Lisa & Martin
Wedding Details
Friday, August 18 2023
Matka Canyons Boat Tour
and Cave Exploration
2:45 pm
Meet at Church of Saint Clement of Ohrid (bus will depart at 3 PM)
Duration: ~4 hours
Dress casually and wear comfortable shoes, as there will be walking during the cave exploration
Check out more about
Matka Canyons here.
Schedule
Saturday, August 19 2023
4:45 pm
6:00 pm
1:30 am
Guests arrive at Villa Ina, Skopje
5:00 pm
5:45 pm
Religious Ceremony
Buses depart from Church and head to Villa Ina
Cocktail hour
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
8:15 pm
11:00 pm
Dinner & Toast
Dancing
Main Ceremony
Celebration ends
Buses will be available at 11:30 pm, 12:30 am, and 1:30 am to take guests back to St. Clement of Ohrid.
Skopje
Accomodation
Here's a list of hotels in Skopje that we recommend. We haven't vetted any of these personally but have friends and family who have stayed there.
AirBnb also has more centrally-located cheaper options.
Below is a map of where they're located in the city.
Skopje Marriott Hotel
Price: $180 per night
Posh hotel in the downtown area around Macedonia Square, with museums, fine dining & a bridge to the Old Town. Close to the Old Bazaar.
15-min drive to the wedding venue.
Hotel Panoramika Design & Spa
Price: $95 per night
Located below Mount Vodno, this hotel is at higher elevations and offers great views of the city. Not quite in the city centre, but a 10 min ride away.
17-min drive to the wedding venue.
Hotel Solun & Spa
Price: $80-100 per night
Right in the city centre/square, and walking distance to the downtown area. Has a really nice spa and great ratings online.
17-min drive to the wedding venue.
ibis Skopje City Center Hotel
Price: $70 per night
Modern hotel in the heart of the Macedonian capital. Walking distance from major business and cultural areas.
15-min drive to the wedding venue.
Tina Apartments
Price: $50 per night
Located in the City Center of Skopje, Tina Apartments are in the city center. All apartments provide a fully equipped kitchen, a living room and a flat-screen TV. Bars, cafes, restaurants and shops can be found within a 2-minute walk
Moodeight Apartments
Price: $45 per night
Set in the heart of Skopje, Moodeight Apartments is 0.9 mi from the city center, and Macedonia Square is 1 mi away. Walking distance to traditional restaurants. Guests can use bicycles from the property free of charge.
Villa Nina Hotel & Lounge bar
Price: $38 per night
No frill hotel, Villa Nina Hotel & Lounge bar is set in Skopje in a central location. , Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
More options here
Transportation
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The wedding is festive formal attire, and we encourage you to wear something that you feel comfortable in! There will be lots of dancing, cocktails, and photo ops, so go all out with colors, sparkles, textures!
The average temperatures in Skopje in August are between 60°F and 86°F. Usually the days are hot while the nights are a bit cooler. You can expect a few rainy days in Macedonia during August, but the weather is generally comfortable.