Our Story
2017
We meet working in Brussels
2018
We get to know each other
2021
We move in together
2023
We decide to take the next step
2024
We are getting married!
2025
To be continued…
The Day
10:00h
Bus pick-up in Belgrade for internationals
13:00h
Drop-off at hotels in Subotica
16:00h
Reception at Vinarija Zvonko Bogdan and Ceremony
18:00h
We celebrate!
02:00h
Goodbyes
NEW!
Pre and Post Wedding
If you are in Belgrade, join us at Konoba at 20.00h, with live music, food and all you can drink
Price: 31⏠+ vat
Can be paid in euros in cash
Dress code: Casual / Dressy-Casual
If you are in PaliÄ, join us for drinks at PlaĆŸa bar at 7.30PM
Price: we cover it!
Dress code: Dressy-Casual
Until 10PM. We recommend to have something to eat before, later you might not find open restaurants.
If you don’t have to catch a flight and you want to take it easy, join us at Ćœenski Ć trand at 12h for a coffee!
Dress code: Casual
Where to stay
If you come in a group, we suggest you contact the hotels directly to get better rates.
These are some of our recommendations:
Alternatively, we recommend to book in the center, around Knez Mihailova, Terazije or Trg Republike.
Hotel Garni Park: close to the lake and has a fairly priced restaurant, ideal for internationals.
If you plan on staying 2 nights in PaliÄ, we can help you arrange accommodation.
Let us know.
What to do in Belgrade
A brief guide. See the map below for all our recommendations
It is impossible to feel hungry or de-caffeinated in Serbia, you will always have good options wherever you are, and there are barely any tourist-traps.
Some say the neighbourhood where Nevena grew up is the best part of Belgrade. If you want to feel like a real local:
Belgrade is known for being the liveliest city in the Balkans. Try some of these spots in the evening:
Survival Serbian
Serbian has many strange letters (Ä, Ä, ĆĄ, ĆŸ, Ä). To pronounce them, add a fricative sound [Ê] to the letter (sorry, only way to explain it in one sentence):
ĆĄ -> [sh] like shark
ĆŸ -> [je] like giraffe
Ä -> [dch] like Django
Ä / Ä -> [ch] like chocolate (there are differences between the two, but don’t worry about them)
Other letters and their pronunciation:
c -> [ts] like Tsar
j -> [y] like Yam
nj -> [ñ]
Serbian has a phonetic orthography, that means you write how you speak. And the written letters never change their pronunciation.
Some English words that have been “Serbianized” might clarify the point, and help you with pronunciation. Guess what they mean!
Ć oping, Kompjuter, Ajlajner, DĆŸoging, Fudbal MeÄ, Starbaks, PeĆŸo
If it’s written in Cyrillic… you are on your own!
In the most probable order:
Other general vocabulary to discover Serbia:
Serbian is a country rich in culture that we truly hope you can experience and enjoy. Expect a mini-cultural shock as you get to know the country’s distinctive food, music, drinks and most importantly people.
Music is a cornerstone of Serbian culture, and everyone knows the lyrics to every song from the 60s to the 00s, and every band knows how to play them. You can’t miss (and you won’t) Folk, Turbofolk, Yugo-Rock, TrubaÄi musicians or Serbian Hip Hop.
Here’s our list with music from all genres:
Food and drinks would be the other pillar of the culture. Try kiflice pastries, karaÄorÄeva steaks, peÄenje roasts, kajmak milk butter spread or the million ways of eating peppers (or parika). Drink local beers like ZajeÄarsko, NikĆĄiÄko, Lav Premium or craft ones like Kabinet, Dogma or Salto, and don’t forget the many different types of distilled drinks: rakija from quince (dunja), pear (kruĆĄka), apple (jabuka), apricot (kaisija) or plum (viĆĄnja), sweet rakija from honey or sour cherries, pelinkovac, vinjak… The list goes on.
Religion is also very important for a part of the population, including many young people. Be respectful in places of cult and cover shoulders and knees if you can. Orthodox religion is very interesting and a big part of the identity of Serbia, get to know its distinctiveness if you can.
Tipping in bars and restaurants is common. Leave a 5-10% tip if you are happy with the service.
Tipping musicians is very common in kafanas, and it can range from 5-10⏠bills to your monthly salary. But it’s worth it, just to find creative ways to put your bills in their instruments.
Plan your visit with our recommendations
FAQ
August in Serbia is usually warm, with day temperatures between 25Âș-35ÂșC. The reception and ceremony will be outdoors and then we will move indoors. Temperatures can drop in the evening, so take a light jacket with you!
Visas are not required for Europeans. It is best to travel with your PASSPORT, but European Union IDs are also accepted.
For the rest of the world, please check if you need a visa in the following governmental website.
The wedding will take place in the North of Serbia, you can fly to Belgrade (recommended) or Budapest (be mindful of the border crossing when planning).
For internationals, you will be charged for roaming. Consult your provider for international packages (they are becoming more affordable) or purchase a pre-paid SIM card (MTS, Yettel, A1) in the airport, any newspaper stand or an e-sim if your phone is compatible.
If you are planning on spending your time in Belgrade, use public transport or taxi.
To get to the wedding venue, contact us if you don’t have a car and we can help you carpool.
If you prefer renting a car, do it in the airport. Make sure to book 2-3 months in advance to make sure there’s availability.
The currency is the Serbian Dinar – RSD. There are exchange offices all around the city with good rates. Airports tend to have worse exchange rates. Most places accept card, but it is useful to have some cash in hand. Euros might be accepted.
There is a lot of relatively close hotels and guesthouses within 15-30′ walking or 2-5′ by car (see our recommendations).
Our wedding planners will help you calling a taxi.
Please don’t drink and drive, no matter how close the accommodation is. Tolerance in Serbia is the equivalent to 1 beer.
English level is good throughout younger generations.
Look above in the Survival Serbian section to learn a few basic words, they will get you a long way.
Please confirm by May 15th 2024.
We are so excited to have you join our special day, and your presence at our wedding is the best gift we could ask for. However, if we are to be honored with a present from you, a monetary gift towards our honeymoon would be very much appreciated. A wedding card box will be at our reception.
Otherwise, you can make a contribution to the following bank account:
ES11 2100 8132 5601 0011 4172
Us
Reach us anytime at our phone numbers
Nevena
+32 488 37 81 51
+381 631 822 598
Edgar+34 609 950 640
+32 485 69 70 27
Contact them for any questions about the wedding, planning, etc.
Vinarija Zvonko Bogdan
Make sure to use the above map to get directions, or enter the full venue name (Vinarija Zvonko Bogdan) on google maps instead of the address.
GPS Coordinates: 46.09103, 19.77908
The address “KanjiĆĄki put 45” as it appears in google will drive you 400m from the entrance.