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Saint Sofia Church
The Saint Sofia Church (“Church of Holy Wisdom”) is the oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the fourth century. In the 14th century, the church gave its name to the city, previously known as Serdika
The church is located in the very heart of the city close to the Alexander Nevski Cathedral.
Villa Ekaterina
Villa Ekaterina is located 38 km, or a 30-minute drive, from the Church of Saint Sofia. This beautiful small hotel features a wonderful garden with a panoramic view, providing the perfect setting for the ceremony and cocktail hour. The dinner and party will be held in a covered patio specifically constructed for this type of event.
Transportation
Shuttle bus
We will provide a shuttle from the church to Villa Ekaterina and from Villa Ekaterina back to the city center.
In the direction from Sofia to Villa Ekaterina, after the ceremony in the church, the shuttle buses will be expecting you next to Aleksander Nevski temple – La Cattedrale cafe. If you have trouble finding the place please call Kristiana Turlakova – +359878966921 for directions.
In the direction from Villa Ekaterina to Sofia there will be three buses at different times The first one will be after everyone has had a piece of cake – around 12 a.m. The second one will be around 2 a.m. and the third one will be with the last survivors at around 3:30.
For further questions check the FAQ below.
Car
There are parking slots close to the church but have in mind that 6th of September is a National Holiday and most of the center might be closed around noon or might be difficult to park.
There is parking at Villa Ekaterina where you can leave your car. You also can leave you car there and use some of the other transports to go back to Sofia and take you car the next day.
Taxi
There are available taxi services to Villa Ekaterina. Please, have in mind that the taxi will need time to get to the villa.
E.g. Yellow Taxi – https://www.yellow333.com/en/ ; +359 2 91119
Drink-and-drive
There are available drink-and-drive services to Villa Ekaterina if you prefer to come with your car.
Please, have in mind that the drink-and-drive car will need time to get to the villa.
Gifts
Your love and presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all! However, should you wish to honor us with a gift, a wishing well for our next great adventure will be available. If you wish to bring flowers, please bring treats for the dog instead.
Dresscode
Please come in semi-formal attire. We encourage you, if you like, to dress according to our theme – blue and green.
FAQ
Transportation
How and where can I get on the shuttle bus?
In the direction from Sofia to Villa Ekaterina, after the ceremony in the church, the shuttle buses will be expecting you next to Aleksander Nevski temple – La Cattedrale cafe.
In the direction from Villa Ekaterina to Sofia there will be three buses at different times The first one will be after everyone has had a piece of cake – around 12 a.m. The second one will be around 2 a.m. and the third one will be with the last survivors at around 3:30 a.m.
If I come by car, will I be able to park?
In Sofia city center, around church “St. Sofia” there are parking stops, but keep in mind that September 6th is a holiday and a non-working day in Bulgaria, so there could be heavy traffic and road closures.
Villa Ekaterina has a parking lot with enough space for everyone. You can even leave your car there overnight.
Apart from the shuttle bus, how can I get home?
You can call a taxi, and we recommend Yellow. They will charge you the standard fare plus an additional 23 BGN. Please be prepared to wait longer for the taxi to arrive after your request—approximately 30 minutes.
If you have arrived by car and prefer not to leave it overnight at Villa Ekaterina, you can use a Drink and Drive service. For example, you can contact Drink and Drive at +359 886 799 868 | +359 896 799 868. They will charge you 85 BGN for the trip from Villa Ekaterina to Sofia. Be prepared to wait a while for them to arrive. Another option is Lucky Drive, available at +359 884 11 64 64, who also charge 85 BGN for the same service. If you plan to use this service, it’s best to contact your chosen company in advance.
Gifts
What should I get you as a gift?
Your love and presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all! However, should you wish to honour us with a gift, a wishing well for our next great adventure will be available. While we are taking photos and congratulations you can leave your gift in a special box.
If you wish to bring flowers, please bring treats for the dog instead.
What treats does the dog like?
Kora weighs 22 kg and is six years old. Please avoid getting her food meant for larger dogs and choose something with a longer expiration date, so she can enjoy it well after the wedding.
Dresscode
What clothes should I wear?
The dresscode is semi-formal. For the gentlemen it will be nice to wear a suit or long pants, a shirt, and optionally – a jacket.
What does the blue and green theme mean?
It will be great if you can dress in the theme colours for the wedding – blue and green, but it is not mandatory. Among the wide range of colors in this range all colors are appropriate except for the neon ones. Other than those, we ask, especially the ladies, to not wear white, black and red colours, as well as any extremely bright colours. As for the gentlemen, if you want to join the colour theme, any accessory, including great socks, will be more than enough.
Will I get cold?
You should bring a jacket with you, since later you will definitely need it. Vakarel is higher up and at nights it gets cold.
What shoes should I wear?
We recommend that you do not wear stilettos, since you won’t be comfortable walking in them through the grass. If you are going to wear high heel shoes, we recommend you take some low heel comfortable shoes as well, which you can change into at some point, so that it is easier for you to dance.
If you have any questions regarding the menu, location, transportation or what’s the color of the dog, please contact us!
Iliana Alexandrova – +359 88 893 9460 ; iliana.a.alexandrova@gmail.com
Martin Todorov – +359 88 735 8192 ; mt08.todorov@gmail.com
Wedding Agent : Bilyana Tsaneva – +359 89 509 9610 ; wedding@alegriabg.com
Kristiana Turlakova – +359878966921