Weddings in slovenian alps

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Enchanting Weddings in the Slovenian Alps A fairytale wedding in the Slovenian Alps is accompanied every step of the way by the backdrop of towering mountain peaks. To frame your special day, select a charming old town centre or the majestic countryside, add a

venerable castle, an ancient homestead or a manicured garden as the venue, and the image of your dream wedding will take on exquisite outlines. Colour it with a rainbow of rich history and the traditional customs of Slovenia’s Alpine region, supplement it with melodies to warm the heart and spice it up with a wedding feast in which the past and the present will skilfully intertwine.

Your wedding in the Slovenian Alps might be accompanied by ancient rites, such as the setting up of a maypole and the traditional ĹĄranga, at which the groom must fight hard for his bride, or you might prefer to create a completely modern ambience with the Alpine world as your charming framework, but one thing is absolutely certain: you will have an unforgettable wedding in the Slovenian Alps, fully tailor-made in line with your wishes, which will stay in your memory forever.

Content Bled 2 • Bled Castle 3 • Bled Island 4 • Grand hotel Toplice 5 • Vila Bled 6 • Astoria Hotel Bled 7 • Jelovica Hotel 7 • Kompas Hotel & Best Western Premier Lovec Hotel 8 • Triglav Hotel & 1906 Restaurant Bled 8 • Vila Istra 9 • Vila Prešeren 9 • Lukanc Guesthouse 10 Bohinj 11 • Ceconi Park in Bohinjska Bistrica 12

• Tourist boat on Lake Bohinj • Bohinj Park EKO Hotel • Mount Vogel Cerklje • Strmol Castle • Dvor Jezeršek • Krvavec Hotel Jesenice • Stara Sava • Kolpern Jezersko • Šenk’s homestead Kranj • Brdo Estate • Bellevue Hotel • Layer’s house • Vovk’s Garden Kranjska Gora • Lek Hotel • Ramada Resort Hotel Kranjska Gora • Špik Hotel

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Preddvor • Vila Bella Restaurant • Pr’ Bizjak Inn • Zaplata Guesthouse Radovljica • Radovljica Mansion • Pri Jožovcu Avsenik homestead in Begunje • Dole Tourist Settlement • Draga Guesthouse • Lectar Inn • Vila Podvin Škofja Loka and Gorenja vas – Poljane • Tavčar Manor • Kompliment Restaurant Tržič Žirovnica Wedding Agencies • Primavera Bled • Da Petra • I do • M Tours Bled

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Bled A dream wedding with unforgettable views across the lake The romantic image of Bled beckons 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 overlooking the blue waters of Lake Bled or in the company of the lord of the castle and his entourage, and you 2

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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.

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• wedding hall in Bled Town Hall, up to 25 – 30 guests

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• 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

Bled Castle Bled Culture Institute Cesta svobode 11, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)4 572 97 70 E. info@zkbled.si W. www.blejski-grad.si Wedding organiser: Lea Ferjan E. lea.ferjan@zkbled.si A wedding day at Bled Castle is diverse and different, as it is hard to stand aloof from its historic ambience, with its unique views across Lake Bled and the surrounding peaks.

The wedding couple and guests are welcomed by the Lord of the Cas-

tle 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 marriage 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 perfectly, 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 photographer and a videographer and to reserve your accommodation in Bled.

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• 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 God and Potičnica, up to 150 guests • gallery, up to 80 guests • Potičnica, up to 60 guests • Protocol room, up to 25 guests

Bled Island and the Church of the Mother of God on the Lake Information about church weddings: Bled Parish, Slovenski trg 1, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)4 572 93 80 E. info@zupnija-bled.si W. www.zupnija-bled.si Organization and catering: Bled Island, Slovenski trg 1, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)4 576 79 79 E. info@blejskiotok.si W. www.blejskiotok.si Bled Island, an ancient pilgrimage site rising to the heavens from amidst the blue waters of the lake, is a popular venue for the sacrament of holy marriage to couples of the Catholic, Evangelical and Orthodox religions.

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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 reception 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 prepared 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.

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Grand Hotel Toplice Cesta svobode 12, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)4 579 11 42, +386 (0)4 579 10 00 E. events@hotelibled.com 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

of your wedding ceremony, with beautiful 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 wedding 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 Restaurant, set on the picturesque lake shore, is ideal for smaller weddings. Larger gatherings will enjoy the Grand Banqueting 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.

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Julijana terrace, up to 24 guests (seated) / up to 70 guests (combination) balcony, up to 10 guests (standing ceremony) 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

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• Vila Bled park, up to 96 guests • terrace under the arcades or • Belvedere Pavilion, up to 96 guests • Concert Hall, up to 96 guests

Vila Bled Cesta svobode 26, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)4 575 37 10 E. vila-bled@brdo.si 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 hospitality, selected comfort, timeless elegance, 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

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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 newlyweds and wedding guests are invited 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 accommodation 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.

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• Astoria Hotel, up to 150 guests

Astoria Hotel Bled Prešernova 32, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)4 579 44 14 E. marketing.astoria@vgs-bled.si W. www.hotelastoria-bled.com A longstanding tradition of organising 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 detail of the wedding reception, ranging 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 decoration, 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.

Jelovica Hotel Cesta svobode 8, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)4 579 60 00 E. recepcija@hotel-jelovica.si W. 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 prepared 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.

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• 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 Hotel Cankarjeva 2 / Ljubljanska 6, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)4 620 51 18 E. reservations@kompas-lovec.com 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 adjacent café with its glass wall is a pleasant 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.

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• terrace, up to 30 guests • 1906 Restaurant Bled, up to 80 guests

Triglav Hotel & 1906 Restaurant Bled Kolodvorska cesta 33, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)4 575 26 10 E. info@hoteltriglavbled.si 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 culinary team at the 1906 Restaurant is renowned for making fresh, very tasty dishes with a scent of the Mediterranean, creating surprising combinations of tastes, while the dishes are accompanied 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 sommelier, 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.

