An intimate wedding in Vienna, where getting ready, portraits, and dinner all unfolded under one roof at the Park Hyatt Vienna.

Matthias and Olga celebrated a big and joyful international wedding in Vienna. We met on a chilly autumn morning in the Schönbrunn Gardens for a romantic wedding photoshoot. The park offered beautiful autumn colors and classic Viennese scenery for their portraits. After the photoshoot, the couple headed to their reception at Kursalon Mödling — an elegant venue with a refined atmosphere. The wedding combined Austrian and Ukrainian traditions, with emotional speeches, dances and humor throughout the day.

On a warm afternoon in late summer, we met at one of Vienna’s most romantic historic venues — Villa Hermes. Hidden inside the peaceful Lainzer Tiergarten, this neoclassical residence once belonged to Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) and today remains one of the most atmospheric places for intimate couple portraits and elopements in Vienna’s surroundings. Soft light, quiet gardens and elegant architecture created the perfect backdrop for two people celebrating their love.

This is such a lovely, intimate wedding in the Austrian Alps for the sweet couple from California. The lovely bride is a ballet dancer, and the dashing groom, who looks after wild animals, chose Austria to honour his roots. Most of the guests came from America, and some local folks even wore traditional Austrian clothes, called tracht, for the special occasion! The lovely, eco-friendly hotel, which features wooden cabins, served as the venue. The open-air ceremony area provided sweeping views of the mountains, making every spot a natural backdrop for capturing the essence of their special day. We were so lucky with the weather! It was sunny and calm all day. But when we finished the romantic photoshoot and the party started, a massive thunderstorm hit! We enjoyed the spectacular show from the covered terrace, staying dry and cozy.

This lovely couple came from Greece, from the beautiful island of Corfu. Being a northerner, I was surprised at first. Where I come from, the idea of having a wedding on a tropical island with all those wonderful attributes like white sand, blue peaceful sea, palm trees and so on is quite popular. And Greece is the perfect embodiment of that dream. But we all want what we don't have. And this couple wanted a photo shoot in the beautiful setting of imperial Vienna, in the oldest streets of the city. The weather was a nightmare. It was raining and the wind was strong, but we did it and had a lot of fun!