Numerous standard options and special orders are available. Please review the options, sizes and styles below before placing your order.
Shipping costs through UPS are based on next day or second day delivery. Second Day Air is the lowest level we ship – for freshness sake. Pick up and Delivery options are available if you are near your baker. Please see the shipping info tab for more details. If you order additional birds or shyshky for decorating or gifts they can ship earlier at a slower pace as they have a longer shelf life.
Payment options available - Certified Check; Money Order; Credit Card; PayPal; Venmo; e-Transfer(Canada). Full payment is due one week before the baking date. Credit Card, PayPal, Venmo and e-Transfer payments have a 4% fee added to cover those company's charges.
The best time to order your Korovai is 2-6 months before your wedding for scheduling purposes. Orders made within 1 week of baking date are considered rush orders and a $20 rush fee will apply.
Please look through all the options below and when you are ready to order or would like a quote please fill out the Order Form by clicking on the Order Form button.
Shipping costs through UPS are based on next day or second day delivery. Second Day Air is the lowest level we ship – for freshness sake. Pick up and Delivery options are available if you are near your baker. Please see the shipping info tab for more details. If you order additional birds or shyshky for decorating or gifts they can ship earlier at a slower pace as they have a longer shelf life.
Payment options available - Certified Check; Money Order; Credit Card; PayPal; Venmo; e-Transfer(Canada). Full payment is due one week before the baking date. Credit Card, PayPal, Venmo and e-Transfer payments have a 4% fee added to cover those company's charges.
The best time to order your Korovai is 2-6 months before your wedding for scheduling purposes. Orders made within 1 week of baking date are considered rush orders and a $20 rush fee will apply.
Please look through all the options below and when you are ready to order or would like a quote please fill out the Order Form by clicking on the Order Form button.
Korovai Options
All Korovai come decorated with baked-on and added-on, traditional, dough decorations which may include braids, swirls, leaves, doves and pine cones. These can be customized as a special order, to include other meaningful shapes and symbols or initials of the bride and groom.
A Fully Decorated Korovai includes:
All Korovai come decorated with baked-on and added-on, traditional, dough decorations which may include braids, swirls, leaves, doves and pine cones. These can be customized as a special order, to include other meaningful shapes and symbols or initials of the bride and groom.
A Fully Decorated Korovai includes:
- Barvinok/myrtle leaves
- Dough decorations including birds (doves) and Pine cones (shyshky)
- Colored ribbon strips attached to the dough decorations, matching your specifications
- Live myrtle arch with miniature rushnyk cloth hand embroidered to your specifications; if you prefer no arch and mini-rushnyk, you can subtract -$20 from the price shown.
- Blessed water added to each korovai and Blessing upon baking
- Korovai history display card
- Care and Display suggestions
- Master of Ceremonies script describing the Korovai tradition
Clicking on the pictures below will bring up a larger image. The pictures under each category are examples. Your Korovai may look different depending on your specifications, color choices and special order wishes.
Small Fully Decorated Korovai - $140 US/$175 CAD
8” in diameter, 5 lbs, if cut up will serve approximately 25-50 guests in small pieces.
8” in diameter, 5 lbs, if cut up will serve approximately 25-50 guests in small pieces.
Medium Fully Decorated Korovai - $200 US/$250 CAD
11” in diameter, 8 lbs, if cut up will serve approximately 50-100 guests in small pieces.
Our most popular option!
11” in diameter, 8 lbs, if cut up will serve approximately 50-100 guests in small pieces.
Our most popular option!
Large Fully Decorated Korovai - $240 US/$300 CAD
14” in diameter, 11 lbs, if cut up will serve approximately 100-200 guests in small pieces.
14” in diameter, 11 lbs, if cut up will serve approximately 100-200 guests in small pieces.
Special Order Korovai
Each korovai is unique. We honor all special requests, additions and dietary concerns. Organic and dairy free options are available. If you hover over the picture a description will pop up. Please contact us for pricing and any requests.
Each korovai is unique. We honor all special requests, additions and dietary concerns. Organic and dairy free options are available. If you hover over the picture a description will pop up. Please contact us for pricing and any requests.
Other Special Occasion Breads - Anniversary, Funeral, Memorial, Birthday, Valentine's Day, Christening....
Ukrainians celebrate many occasions with bread. You can read more about our traditions by clicking the Ukrainian Traditions tab. If you hover over the picture a description will pop up. Contact us for pricing or to discuss your special occasion bread.
Ukrainians celebrate many occasions with bread. You can read more about our traditions by clicking the Ukrainian Traditions tab. If you hover over the picture a description will pop up. Contact us for pricing or to discuss your special occasion bread.
