When?
2nd September 2022 at 12:30 PM
Where?
Villa Daniela, Úvaly 77, 691 42 Úvaly, Czechia
Getting to Úvaly
The closest international airport is Vienna, approx. 1 hour by car from Úvaly. Prague is the next closest option, being just under 3 hours from Úvaly by car. Rental cars are available from both airports. For public transport options around Czech Republic, bus and train tickets are available online from RegioJet. To get to the smaller towns, you will require the public bus/train network. We can help you plan your trip!
Úvaly is a village within the town of Valtice in South Moravia, not to be confused with the town called Úvaly near Prague. The village of Úvaly has a population of approx. 140 people and has a history rich in wine-making. It is right on the border with Austria and about a 30 min drive to the Slovakian border.
Accomodation
As is customary in Czech Republic, we will provide accommodation (free-of-charge) for all wedding guests who wish to stay at the wedding venue on the night of the wedding. Check-in is from 2pm and check-out the following day is at 10am. A continental buffet breakfast is also provided the following morning between 8am to 10am to all guests staying overnight.
The rooms are of various configuration (ie. double/twin room, triple room, quadruple room, two- and three-bedroom apartments) so we will do our best to accommodate couples, families and other groups in their own rooms, or as requested. Each room has its own private bathroom. For more details see: Villa Daniela.
Alternatively, you may wish to choose your own accommodation at your own expense. Please note that transport will not be provided to alternative accommodation.
Program
The wedding program will be available on the day, but you can expect a full day of fun, traditional Czech food and entertainment till late. Please note that both lunch and dinner will be provided at the venue. We plan to do some activities in the local area the following day and you are welcome to join us. More details will be provided closer to the date.
Gifts
We are not into material gifts. We believe the most valuable things in life are special moments shared with family and friends. Your presence would be the best gift that you could give us.
Dress code
We expect nothing but a beautiful sunny day, so summer suits and dresses would be ideal.
Czech it out...Places of interest near Úvaly
Mikulov
A fairytale Czech town that has Prague’s charm, minus the crowds, plus the wine! Spend a day walking around Mikulov’s old town square and beautiful castle gardens. And then, get a bottle of their fine wine (we recommend the local Palava, named after the white hills that grow some of the region’s best grapes), and start your trek up the Holy Hill. At the top, you’ll find several religious relics and a chapel, get a bird’s eye view of the town and the surrounding countryside, and enjoy a glass of wine while watching the sunset.
Lednice-Valtice
This UNESCO-protected site is home to an impressive Neo-Gothic chateaux, one of the largest gardens in Europe, and forests dotted with historical and cultural monuments. A day’s worth of walking or biking around the well-maintained marked trails is a crash course in the history of the Liechtenstein royal family’s reign in the region.
Valtice houses a historical 15th century wine cellar underneath the chateau. It’s open to guests year-round and offers the top-rated wines from all over the country.
Brno
This city (Czech Republic’s 2nd largest and Pavel’s hometown!) houses many universities and attracts many digital nomads and expats, which bolsters the food and drink scene. There’s no shortage of delicious eateries, wine cellars, microbreweries and pubs. Anyone who loves sightseeing will have plenty to explore with a castle, cathedrals and town squares all within walking distance of the city centre.
Extra bonus: drinks are way cheaper here compared to Prague, Vienna, and Budapest.
Velké Bílovice
If you love road trips, the road to Velké Bílovice is one of the most scenic ones, especially during summer and early fall. The most popular destination is the Hradištěk, a white chapel built on a hill, which is famous among locals as a wedding destination and the setting of several Moravian movies. Afterwards, head over to Vinařství U Kapličky, a sprawling hotel and restaurant complex surrounded by vineyards where you can fill up on traditional Czech dishes, and South Moravian hospitality.
Moravian Karst
Located in the north of South Moravia, this is one of the most beautiful and famous karst regions in Czech Republic. With numerous archaeological and paleontological findings and various cultural monuments, it was declared a protected landscape area in 1956. It has the widest range of karst phenomena in Czech Republic and over 1000 caves, five of which them are open to public. Due to their popularity, tickets should be booked at least a few weeks in advance during summer season.
To book tickets, visit: http://www.moravskykras.net/
About Czech Republic and South Moravian Czech culture
When you think of the Czech Republic, two things immediately come to mind: Prague and pilsner. Both have indeed brought hordes of tourists to the country and have made the Czech Republic almost synonymous with beer. The pilsner lager could be considered one of the country’s most famous contributions to the world, and in fact, the Czechs drink more beer than anyone in the world, a record that they have kept for more than 20 years now…but did you know that the Czech Republic also has a thriving wine region?
South Moravia is the centre of the Czech wine industry and has a long proud history of wine-making. More than 90% of Czech wines are produced here and vineyards dominate the vastly agricultural landscape.
The Moravians are particularly proud of the regional specialty: burčák (pronounced bur-chahk). This is basically young wine that is only available during the harvest season (late August-September). Freshly harvested grapes are crushed and fermented, resulting in a deceptively light, bubbly and refreshing grape juice, but with the alcohol content of a matured wine.
If you’re keen on the wine culture, the beginning of autumn in September is a great time to visit South Moravia as the whole region comes alive with the vintage season and the festivals. Wine cellars and wine-tasting shops all over the region are open for visitors year-round.
RSVP
Please RSVP as soon as possible, ideally by 31st May 2022.
