Zuza and Phil

August 15 2026

Ogrodniczki Poland

welcome drinks

Friday, August 14, 2026

6:30 PM

welcome hugs, bubbles, canapés address: dwa światy, Jana Kilińskiego 11, 15-089 Białystok

garden wedding

August 15, 2026

4:00 PM

ceremony, canapés, dinner, party coach transfer will be arranged from the city center to Zuza's garden at around 3:15PM; night time transfers back to the city will also be available - more info to follow address: brzozowa 4, 16-030, ogrodniczki

farewell

Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:00 AM

garden bbq, recap, goodbyes coach transfer will be arranged from the city center to the venue at around 10:30am (take your bags with, we will get you to the airport straight from there) - more info to follow address: kiszukówka, Leśny Zakątek 12, 16-010 Wasilków

info

we cannot wait to host you in Ogrodniczki, a small village just outside Bialystok, Poland, on 15 August 2026. this is where zuza grew up and where her family still lives, so the place is very special to us.

the ceremony, followed by canapés, will take place in Zuza's garden - surrounded by forest, fields and her five wandering cats.

dinner & speeches will take place in the marquee, followed a night full of dancing & oczepiny (wedding games).

polish weddings famously continue until morning - so expect plenty of food, a mix of polish and English traditions and a relaxed summery feeling. All this will be topped off with a little vodka.

getting there

flying to warsaw

warsaw chopin airport (WAW) – the main airport in warsaw, located close to the city centre; we recommend flying here if possible

warsaw modlin (WMI) – a good alternative, about 40 km from warsaw but transport options may be limited

travelling to białystok

by car – the drive from warsaw takes about 2 hours. car rentals are available from all major companies

by train – journey time is 1.5–2 hours, and tickets can be purchased here (tickets from 30-70 PLN = 6-15 GBP)

by bus – we’re organising a coach transfer from warsaw chopin airport to białystok on friday 1pm and back to warsaw chopin airport on sunday 1pm.

travelling to the venue on saturday

we’ll organise a pick-up from białystok city centre at around 3:15pm to bring everyone to the venue, with multiple rides during the night to take guests back to the city. taxis and bolts are also widely available. for those driving, parking will be available at Biedronka supermarket next door.

address: brzozowa 4, 16-030, ogrodniczki

parking: biedronka, białostocka 2, 16-030, ogrodniczki

travelling to the venue on sunday

we’ll organise a pick-up from białystok city centre to bring everyone to the venue at around 10:30 in the morning. make sure to pack your bags and take them with, as the coach to the airport will be departing from there. parking for those driving will be available onsite.

address: address: kiszukówka, Leśny Zakątek 12, 16-010 Wasilków

hotels

some recommended hotels nearby the city center of bialystok

Royal Hotel & SPA

Rynek Kościuszki 11, 15-001 Białystok, Poland

85 831 18 01

Website

Hampton by Hilton Bialystok

Wisławy Szymborskiej 2, 15-424 Białystok, Poland

85 777 00 00

Website

Hotel Branicki

Ludwika Zamenhofa 25, 15-435 Białystok, Poland

85 665 25 00

Website

Hotel Opera

Kijowska 5, 15-410 Białystok, Poland

85 685 59 00

Website

Hotel Cristal

Lipowa 3, 15-424 Białystok, Poland

85 749 61 00

Website

essential vocab

dzień dobry - good day / hello (jin-dobruh)

dziękuję - thank you (jin-kwi-yeah)

wesele - wedding

na zdrowie! - cheers! (naz-drov-yeah)

sto lat! - a traditional song wishing 100 years of happiness (come on..)

gorzko! - “bitter!” - guests shout this to make the couple kiss (to sweetens things up)

tak / nie - yes / no

wódka - vodka

dress code

welcome drinks: summer evening drinks

wedding: garden summer party

for ladies: colourful, stylish, nothing too formal. we recommend footwear that’s practical for grass and gravel. kindly avoid white tones :)

for men: relaxed/summery suits, no ties needed.

farewell: relaxed

whatever feels like you

gifts

your presence at the wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for!!!

we truly appreciate the effort it takes to join us in poland, and we want you to know that your presence alone means everything to us.

however, if you’d still like to contribute, we’ve created a simple fund to support our honeymoon adventures and the next chapter of our lives together.

bank details for contributions can be found below:

Monzo - GBP

Zuzanna Hoscilowicz

sort code: 04-00-03

ac number: 04111893

IBAN: GB47 MONZ 0400 0304 1118 93

Revolut - EUR

Zuzanna Hoscilowicz

IBAN: LT24 3250 0862 2357 2692

BIC: REVOLT21

faq's

when should we arrive for the wedding?

If you're traveling from abroad, we recommend arriving in Warsaw by Thursday or Friday morning to give yourself time to travel to bialystok and settle in before the weekend.

should we rent a car?

we will arrange for transportation from warsaw to bialystok (friday) and back (sunday), so renting a car is not necessary. trains are also frequent and at affordable prices. in bialystok taxis and bolts are widely available (& inexpensive). however, if you would like to see a bit of Poland while you're here, it may be easier to move around with a car and will grant you the flexibility you may need. on-street parking is generally available in cities, and free on the weekends.

tell me more about the coach transfer from warsaw to bialystok...

