Vows amid the garden's greenery

Registry Office formalities step by step. A civil ceremony outside the office requires an application to the head of the registry office competent for the ceremony's location and an additional fee. The venue must ensure solemnity and a ceremonial character, and a well-kept hotel garden meets this condition without difficulty. Documents are submitted in advance, so it's worth opening the topic right after booking the date - officials also have limited calendars in the wedding season. We'll advise where to start and what to watch out for, so the formalities don't pile up at the last minute or build needless stress before the wedding.

Choosing the ceremony spot in the garden. A well-run outdoor ceremony needs level, well-kept ground, a pretty backdrop for photos and shelter from the wind. The Toscania garden is surrounded by greenery, so the shots come out naturally, with no need to hide buildings or the car park. It's worth positioning the ceremony so the sun doesn't shine straight into the guests' eyes and the couple stand with their backs to the prettiest view. These details are best settled during the tour, at a time of day close to the planned ceremony - that's when it's easiest to assess the light, the space and the placement of chairs for guests.

Setup and sound. The standard outdoor-ceremony set is chairs for guests, decoration of a floral arch or gate, a carpet down the aisle and a sound system with a microphone for the official and the couple. The staff prepare the ceremony setup, and the couple only finalise the floral details with their chosen studio. Sound is key - without it the vows are lost in the rustle of trees and guests' conversations, especially with a larger number invited. We'll take care of the technical side of the ceremony so the most important words are clearly audible to everyone, and you can focus solely on each other and the moment.

A backup plan for bad weather. A professional venue always has a ready indoor variant that can be launched even on the day of the ceremony. This lets you decide calmly, looking at the forecast rather than the ceiling. At Toscania the ceremony can be moved to the hall in a flash, keeping the decorations and the flow, in a dozen or so minutes and without involving the couple. It's a safeguard that removes the biggest stress of an outdoor wedding - even if the weather plays a trick, the celebration will go beautifully and as planned, and guests won't even notice the change of setting.

Ceremony and reception in one place. A wedding in the garden flows smoothly into the reception in the ballroom or the Moonlight Hall, a few steps away. The logistics of travelling between office, church, restaurant and hotel fall away, and guests don't lose time commuting between locations. After the ceremony you can invite everyone for an aperitif in the garden and then for lunch in the hall - all under one roof and in the care of a single team. This arrangement is convenient not only for the couple, but above all for guests, especially older ones and families with children.

An outdoor shoot and an evening in the garden. An outdoor wedding is not only the ceremony but also a golden-hour shoot amid greenery and an evening use of the garden: lanterns, a relaxation zone, a spot for a light show or the first dance under the open sky. Guests happily step outside between courses, and on warm nights the garden becomes a natural extension of the dance floor. It's worth planning to light the trees and pathways - these elements look beautiful in photos and night footage, while building a unique, romantic mood that stays with guests for a long time.

Accommodation and guest comfort. Thanks to 24 rooms above the halls, wedding guests stay on site and in the morning meet for breakfast, which flows smoothly into the next-day party. This solves the problem of returns after an all-day celebration and lets you extend the festivities in peace. Free parking, a quiet out-of-town location and full facilities make guests coming from Leszno, Poznań or Wrocław feel looked after. We help plan the rooms around the guest list, so the closest family are nearest the hall and most comfortable throughout their stay.

Where to start. It's best to start planning an outdoor wedding by booking the date for the hall and garden, then the registry-office formalities. Arrange a tour - we'll show the ceremony spot and the reception halls, tell you about the weather variant and help lay out the day's schedule. Together we'll settle the menu, the number of rooms and the setting, and stay in touch throughout. Call or write, and we'll prepare a proposal matched to your plans and a preliminary quote - so that organising an outdoor wedding is calm and pleasant from the very first meeting.