Traditional Bulgarian Wedding for only € 2718

Make your Wedding day unforgettable and very special during the Folk and Art
Festival in Koprivshtitsa (6th - 8th of August 2010) where people from all over the world
come to share their love towards music, dances and crafts. For more information about
this special offer, please contact us at: office@viaastra.com. The offer is available till 15th
of July 2010.

Traditional Bulgarian Wedding

• You are a couple, you are open-minded, you like to travel and to discover new
countries and different cultures…
• You plan to get married, but you want a unique and remarkable wedding…something
that you will never forget…
• You are not afraid to “break the rules” and to shorten the endless list of “mandatory
guests”…
• You are ready to combine your wedding celebration with your honeymoon…

If this is the profile of your couple, do not waste time and plan your memorable wedding
party in Bulgaria! You just have to sign your Certificate of marriage in your country and than
pack the luggage!

We propose you a Wedding Celebration in the spirit of the Old Bulgarian traditions – with
special folklore costumes, rituals, traditional music, dances and food in one of the most
beautiful Bulgarian towns - Koprivshtitsa!

Be different, be nonstandard and come to Bulgaria!

1. Package “Traditional Bulgarian Wedding in Koprivshtitsa” - € 2718

The package is calculated for two persons and includes:

• Transfers from and to Sofia Airport;
• Accommodation in a small family hotel - 1 double room for 3 nights, including
breakfasts;
• Wedding ceremony, lead by a priest in the garden of the Hotel;
• Rent of traditional Bulgarian wedding costumes for the young couple;
• Small gifts to be scattered after the ceremony;
• Wedding reception at a restaurant for two persons;
• Celebration bread, honey and salt (traditional way of welcoming of the new couple);
• A bottle of champagne;
• Wedding cake;
• Decoration of the restaurant;
• Performance (including dancers and musicians with typical Bulgarian costumes and
folklore instruments);
• Translator for the ceremony;
• Attendance of a wedding coordinator.
 2. Additional
• Wedding bouquet - € 50;
• Rent of traditional Bulgarian costumes for guests (if there are any) – € 60 per costume
• Professional photographer for two hours (including unlimited number of pictures,
recorded on CD or DVD; short artistic photographer’s session with the young couple)
- € 200
• Professional cameraman for two hours (including two copies of the film recorded on
DVDs) - € 230
• Hairstyle, manicure and make-up - € 100 per person
• Fireworks for 5 minutes – € 400

The package does not include:

• Airplane tickets
• Meals (excepting breakfasts and the wedding reception)
• Personal expenses

Notes:
• Transfer from Sofia Airport to Koprivshtitsa and backwards for guests: € 30 per
person
• Accommodation in a family hotel for guests: € 25 per person in a double room
• All prices, stated in this offer, are correct at time of its publishing. Prices may
fluctuate and must be confirmed by your wedding coordinator!

Please, contact us for any other information at e-mail: office@viaastra.com!

3. Documents needed
• Valid passports;
• Visas (please, check if needed);
• Medical insurances;
• Certificate of marriage, translated into Bulgarian, legalized and stamped with
apostil (the translation and the legalization of the Certificate could be made in
Bulgaria);
• Medical certificates (a copy for the groom and the bride);
• Certificates of baptism (for both the groom and the bride) for the ceremony
with priest. If you wish to have witnesses from your guests, they must also have their
certificates of baptism with them. (According to the Bulgarian traditions – there are
two adult witnesses at the wedding).

4. Attractions
• Museums tour;
• Off-road trip with ATV;
• Horse riding.

5. Description of the region

Bulgaria:
We are glad to welcome you in one of the oldest countries in Europe, with more than 1300
years of history!

The Republic of Bulgaria is a member state of the European Union and is situated in
Southeast Europe. It borders on the Republic of Romania to the North, the Black Sea to the
East, the Republic of Turkey and the Republic of Greece to the South and the Republic of
Macedonia and the Republic of Serbia to the West. The area is 110 993, 6 sq km. There are
almost 8 million inhabitants. The capital city is Sofia.

Bulgaria’s good geographical situation, beautiful and varied natural landscape, favourable
climate, wonderful folklore and unique culture make the country a desired and preferred spot
for visits, stays, holidays and tourism during all seasons of the year.

Koprivshtitsa:
Koprivshtitsa is one of the most beautiful towns in Western Bulgaria. It is situated at only 110
km from the capital Sofia.

The town is placed in a mountain area, in the picturesque valley of Topolnitsa river, just in the
heart of the mountain Sashtinska Sredna Gora (which means Real Middle Forest).

Located at 1030 m above sea-level, the town has continental mountain climate. The winter is
cold but sunny (- 4.0ºС in January, the coldest month), with thick blanket of snow. The
summer is cool and fresh (20ºС in August, the hottest month) because of the typical for this
season local northern draught coming from the high slopes of Stara Planina (Old Mountain)
through the Valley of Topolnitsa River.

Koprivshtitsa has rich and colorful history. The town was founded in 14th century, but its
importance increased in the years of the Bulgarian Revival (period of social and economical
development and formation of the national liberation movement; started in 18th century and
ended in 1878 with the official liberation of Bulgaria from the ottoman slavery). In the years
of the Revival Koprivshtitsa became main educational and revolutionary centre. On 20th of
April 1876 in Koprivshtitsa fired the first gun which put the beginning of the April liberation
uprising. Koprivshtitsa is a birth town of many patriotic Bulgarians, brought fame to the
country with their deed.

Today Koprivshtitsa is part of the One hundred national tourist destinations. The town is an
architectural and historical reserve; there are 6 museums – houses of famous writers and
revolutionaries as well as many other sightseeing.

The Festival
On every fifth year, since 1960, in the beginning of August, in Koprivshtitsa takes place the
National Folk and Art Festival. Its main purpose is to promote the unique Bulgarian folklore
heritage.

For three days Koprivshtitsa becomes the most colorful and interesting place in the country.
Hundreds of people from all over the world come to this small Bulgarian town because of this
event. The Festival gives a stage for different dance and music performances from all parts of
Bulgaria. Many craftsmen present wonderful hand made objects. The streets are full of people
dressed in traditional folklore costumes…
The words are not enough to describe this feeling! You must come and feel the remarkable
spirit of this little town!