WITH
GREAT PLEASURE
Aleks & Laura INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE
THEIR MARRIAGE !
23RD AUGUST 2025
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The Big Day

23rd . August . 2025

We are so excited to celebrate our special day with our family and friends.
Thank you so much for visiting our wedding website!

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Just some hours…
Day
Hour
Minute
Second
…until we get married!
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Special Requests

Unplugged Ceremony

We invite you to be fully present during our ceremony.
We kindly ask you to turn off your phones and cameras and truly enjoy this occasion with us.
Our professional photographer will capture all the special moments.
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Social Media

After the ceremony, please take lots of photos of our special day, but may we politely request that they are not shared on social media until we have had a chance to do so ourselves.

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If you have any dietary requirements that you did not add to your RSVP, please let us know.
We hope by now that we have provided you will all the details you need, but please let us know if we have missed anything.
We are blown away by all the love and support and by how many of you are joining us.
We can't wait to see you in Croatia and spend our special day with you
Aleks & Laura
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Join Us

Friday 22/08/25

We have reserved an area outside at Caffe Bar Trapula (Obala prvoboraca 7, 22000, Šibenik). No obligation to attend. We will be there from 6pm for a casual evening by the sea for dinner and drinks.  Feel free to join for both, or just drinks.
Caffe Bar Trapula
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Sunday 24/08/25

We have reserved the roof terrace at Pomalo Bistro & Bar (Spacarova ul. 17, 22000, Žaborić) which is just a short cab ride from Sibenik. No obligation to join us.  But if you would like to come along for an afternoon / evening of chilled vibes, food, drink and music then please join us from 4pm.

This bar is on the sea front if you want to bring your swimmers and a towel!
Pomalo Bistro & Bar
Laura Astle

Bride

Laura Astle

Chloe Astle

Maid of Honour

Chloe Astle

Lindsey Peel

Bridesmaid

Lindsey Peel

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Bridesmaid

Katherine Fulford

Claire Small

Bridesmaid

Claire Small

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Our Story

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First Meet

We met in 2020.  A lockdown romance found online!  We had to wait a while to meet in person but now, here we are, four years later, planning our wedding.  So, we guess that first meet was worth the wait, even if it did have to take place in a park and sitting 2m apart!

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Special Memories

We have made some very special memories along the way.   Some amazing holidays and adventures, but the most special of all is building our little family.
We may not be the most conventional set up but it means the world to us.
Us, the kids and a few pets thrown in, is perfect!
Having Chloe and Oscar as part of our wedding party is one of the most special memories in the making.  Chloe has been amazing at helping with the plans.  Oscar is very excited about the wedding, although his attendance is apparently conditional on him being able to wear a bow tie!
We are so proud to have Chloe as Maid of Honour and Oscar as Page boy.
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Proposal

Engaged on 18th May 2024 in the most beautiful setting in Bali.
A romantic dinner for two, on the beach under the stars and by candlelight.
(Credit where it is due.... Aleks did well!   I was totally thrown off guard by the proposal.  So much so, that I forgot to say yes!   But of course it was a great big, no hesitation... YES!)
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Happy Future

We feel blessed to have found each other and can’t wait to get married and share the day with our closest friends and family.
We can't wait to continue our journey into the future as husband and wife.
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Groom

Aleks Sudar

Oscar Astle

Page Boy

Oscar Astle

BrettR

Groomsman

Brett Richards

Ushers

Mark Burgess

Tristan Miller

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Wedding Party

To my Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids, thank you so much for your support over the years and the effort you have put in to helping me with all the wedding and hen do planning.  I am truly lucky to have a daughter and friends like you.
Love you and appreciate you all.
Laura
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To my Page Boy, Best Men and Ushers, thank you all for your endless support, laughter, and friendship over the years. I'm looking forward to an unforgettable stag do, and I truly appreciate everything you’ve done to make this journey so special.

I can't wait to share our big day with you and create even more amazing memories together!

Let’s make it a day to remember!

Aleks

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Captured Moments

“There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.”
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Accomodation

D Resort (our wedding venue) has offered a discounted rate of 350 EUR per night, bed and breakfast.  Please let them know you are attending our wedding when you book to secure this rate.
Email: reservation@dresortsibenik.com
Telephone: +385 22 331 452
 
More cost-effective alternatives:
Šibenik Palace
Hertiage Hotel Life Palace
Armerun Heritage Hotel
We would recommend booking through booking.com or Hotels.com
There are also plenty of other apartments available through Airbnb
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Things to do

Šibenik is a beautiful part of Croatia.  If you decide to make a holiday out of your visit, then here are a few suggestions of places to go, but there are many more!
  • Šibenik old town with St James Cathedral and St Michael's Fortress
  • Barone fortress to get a great view of Šibenik
  • Primosten, famous for its long beaches, clear sea and an amazing viewpoint from the Statue of our Lady of Loreto (Patron Saint of Primosten) Great for sunset cocktails.
  • Krka National Park (waterfalls and untouched nature)
  • Vodice (a selection of great restaurants and nightlife)
  • Boat trip to National Park Kornati
  • For the more adventurous, zipline, quad bikes, electric bikes and kayaking can be arranged through D Resort guestrelations@dresortsibenik.com
  • D Resort also have boats that you can charter to visit nearby islands
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How to get there

Split Airport is the closest airport.
Airport Transfer Options:
There are various taxes, shuttle buses and car hire companies at the airport.
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Attire

We recognise that it is likely to be very warm in Croatia in August!
We have chosen a ’Cocktail’ dress code.
Men, please don’t feel obliged to wear a suit and tie, although we do ask that dress is smart (No Shorts!).
Ladies, dress to impress!
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Children

We are very sorry, but we are keeping our special day as an adult only occasion. We hope that you understand and that you will still be able to join us.
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Details of the day

Information, timing & locations

Bride's and groom's hand with wedding rings on the palms

18:00

Wedding
Ceremony

Rooftop Terrace

20:00

Evening Reception

Yacht Restaurant

Wedding pool party with balloons in the backyard near to vineyard.
the first wedding dance of the bride and groom inside the restaurant hall in sunset light

22:00

Party

Join us on the dance floor.

03:00

Carriages

A luxury vintage car
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Location

Obala Jerka Šižgorića 1, 22000, Šibenik, Croatia
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Gift Registry

Thank you!

We have already kindly been asked by some what we would like for a gift as we already share a home together.

Any contributions towards a honeymoon for us the following year would be so appreciated.   But please know that your presence at our wedding is truly enough of a gift.  We are so grateful for you travelling to Croatia to share our special day.