Nancy Koleva and Patrick Bauer-Blank
July 27, 2024
Share your photos & videos with us!
If you took any photos or videos that you would like to share with us, please upload them via the link below! Within 24 hours, you will be able to view them in our wedding album!
View wedding photos and videos!
Photos and videos taken by our guests, as well as our professional photographer can be viewed in our wedding album. The first twenty professional photos are already viewable - guests will be notified in the coming months as more become available!
Thanks for making our wedding special!
Whether you crossed the Atlantic, the European continent or just the city to attend our wedding, we are delighted that you were able to celebrate this very special day with us! We hope you had as good of a time as we did and that you feel a part of our family. We hope to see you again in the near future and look forward to sharing wedding photos and videos with you!Thanks to your generosity, we raised 600 BGN to Animal Rescue Sofia!
Wedding gifts
Your presence at our wedding is what matters most to us. Should you wish to honor us with a gift, a contribution to our honeymoon would be more than appreciated. These can be made in currency (USD, EUR or BGN) on the day of the wedding or by credit card or Apple Pay via the link below. Guests have until the 20th of August 2024 to use the link below.
Hilton Sofia
Nestled between a city-park and the Bulgarian capital's downtown, the Hilton Sofia is our chosen venue for all wedding events. Guests seeking accommodation can enjoy the convenience and comfort of the hotel's freshly renovated rooms and complimentary breakfast.
Day of the Wedding
Welcome Drinks
6:00 pm
Cherni Vrah Ballroom & Garden
Day of the Wedding
Ceremony
6:45 pm
Garden
Day of the Wedding
Reception
8:00 pm
Moussala Ballroom
Classic Menu
Starter: Shepard's Salad with tomatoes, marinated pepper, green onion, Elena fillet, poached egg, aged Bulgarian cheeses and homemade oil from mushrooms and olives
Appetizer: Ravioli with burrata, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and olive crumbs
Main dish: Beef Wellington with grilled asparagus, truffle, mashed potatoes and pickled green pepper sauce
Dessert: White Chocolate & Raspberry Wedding Cake
Veggie Menu
Starter: Farm Salad with pink tomatoes, cucumbers, walnuts, apple, and balsamic dressing
Appetizer: Sautéed Mushrooms with asparagus and goat cheese
Main dish: Vegetable Risotto
Dessert: White Chocolate & Raspberry Wedding Cake
Best woman
Kristin Koleva
Best Man
José Pablo Castro Salazar
Getting to Sofia
Most guests coming from abroad will want to fly into Sofia Airport (SOF), located just 20 minutes drive from the Hilton Sofia. Guests coming from the United States should expect at least one-stopover. Upon arrival, guests can reach the Hilton Sofia via taxi, car-service or metro.
Getting around Sofia
Hilton Sofia is conveniently located within walking-distance of much of Sofia's shops, restaurants and attractions. Additionally, guests can rely on on the Bulgarian capital's modern metro system, frequent city buses and trams. Guests should note that Uber and similar ride-hail services are not available in Sofia. However, taxis are commonplace and affordable.
Staying in Sofia
We recommend guests stay with the Bride and Groom at the Hilton Sofia during their stay in Bulgaria. The hotel is conveniently located in Sofia's downtown and within walking-distance of shops, restaurants and tourist sites.
Discovering Sofia
Sofia is a beautiful city in the heart of the Balkans. We recommend that guests take some time to explore attractions like the St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, as well as the many shops and restaurants of Vitosha Boulevard.
When should I plan to arrive in Sofia?
The Bride and Groom arrive in Sofia ten days prior to the day of the wedding. Guests are welcome to join us for the week leading up to the wedding and are encouraged to arrive on or before the 25th of July 2024.