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• 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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• Vila Istra garden, up to 50 guests • restaurant, up to 40 guests • A l'Art Bled Restaurant, up to 30 guests

Vila Istra Cesta svobode 35, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)59 080 808 E. info@vila-istra.info 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 wedding ceremonies or dinners can be held outdoors.

Vila Prešeren Veslaška promenada 14, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)4 575 25 10 E. vila.preseren@sportina-turizem.si 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 traditional 19th-century Bled villa, also offers two boutique suites and six contemporary rooms, suitable for the accommodation of the newlyweds and wedding guests.

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• terrace, up to 150 guests • Vila Prešeren restaurant, up to 80 guests

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Lukanc Guesthouse Selo pri Bledu 8, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)4 576 52 10 E. info@lukanc-bled.com W. 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 wonderful views across meadows and surrounding 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.

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• terrace, up to 60 guests • restaurant, up to 70 guests

Bohinj A wedding in the embrace of magnificent nature Bohinj draws people in from far and wide with its outstanding natural beauties, which intertwine lovingly with stories of the past in this wonderful corner of Slovenia. Tranquil lakes, roaring waterfalls, deep gorges, quiet pools, timid animals and sumptuous alpine flowers reign supreme in Bohinj, stretching out to join hands with the rich cultural heritage of the area protected within the Triglav National Park.

Newlyweds-to-be may select a boat

as the venue for the decisive “I do�, where they will promise each other eternal fidelity on the shimmering surface of Lake Bohinj. Alternatively, you may wish to experience the magic of the natural surroundings at a ceremony in the flowering Ceconi Park, at the Bohinj Park EKO Hotel, or on Mount Vogel, which boasts the most beautiful views of Mount Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak, and the Julian Alps.

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Ceconi Park in Bohinjska Bistrica Občina Bohinj, Triglavska cesta 35, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica T. +386 (0)4 577 01 00 E. tajnistvo@obcina.bohinj.si W. www.obcina.bohinj.si The Ceconi Park is in a historic spot, on the west bank of the Bleca stream in Bohinjska Bistrica. The home of Count Ceconi, the builder of the Bohinj tunnel, once stood on this site. There is a wooden pavilion, under which you may tie the knot in idyllic surroundings amidst a well-kept park with flower beds, bridges, rock gardens and a smaller pond. Should inclement weather not permit an outdoor wedding, the ceremony is held at the Bohinj Park Eko Hotel, which is only a few steps away.

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• Bohinj boat, up to 37 guests • Zlatorog boat, up to 64 guests

Tourist boat on Lake Bohinj Turizem Bohinj, Triglavska cesta 30, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica T. +386 (0)4 574 75 90 E. info@bohinj.si W. www.bohinj.si A wedding on a boat on Lake Bohinj is a unique experience, enhanced by the extraordinary natural beauty and the tranquillity of the lake and the mountains that surround it. Depending on the number of wedding guests, two boats are available, the Bohinj boat, which accommodates up to 37 guests, and the Zlatorog boat, which can take up to 64. Guests are welcomed on the pier in Ribčev Laz or in Ukanc, where a red carpet is rolled out for them. A romantic boat ride to the middle of the lake follows, where the bride and groom exchange their wedding vows and rings. When the boat returns to the shore, the wedding party may toast the happiness of the newlyweds with sparkling wine.

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• Ceconi Park, up to 100 guests • Bohinj Park Eko Hotel, up to 100 guests

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• Triglav Hall, up to 40 guests • 2864 Restaurant, up to 120 guests

Bohinj Park EKO Hotel Triglavska cesta 17, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica T. +386 (0)8 200 40 00 E. info@2864.si W. www.bohinj-park-hotel.si The exclusive and calm ambience of the Bohinj Park EKO Hotel, Slovenia’s first green hotel, is an ideal spot to get away from the hustle and bustle. It is set in the serenity of the immediate vicinity of Lake Bohinj.

In addition to the Ceconi Park, the unique Triglav wedding hall is onhand for wedding ceremonies, which is characterised by its minimalistic interior and authentic natural materials such as wood, glass and stone.

The 2864 hotel restaurant favours local suppliers and organic produce, and wedding menus are prepared in line with regional or international trends. The experienced and friendly hotel staff are happy to assist guests from first to last and ensure that nothing is left to chance on this most important of days.

Mount Vogel Žičnice Vogel Bohinj, d. d.

Ukanc 6, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero T. +386 (0)4 572 97 12 E. info@vogel.si W. www.vogel.si Mount Vogel is a unique and truly magical spot for a wedding. It lies within the Triglav National Park, where peaks reach the sky and Lake Bohinj shimmers in the valley below.

Wedding couples can exchange their vows at an altitude of over 1,500m above sea level, at a spectacular viewpoint at the upper gondola station, from where views open up towards the Triglav mountain range and the lake.

Two venues for wedding celebrations are available on Mt. Vogel, which both feature beautiful panoramic terraces.

The wooden ambience of the Viharnik Restaurant gives guests a warm feeling of homeliness, while the Merjasec mountain hut offers an unforgettable experience of the mountains with its typical interior and a rich ethnographic collection. Accommodation facilities are also available nearby.

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Cerklje Your wedding day in the embrace of unspoilt countryside Cerklje na Gorenjskem boasts the title of most beautifully kept smaller town in Slovenia, which it has won again in 2014, and is a town of extremely friendly people. The town and its surrounding area are renowned for their beautiful countryside and unique views, which open up from Krvavec all the way to the Ljubljana basin and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.

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will be an unforgettable experience in the embrace of unspoilt countryside, which will fill you with positive energy in all seasons. The pearl of this culturally rich area is Strmol Castle, the region’s only medieval castle that has been preserved until today, which awaits loving couples to declare their love for each other in its embrace.

Cerklje’s rich offer entices wedding couples to stay longer, as thousands of sports, ethnological and culinary adventures are available, guaranteeing that you can spend your time here in the most varied pursuits.

One of the highlights will doubtlessly be a visit to Krvavec, which offers thirty kilometres of well-groomed ski slopes in winter. In warmer months, as many as ten activities are available within the framework of the Krvavec Summer Park, as well as a bike park, tandem paragliding and hiking.

