— Saturday 2nd September 2023 —
Nicolai & Anna
We’re getting married!
Nicolai and Anna joyfully request the pleasure of your company as we celebrate our marriage in the presence of family and friends.
We will begin with our Mass in St Etheldreda’s Church, before moving to The Crypt for our reception, where we invite you to join us for dinner and dancing.
When?
Saturday 2nd September 2023
Mass and Reception
4pm - Midnight
Where?
St Etheldreda’s Church and Crypt, 14 Ely Place,
London, EC1N 6RY
Nicolai and Anna’s Story
Nicolai and Anna's story began in London where they quickly bonded over their shared love of chess, spending six hours of their second date on a game. Nicolai won, although Anna swears she was being charitable. Nevertheless, their marriage was set by their third date, when Anna tried Nicolai's cooking for the first time. Although Nicolai did contemplate proposing to Anna in the middle of Christmas Day lunch with her parents, he settled on Switzerland instead, where they got engaged on 28th December 2022. They are incredibly excited to get married and to celebrate with you all on their wedding day!
Nicolai
Nicolai grew up in western Siberia before studying in Moscow, Berlin and Cambridge, where he completed his PhD in Machine Learning and Statistics. He is the CEO & Founder of Synthesized. He enjoys all sports, as well as inventing new food recipes to share with Anna.
Anna
Anna was born and grew up in London and later studied History at Cambridge before becoming a teacher. She loves music, visiting art galleries, and reading, and spends her days fending off requests from her students to come to the wedding!
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be a dress code?
We kindly request that our guests wear formal attire and avoid the colour white. Black tie is optional.
How can we let you know about any special dietary requirements for the dinner?
Please let us know if you require any special dietary arrangements when you RSVP.
Will there be an open bar?
We have put a little something behind the bar, so please enjoy a drink on us at the party after dinner.
What arrangements will there be for children?
Our caterers will be providing child-friendly dinners for our younger guests. Please let us know if your children require any special dietary arrangements when you RSVP.
Where can I find accommodation?
Our mass and reception will be celebrated at St Etheldreda’s Church and Crypt in London. A number of nearby hotels can be found here.
How can I travel to the venue?
Our mass and reception will be celebrated at St Etheldreda’s Church and Crypt in London, which has excellent transport links. It is a 4 minute walk from Chancery Lane Underground Station (Zone 1), which is served by the Central line, and a 6 minute walk from Farringdon Underground Station (Zone 1), which is served by the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, and Elizabeth lines.
Will there be parking available?
Unfortunately, parking will not be available at the venue. Please let us know if you anticipate this being an issue.
How can I request a song for the reception?
We’re excited to party with you! Please share your song requests with us here.
Where will we be able to find the photos after the day?
A professional photographer will be capturing the day for us and we kindly ask that you do not take photos during the mass itself, although you are welcome to do so afterwards. We will be uploading our photos from the day to a gallery on this page for you to enjoy, and there will also be an area for you to share your photos from the reception.
Any other questions?
Please send any other questions over to us at nicolaiandanna2023@gmail.com. Thank you!
The Registry
Many of you are traveling across the country or even the globe to celebrate with us in London, so your presence means the world to us and is all we ask for. If you would still like to contribute to our registry, more details are available here. We would like to kindly requests that no gifts be brought to the Reception, as our venue does not have an appropriate storage location.