Wedding Information
Please join us for our wedding at Villa Richter in Prague. The venue will be open starting at 2:15 PM, and the ceremony will take place at the top of the vineyard at 3 PM.
After the ceremony, the reception will take place on the Villa terrace (Piano Terra), followed by the after-party in the Villa (Piano Nobile).
During the ceremony, we kindly ask that you put your phones on silent and refrain from taking pictures. We love our photographer’s work and are sure you will too.
Parking and Location
Please note that there is no on-site parking. For guests arriving from abroad, the Villa is located next to the Prague Castle and is within walking distance from many central locations.
Guests can reach the venue by Uber, Lyft, taxi, public transportation, or on foot for those who enjoy a scenic stroll.
Attire
We invite you to dress comfortably yet elegantly for the occasion. Please avoid wearing white, as this color is reserved for the bride.
Cowboy boots and hats are highly encouraged, because nothing says celebration like a little American spirit in Europe!
Children
We love children and warmly welcome them at our wedding. A kids’ menu will be available, but please let us know in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Czech Wedding Traditions
If this is your first Czech wedding, some traditions may be new to you, so let us introduce a few:
Wedding Myrtle
Before the ceremony, you will be offered a sprig of myrtle, a traditional plant symbolizing love, fidelity, and prosperity. Men may wear it on the left lapel of their jacket, while women can add it to their bouquet, hair, or outfit. Guests are welcome to take it home as a keepsake, which is said to bring good luck.
Greeting the Couple
Right after the ceremony, you are invited to line up to greet the bride and groom, offer your congratulations, and share your best wishes. Parents go first, followed by the rest of the guests. These interactions are usually brief and warm.
Breaking the Plate or Glass
During the wedding, a plate or glass will be broken to drive away bad spirits and bring good luck. Guests are invited to watch but not to help. Afterwards, the couple will clean up the pieces together, symbolizing their first act of teamwork as a married couple, and will keep one piece as a reminder to face life’s challenges together.