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• Rose Garden, up to 50 guests

• Golden Salon, up to 50 guests • dining room, up to 16 guests • Knights' Hall, up to 26 guests

Strmol Castle Dvorje 3, SI-4207 Cerklje T. +386 (0)4 202 59 00 E. grad.strmol@brdo.si W. www.brdo.si Strmol Castle, one of the oldest of its kind in Slovenia, nestles at the foot of Dvor Hill, surrounded by wellkept parkland and an artificial lake.

The recently fully renovated castle and its estate, whose last proprietors Rado and Ksenija Hribar hosted numerous prominent persons and artists here, is an ideal choice for unique, intimate weddings.

Newlyweds-to-be may select the Rose Garden as the setting of their

wedding, where they will exchange their vows amidst the lush greenery beneath the mighty castle wall. The indoor spaces of the castle, which boast preserved original furniture, serve as covered alternatives for civil services and as wedding reception venues. The dining room may accommodate up to 16 guests, while Knights’ Hall, which is on the ground floor next to the door leading to the castle terrace and fountain, can host up to 26. At Strmol, wedding guests will enjoy a select ambience and top-end culinary masterpieces served with original castle cutlery.

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Dvor Jezeršek Zgornji Brnik 63, SI-4207 Cerklje na Gorenjskem T. +386 (0)4 252 94 00 E. gostinstvo@jezersek.si W. www.jezersek.si Dvor Jezeršek is a lovingly restored 240-year old homestead that combines a hotel, a restaurant and pretty banqueting rooms under one roof.

The Dvor Jezeršek garden, which is encircled by the buildings of the renovated homestead and a treelined stream, is a beautiful setting for the civil ceremony, while a sit-down wedding dinner can take place in the charming hall in the upper spaces of the former outbuilding and the lower arcaded hall which used to be the stables. Dvor Jezeršek has won an award as best restaurant in the area surrounding Ljubljana, thus guaranteeing excellent cuisine, while its location in the countryside provides a natural setting and privacy for your special day.

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• Krvavec Hotel beach, up to 200 guests • Krvavec Hotel, up to 100 guests • Krvavec Hotel beach, up to 200 guests • Krvavec Hotel, up to 100 guests

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Krvavec Hotel RTC Krvavec, d.d.

Grad 67, SI-4207 Cerklje na Gorenjskem T. +386 (0)4 252 59 11 E. booking@rtc-krvavec.si W. www.rtc-krvavec.si A wedding on Krvavec is tailor-made for those who search for something completely different and those who love the mountains. You may tie the knot next to the highest-altitude hotel in Slovenia any time of the year.

In the warmer months, the scent of mountain flowers and the tinkling of cow bells will accompany you through the meadows, and in winter your winter fairytale will come alive amidst the ski slopes. The wedding reception, during which a select menu featuring authentic homemade cooking will be served, can be held on the renowned Krvavec beach in front of the hotel or indoors. The icing on the cake is the wonderful views from Slovenia’s highest wedding venue, fresh air and the beauty of the mountains.

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• Dvor Jezeršek garden, up to 96 guests • Dvor Jezeršek, up to 96 guests • hall in the upper spaces of the hay barn, up to 96 guests • lower hall, up to 72 guests

Jesenice Among ironworking tradition and pristine white daffodils Jesenice lies just a stone's throw from flowering meadows. The town nestles between the towering slopes and bears witness to its heritage of iron and mining industries. Here, you will find hundred-year-old factories, which whisper the stories of the ironworkers' hardships and their dreams of May, when as if by magic millions of daffodils bloom on the surrounding mountains.

A wedding in Jesenice is characterised by a touch of the past and the tradition which are within reach in this town of iron and flowers.

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• Kos Manor, up to 40 guests

You may select the beautiful ambience of Stara Sava as the backdrop of your special day or venture into the beautiful countryside, where, as if to order, Mother Nature sprinkles the meadows with countless pristine white daffodils in the month of love and thus creates an idyllic setting with Golica Hill in the background.

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Stara Sava Gornjesavski muzej Jesenice Cesta Franceta Prešerna 45, SI-4270 Jesenice T. +386 (0)4 583 34 92 E. info@gornjesavskimuzej.si W.: www.gornjesavskimuzej.si Jesenice is a town of iron and flowers and a metalworking settlement going back over a century which stands mighty like a cathedral and where the rich ironworking tradition can be felt almost at every step. Here, you can formally pronounce your love for each other in the embrace of the ironworking tradition. Only in this way will the inseparable duo be strong, steady and durable as if forged from iron by the Jesenice ironworkers.

Discover the charms of the ironworking town together with your wedding guests in Ruard’s Mansion, view the ethnological collections and the working-class dwellings at Kasarna and select from the interesting iron-themed accompanying programme.

Stara Sava is the central part of Jesenice, which despite its easy accessibility offers an intimate and quiet space, quickly reachable from the Gorenjska motorway.

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Kolpern Fužinska cesta 2, SI-4270 Jesenice T. +386 (0)4 583 34 92 E. info@gornjesavskimuzej.si W. www.gornjesavskimuzej.si The covered warehouse for storing charcoal in the ironworking settlement of Stara Sava has been named Kolpern.

The warehouse used to stand next to the blast furnace, to which charcoal was added as fuel for melting iron ore. Nowadays a unique technical, historical and cultural monument, the Kolpern has a restored appearance and is becoming a centre of social events and a gathering and meeting point. It encompasses two halls suitable for events and social gatherings, as well as wedding ceremonies and dinners. The banqueting hall on the ground floor may accommodate up to 150 guests, the upper, conference hall, up to 70.

The Kolpern’s additional benefits of easy access from the Gorenjska motorway, a car park, disabled access, a catering kitchen and the unique backdrop of Stara Sava ensure that you wedding day will be truly unforgettable.

