We’re Getting Married
Vessy
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Marko
Saturday, July 13, 2024
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How It All Started
Our journey started in the hot summer days of Sofia, filled with endless opportunities on how we could spend our time. We met in Borisova Garden, Vessy filled with happiness and joy, Marko being his usual grumpy self. Even after the initial shock, we grew into good friends, which after years, on a similar hot summer day, blossomed into the relationship that we have now. We survived the long distance years of Vessy studying in the UK and Marko studying in Bulgaria until we finally moved in together in gloomy Manchester, to then move to London, where we live now. From there on it was only a matter of time to us getting engaged and soon to celebrate our wedding with our family and our closest friends.
The Best People
Paola Ivanova
Maid of Honour
Paola and Vessy met on the first day of Freshers Week at Lancaster University where they discovered that not only are they both in the same college and doing the same degree, but are also from the same country.
They lived in Manchester after university (and hated it) and even though Paola now lives in Amsterdam, with hubby Rens and doggo Klara, and Vessy lives in London, they make sure to always find time to meet up and squeeze in an aerial class and a coffee date wherever they are.
Paola is an amazingly smart and driven person, always full of energy and seeking a fun way to expend it! We are so lucky to have her as a friend and our Best Woman!
Dimitar Panagiev
Best Man
It seems like we were destined with Mitko to have the friendship that we have. Even from kindergarten, we were living in the same apartment block in Studentski with our parents constantly taking responsibility to take care of us when the other parents were not available.
This continued in primary school, going together in the same class while our parents bought property again in the same apartment block (by chance). Mitko has been my bedrock for my entire life, making sure that I don’t go overboard in my constant desire to annoy everyone and being an example on how to be more empathic.
Needless to say, even if we don’t live in the same country anymore, when we meet, it’s like no time or distance has passed.
The Wedding Day
The Date
Saturday, 13th July
16:00 – Transport will be picking guests up from in front of Chalet Balkan and Guest House Prolet to take them to Bedouin for Welcome drinks
16:30 – Welcome drinks
17:30 – Ceremony
18:15 – Photos with guests
20:00 – Dinner
22:30 – Transport, going between Bedouin & the Guest Houses, will be available roughly every 30min
The Location
Bedouin Forest Residence
Bedouin is situated in the heart of the Balkan mountain range, nearest town is Sevlievo.
The venue is multi-functional, hosting events such as weddings, festivals and other celebrations. Designed to be in tune with the nature, Bedouin focuses on craftsmanship and alignment with traditions of the region.
We chose Bedouin to be the place where we have our wedding because we both love to spend time in nature and the mountains, plus the Balkan range is where Vessy is from, Bedouin being located only a hour and a half away from her hometown of Lovech.
The Second Day
Sunday, 14th July
There are no set times or specific plans for Sunday, we want this to be a chill, recovery day, so feel free to join us at Bedouin when you feel like it.
Some anticipated activities below:
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- Yoga
- Pole
- Waterfall Dip
- Food
- Dinner around 20:00
Travel
Saturday, 13th July
There will be an organised transport to pick up guests that have requested it from Sofia to Bedouin on Saturday (13th) morning, details below:
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- Pick up location: Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky – parking behind the cathedral
- Closest Metro station to the pick up location is Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
- Pick up time: 10:30am – please arrive at least 15min before 10:30am so that the transport can leave on time; the transport will depart 10:45am latest with or without you!
Monday, 15th July
On Monday (15th) morning there will be a return transport from Bedouin to Sofia to pick up guests that have requested it, details below.
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- Drop off will be the same as the pick up location Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky
- Estimated arrival time 15:30
- There is a direct metro to Sofia Airport from the Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Metro station
- Pick up location: in front of Chalet Balkan and Guest House Prolet
- Pick up time: 11:15
- Pick up location 2: Bedouin
- Pick up time: 11:30
Accomodation
Accommodation for the wedding weekend is allocated between Bedouin (glamping tents and caravans) and Guest Houses in Valevtsi village (15min walking distance from Bedouin).
Below are details per accommodation, including who will be staying where.
We will be covering your stay, so just bring your good mood!
Please note:
1. In Chalet Prolet and Balkan you can check-in after 2pm!
2. There is no breakfast in Chalet Prolet! Please come to Bediun on 14th for breakfast!
Bedouin
Check-in time starts from 13:00
Forrest House:
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- Vessy & Marko
- Paola & Rens
- Dimitar
- Sara
Glamping Tents:
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- Dobri
- Tosho
- Tatiana & Ben
- Joro & Viki
- Misho & Rosie
- Yana
- Stela
- Krum
- Rado
- Adrian
- Aidan
Caravans:
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- Mladen & Daniela
- Mishi & Tanya
Own Caravan:
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- Karolinka & Wodor
Chalet Balkan
Check-in time starts from 14:00
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- Bobi, Aga & Niki
- Ivan, Savina & Gaya
- Evgeni & Neli
- Ilina & Martin
- Didi & Martin
- Eli
- Veli
- Siobhan & Eugen
- Anna & Rohit
- Mimi, Momo & Mark
- Sofi, Petar & Elia
Guest House Prolet
Check-in time starts from 14:00
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- Valeri & Emily
- Diana, Trayan & Simeon
- Miro & Ondrej
- Josie & Adrian
- Kev & Leila
- Vera & Dimitar
- Zhan & Desislava
Dress Code
Saturday, 13th July – Wedding Day
Dress as you feel comfortable, we are in the forest, in the mountains, and it’s July, we’d rather everyone be comfortable. July is quite hot in Bulgaria so we recommend summer clothing and shoes, suncream, sunglasses, and hats, if you want. For the evening, the mountain gets colder in the night, so we would recommend you also bring a shawl/cardigan/jacket for the night activities.
We would advise against high heels, unless you really want to wear them, and at your own risk.
Sunday 14th July – Chill Day
Dress comfortably, anticipate some light sports or walking activity so bring trainers, shorts, tank tops, etc. We highly recommend sunscreen, sunglasses and hats. There is a little brook next to the venue, so feel free to bring swimwear as well.
Gifts
Your presence at our wedding is the only mandatory gift! If you would like to contribute to our family fund, you can send us however much you feel comfortable with to the following bank account.
Account Name: Veselina Dimitrova & Marko Markov
Account Number: 50928619
Sort Code: 04-29-09
IBAN: GB73 REVO 0099 7035 3465 32
BIC / SWIFT: REVOGB21
Reference: Your Name + gift
Please don’t bring any physical gifts with you on the day, we won’t be able to transport them back to where we live in the UK.
Celebrate With Us!
Please fill in the questionnaire form below in case you haven’t already. Note that any submissions after 28th Feb might be too late to confirm you are coming.
This is the link to the RSVP Form.
