Hello, I am Irina Retunskaya, a wedding planner in Bulgaria. Or, as those who have walked the path to their dream wedding in this beautiful country call me, the "bride's professional best friend." My team and I are introducing a new trend in outdoor weddings – celebrations amidst vineyards.

A wedding among the vineyards is a harmony and unity with nature, inspired by the profound symbolism of grapes as a sign of longevity and fertility.

If asked where I dream of celebrating a wedding anniversary, I would answer without hesitation – among the vineyards of Bulgaria. I have my own memories and desires that take me back to my childhood, to my grandparents' yard, where the beautiful grapevines turned into a green wall, heavy with the dark-blue grapes of Moldova. There, the whole family would gather around a long wooden table, and I would watch the festivities, nestled in the warmth of my grandmother's lap.

Now, I invite you on a journey to organize the wedding of your dreams – among the vineyards. I live in Bulgaria, speak the language of this country, and know the wines produced in local wineries for weddings. I will tell you about each of these wineries or chateaus, their pros and cons, and how we can create your wedding celebration together in a winery.

In Bulgaria, there are more than 20 wine cellars, wineries, and chateaus used for weddings, and my team and I have been working with them for several years. I will select the perfect location for you, one that matches your desires, conditions, and dreams for an outdoor wedding.

A chateau or wine cellar is a place where winemaking is a family affair, with traditions passed down through generations. These are places where families gather around the table for a hearty breakfast, where lunches are quick, and evenings are long and lively, always with a glass of wine. It’s a place you’ll want to return to, to breathe in the aroma of the vines and taste the sweetness of the grapes on your tongue. An ideal location for an intimate wedding.

The owners and workers of these chateaus and wineries pour their physical labor and time into developing and promoting Bulgarian wines. It’s impossible not to fall in love with their stories about the creation of the wine cellar, a particular wine, or the uniqueness of a grape variety. And yes, what could be better than having your family wine made in a chateau, with the date of your wedding engraved on the bottle? This is a wedding in a chateau!

"The wine gladdens the heart," as the Bible says, and friendship with the owners of a chateau or winery can lead to an invitation to participate in the grape harvest and winemaking process. As a bonus, you’ll enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the vineyards and, of course, wine tastings. Just imagine how exciting and fun your wedding preparations could be – visiting one location after another while tasting local wines. Let’s choose a unique place for your intimate wedding.

Now, I’d like to ask the brides a question: Are you ready to embark on a journey with me through wineries to choose your one-of-a-kind location for your special day? If your answer is "yes," I’ll ask you a few more questions to solidify your decision.

Let’s imagine you’ve chosen a vineyard as your wedding location. Then, we need to think about a few more things, and of course, the most important – your dream:

- Are you ready to give up a lavish celebration in a stylish and luxurious hall, dressed in a designer gown? Are you ready to replace it with a light, airy wedding dress sewn by your mother or custom-made, while the wind plays with your hair and a veil becomes unnecessary?

- The venue for your wedding dinner will be a tent on a grassy area, with the vineyards and their stunning view serving as the backdrop. Don’t worry, nature’s beauty won’t be the only decoration; our florist will prepare everything lightly and unobtrusively.

- The evening’s atmosphere will be created by countless tiny lights and millions of stars illuminating the night sky.

- The tables will be set with delicious dishes from the local cuisine and wine specially selected for you from the winery’s cellars.

- Instead of an expensive show program, there will be heartfelt toasts from friends and dancing under the starry sky. Afterward, intimate conversations with guests until dawn, wrapped in warm blankets, while listening to a cappella performances by mothers and friends and the songs of cicadas.

- The next morning, you’ll be surrounded by your closest family and friends, where perfect shapes, stylish makeup, and high heels will be replaced by something far more important – coziness, the unique atmosphere of an intimate wedding, sincerity, and mutual love.

Before deciding on your outdoor wedding – whether it’s a wedding in a chateau, a winery, or simply a garden wedding – take a walk with your partner and a wedding planner. Visit such wedding venues to get a sense of the country’s nature, the houses, and the vineyards around them, to feel them, and for them to feel you. Everything will turn out just as you dreamed.

Of course, organizing such weddings – among the vines and outdoors – has its nuances and additional costs, but that’s where my team of professionals and I come in. For you, only pleasant concerns and the anticipation of the celebration remain.

I promise that such a wedding – among the vineyards of Bulgaria – will leave an everlasting memory of an exciting and important day for you and your guests.

Dream about your wedding, write the story of your family, and create new traditions!

We organize heartfelt weddings, weddings with atmosphere, where the melody of love and family is composed in your key! For a meaningful wedding – only at the wedding agency "Inside Wedding" (Bulgaria).

With love and care,
Your bride’s professional best friend,
Irina Retunskaya.