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• squares at Stara Sava, up to 300 guests • squares at Stara Sava, up to 300 guests

Jezersko Nature at its most beautiful Jezersko is a green valley, bordered by the garlands of the Kamnik-Savinja and Karavanke Alps, where the views draw your eye to the end of the Earth and the beginning of the sky.

The valley, where the soul is soothed, where the eyes rest on natural beauties and where thoughts wander off to the past, was formed by a mighty glacier and filled with a large glacial lake at the end of the ice age, after which the town was named “Pr’ Jezer” (By the lake).

Jezersko offers betrothed couples special settings for a unique wedding.

Your religious ceremony may be held in the old church, which was first mentioned in writing in 811AD, while your civil services and the wedding reception can be held outdoors, in an ancient barn or in the mighty farmhouse, which all reflect the labour and endeavour of generations of our forefathers. The wonderful natural surroundings of Jezersko also inspire beautiful wedding photos, for which the panorama of the Grintovci range presents a unique and timeless background.

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• lawn below the trees, up to 100 guests • tent, up to 100 guests • hayrack, up to 50 guests • old house, up to 40 guests • lawn below the trees, up to 100 guests

Šenk’s homestead Zgornje Jezersko 140, SI-4206 Zgornje Jezersko T. +386 (0)31 777 188 E. polona.karnicar@siol.net W. www.senkovadomacija.si The eight wood-tile covered houses make Šenk’s homestead an irreplaceable pearl of alpine architecture which was founded by the ancestors of today’s proprietors more than 500 years ago. The owners, loving their heritage, have ensured that the homestead has been preserved in its original image, and are more than happy to share its 20

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rich history with their visitors.

The outdoor wedding venue is set in the shade of old trees, and the high peaks of the Grintovci range present a unique backdrop for the wedding ceremony. If the wedding couple so desire, the space may be enriched by a tent or the ceremony can be held on the hayrack.

Wedding receptions enriched with the tastes of authentic homemade cooking may also be held at Šenk’s homestead, where history comes alive and where the Middle Ages are pleasantly interweaved with the homeliness of Jezersko. All the details of the wedding day are carefully selected in line with the bride and groom’s wishes and it is ensured that your wedding will be a truly unique event.

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Kranj Your special day in the capital of the Slovenian Alpine region Kranj is a pleasant town with a rich history, where the old intertwines gracefully with the new. Narrow streets and the high walls of the town ramparts cloak many stories and treasures in their embrace. The old town core is embellished by bourgeois houses, beautifully laid out streets, manors, churches and houses with richly decorated facades and courtyards. The regional capital is also a town where France Prešeren, Slo-

venia’s greatest poet, left his mark, and a cultural vibe can be felt at every step.

For your wedding day, you may select the urban framework of Kranj, or venture further afield, where rivers, forests and meadows provide a fabulous backdrop from the natural world. Whichever setting you choose, unforgettable memories are guaranteed.

The official location for wedding ceremonies in Kranj is the beautiful Renaissance Hall on the first floor of the Town Hall, which is one of the most important architectural monuments in Slovenia. The hall, which offers wedding couples an intimate, fairytale-like and romantic ambience, is embellished by inlaid doors with the inscription 1638 and a Renaissance-style wooden cassetted ceiling.

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• Duck Island, up to 90 guests • Splendens Hall in Brdo Congress Centre, up to 100 guests • Grandis Hall in Brdo Congress Centre, up to 240 guests • Heros Hall in Brdo Congress Centre, up to 80 guests • Restaurant at Brdo Hotel, up to 150 guests

Brdo Estate Predoslje 39, SI-4000 Kranj T. +386 (0)4 260 16 61 E. poroke@brdo.si W. www.brdo.si The Brdo pri Kranju Estate boasts a unique ambience for wedding ceremonies and receptions, which are embellished by wonderful natural surroundings and rich history. Eleven lakes are hidden in the charmingly arranged park, on one of which you will find the idyllic Love Island, which is covered with water lilies in summer and is ideal for a romantic outdoor wedding. The Duck Island lies in the very heart of the estate, embraced by untouched countryside.

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Slovenia, in whose sumptuous Crystal Hall a true wedding fairytale comes alive, and whose outdoor terrace beckons a grand toast by the fountain. A civil wedding at Brdo is truly unique, as it includes a special protocol, characteristic of Brdo, to which a personal touch of the couple is added.

The modern, glass-walled Brdo Congress Centre is distinguished by plentiful daylight and views across the lush greenery that surrounds it. The centre comprises several halls suitable for the organisation of wedding ceremonies and receptions of various sizes, while the modern architecture, blended into the natural environment, is a common feature of them all.

The Restaurant of the Brdo Hotel adds to the rich choice of venues for wedding dinners, providing a homely and elegant setting for your precious day. As a governmental protocol centre, Brdo is renowned for its top-end service and culinary masterpieces, which are supplemented by noble drops from their own wine cellar.

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• Bellevue Hotel garden, up to 250 guests • Bellevue small panoramic restaurant, up to 150 guests • Bellevue Hotel garden, up to 40 guests • Various indoor spaces, up to 30 guests, up to 60 guests, from 50 to 110 guests and from 110 to 250 guests

Bellevue Hotel Šmarjetna gora 6, SI-4000 Kranj T. +386 (0)4 270 00 00 E. bellevue@bellevue.si W. www.bellevue.si The Bellevue Hotel lies in a beautiful natural setting on top of a small hill above the town of Kranj. It offers enamoured couples everything in one place. Your civil ceremony can be held in the hotel garden, where you will be accompanied by beautiful views across Kranj and the surroundings, and you can confirm your love before God in the 9th-century St Margaret church, which stands next to the hotel. For your wedding dinner, you may select the Bellevue restaurant, where you can celebrate in the company of your loved ones, tasty food and good music until the early morning hours.

Layer's house Tomšičeva 32, SI-4000 Kranj T. +386 (0)40 859 421 E. info@layer.si W. www.layer.si Layer’s house is an artists’ house in the old town centre of Kranj. It is set in the animated ambience of an artistic and social meeting place in and around the 200-year old house of Late Baroque painter Leopold Layer.

