Idyllic Bled is a tranquil place that inspires romantic marriage propos-als. Why not hire a pletna boat and pop the question in the middle of the lake, surrounded by the shimmering waters of Lake Bled and with high Alpine peaks as your backdrop?A pletna boat is also an ideal place to enjoy a glass of Slovenian sparkling wine between the two of you or even have a romantic dinner with tasty fresh dishes brought to you by rowing waiters. Alternatively, select one of the excellent Bled restaurants offering fine dining with lake views or hearty local dishes in an authentic ambience.
Honeymooners may combine ro-mance with an active day in the great outdoors and explorations of local heritage. Go hiking, cycling or rafting in the morning, get acquainted with our traditions in the afternoon and enjoy a perfect sunset from a lakeside terrace in the evening.Have you been happily married for some time, but would like to renew your vows or celebrate your anniver-sary? Whether you are planning a romantic getaway for two or a larger gathering in the company of your family and friends, Bled provides the perfect backdrop.Bled, where you can hear your hearts beating for each other, is an endless source of inspiration for romantic ideas.
Bled Castle Bled Culture InstituteCesta svobode 11, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)4 572 97 70E. [email protected] W. www.blejski-grad.si
Wedding organiser: Lea FerjanE. [email protected]
A wedding day at Bled Castle is diverse and different, as it is hard to stand aloof from its historic ambi-ence, with its unique views across Lake Bled and the surrounding peaks. The wedding couple and guests are welcomed by the Lord of the Castle on the lower castle terrace and escorted to the venue of the wedding ceremony, the upper terrace or the Knights’ Hall. Should you wish, your wedding at Bled Castle may be additionally enriched by opening of a bottle of sparkling wine with a sword, a programme of medieval dances, sword-fighting and fire-eating, the printing of a mar-
• lapidarium on the upper castle terrace, up to 150 guests
• Knights’ Hall, up to 80 guests
• Bled Castle restaurant, up to 65 guests • Knights’ Hall, up to 70 guests
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riage certificate in the castle printing works, the bottling of wine in the castle wine cellar and a visit to the interesting castle forge.
To round-off your romantic day per-fectly, a wedding reception or dinner may also be organised at Bled Castle. It may be held on the terrace, in the castle restaurant or in the Knights’ Hall, where tables will be set up in line with the couple’s wishes, a rich culinary offer is available and staff will be happy to assist you to select additional decoration, a photogra-pher and a videographer and to reserve your accommodation in Bled.
church, under the bell of wishes, which carries prayers of the soul to Mary, is a unique blessing from God and may be carried out in various languages, to the sounds of the ancient organ and selected music. By arrangement, civil ceremonies may also be carried out on Bled Island.
After the ceremony, a festive re-ception is prepared on the lawn in front of the church or in the covered spaces of the gallery, the ‘Potičnica’ café or the Protocol room, including Slovenian ‘potica’ cake, top-quality wine and other local delicacies pre-pared in line with the wishes of the newlyweds. Love and fidelity are the most beautiful presents, and the best presents to Bled Island are married couples who later return to the island with their new families.
Bled Island and the Church of the Mother of God on the LakeInformation about church weddings:Bled Parish, Slovenski trg 1, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)4 572 93 80E. [email protected] W. www.zupnija-bled.si
Organization and catering:Bled Island, Slovenski trg 1, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)4 576 79 79E. [email protected]. www.blejskiotok.si
Bled Island, an ancient pilgrimage site rising to the heavens from amidst the blue waters of the lake, is a pop-ular venue for the sacrament of holy marriage to couples of the Catholic, Evangelical and Orthodox religions. A ceremony in the festively decorated
• platform in front of the church
• Protocol room and Gallery, up to 25 guests
Venues for standing receptions: • platform in front of the Church of the Mother of GodandPotičnica, up to 150 guests • gallery, up to 80 guests • Potičnica, up to 60 guests • Protocol room, up to 25 guests
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of your wedding ceremony, with beauti-ful views across the lake, or the intimacy of one of the attractive hotel balconies.Are you still undecided on the most suitable hall for your wedding dinner? You can leave the organisation to a professional and experienced team who will take care of all details of your wed-ding day, including a first-class culinary experience prepared by top-end chefs.The Grand Hotel Toplice also offers a wide selection of halls for the wedding reception. The exclusive Julijana Restau-rant, set on the picturesque lake shore, is ideal for smaller weddings. Larger gatherings will enjoy the Grand Ban-queting Hall with its spacious terrace and refined interior. In the Panorama Hall, which takes its name from its wonderful views across Lake Bled and the Julian Alps, elegant round tables will be set up while guests may also use the adjacent terrace and glass pavilion.You are invited to the Grand Hotel Toplice, where your wedding day will be a unique and unforgettable event. The wedding ceremony with a view of Bled Island, sparkling wine on the lake shore, a ‘pletna’ boat ride to the island, the bell of wishes, the wedding night in a room overlooking the lake and attention to every tiny detail will make your wedding day perfect.
