Kasper dipping Elisabeth on the lawn in front of the castle with the emerald dress sweeping out in the backlight

We are getting married

ElisabethKasper

17 July 2027 · Alatskivi Castle · Estonia

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Until the day

335 Days
08 Hours
51 Minutes
44 Seconds

Our story

How it began

Some stories take years to tell properly. Ours started long before either of us thought to call it a story, and it has been gathering speed ever since.

There was a first conversation that ran far too late. There were all the ordinary days that turned out to be the important ones. And there was an evening in a garden where one of us finally asked the question the other had been waiting for.

The rest we will tell you in person at Alatskivi. Come and celebrate it with us.

Black and white portrait of Elisabeth and Kasper looking at each other as the wind catches her hair
Black and white close up of the couple kissing with her hand on his cheek
Black and white close up of two hands holding on to each other

The wedding

Alatskivi Castle

A white neo-Gothic castle in the Estonian countryside, built in the 1880s and modelled on Balmoral in Scotland. It stands in an old park near Lake Peipus about 40 minutes from Tartu, with towers and turrets that look like they came out of a story book.

Address Alatskivi loss
Lossi 6
Alatskivi alevik, 60201
Peipsiääre vald, Tartu maakond

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Map showing Alatskivi between Tartu and Lake Peipus in eastern Estonia
Alatskivi in Tartu County in eastern EstoniaGet directions
Alatskivi Castle in Estonia with white towers and turrets above the open lawn
The salon at Alatskivi Castle with green patterned wallpaper a chandelier and parquet floors
One of the salons inside the castle

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The day

How the day unfolds

  1. Time to come

    Guests arrive

    Find the courtyard and a glass of something cold.

  2. Time to come

    Ceremony

    The part we have been practising for.

  3. Time to come

    Toast and canapés

    First congratulations on the lawn.

  4. Time to come

    Portraits

    A short while with the photographer.

  5. Time to come

    Dinner

    Long tables, candles and speeches.

  6. Time to come

    First dance

    Please form a circle.

  7. Time to come

    The party

    The floor stays open.

  8. Time to come

    Midnight snack

    For everyone still standing.

  9. Time to come

    Carriages

    The last of us head home.

All times are confirmed closer to the day and printed on your invitation.

Getting there

Travel

Alatskivi sits in eastern Estonia between Tartu and Lake Peipus. Most guests fly to Tallinn and drive from there.

01

By plane

Fly to Tallinn (TLL) and drive about 2 hours 45 minutes. Riga (RIX) is an alternative at about 4 hours. Tartu (TAY) has a small airport about 40 minutes away.

02

By car

Alatskivi is about 40 minutes northeast of Tartu on road 43. From Tallinn allow around 2 hours 45 minutes. The drive along Lake Peipus is worth the detour.

03

Parking

There is parking at the castle and it is free. We will confirm where to leave the car closer to the day.

Map showing Alatskivi between Tartu and Lake Peipus in eastern Estonia
Alatskivi in Tartu County in eastern EstoniaGet directions

Route times are our own estimates and we will verify them before the invitations go out.

Where to sleep

Accommodation

Alatskivi is small, so most guests stay in Tartu and drive out. We are holding rooms and will confirm the details here.

01

At the castle

The castle has a small number of rooms. We will let you know how many we can offer and how to claim one.

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Near Alatskivi

A handful of guesthouses and farm stays sit within 15 minutes of the castle. We are picking the best of them for you.

Details to come
03

In Tartu

Tartu is 40 minutes away and has everything from grand old hotels to small apartments. We will recommend three.

Details to come

What to wear

Dress code

Festive formal. Long dresses and dark suits. Bring shoes you can dance in and something warm for later. Nights in Estonia can be cooler in July than you expect.

Emerald, ivory and gold. You are very welcome to lean into them.

The final wording is confirmed on your invitation.

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Gifts

Wishes

Having you in the room is the whole point of the day. If you would still like to give something, our list is below.

The list is on its way and will appear here

Good to know

Questions

Your invitation will say. If it does not say otherwise, please assume the invitation is for the guests named on it.

Your invitation names everyone we have room for. If you are unsure just ask us and we will sort it out.

We would love you fully present for the ceremony itself, so phones away for those minutes. Afterwards please photograph everything.

Everything has an indoor home at the castle. Bring a light coat and it will be a good day whatever the sky does.

We are looking into it and will confirm here before the invitations go out.

Write to us. We would much rather answer twice than have you wondering.