Wedding ceremonies are held in the garden behind the house, where you will find a grassy garden composed of two terraces, the Škrlovec tower and the Layer’s house café with a stage and space for receptions. The setting has a quiet, bright and sunny location with views towards Šmarjetna gora. Newlyweds will find a piece of history with a touch of romanticism and artistic atmosphere among winding staircases and arcades. In the event of unfavourable weather, wedding ceremonies are moved to the house café or gallery spaces.

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• garden behind the house, up to 80 guests • indoor spaces of Layer’s house, up to 80 guests

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Vovk’s Garden Tomšičeva 44, SI-4000 Kranj T. +386 (0)40 469 834 E. info@tourism-kranj.si W. www. tourism-kranj.si Vovk’s Garden is an open, well-kept courtyard on the southern edge of Khislstein Castle. It is surrounded by the old city ramparts, where one of seven mighty defence towers once stood, and its picturesque background is dominated by Šmarjetna gora and the Julian Alps. Vovk’s Garden is a smaller venue with a modern wooden entrance, semi-circular stands in the sand and pleasant trees. The venue is suitable for smaller, modern outdoor events. The Khislstein Castle also includes the Khislstein 12:56 Café, which caters for smaller wedding receptions and provides space in case of inclement weather.

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• Vovk’s Garden, up to 100 guests • Khislstein 12:56 Café, up to 50 guests Standing receptions: • garden, up to 100 guests • Khislstein 12:56 Café, up to 50 guests

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Kranjska Gora A dream day in a nature lovers’ heaven The Upper Sava Valley, one of the most beautiful Alpine valleys, beckons nature lovers for an active stay or more leisurely explorations of the natural and cultural heritage of Kranjska Gora and the surrounding area. A general air of wellbeing is afforded by the combination of the cosmopolitan vibe of Kranjska Gora and Planica, both temples of world-

class winter sports, and the quiet idyll of the area. In the Upper Sava Valley, visitors are accompanied by unforgettable views across the Julian and Karavanke Alps and fresh air at every step, while the locals are proud of their rich heritage and the bounties bestowed on them by nature. A wedding day in Kranjska Gora will thus be characterised by the magnificent environment and the friendliness and hospitality of its people who will welcome you with open arms.

• Liznjek’s homestead, up to 30 guests in the hall / up to 40 guests in the barn

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Lek Hotel Vršiška 38, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora T. +386 (0)4 588 15 20 E. info@hotel-lek.si W. www.hotel-lek.si The Lek Hotel is set apart by its location on the edge of the Triglav National Park, close to the picturesque Jasna Lake and the centre of Kranjska Gora. Wedding ceremonies can be held on the lawn by the hotel, where tents can be set up to host up to 120 guests for the reception. Indoor hotel spaces catering for special occasions include Vandot’s room, the hall and the restaurant, which boasts an idyllic view of the mountains and a pleasant atmosphere. Aromas of cooking are always wafting from the Lek Hotel’s kitchen, in which the present blends with tradition and delicate taste meets the authenticity of homemade cooking, and your culinary experience is rounded off with a palette of selected wines and the renowned house desserts.

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• terrace behind the hotel, up to 120 guests • Oval Hall, up to 120 guests • Oval Hall, up to 120 guests • restaurant of the Ramada Resort Hotel, up to 100 guests

Ramada Resort Hotel Kranjska Gora Borovška cesta 99, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora T. +386 (0)4 588 41 00 E. info@hitholidays-kg.si W. www.hitholidays-kg.si The Ramada Resort Hotel Kranjska Gora is adjacent to the ski slopes, in the immediate vicinity of the town centre and is renowned for its glasswalled water park and the excellent offer of wellness services. In warm sunny weather, you may exchange your vows outdoors on the large terrace behind the hotel, while an alternative covered location accommodating up to 120 guests is available in the hotel. Your wedding day may be rounded off with a merry reception in the Oval Hall or the hotel restaurant, where the friendly hotel staff will ensure that your wedding will be truly unforgettable.

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• lawn by the hotel, up to 120 guests • hall in the Lek Hotel, up to 120 guests • Vandot’s room, up to 30 guests • lawn by the hotel (tent), up to 120 guests • hall in the Lek Hotel, up to 120 guests • restaurant, up to 80 guests

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• lawn or picnic area next to the Špik Hotel, up to 120 guests • Špik Hotel restaurant, up to 120 guests • lawn or picnic area next to the Špik Hotel, up to 120 guests • Špik Hotel restaurant, up to 120 guests

Špik Hotel Jezerci 21, SI-4282 Gozd Martuljek T. +386 (0)4 587 71 00 E. info@hitholidays-kg.si W: www.hitholidays-kg.si The story of the Špik Hotel is centred on the beauty of the natural surroundings, tradition, the preservation of values and contact with the Alpine world. Its special character is reflected in the abundant use of authentic materials, which bring warmth and friendliness to the space, and the openness towards the natural world has a calming and relaxing effect. You may tie the knot here in several outdoor settings near the hotel, any of which are also suitable for an outdoor wedding dinner. The hotel offers its restaurant as an alternative covered space from where beautiful views open up across the panorama of the Alps. Culinary delights are provided by authentic Slovenian cooking in line with the hotel’s philosophy.

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Preddvor A fairytale wedding in the court of natural tranquility Preddvor lies below Mount Storžič, a 2,000-metre peak in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps in the heart of the Gorenjska region. The town is renowned for its very special energies, which attract many visitors and without doubt are also felt by newlyweds and appreciated by all those who know how to stop for a moment and enjoy the beauty of the natural world that surrounds them. As many as four 28

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castles, numerous churches and archaeological finds bear witness to the rich historic and cultural tradition of the town. Among its natural sights, the ash tree avenue in the park of Hrib Castle deserves special mention here. According to local legend, the avenue, whose branches intertwine at the top to make a tunnel, offered shelter to a forbidden love between a gardener and a young lady from the castle, which came to a happy ending, and nowadays the avenue guarantees fifty years of happiness, love and fidelity in marriage to newlyweds who walk through it.