Grand Hotel TopliceCesta svobode 12, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)4 579 11 42, +386 (0)4 579 10 00E. [email protected] W. www.sava-hotels-resorts.com
Imagine your wedding in an idyllic venue by the lake, with the magical image of the island amidst the lake in the luxury of an elegant and prestigious hotel. Just like in a fairy-tale. This is how you will be pampered at the Grand Hotel Toplice, in the comfort of timeless elegance, all given a special seal by the magic of Lake Bled and the traditions.The Grand Hotel Toplice is without doubt one of the most prestigious venues for the organisation of an unforgettably romantic wedding day in Bled. Promise each other everlasting love on an idyllic terrace right by the lake or in one of the sumptuous hotel salons. Your vows will be magical in the shade of the chestnut trees and in the festive whiteness on the terrace on the lake shore. Alternatively, you may select the elegantly furnished Lake or Presidential Salons as the venue
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• Julijana terrace, up to 24 guests (seated) / up to 70 guests (combination) • balcony, up to 10 guests
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• Presidential Salon, up to 40 guests (seated) / up to 70 guests (combination)
• Lake Salon, up to 60 guests (seated) / up to 130 guests (combination)
• Grand Hall, up to 220 guests • Panorama Hall, up to 120 guests • Julijana Restaurant, up to 24 guests
relaxed tea parties. In warmer months, the Belvedere Pavilion opens its doors to wedding ceremonies and receptions with the most beautiful views across the lake and island.Wedding dinners are held in the Vila Bled’s historic Concert Hall, where delicacies of top-end cuisine are supplemented by selected Slovenian wines. After the gala dinner, the new-lyweds and wedding guests are invit-ed to the after-party in the Belvedere Pavilion, where music and dancing soon turn the night into morning.The Vila Bled offers 31 rooms and spacious suites suitable for the ac-commodation of the wedding couple and guests. The hotel is furnished in the style of the 1950s, reflecting the villa’s rich history as a presidential residence. Having hosted prestigious events for decades, the Vila Bled is synonymous with excellent service and flawless organisation.
Vila BledCesta svobode 26, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)4 575 37 10E. [email protected] W. www.vila-bled.si
The Vila Bled, a former presidential residence, lies in a secluded corner of the Slovenian Alpine pearl of Bled. It is surrounded by a beautiful park that dips its toes into the waters of Lake Bled and is a perfect venue for an unforgettable wedding ceremony in fairytale natural surroundings. Several alternative covered venues are on-hand to hold a wedding ceremony in less favourable weather without losing the benefit of the views and the splendid setting. Warm hospitali-ty, selected comfort, timeless ele-gance, top-end cuisine and valuable moments have all found themselves at home at the Vila Bled.The Belvedere Pavilion reigns on mighty thirty-metre pillars above Lake Bled very close to the Vila Bled. It was designed by the renowned architect Jože Plečnik and it was used by Yugoslav President Tito for elegant
• Vila Bled park, up to 96 guests
• terrace under the arcades or • Belvedere Pavilion, up to 96 guests
• Concert Hall, up to 96 guests
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Astoria Hotel BledPrešernova 32, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)4 579 44 14E. [email protected] W. www.hotelastoria-bled.com
A longstanding tradition of organ-ising weddings enables the Astoria Hotel to make the newlyweds’ special day as magical as they have always dreamt. The experienced hotel staff take care of every important little de-tail of the wedding reception, rang-ing from the set-up of tables to the selection, preparation and serving of a tasty wedding menu. They are also happy to help you select the deco-ration, a professional photographer, videographer and live music to your taste. Wedding guests are offered accommodation at special rates, while newlyweds will be delighted to find out the overnight with breakfast on their wedding night is a gift from the hotel.
• Astoria Hotel, up to 150 guests
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Jelovica HotelCesta svobode 8, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)4 579 60 00E. [email protected]. www.hotel-jelovica.si
The Jelovica Hotel is in the spa park next to Lake Bled, in the old town centre and has its own car park. As the venue of their wedding reception, newlyweds-to-be may choose the hotel garden, which boasts a view of verdant greenery, the parish church or Bled Castle. Wedding lunches and dinners may also be held in the conference hall or the pleasant hotel restaurant, which has direct access to an outdoor terrace. The Jelovica Hotel would like to bring Slovenian cuisine to their guests and therefore strives to offer traditional dishes pre-pared from only the best ingredients. A homely atmosphere, friendly staff, wonderful views and tasty dishes are all advantages of the hotel that will enthuse the newlyweds and their guests.
