If you would like to plan your wedding in Hungary, but you live abroad, do not know the local venues and vendors, or need to bring together different languages, cultures and family expectations, I can help you make the entire process clearer, calmer and well organised.
I am Varga Barbara, wedding planner and founder of BARA Wedding & Event. I have been working in event and wedding planning for more than 20 years, and I help you create an elegant, personal, well-organised and more conscious wedding in Hungary.
With local expertise, independent venue and vendor recommendations, and a clear planning process, I support you even if you are organising your wedding from abroad, if you and your partner come from different countries or cultural backgrounds, or if it is important to you that your wedding day is not only beautiful, but also thoughtful and smoothly managed.
You would like to get married in Hungary and want to feel confident that the planning process is in safe hands.
This page is for you if:
Planning a wedding comes with many decisions. If you are doing this from abroad, in several languages, with different family backgrounds or an international guest list, it becomes even more important to have an experienced local expert by your side.
This is where I can help you.
As a wedding planner, I do not only recommend vendors. I help you understand the entire wedding planning process: where to start, which decisions need to be made, what to pay attention to in the Hungarian wedding market, and how to manage all of this in a calmer and more transparent way.
I can help you:
My goal is that you do not have to figure out, check and coordinate everything from a distance on your own. I help you understand the process, see your options clearly, and truly focus on the celebration on your wedding day.
If you would like to get married in Hungary, it makes a real difference to have someone by your side who knows the local market, the venues, the vendors and the specific details of planning a wedding here.
Working with me is helpful because:
From abroad, it can be difficult to judge which venue is truly suitable, which vendor is reliable, what hidden costs you should watch out for, or what to check before signing a contract.
I help you make these decisions with more confidence.
A sustainable mindset does not mean that you have to give up on an elegant, intimate or visually beautiful wedding.
It means that we make more thoughtful decisions during the planning process: we consider the venue, décor, quantities, logistics, guest experience and vendor solutions more consciously.
For you, this means that:
The goal is not to make your wedding feel smaller or less special. The goal is to make it more thoughtful.
I help you include more conscious solutions in a way that does not feel like an extra task for you, but becomes a natural part of the planning process.
If you and your partner come from different countries, cultures or family backgrounds, wedding planning is not only a logistical task. It also requires careful communication and sensitivity.
It is important that the day feels understandable, welcoming and meaningful for both families.
Experience with international couples
I have planned Italian-Hungarian, English-Hungarian, French-Hungarian, German-Hungarian, Dutch-Hungarian, Iranian-Hungarian and Icelandic-Hungarian weddings, among others.
In these weddings, bringing together different languages, family traditions, cultural customs and culinary expectations was an important part of the planning process.
How I can help with a multicultural wedding
I have been working in event and wedding planning for more than 20 years, and I have taken part in the planning of more than 150 weddings.
My background in economics and sinology, my international experience and my work in event planning help me see the organisational, human, cultural and practical sides of a wedding at the same time.
What matters to me
For me, wedding planning should not be a rushed or stressful process. It should be a clear and reassuring collaboration.
I work with precision, flexibility and care. My goal is that your wedding truly reflects you and your partner, while all the important details are taken care of in the background.
Professional background in brief
Our work together starts with a first consultation. During this conversation, we discuss where you are in the planning process, what kind of wedding you imagine, where you would like to get married, how many guests you expect, and what kind of support you need.
1. First consultation
We discuss your ideas, venue preferences, guest count, style, budget and the main aspects of your wedding.
2. Defining the planning direction
We look at what type of support best fits your situation: full wedding planning, venue search, vendor recommendations, coordination or a custom proposal.
3. Venue and vendor recommendations
If needed, I help you find venues and vendors that match your wedding.
4. Quotes and budget overview
I help you understand quotes, compare options and keep track of the budget.
5. Timeline and coordination
The wedding day timeline is prepared, vendors are coordinated, and the details of the wedding day are organised.
6. On-site presence on the wedding day
On the wedding day, I am present on site, pay attention to the details, coordinate the vendors and handle any situations that may come up.
The wedding planning packages differ depending on the size of your wedding, whether you already have a venue, and how much professional support you need.
During the first consultation, we discuss where you are now, what kind of wedding you would like, and which service or package is the best fit for you.
60 minutes / HUF 20,000
The purpose of the first consultation is to help you understand what kind of support you need, which decisions are ahead of you, and how I can help you plan your wedding.
If you sign a wedding planning contract, the consultation fee will be credited toward the wedding planning fee.
MINI Wedding Planning Package
HUF 449,000
For smaller weddings with basic planning support
I recommend this package for smaller weddings under 40 guests, where you already have a venue or a clear venue direction, and would like professional support with the main planning steps.
Choose this package if:
Venue search is not included.
In the Mini package, you receive vendor recommendations based on your needs, but preparing venue recommendations and comparing venue options are not part of this package.
Includes
STANDARD Wedding Planning Package
HUF 699,000
Recommended choice
This is the best-value package if you would like more complete planning support, but do not need venue search to be included in the package.
Choose this package if:
Venue search is not included.
This package includes not only vendor recommendations, but also quote requests and decision support for the selected vendor categories.
Includes
Everything included in the Mini package, plus:
PREMIUM Wedding Planning Package
HUF 899,000
More complete planning support with venue search
I recommend this package if you are planning a wedding of around 100 guests and would like more intensive professional support throughout the entire planning process.
Choose this package if:
This is the only fixed-fee package that includes venue search.
The Premium package includes venue research, personalised venue recommendations and quote requests from the selected venues.
Includes
Everything included in the Standard package, plus:
For multi-day weddings, weddings over 100 guests or especially complex weddings, a custom proposal is prepared.
This may be needed if your wedding takes place across several locations, includes additional programmes, involves a larger international guest list, or if the planning tasks go beyond the framework of the fixed packages.
Wedding planning is a trust-based decision. It is important for you to see how I work, what kinds of situations I have helped couples with, and what the collaboration felt like for them.
For an international wedding or a wedding planned from abroad, it is especially important to have someone by your side who can help communicate with the venue, recommend trusted vendors, understand the planning details and support you throughout the entire process.
Yes. Local wedding planning support can be especially helpful if you do not live in Hungary, but would like to get married here. I help you understand venues, vendors, quotes and the main planning steps.
Yes. Venue search is included in the Premium package. This includes researching venues, preparing personalised venue recommendations and requesting quotes from the selected venues.
Yes. For an international or multicultural wedding, it is especially important that vendors can communicate properly with you, your partner and your guests. I can help you with professional recommendations in this area as well.
Yes. I have planned several multicultural weddings where different family traditions, language needs, ceremony elements and culinary expectations had to be brought together.
Yes. A sustainable mindset does not mean compromise. It means more thoughtful decisions. A wedding can be elegant, intimate and visually beautiful while still being planned with less unnecessary waste and more conscious solutions.
Our collaboration starts with a first consultation. During this conversation, we discuss your ideas, venue, guest count, guest list, budget and the type of support you need.
The first consultation is 60 minutes and costs HUF 20,000.
If you sign a wedding planning contract, this amount will be credited toward the wedding planning fee.
If you are planning your wedding in Budapest or elsewhere in Hungary, and would like to understand your options clearly, book a first consultation or fill in the inquiry form.
We will discuss where you are now, what kind of wedding you would like, and how I can help make the planning process clearer, calmer and more reassuring for you.
Please fill out the form below to let me know where you are now. The more information you provide, the more accurately I can help you.
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