• large wedding hall at Hrib Castle, up to 80 guests • wedding hall at Hrib Castle, up to 40 guests

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• terrace, up to 30 guests • restaurant, up to 90 guests

Vila Bella Restaurant Srednja Bela 1b, SI-4205 Preddvor T. +386 (0)4 255 91 00, E. restavracija.vilabella@gmail.com W. www.vila-bella.com Vila Bella is renowned as one of the best restaurants in Slovenia and was among the first to join the ‘slow food’ movement. The restaurant lies in a green oasis beneath the mighty mountains of the Gorenjska region and offers wedding couples the flawless organisation of their event with a great deal of creativity.

The bride, groom and wedding guests are welcomed onto the terrace with an aperitif and snacks, and a wedding dinner comprising the menu as selected by the newlyweds follows. Larger gatherings may use the indoor space that has a dance floor, while smaller wedding parties of up to 30 can take advantage of the pleasant terrace. The Vila Bella also provides the wedding cake, which can be cut in the garden, the midnight snack and every tiny detail so that the happy couple can enjoy the celebration in the company of their loved ones until the early morning hours.

Pr’ Bizjak Inn Zgornja Bela 20, SI-4205 Preddvor T. +386 (0)4 255 56 00 E. gostilna.bizjak@siol.net W. www.gostilnabizjak.si The Pr´ Bizjak Inn is in the middle of the small village of Zgornja Bela, set apart from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Your special day will be catered for in the wonderful park adjacent to the inn, where you will be served an aperitif and snacks by the pond after the ceremony. Newlyweds may then take advantage of the park for charming wedding shots on the wedding swing, the bridge, the restored sleigh and in the photo corner. When the weather is nice, the wedding dinner can be held on the terrace with a park view, and there is a beautifully decorated alternative indoor space. The inn prides itself on its 200-year tradition and pampers guests with homemade dishes with a touch of the contemporary. The cake-cutting can take place on the wooden terrace by the pond, with pleasant lighting and music.

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• Pr’ Bizjak Inn park, up to 100 guests • large indoor hall or summer terrace, up to 100 guests • summer terrace, up to 90 guests • large indoor hall, up to 90 guests

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Zaplata Guesthouse Tupaliče 32, SI-4205 Preddvor T. +386 (0)4 255 62 50 E. pension.zaplata@siol.net W. www.pension-zaplata.com The family-run Zaplata Guesthouse lies at the entrance to the Kokrica River Valley in the village of Tupaliče, only a few minutes from Kranj. The newlyweds and their guests will be welcomed with sparkling wine and tasty snacks on the sunny terrace with wonderful views across the surrounding hills. An unforgettable wedding dinner may be held in the wedding hall, which can accommodate up to 70 guests. The Zaplata Guesthouse will provide decoration of the tables and hall and will serve dishes made from the best local ingredients that blend modernity with tradition. The newlyweds are given the overnight with breakfast on their wedding night as a gift, while you may also hire the whole guesthouse privately so that you can fully enjoy your wedding day.

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• Zaplata Guesthouse restaurant, up to 70 guests

Radovljica Honestly sweet vows A wedding in Radovljica has a touch of the authentic, homely Slovenia, as tradition and the modern age walk hand-in-hand here. You may say “I do” in the embrace of Radovljica’s charming medieval town centre or venture further afield to quiet rural corners, where majestic nature lies below the peaks of the Karavanke Alps and the Jelovica Plateau. These places are the home of gingerbread-making, iron forgery, Slovenian popular folk music and sweet delights such as honey and chocolate.

Newlyweds-to-be will be enthused by the range of venues for ceremonies and receptions on offer, ranging from outdoor settings to manors and rustic inns. The icing on the cake of your wedding reception will be excellent cuisine, should your preference be for modern cooking or traditional Slovenian dishes prepared in line with our grandmothers’ recipes.

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• wedding hall in the Šivec House, up to 20 guests

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INFORMATION • Baroque Hall, up to 180 guests • Dance Hall, up to 160 guests • Baroque Hall, up to 180 guests • Dance Hall, up to 160 guests

Radovljica Mansion Turizem Radovljica Linhartov trg 9, 4240 Radovljica T. +386 (0)4 531 51 12 E. info@radovljiska-grascina.com W. www.radovljiska-grascina.com The mighty Radovljica Mansion stands in the central square of Radovljica’s old town. The magnificent Baroque Hall, the Radovljica Mansion’s central hall, is a popular venue for wedding ceremonies and gala wedding dinners, offering beautiful views across the Karavanke Alps. The hall is very light, high-ceilinged and airy, and the splendid ambience is supplemented by stucco work and rich lighting. It is inter-connected with the somewhat smaller and lower Dance Hall, which is embellished by Late Baroque ceiling frescos, giving it an elegant touch. Larger gatherings may use both halls for receptions, while a combination of holding the civil service in one hall and the wedding dinner and after-party in the 32

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other is also an option.

The Radovljica Mansion also offers several spaces suitable for standing cocktail parties following the civil service. In good weather, you may toast the happy couple on the shady outdoor terrace, while the covered atrium and the foyer of the Baroque Hall are indoor alternatives. The halls, accompanying rooms and a wonderful green stone double staircase are a fantastic backdrop for your unique wedding photography.

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• Avsenik Museum, up to 70 guests • smaller hall, up to 50 guests • ‘Pod Avsenikovo marelo’ event hall, up to 200 guests

Pri Jožovcu Avsenik homestead in Begunje Begunje 21, SI-4275 Begunje na Gorenjskem T. +386 (0)4 533 34 02 E. avsenik@avsenik.com W. www.avsenik.com

Avsenik wedding We were so young when we crossed the bridge, To the scents of May and poppies bloomed, My happiness could have embraced the whole world.

S. & V. Avsenik, F. Souvan The Avsenik homestead beckons betrothed couples to spend their special day in the Avsenik style, in line with Slovenian habits from the

1950s. At the most important of life’s events, the joining of two loving people into matrimony, you will want to share your joy with your closest friends and family, accompanied by all the traditional rites and customs which will give your wedding day that special seal of happiness.

