In the wedding industry in the Baltic States, both traditions and the latest world trends come together, which makes the Baltic States an excellent place for weddings. We are located between Europe and Scandinavia, we follow what is happening in both equally, so we have developed the skill to look more broadly and developed an international level wedding industry.

Although the wedding celebration traditions are similar in all Baltic countries, there are nuances that differ. Therefore, let's take a brief look at what kind of weddings are held in each of the countries. We can be proud of high-quality wedding dress design and high-level service, while not losing an individual approach. Experienced representatives of the industry - Kaņepes Films , Kristina Viirpalu , Raimonda Silė and representatives of Pedaste Manor tell about weddings in the Baltic countries.

Wedding in Estonia

Since Kaņepes Films have filmed weddings in all the Baltic countries, we asked Alda Kanepes to describe his experience in each of these countries. He has really fond memories of the wedding in Estonia. Estonians organize powerful weddings, to which the whole extended family is invited. He says that Estonians know how to relax and weddings are a truly joyful event for them and they are celebrated wholeheartedly. However, laxity is not allowed and you can get an excellent energy charge at an Estonian wedding.

Estonians have a high national self-confidence, they are self-confident, and Aldis Kanepe has observed that this is probably why weddings are also true and simple in a good way, because Estonians do not need to stand out from the background of others. In Estonia, Kanipes Films were received with a warm attitude and at the wedding they felt like guests, not like the service staff staying somewhere separate from the guests. Wedding organization in Estonia takes place with an individual approach. Interestingly, the wedding menu often includes fish.

Wedding in Lithuania

Aldis Kanepe says that in Lithuania, weddings are celebrated with grandeur and do not save money to organize them. In his experience, in terms of attitude, Lithuanians have always been sincere, thought of everyone, including the filmmakers, and treated them as artists, with respect for their work. Wedding traditions are practiced to a greater or lesser extent in all Baltic countries, but in Lithuania they stick to them the most. Lithuanians organize classic weddings with traditions, serve traditional dishes.

Lithuania stands out for its large and luxurious churches, and wedding ceremonies in Lithuania often take place in churches. Church weddings are important for Lithuanians, it is an event that takes place according to the canons. In general, weddings in Lithuania are relatively traditional, but this does not mean that weddings with a modern concept cannot also be implemented in Lithuania, besides, Lithuanians will always welcome you with sincerity.

Wedding in Latvia

It is safe to say that Latvia has the best wedding organizers in the Baltic States. This is confirmed by the fact that Latvia has a very developed wedding industry and Latvians are at the highest level in terms of service. Aldis Kaņepe , while filming weddings in all the Baltic countries, has observed that weddings in Latvia are especially thought of with exquisite details and decorations. In Latvia, there are not only professional wedding planners, but other types of specialists, artists and high-level service providers are also attracted. There are educated and skilled evening leaders in Latvia.

In addition, Latvians know English very well, so foreigners will have no problem organizing a wedding here. Latvians also stand out in terms of catering and a sophisticated menu is offered for weddings.

Wedding venues in the Baltic States

There is no shortage of beautiful places for weddings in the Baltic States, we have both beautiful and diverse nature - meadows, forests, hills, various sea coasts, both open sea and bay beaches, - both larger and smaller cities, each with its own character. Speaking about the largest cities of the Baltic States from a photogenic point of view, Aldis Kanepe says that each of them has its own advantages. Both Vilnius and Tallinn are multi-dimensional cities with terrain and hills, so these cities provide the wedding photographer and videographer with a variety of environments to capture. From the highest points of the Old Town of Tallinn, a wonderful panorama opens up, which will give your wedding photos and videos a wide perspective and depth. Old Riga is a bit cluttered, but the old towns of Vilnius and Kaunas are full of small, mysterious streets to explore and find charming places for wedding photo shoots.