• garden, up to 80 guests
• Jelovica Hotel restaurant, up to 180 guests
• conference hall, up to 80 guests
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Kompas Hotel & Best Western Premier Lovec HotelCankarjeva 2 / Ljubljanska 6, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)4 620 51 18E. [email protected] W. www.kompas-lovec.com
The sister hotels Kompas and Best Western Premier Lovec Hotel stand next to one another in the very heart of Bled. The Kompas Hotel boasts a wonderful panoramic terrace from where views open up across the lake, island and castle. In nice weather, your wedding dinner may be served on the hotel terrace, while the adja-cent café with its glass wall is a pleas-ant alternative for up to 50 guests. Another venue for gala dinners is the Panorama Hall on the top floor of the Best Western Premier Lovec Hotel, which features natural materials and wonderful views.
• terrace of the Kompas Hotel, up to 70 guests
• café of the Kompas Hotel, up to 50 guests
• Panorama Hall in the Lovec Hotel, up to 80 guests
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Triglav Hotel & 1906 Restaurant BledKolodvorska cesta 33, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)4 575 26 10E. [email protected] W. www.hoteltriglavbled.si
Charming views across Lake Bled and the island open up from the Triglav Hotel and the 1906 Restaurant, where wedding lunches and dinners for up to 80 guests may be held. The culi-nary team at the 1906 Restaurant is renowned for making fresh, very tasty dishes with a scent of the Mediterrane-an, creating surprising combinations of tastes, while the dishes are accompa-nied by selected Slovenian wines from the hotel wine cellar. Future newlyweds are invited to visit the hotel and advise the staff how you picture your special day. Together with the chef and som-melier, you will choose an appropriate menu, which you will have a chance to sample before your event, and the most suitable wine to accompany it.
• terrace, up to 30 guests
• 1906 Restaurant Bled, up to 80 guests
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Vila IstraCesta svobode 35, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)59 080 808E. [email protected] W. www.vila-istra.info
The Vila Istra, a romantic traditional villa on the shore of Lake Bled, is ideal for smaller intimate weddings of those longing for an individual approach, privacy and attention to detail. The villa encompasses five tastefully furnished rooms suitable for the accommodation of newlyweds and wedding guests, and the top-end A l'Art Bled Restaurant, which ranks among the best in Bled according to guest reviews. The restaurant can host up to 30 guests and has direct access to two attractive balconies with lake views. There is a smaller garden next to the villa, where wed-ding ceremonies or dinners can be held outdoors.
• VilaIstragarden, up to 50 guests
• restaurant, up to 40 guests
• Al'ArtBledRestaurant, up to 30 guests
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Vila PrešerenVeslaška promenada 14, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)4 575 25 10E. [email protected] W. www.vilapreseren.si
The Vila Prešeren nestles below the castle cliff on the shore of Lake Bled. Its wonderful natural environment and diverse culinary offer are an inspiration to guests. In fine weather, wedding parties are served sparkling wine, finger food and the wedding dinner on its atmospheric terrace overlooking the lake and the island, while there is also a pleasant indoor space. The Vila Prešeren, a tradi-tional 19th-century Bled villa, also offers two boutique suites and six contemporary rooms, suitable for the accommodation of the newlyweds and wedding guests.
• terrace, up to 150 guests
• Vila Prešeren restaurant, up to 80 guests
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Lukanc GuesthouseSelo pri Bledu 8, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)4 576 52 10E. [email protected]. www.lukanc-bled.com
The family-run Lukanc guesthouse is on the fringe of a forest in the idyllic Alpine village of Selo, merely a couple of minutes from Bled, where fresh mountain air, melodious birdsong, the murmuring of a stream and won-derful views across meadows and sur-rounding mountains reign supreme. Wedding gatherings will feel right at home at Lukanc guesthouse. The wedding dinner may be held on the panoramic terrace or in the restaurant where you will enjoy the pleasant and relaxed ambience enriched with oak furniture. They will also take care of the room and table decorations and serve you home-made food, prepared from their grandmothers’ recipes from the best ingredients the local environment has to offer. There are 17 rooms for the accommodation of the newlyweds and guests.
• terrace, up to 60 guests
• restaurant, up to 70 guests
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Da PetraNazorjeva 3, SI-4000 KranjT. +386 (0)41 695 011E. [email protected]. www.dapetra.com
Da Petra organises weddings throughout Slovenia and sees its mission as the fulfilment of the new-lyweds’ wedding dreams. The team assists you in finding your fairytale venue, provides floral decoration, musical accompaniment and the wedding cake, plans and co-ordi-nates the itinerary of your special day and supports you with candid advice. A wedding co-ordinator is on hand on your wedding day to ensure the smooth running of the ceremony and dinner so that you may enjoy your wedding to the full.