We’re planning to arrange a coach for our guests from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Białystok city center on Friday (around midday/early afternoon), and a return coach from Białystok back to Warsaw Chopin Airport on Sunday (late morning/early afternoon). Exact times will be confirmed closer to the date. If you’d like to use this option and your flight times line up, let us know!

will transportation be provided to the wedding venue?

yes, we will organise transport from bialystok city center to the venue at around 3:15pm (15 min drive) and multiple rides back during the night (from 12:30am till morning hours). taxis & bolts are widely available.

what are some recommended taxi companies in białystok?

bolt is probably the easiest choice, on top of the pre-arranged pick-ups and drop-offs. otherwise some taxi companies below: cooltura taxi: +48 85 746 46 46 Lite Taxi Białystok: +48 85 711 11 11

when does the party end?

in Poland, there is no official end time to the wedding party - if people are having fun, the party goes on. transportation back to the city will go on till early morning, so will music, food and drinks.

Are children allowed at the wedding?

yes, we will try to make it easier on the parents and organise someone to look after & entertain kids during the night. we will ensure that there is some quiet area as well in case the little ones need to take a nap while parents carry on dancing. we will ensure there is a little nursing & nappy changing area available as well.

Can we bring a plus one?

we’re only able to accommodate the guests listed on your invitation. if you have any questions or special circumstances, drop us a message!

What should we do if we have dietary restrictions?

when submitting your rsvp, let us know about any dietary needs or allergies. we’ll reach out closer to the day to make sure everything’s noted and sorted.

What should I see while in Poland?

Poland is a large country, so all depends on the time you have. We would recommend a day or two in Warsaw, then Krakow or Gdansk.

Anything to be aware of when staying in Poland?

currency - PLN (Zloty) // driving - on the right-hand side // sockets - European // language - polish (but English is very widely spoken) // tips - not mandatory but 10% is appreciated // shops - most closed on sunday!

what to see in warsaw?

a shortlist of things to see in warsaw includes: the old town (stare miasto) + royal castle, krakowskie Przedmieście, Łazienki Park, Plac Piłsudskiego + thomb of the unknown soldier + Ogród saski, Palace of Culture and Science, Elektrownia Powiśle + Vistula Boulevards, Łazienki Park we recommend staying closer to old town or in śródmieście

what to see in białystok?

Branicki Palace + Planty Park, Market Square (Rynek Kościuszki), Cathedral, Lipowa Street, Galeria Alfa (Shopping Mall for any last minute needs). If you have more time & rented a car: consider a half-day trip to the Białowieża Forest (ancient woodland and European bison viewing) .

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hair/make-up stylists in bialystok

Recommendations & Availability as of 15 June

MAKE UP

💄 Diana Łapińska

IG: @dianalapinskamakeup

🕒 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM

💄 Joanna Monachowicz

IG: @joannamonachowicz

🕒 2:30 PM

💄 Anna Siniło

IG: @annasinilomakeup

🕒 1:15 PM

💄 Monika Szypulska

IG: @monikaszypulska_makeup

🕒 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30, 13:00

💄 Anna Ciborowska

IG: @annaciborowskamakeup

🕒 available all day

💄 Magdalena Ladzińska

IG: @megimakeupp

🕒 7:00, 8:30, 10:00

💄 Ewelina

IG: @ewell_makeup

🕒 14:00

💄 Marta Wysocka

IG: @hellobeautymw

🕒 9:00, 10:50, 12:40

HAIR

💇🏼‍♀️ Sylwia Dąbrowska

IG: @sylwiadabrowskaaa

🕒 7:00, 13:00

💇🏼‍♀️ Joanna Monachowicz

IG: @joannamonachowicz

🕒 14:30

💇🏼‍♀️ Paulina Kulesza

IG: @wytworniafryzur_paulinakulesza

🕒 8:00, 9:00, 10:00

💇🏼‍♀️ Justyna Łobodzińska

IG: @prettywoman_by_lobodzinska

🕒 14:00

faq's

Zuza and Phil

welcome drinks

garden wedding

farewell

info

getting there

hotels

Royal Hotel & SPA

Hampton by Hilton Bialystok

Hotel Branicki

Hotel Opera

Hotel Cristal

essential vocab

dress code

gifts

faq's

when should we arrive for the wedding?

should we rent a car?

tell me more about the coach transfer from warsaw to bialystok...

will transportation be provided to the wedding venue?

what are some recommended taxi companies in białystok?

when does the party end?

Are children allowed at the wedding?

Can we bring a plus one?

What should we do if we have dietary restrictions?

What should I see while in Poland?

Anything to be aware of when staying in Poland?

what to see in warsaw?

what to see in białystok?

photos

hair/make-up stylists in bialystok

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