Your civil ceremony can be held in the hall in the Avsenik Museum, which features the ensemble’s original instruments and collections of Avsenik records. Depending on the number of wedding guests, the dinner may be served in the guesthouse and restaurant’s smaller hall or in the event hall, aptly named ‘Pod Avsenikovo marelo’ (Under Avsenik’s umbrella) due to its shape. The Avsenik team emphasises hospitality, tasty food and a pleasant ambience, while including Avsenik music throughout the event.

An Avsenik wedding is a special experience in which two paths cross, that of love and that of music, intertwining and finally blending into one. An Avsenik wedding is so different and yet so traditional.

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Dole Tourist Settlement Poljšica 14, SI-4244 Podnart T. +386 (0)41 680 925 E. info@naselje-dole.si W. www.naselje-dole.si The Dole Tourist Settlement offers newlyweds and their guests the chance of a wedding reception in the embrace of the natural world.

Should you so wish and in favourable weather conditions, the dinner may be served outdoors, while there is also a fine alternative indoor space in the main house. Your wedding reception in the Dole Tourist Settlement can be perfectly combined with a religious ceremony on Jamnik Hill.

The accommodation of the newlyweds and their guests is catered for in bungalows.

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• guesthouse, up to 60 guests

Draga Guesthouse Begunje na Gorenjskem 142, SI-4275 Begunje na Gorenjskem T. +386 (0)40 436 503 E. info@gostisce-draga.si W. www.gostisce-draga.si The Draga Guesthouse in Begunje na Gorenjskem is renowned for its longstanding tradition of hospitality, pampering guests with traditional Slovenian dishes as well as those that may be found on international menus. Their chefs like to use produce of local and Slovenian origin and they are convinced that their rich selection of meat and vegetarian dishes will satisfy every taste. The taste buds of lovers of game and fish, which are caught in the home pond, will especially enjoy the fare. There are also five rooms at the Draga Guesthouse.

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• outdoor space, up to 30 guests • room in the main house, up to 30 guests

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• Arkade Hall, up to 100 guests • Arkade Hall and Castle Room combined, up to 130 guests

Lectar Inn Linhartov trg 2, SI-4240 Radovljica T. +386 (0)4 537 48 00 E. info@lectar.com W. www.lectar.com A 500-year-old house stands in the medieval core of Radovljica, which has housed the acclaimed traditional Lectar Inn for two centuries. The bride and groom are welcomed by the staff wearing Baroque clothing on the old square in front of the inn, which is followed by a wine tasting in the wonderful castle cellar. The wedding dinner is held in the authentic homely ambience of the inn, where you will have the chance to taste traditional Slovenian dishes. The wedding may be additionally supplemented with a visit to the museum, where you will be introduced to the traditional Slovenian craft of gingerbread making. Gingerbread hearts can be made with a personalised inscription for the newlyweds, romantic carriage rides with Lipizzaner horses can be arranged and guests may opt to stay the night in the charming rooms of the Lectar Inn.

Vila Podvin Mošnje 1, SI-4240 Radovljica T. +386 (0)8 384 34 70 E. info@vilapodvin.si W. www.vilapodvin.si The Vila Podvin is on the estate of the Podvin Castle, merely a stone’s throw from the ancient heart of Radovljica.

It boasts a beautiful park, ideal for a relaxed garden wedding. Happy couples can make their vows under the pavilion, in the embrace of greenery and to the accompaniment of birdsong. The reception may also be held in the park in suitable weather, with the pleasant à la carte restaurant as an alternative. In addition to the wonderful environment, one of the highlights of a wedding at the Vila Podvin is without doubt the cuisine of Uroš Štefelin, one of the most acclaimed chefs in Slovenia, who revives long-forgotten traditional Slovenian dishes using seasonal ingredients from the kitchen garden and surrounding farms. The recently fully renovated villa also offers seven rooms for the accommodation of the wedding couple and guests.

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• park, up to 100 guests • restaurant, up to 100 guests • park, up to 100 guests • restaurant, up to 100 guests

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• wedding hall and garden of Žigon’s house on the Town square in Škofja Loka, up to 50 guests • castle chapel or castle gallery at Loka Castle, up to 50 guests

Škofja Loka and Gorenja vas – Poljane A plethora of wonderful wedding stories Thousand-year-old Škofja Loka is among the best-preserved medieval towns in Slovenia. The charming old core entices betrothed couples to make their vows here. Wedding couples may opt for a medieval wedding at Loka Castle, where you will tie the knot in 36

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the splendour of medieval costumes and accompanied by the Loka page and governor, or choose to write your name into castle history in the castle chapel, accompanied by gentle music. Flower-decked gardens are hidden behind the mighty walls of the bourgeois houses, inviting you to embark on your common path outdoors, in the intimate atmosphere of a wedding ceremony in the town garden, while you may also live your wedding dream in the wedding hall of Žigon’s house, where a civic wedding will be prepared for you.

The magical Tavčar Manor stands not far from Škofja Loka in the beautiful Poljane Valley, where you can exchange the rings outdoors or in the beautiful wedding hall and enjoy your wedding reception under the hayrack close to the manor.

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• in front of the Tavčar Manor in Visoko • wedding hall of the Tavčar Manor, up to 50 guests • hayrack next to Tavčar Manor, up to 100 guests

Tavčar Manor Visoko pri Poljanah, SI-4220 Škofja Loka T. +386 (0)4 517 06 00 (obred) +386 (0)4 518 31 00 (slavje) E. info@skofja-loka.com (obred) info@obcina-gvp.si (slavje) W. www.skofja-loka.com (obred) www.obcina-gvp.si (slavje) The Tavčar Manor lies in a beautiful natural setting on a terrace above the right bank of Poljanska Sora.

