Welcome to Serbia
Essentials for your Serbia travel can be found on this page.
Over the centuries, Serbia has been shaped by Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian influences all of which left visible traces in the culture, traditions, food, music, architecture and everyday rhythm of life.
Serbians are known for their hospitality, strong sense of community and resilience.
Meals are tasty, food is a love language, coffee breaks are a ritual, music is emotional and central to celebrations and guests are treated as family. Sharing food, music, stories, and long conversations is very much part of the culture.
A few fun facts about Serbia (some of which were already introduced to you by Mili):
Serbia is one of the world’s largest producers of raspberries, exporting them worldwide.
Rakija, a traditional fruit spirit, is considered a national drink and is often homemade. (Some of you have tried the famous Grandpa’s rakija already)
Serbian weddings are famously lively, long, and joyful.
Winemaking in Serbia dates back to Roman times and is currently experiencing a strong revival.
Tennis champion Novak Đoković is Serbian- duh.
Novi Sad
While much of Serbia reflects a strong Balkan and Ottoman heritage, Vojvodina, the northern region where the wedding will take place, has a slightly different character. For almost 200 years, it was part of the Habsburg Monarchy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which shaped its architecture, culture, and way of life.
The wedding will take place in and around Novi Sad, the capital of the Vojvodina region, often described as elegant, relaxed, and charming. The city sits on the Danube and blends Balkan warmth with a strong Central European feel.
As we are getting married in a Catholic church, Novi Sad felt like the perfect place to bring together our backgrounds, history, and the people we love.
If you are staying around Novi Sad and would like to explore the area, make sure to not miss: Fruška Gora National Park, known for its rolling hills, forests, monasteries, and vineyards, as well as the impressive Petrovaradin Fortress, an 18th-century landmark offering beautiful views over the Danube.
Vojvodina is especially known for its wine. If you have time for a winery visit, some lovely options near Novi Sad include:
Kovačević Winery
(Irig)
One of the region’s best-known wineries - tradition with contemporary style.
Atelje Vina Šapat
(near Sremski Karlovci)
A boutique winery focusing on small batches and refined wines.
Deurić Winery
(Mala Remeta)
Modern Serbian wines in a beautiful setting, known for Grašac and blends.
Kiš Winery
(Sremski Karlovci)
Famous for Bermet, a traditional local dessert wine once served at the Habsburg court.
Belgrade
Mili is originally from Belgrade, the capital of Serbia and if you have the chance to arrive earlier or stay longer, and visit this amazing city - just reach out to us, we have the recommendations ready.
Serbian wedding essentials
Playlist
If you’d like to prepare yourself for the wedding with some Serbian tunes, we’ve curated a playlist to get you going
Learning Kolo
If you are feeling confident, you can try to learn the Serbian traditional dance from the video below. If this seems too hard, don’t worry, Mili will record something for you in the coming months. You are all expected to dance this at least once during the day.