Andra & Kieran
Saturday,
Jul. 5th, 2025
McPietroasa Hotel
Hales, Buzau, Romania
Welcome to our wedding website! We’re so excited to share this special chapter of our lives with you. As we count down the days to our big day, we want to thank you for being part of our journey. We are beyond thrilled to say 'I do,' and we can’t wait to celebrate our love with the people who mean the most to us.
This site is designed to offer you all the details about our wedding weekend from the schedule and venue to travel tips, RSVP details and what to expect on the day. We will keep updating the information as it becomes available to us. Thank you for being part of our story and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
The Wedding Weekend
Friday 4th of July 2025
Sunday 6th of July 2025
Event Overview
Friday the 4th of July – We kindly ask everyone to arrive on this day at the latest.
Saturday the 5th of July – Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Sunday the 6th of July – After Party (To be confirmed)
Ceremony
4 PM Local Time
Saturday, Jul. 5th, McPietroasa Hotel
Hales, Buzau, Romania
Reception
7 PM Local Time
Saturday, Jul. 5th, McPietroasa Hotel
Hales, Buzau, Romania
Please complete the RSVP by 15th of April 2025
What to expect on the day
The Wedding Ceremonies
In order to get married in Romania, you will need to have two separate wedding ceremonies, a civil ceremony and a religious one (Christian Orthodox).
The Civil Ceremony
This is the legal ceremony where we would sign our marriage certificate. Unlike the English ceremony, this is not the ceremony we exchange rings. Usually shouldn’t last longer than 10/15 minutes and no attendance is required.
The Religious Ceremony Traditions & Breakdown
The religious ceremony requires the bride and groom to choose a married couple in the same religion to be their godparents (called "Nasi" in Romanian). After the nuptials, the godparents will become the "spiritual parents of the newlyweds", guiding them through life.
Traditionally, after walking down the aisle, the bride and groom together with the godparents will stand in front of the “altar”.
The godparents will be holding a candle each which will be lit up by the priest. The wedding candles symbolize the light of faith that must accompany the bride and groom in life.
The first part of the ceremony is represented by the engagement ceremony and the exchange of the wedding rings.
The priest will pray for the newlyweds’ protection, health, and prosperity, asking God to offer them guidance and support to make their bond stronger and persevere in their family life.
During the ceremony, the couple will also be crowned with the wedding crowns. These symbolize the idea that the soon-to-be-married couple "become king and queen on the day of their spiritual union".
Then similar to Holly Communion, the couple will take it in turn to drink from a single glass of red wine 3 times and eat from a sponge finger, symbolizing a united life with love and harmony.
The couple and the godparents will then follow the priest’s lead going around the “altar” 3 times. This symbolizes the unified road the newlyweds will take in their life together.
The wedding crowns will then be removed and final prayers and blessings will be said by the priest asking God to protect the newlyweds and help them fulfill their marriage duties as this is their beginning as a new family.
The religious ceremony can last up to an hour. Please keep in mind that the ceremony will take place on the grass area so please wear appropriate shoes.
The Wedding Reception - a long night of music and abundant food
Two things to remember when attending a Romanian wedding party: get a good night sleep the night before and be ready to eat a lot.
Guests usually start arriving at the venue around 7:00 PM and the party usually starts about an hour later with it lasting until the early hours of the morning.
There will be an open bar and about 4/5 courses for everyone. The courses will be served throughout the night usually around an hour apart. In between the courses there will be lots of drinking and dancing.
Unlike English weddings the newlyweds do not get a send-off letting the party continue without them, they are actually, the last ones to leave the party.
It is customary for the guests to congratulate the newlyweds when they leave the party, which is the moment when they usually offer them money instead of gifts, handed to them in envelopes. The sum of money offered at a wedding varies greatly depending on the party & how close the guests are to the couple.
Our Love
Story
Our story began in a way neither of us expected—working together. What started as a simple friendship soon grew into something deeper.
We spent months getting to know each other, sharing laughs, dreams, and moments of quiet understanding. Eventually, we decided to take a leap and see what would happen if we gave "us" a chance. Neither of us knew what the future would bring, but we knew we wanted to find out together.
Fast forward eight years, and here we are—still standing side by side. Through every challenge, we’ve fought for each other, and in doing so, we’ve built something truly beautiful. We've traveled the world, created a home filled with love, and added a furry friend to our family. Along the way, we’ve grown not just as individuals, but as partners.
On our last anniversary getaway, the most beautiful surprise awaited: THE proposal. Now, with hearts full of love and excitement, we’re ready to start the next chapter of our lives, building a new family together.