Primavera BledCesta svobode 19, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)40 975 000 E. [email protected]. www.weddings-in-slovenia.com
Primavera Bled offers premier wed-ding services in the heart of Europe in stunning locations across Slovenia. Testified outstanding service and many years’ experience make Primavera Bled a top choice for couples wishing to tie the knot in enchanting Alpine loca-tions, lively seaside towns, by turquoise rivers or serene lakes. Bled provides one of many fairytale settings in Slovenia with an outstanding range of venues, excellent food, drink and breath-taking backdrops for your photography and videography. Beautiful winter wed-dings in sparkling Alpine locations are also a speciality. Tailor-made to your requirements, a complete wedding organisation service is provided from the preparation of legal documentation and official registration of marriages to the venue, catering, logistics, dress wear, hairstyling, floristry, fireworks, entertainment etc.
I doRečiška 17, SI-4260 BledT. +386 (0)31 520 015E. [email protected] W. www.dream-wedding-slovenia.com
I DO is the result of a childhood dream of a girl who lived in a ro-mantic location and set out to organise unforgettable, intimate magic moments as a perfect wedding day that will linger in the hearts of enamoured couples until the end of their lives. The agency predominantly covers Lake Bled and offers wedding plan-ning and consulting and the organi-sation of every tiny detail that makes a wedding truly memorable. The organisation of such an event takes a lot of energy and effort, so why not let I DO arrange every single detail for you, enabling you to thor-oughly enjoy one of the most unfor-gettable days in your life without any worries?
M Tours BledPrešernova cesta 3, SI – 4260 BledT. +386 (0)4 575 33 00E. [email protected]. www.mtours.net
What better place to get married in Slovenia than the magical resort of Bled, lying on the shore of a magnif-icent lake and nestling beneath the majestic Julian Alps. No two weddings are alike. Each ceremony is a blend of the dreams, desires and personality that com-prise the style of the couple. This is where our weddings department at M Tours Bled can help you. With our 15 years of experience in organising weddings, our team of highly skilled knowledgeable professionals will help you select the perfect details for your event. Planning your wedding should be an experience that you en-joy and look back on with the fondest memories. Working with us ensures that you have the organisational skills and resources of our company to bring your vision to life.
East and the United States. Each of her dresses is designed with a unique touch, which comes to life with diverse female figures and allows femininity to speak for itself. Corsets, a female fashion item for centuries, are a trade-mark of Urša Drofenik's creations, while silk ribbons gently hugging the body accentuate feminine curves in the right places. The result of longstanding experience is a special approach to the creation of dresses, which ensures clients return for more. Urša Drofenik also makes dresses made-to measure.The success of UD creations has often been acknowledged at international competitions and Urša Drofenik's dress-es have come alive in numerous nation-al and international fashion shows. Her creations have ranked among the most beautiful at Miss World competitions, in particular the Idrija lace dress worn by the Austrian Miss Christine Reiler in 2007, which was selected one of the three most beautiful in the competition.UD creations have not been overlooked by the media either. Her collection of evening gowns has featured in the prestigious Book Moda Haute Couture magazine, the Collezioni magazine and in countless other publications.
Urša Drofenik CoutureUrša Drofenik Showroom Zdraviliški trg 15, SI-3250 Rogaška SlatinaT. +386 (0)41 741 115E. [email protected] W. www.ursadrofenik.com
When prestige, elegance and the female body blend into oneUrša Drofenik is one of Slovenia's leading fashion designers, in whose creations numerous ladies have shone brightly at the renowned Vienna Opera Ball, on the Oscars Red Carpet and at important political and busi-ness meetings.Urša Drofenik has been intensively gathering fashion experience for the past fifteen years, which has propelled her to an enviable position in the world of haute couture. She knows no boundaries, as her creations are worn in Slovenia, Russia, the Middle
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Winter romanceBled is a tranquil wonderland in win-ter, when the landscape is covered in snow and horse-drawn carriages are exchanged for sleighs. In very cold winters, even the lake freezes over and it is possible to walk to the island. Whichever time of year you choose for your visit, you are sure to be enchanted by the natural wonders and warmed by the locals’ genuine hospitality, home-made cuisine and the unforgettable views.
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Bled Tourist BoardLjubljanska cesta 27, SI-4260 Bled, SloveniaT. +386 (0)4 578 05 00, +386 (0)4 578 02 05