Unique Special Occasion Gift - $25 US/$35 CAD - Anniversary, Birthday, Valentines Day
Send them something extra special this year ..... a mini-korovai! The Korovaichyk comes decorated with 2 doves; a single dove; flower; or decorative pick in the center; with your choice of ribbon color and myrtle or artificial greens. It is the size of a muffin. Packaged in an organza bag with a special gift card including your personal sentiment. Includes shipping via USPS/Canada Post.
Send them something extra special this year ..... a mini-korovai! The Korovaichyk comes decorated with 2 doves; a single dove; flower; or decorative pick in the center; with your choice of ribbon color and myrtle or artificial greens. It is the size of a muffin. Packaged in an organza bag with a special gift card including your personal sentiment. Includes shipping via USPS/Canada Post.
Extra Birds
Wedding Doves can be used around your korovai, as table decorations, place card holders, added to napkin rings, or as guest gifts. They are made with non-rising dough and have a long shelf life, so they can be shipped earlier for you to craft with. All it takes is some creativity and imagination! 75¢US/$1.00 CAD each with or without toothpick or a pair with rings $1.75 US/$2.20 CAD. Small organza bags to fit 2 doves can be added for $1.00 US/$1.25 CAD each.
Wedding Doves can be used around your korovai, as table decorations, place card holders, added to napkin rings, or as guest gifts. They are made with non-rising dough and have a long shelf life, so they can be shipped earlier for you to craft with. All it takes is some creativity and imagination! 75¢US/$1.00 CAD each with or without toothpick or a pair with rings $1.75 US/$2.20 CAD. Small organza bags to fit 2 doves can be added for $1.00 US/$1.25 CAD each.
Mini Korovai - Korovaichyky
Korovaichyky are great for guest favors/bonbonnieres; to decorate your tables; or to give as gifts to your family and wedding party. The Korovaichyky come with 2 doves connected with matching rings, greenery leaves, and colored ribbons. They are the size of a muffin and cost $6 US/ $7.50 CAD each. You can present them in a Round bottom organza bag for $1.50 US/$1.88 CAD each.
Korovaichyky are great for guest favors/bonbonnieres; to decorate your tables; or to give as gifts to your family and wedding party. The Korovaichyky come with 2 doves connected with matching rings, greenery leaves, and colored ribbons. They are the size of a muffin and cost $6 US/ $7.50 CAD each. You can present them in a Round bottom organza bag for $1.50 US/$1.88 CAD each.
Bird or Shyshky (Lucky Pine Cone) Buns
You can order yummy and unique Bird or Shyshky Buns to have with your meal. Made with the same yeast dough as your korovai, birds with edible black ink eyes. $1.25 US/ $1.50 CAD each.
You can order yummy and unique Bird or Shyshky Buns to have with your meal. Made with the same yeast dough as your korovai, birds with edible black ink eyes. $1.25 US/ $1.50 CAD each.
Special Order Items
Hiltse, wreaths or additional dough decorations are available. Price varies.
Hiltse, wreaths or additional dough decorations are available. Price varies.
Rushnyk - Embroidered Cloth
Traditionally, because the Korovai is blessed, it was to be displayed or held on an embroidered cloth. Read about more uses for embroidered cloths under the Traditions tab. Prices and sizes (in inches) on each picture. Quantity is limited.
Traditionally, because the Korovai is blessed, it was to be displayed or held on an embroidered cloth. Read about more uses for embroidered cloths under the Traditions tab. Prices and sizes (in inches) on each picture. Quantity is limited.
Russian Wedding Bread - Karavay
Russian Wedding Bread is a round loaf surrounded by a large braid. In the center is a salt cellar and the bread is decorated with light colored dough decorations. Various sizes are available. The one pictured is a medium $220 US/$275 CAD.
Russian Wedding Bread is a round loaf surrounded by a large braid. In the center is a salt cellar and the bread is decorated with light colored dough decorations. Various sizes are available. The one pictured is a medium $220 US/$275 CAD.
Macedonian Wedding Bread - Pogacha/Koluk
Macedonian Wedding Bread is a round braided loaf with a hole in the center and is covered in Sesame Seeds. The one pictured is $100 US/$125 CAD, wrapped in cellophane. Read More on my blog post at https://www.nazdorovya.com/babablogs/a-macedonian-wedding-bread
Macedonian Wedding Bread is a round braided loaf with a hole in the center and is covered in Sesame Seeds. The one pictured is $100 US/$125 CAD, wrapped in cellophane. Read More on my blog post at https://www.nazdorovya.com/babablogs/a-macedonian-wedding-bread