No! Visa is not required. https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
We recommend you arrive to Europe after Easter Holiday which is celebrated from April 18th - April 21st in Poland and many other countries.
Most popular airlines are Lot (direct flights to Warsaw from NY and NJ) and Lufthansa. To find cheaper options, consider flying to London and then booking one of the cheaper European airlines like Ryanair, but pay attention to luggage fees and dimensions.
Polish currency is called złoty ("gold") The usual exchange value is 1 $ = 4 zl (which can get you a beer) Don't exchange money at the airport or in Krakow train station, find an exchange place in Tarnow near your hotel, look for a sign "Kantor". You can use you cards easily anywhere to make purchase or pay for a taxi. Remember that in Europe majority of places don't use Amex so bring a Visa card. Kantor Polski Sa Targowa 6, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland When exchanging money check the value online to make sure the place doesn't upcharge a lot and remember that European number one looks like a number seven. Most places in Tarnow have a 5% upcharge or less but some places in Krakow near main square and at the airport have a 20% upcharge.
In the event of an emergency you should call the free emergency number 112, which is operated in both Polish and English. Ambulance: 999
Polish people party hard, so yes consider getting a travel insurance: https://www.imglobal.com
Yes, there will be a shuttle bus between the main square in Tarnow/Hotel and the wedding venue.
For breakfast and lunch check out Kawiarnia Sofa (coffee shop) Wałowa 15, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland For Polish food including pierogi check out Różana - Batorego 19 Batorego 19, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland For cool evening vibes or romantic dinner check out Browar Tarnowski Rynek 10, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland Aurora Czerwona 49A, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland For Italian check out Restauracja Soprano Mościckiego 6, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland
Please contact the bride by January 12th to book an appointment.