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Bride and groom share a tender forehead touch beneath white parasols in the garden at Stara Garbarnia.

A Cross-Continental Love Story at Stara Garbarnia in Wrocław

Photographed by Stanislaw Skotnicki

Carolyne and Patrick’s story began in Wrocław, where their paths first crossed and, as photographer Stanislaw Skotnicki recalls, “quickly grew into love.” It felt only fitting that the city which brought them together would also host the day they began their married life. Their celebration at Stara Garbarnia was a reflection of that journey—a wedding grounded in place, yet expansive in spirit.

Bride and bridesmaids raise white parasols in celebration during a garden moment at Stara Garbarnia.

Carolyne had traveled from Kenya to Poland, while Patrick was a local of Wrocław. “After many walks and shared moments, they decided to spend their lives together,” says Skotnicki. Choosing to wed in the city where it all began brought a sense of connection that no destination could replicate.

Bride in a white wedding gown lounges playfully indoors with bouquet raised at Stara Garbarnia.
White bridal shoes and a golden clutch displayed against vintage décor inside Stara Garbarnia.
Groom sits relaxed in an armchair, dressed in a green suit with orange boutonniere at Stara Garbarnia.

The setting of Stara Garbarnia added a sense of timelessness to the day. With its historic architecture and warm character, it became more than a backdrop—it was part of the couple’s story. For couples searching for a wedding venue in Poland, it’s a place that offers a balance of history, charm, and celebration.

Bride and groom walking together outside the grand white building of Stara Garbarnia, sharing a joyful glance.
Bride at Stara Garbarnia smiling with bridesmaids holding white parasols and colorful bouquets in the garden.
Newlyweds walk through a cascade of confetti after their outdoor ceremony at Stara Garbarnia.
Romantic close-up of bride and groom smiling at each other with bouquet details at Stara Garbarnia.
Bright wedding bouquet with orange calla lilies and yellow dahlias in a glass vase at Stara Garbarnia.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment surrounded by white parasols in the gardens of Stara Garbarnia.
Groom embraces bride playfully in the elevator at Stara Garbarnia, capturing a joyful candid moment.
Newlyweds walk hand in hand under falling confetti at the outdoor ceremony space of Stara Garbarnia.
Groom in a dark green suit with a floral boutonniere poses against patterned wallpaper at Stara Garbarnia.

The photographs capture the contrasts of the day: intimate moments between the couple alongside the vibrancy of a shared celebration. Carolyne and Patrick’s joy was evident in every frame, reflecting not just a wedding, but the beginning of a life together rooted in both cultures.

Bride in a lace wedding gown poses confidently in the elegant interior of Stara Garbarnia.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss while holding sparklers during the evening at Stara Garbarnia.
Bride and groom seated at the bar of Stara Garbarnia, sharing a joyful glance and holding hands.
Bride poses confidently in her lace gown holding a bouquet of orange calla lilies at Stara Garbarnia.

Their wedding is a reminder of how love can bridge distances and create something enduring. For couples considering a destination wedding in Europe, Wrocław and its venues like Stara Garbarnia provide an inspiring canvas to begin the next chapter.

Bride and groom share a stylish moment at the Stara Garbarnia bar, blending modern romance with elegant surroundings.

Wedding team

PHOTOGRAPHY: @skotnicki.pro

VENUE: @hotel_staragarbarnia

WEDDING PLANNER: @eventmaster_weddings

SHOES: @yes_i_shoe

DRESS: @annasposagroup_official

CAKE: @cosciupieke

MAKEUP ARTIST: @agnieszkafreus

DECOR: @makowki_dekoracje

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