The estate with the country manor was owned by the writer Ivan Tavčar, whose story gives weddings at Visoko a unique seal. The newlyweds are awaited by a carriage driver on the outskirts of the village and taken to the manor, where they are welcomed by the master himself, who escorts the wedding guests to the venue of the civil ceremony. The bride and groom may choose to hold their wedding outdoors, in the embrace of surrounding hills and forests, or in the wedding hall, which is embellished by rich ceiling and wall paintings. Select the double hayrack amidst the greenery for a fresh, different and relaxed wedding reception.

Kompliment Restaurant Kidričeva cesta 75, SI-4220 Škofja Loka T. +386 (0)41 481 622 E. restavracija@kompliment.si W. www.kompliment.si

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The elegant, modern European Kompliment Restaurant is in Trata in Škofja Loka. Wedding couples are offered a pleasant space for their wedding reception, accommodating up to 120 guests. The Kompliment Restaurant prides itself on its friendly service and tasty dishes prepared by their chefs who will provide an unforgettable gourmet experience on your wedding day. The bride and groom may opt for a classical served or a buffet-style dinner for their reception. The staff of the Kompliment Restaurant will be happy to adapt to your wishes, they will listen to you carefully and create a pleasant ambience to accompany you until the early morning hours.

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Tržič Tržič and the surrounding area beckon nature lovers who appreciate the beauty of the forests, the diversity of the flora and the attraction of murmuring waters. Its location and Alpine climate offer pleasantly cool summer evenings, while snow lies in the surrounding mountains until late spring. Interesting buildings embellish the old town of Tržič, whose architecture reflects the history of the town, which is renowned for traditional crafts and events related to ancient customs and heritage.

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ding hall. The wedding hall is also a gallery hosting art, sculptures and photographic exhibitions by local and foreign artists, with the exhibits giving the space a special charm. The hall is especially suitable for smaller, intimate wedding ceremonies.

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Žirovnica Čop’s birthplace Žirovnica 14, SI-4274 Žirovnica T. +386 (0)4 580 15 03 E. info@zirovnica.eu W. www.zirovnica.eu Čop’s birthplace is in the old village core of Žirovnica. The renovated house with a memorial room dedicated to linguist and historian Matija Čop serves as event space, where wedding ceremonies may be held in the courtyard or in a covered space

on the ground floor of the house.

A special feature of weddings at Čop’s birthplace in Žirovnica is the option of holding a ‘porridge’ (kaša) wedding. Žirovnica is also called Kašarija and its inhabitants Kašarji.

The newlyweds are brought to Čop’s homestead in a horse-drawn cart or carriage. The doors to the homestead are opened by Matija Čop in person, one of the most educated personalities of his time. In order for the couple to be blessed by abundance in their marriage, they are showered with porridge after the wedding ceremony in line with tradition and then treated with delicacies as if prepared by Čop’s mother, and an outstanding honey beverage, the sparkling honey wine.

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Primavera Bled Cesta svobode 19, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)40 975 000 E. info@primavera-bled.com W. www.weddings-in-slovenia.com Primavera Bled offers premier wedding 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 locations, 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 weddings 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.

Da Petra Nazorjeva 3, SI-4000 Kranj T. +386 (0)41 695 011 E. petra@dapetra.com W. www.dapetra.com Da Petra organises weddings throughout Slovenia and sees its mission as the fulfilment of the newlyweds’ wedding dreams. The team assists you in finding your fairytale venue, provides floral decoration, musical accompaniment and the wedding cake, plans and co-ordinates 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.

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I do Rečiška 17, SI-4260 Bled T. +386 (0)31 520 015 E. info@dream-wedding-slovenia.com W. www.dream-wedding-slovenia.com I DO is the result of a childhood dream of a girl who lived in a romantic 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 planning and consulting and the organisation 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 thoroughly enjoy one of the most unforgettable days in your life without any worries?

M Tours Bled Prešernova cesta 3, SI – 4260 Bled T. +386 (0)4 575 33 00 E. mtours@mtours.net W. www.mtours.net What better place to get married in Slovenia than the magical resort of Bled, lying on the shore of a magnificent 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 comprise 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 enjoy 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.

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RDO Gorenjska - Regionalna destinacijska organizacija (Gorenjska – Regional Destination Organisation) Ljubljanska cesta 27, SI-4260 Bled, Slovenia T. +386 (0)4 578 05 00, +386 (0)4 578 02 05 E. info@slovenian-alps.com www.slovenian-alps.com Publisher: Gorenjska Regional Destination Organisation • Editors: Petra Čuk, Lili Ošterbenk Janša, Maja Pančur • Design and concept: Snežana Madić Lešnik • Text: Petra Čuk and individual providers • Photos: archives of Gorenjska Regional Destination Organisation, Bled Tourist Board, Bled Culture Institute, Sava Hoteli Bled, Triglav Hotel Bled, Hiša kulinarike Jezeršek, JGZ Protokolarne storitve Republike Slovenije, Bohinj Tourist Board, Kranjska Gora Tourist Board, Radovljica Tourist Board, Škofja Loka Tourist Board, Jesenice Municipality, Preddvor Municipality, Šenčur Municipality, Cerklje Tourist Board, Žirovnica Tourist Board, Kranj Tourist Board, Tržič Minicipality, Jezersko Municipality, SPIRIT Slovenia and archives of individual providers; Jošt Gantar (Bled in the colours of sunrise, Source: Picture Slovenia), Luka Esenko (Bled, Source: Picture Slovenia), Samo Rovan Photography, Jošt Gantar, Žiga Inthar, Žiga Koritnik, Iztok Oražem, Martina Podkriž, Uroš Čuden, Jernej Prelac, Tomaž Sedej, Ciril Jazbec, Ana Gregorič, Manuel Kalman, Gregor Harih, Mi2fotkava, Miran Kambič, Boris Praprotnik, Janja Jocif, Jana Kuhar, Aljaž Hafner, Izidor Jesenko, Maja Cerar, Matevž Lenarčič, Sašo Valjavec, Gašper Kocjan, Luka Drakskobler, Emil Jalovec • Translation: Petra Čuk • Proofreading: Alasdair Green • Publication printed by: Medium, October 2014