We met in winter and have counted the years by snow ever since, not by the calendar. This is the fourth.
December 2023
The rink
Dima fell first, Lera second. We got up together, and that's how we've held on.
January 2025
A tree for two
Carried it across the whole city. There were enough baubles for one branch.
February 2026
The first winter together
Moved in during a snowfall. Unpacked the boxes until spring.
November 2027
Under a tree in the woods
Dima asked under a big spruce with a garland. Lera said «yes» and «it's cold».
The evening
From sunset to midnight
We start when the sun sets and finish when the moon is over the woods. In between — the fireplace, mulled wine and dancing.
sunset at 16:04
Guests arriveby the fireplace
Tea, mulled wine, blankets. The transfer from the metro arrives by 15:15.
The ceremonythe big living room
At sunset, by candlelight, twenty minutes. Phones in pockets — the photographer will catch everything.
Mulled wine on the terracethe terrace
First snow on shoulders, garlands, the first photos outside.
Dinnerthe long table
Duck, fish or vegetarian — whatever you chose in the form. Toasts if you like.
Dancingthe living room
The first dance is a waltz, then everything you requested in the form.
Fireworksa clearing in the woods
Five minutes, warm shoes and coats — on the rack by the exit.
Midnightthe terrace
The transfer back at 00:30 and 01:00. For those staying — the rooms are ready.
Dress code
Velvet and wool — warm and festive
An evening by candlelight in a country house: deep colours, dense fabrics, nothing shiny. The fabrics are from this shelf.
For her
Long and warm
Velvet, wool, heavy silk — in night, burgundy or pine. We'll hand out shawls on the terrace. Heels are fine: the house has parquet.
For him
A dark suit, a turtleneck or a shirt
Navy, graphite, bottle green. A scarf is welcome, a tie — optional.
There's snow on the terrace and in the woods: a change of shoes or warm boots — we'll leave them by the exit.
A ceremony by candlelight: nothing puffy in synthetics, please.
Fireworks at 23:00 in the clearing — don't leave coats and hats in the car.
Getting there
Forest Estate
Forty kilometres from the ring road along Novorizhskoye highway, then ten minutes through the woods. The navigator leads correctly, the snow is cleared.
the house where it all happens
Forest EstateMoscow region, Istra district, Lesnaya village, 12Open in Yandex Maps ↗
By car
An hour from the centre without traffic. The navigator point is under the button above. Enter through the gates, security knows about the wedding.
Transfer
From Tushinskaya metro at 14:30 and 15:15, buses with a «V ❄ D» sign. Back — at 00:30 and 01:00.
Staying over
The house has twelve rooms: if you want to stay — tick it in the form, we'll allocate and write.
Parking
Under a canopy for twenty cars, as many again by the gates. In the morning the cars will be under snow — there's a brush with security.
Reply
Write that you're coming
Five questions — and we know how many chairs to set, where to put you up and what to cook. Please reply by 1 November.
Questions
What people ask before winter
Everything we've been asked in the last month. No answer — write to Marina, she replies faster than we do.
The house is warm: a fireplace and a stove. On the terrace and in the woods it's below zero, but there are blankets, mulled wine and twenty minutes at a time. Warm shoes and a coat are only needed for the fireworks.
Can we bring children?
Yes. There'll be a nanny, a kids' room with cartoons and a separate menu. Put the age in your reply — we'll set a high chair.
Where to sleep?
The house has twelve rooms — free for guests, by the replies in the form. For anyone who doesn't fit — a guest house three minutes away, we'll book at our rate.
Where to park?
Under a canopy for twenty cars, as many again by the gates. Security will show you. In the morning there's a snow brush with security too.
What about phones at the ceremony?
In your pocket for twenty minutes. The photographer and videographer will catch everything, and you'll look at us, not at a screen.
What time does it all end?
Fireworks at 23:00, midnight — the final dance. The transfer back at 00:30 and 01:00; for those staying — breakfast at 10:00.
What to give?
Flowers will freeze on the way in December. If you'd like — a contribution «for the fireplace», the details are in the «Gifts» section. Or just come.
Is the dress code strict?
More like warm: velvet, wool, deep colours. The main thing is that you're comfortable dancing and going out into the snow.
Frames
Four winters in windows
The best of our winters — the rink, the tree, the first snow and that very spruce. Warm up any window.
Who's meeting you
They're waiting for you at the gates
For any question before the wedding — go to them. They know where the parking is, who sits with whom and when the fireworks are.
Kristina
Maid of honour
Lera's friend since first grade. Knows about dresses, shawls and where to hide phones at the ceremony.