A very special wedding venue in the Baltic States is Pedastes manor on the island of Muhu in Estonia. Pedastes Manor is special because it is located on an island. It is a real haven of peace, where you can relax and dream, or go explore the surroundings and find inspiration. A wedding on an island - it sounds quite exclusive.

In addition, Pedaste Manor hosts only four weddings a year to make each one even more special. Pedastes manor also provides a celebration and event manager who works with the couple throughout the entire wedding planning and organization process. In addition, a special menu is also developed for each wedding, taking into account the wishes of the couple. Representatives of the Pedaste estate say that every season of the year has its own charm on the island of Muhu, so couples should not be afraid to hold an autumn or winter wedding here.

Wedding dresses in the Baltic countries

There is no shortage of talented designers and artists in the Baltic States with in-depth knowledge of their industry and cultivated practical skills. If a unique design, an individual approach and a high-quality handmade dress with a story are important to the bride, then one of the Baltic wedding dress brands will be the right choice.

Estonian wedding dress designer Kristina Viirpalu creates luxury wedding dresses. They are unique handmade dresses from specially selected high quality materials. Her dresses use ancient Estonian embroidery and knitting techniques, romantic patterns and ornaments, which are creatively combined with modern elements. As a result, sophisticated and special wedding dresses are created that will suit a modern woman who values ​​both modern design and cultural references. Kristina Viirpalu works with clients individually to create haute couture outfits that reflect the wearer's personality and highlight her beauty.

Lithuanian wedding dress designer Raimonda Silė also implements a deeply personal approach, creating each dress especially for the specific client. She does not have a catalog of ready-to-wear dresses, as she believes that repeating the same designs in several dresses loses the bride's individuality. She says that a wedding dress can be anything - both a puffy princess dress and a feather-light chiffon dress, and they can look equally excellent. The main thing is for the bride to feel like herself on the wedding day.

Raimonda Silė uses a lot of handwork in her wedding dresses and she knows all kinds of textile processing techniques. Some of them are silk painting, embroidery with crystals, beads, macramé or knotting, sutache and many others. The techniques used by Raimonda Silė prove that wedding dresses really can be diverse. She loves creating white dresses, but it's certainly not the bride's only option. Raimonda's dresses are chosen by brides from the Baltic countries, as well as from Scandinavia, Great Britain and Europe, such as Germany and Spain, as well as from America. Wedding service in the Baltic countries

Wedding dress designer Raimonda Silė recommends choosing the Baltic countries as a wedding destination, because they are really beautiful and there are many talented specialists with cultivated style working here. When organizing a wedding in the Baltic States, an excellent wedding service is definitely the position you can rely on.

Also Raimonda Silė highlights the individual approach implemented by service providers in the Baltics. Wedding agencies in the Baltics are not large corporations, so the client receives a personal approach and special attention. Speaking about the creation of wedding dresses, she says that often in the creative process the designer himself communicates with the client, therefore the design of the wedding dress is individual, created especially for the specific client. She confidently recommends choosing one of the Baltic wedding dress brands for your special day, as they are staffed by creative people with unique style, knowledge and skills in their field.

Weddings in the Baltics have many advantages.

Compared to big wedding destinations like Italy, France, Spain, you will get much better service at much lower costs in the Baltic States.

However, the financial aspect is not the main reason for choosing to hold a wedding in one of the Baltic countries. While dreaming about the popular and distant wedding destinations, we tend to forget about the natural and cultural values ​​that are right next to us. You can also catch the feeling of traveling without sitting on a plane, but by going to a beautiful place in Lithuania or Estonia. Since the distances are not great, you can spend the wedding day in two countries - for example, hold the ceremony in Latvia, and the evening party in one of the celebration places in Lithuania or Estonia. In addition, by choosing such a wedding venue, you will stand out among other couples who choose either to celebrate their wedding right here in Latvia, or to go to one of the exotic destinations.

Author of the article: Renate Berga

Photo: Juras Duo , Artis Supe