Anniversary sessions are becoming more and more popular, especially with couples taking adventurous trips to celebrate. Ana and Till traveled to Portugal for their five year anniversary, and invited Hafenliebe Hochzeitsfotografie along to capture their love story session. Lisbon has incredibly diverse scenery, making for several extraordinary backdrops for the photo shoot, from charming city streets to an epic beach.
Sentimental weddings have an extra special place in our hearts because of their personalized details and incredible displays of emotion. Annika and Sebastian’s German wedding was handmade by the bride and groom to craft a comfortable and relaxed fête for their friends and family to enjoy. The couple’s first look, captured so effortlessly by Photo by Betsy, is one of the sweetest we’ve seen, and we adore that the couple sat together on a tree swing during their ceremony.
The Couple:
Annika and Sebastian
The Wedding:
Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany
The Inspiration:
We both love to create things with our hands and make people feel comfortable, relaxed and at home by decorating spaces casually, but cozy. For our wedding we wanted to concentrate on a few, but special details and keep it simple, natural and homemade. Both our location for the ceremony and our reception venue were already filled with natural beauty, so we just had to add a few decorations.
The Moments:
Annika: My by far favorite moment was the first look. I am so glad we decided on having this intimate moment before the official ceremony. We located the first look along an alley and I had to walk a pretty long path to get to my groom. During this walk all of the sudden I realized this was THE DAY I have always dreamed of and how special, big, but totally worth it this commitment is.
In my insides I already said YES to the man waiting for me at the end of the path in this very moment and decided to keep on taking my steps toward him – in good times as in bad. I am so thankful I had the time to be totally present in this moment and the tender sunlight shining through the trees, the faint bird’s twittering, the soft ground I could feel by being barefoot just made this moment even more unforgettable.
Sebastian: Well, the whole day felt like heaven. Somehow unreal, like watching one of these movies, were they produce a certain mood with using special filters. But there was no filter and no waking up. The weather was just perfect for the outdoor venue we planned on. After we had our first look I was again by myself walking into the forest, passing through a lined up crowd of friends and family, leading them towards the location for the ceremony. Walking ahead of all these beloved people, there were some friends with me, walking barefoot and playing a folk love song. Before reaching our destination there happened to be a few seconds where everybody was holding their breath because of all the magic that was filling up this holy place inside the forest. Right in this moment a band (piano, guitar, cello) started playing an acoustic version of the song “children of the earth” by Josh Garrels, as Annika was walking to the spot by her parents. Now the whole setup appeared even more sacred and just right for us two to become one. After a lot of smiling and some tears everybody was sitting down — Annika and me on a swing tied high up in the trees.
The Couple Recommends:
Without any doubts our friend and photographer Betsy made the biggest impact on turning our wedding into a dream. We still can’t imagine how this day would have looked like without her as a helper, decorator (actually she spontaneously made my floral crown, because the ordered one wouldn’t fit…), counselor, encourager (took away all my nervousness!), joy-bringer, supporter, most awesome photographer and overall as a friend. We are beyond thankful for her coming to Germany despite all difficulties and being the most easy-going and loving person to have around!
Thanks to Photo by Betsy for sharing a glimpse into Annika and Sebastian’s beautifully natural German wedding. For more DIY wedding inspiration, be sure to check out Abi and Nick’s quirky vintage Texas wedding.
Whether you envision a sweet Swansea wedding, a traditional wedding in Cardiff, or romantic Newport wedding, these wedding photographers in Wales will make your wedding dreams come true. We have carefully handpicked the best of the best wedding photographers in Cardiff and beyond who can capture the moments that make your wedding special so you can cherish them forever.
Nick Murray Photography takes artistic photography to the next level by relying on the personalities of his subjects to dictate the angles of his lens. His use of natural light and color to enhance imagery is unparalleled, which is why it’s no surprise that he is a top award-winning photographer in Wales and in the world.
Claire Penn Photography creates images you love to look at again and again. Her photography comes from place of genuine creativity, curiosity, and talent. She is enthusiastic about capturing that quiet excitement that makes a wedding day so special, and her relaxed approach lends itself to any style.
Tim Bishop Photography has a warm and casual photography style that is both versatile and beautiful. Tim is a master at capturing authentic moments just as they are occurring, whether it’s an emotional first look or bit of excited laughter. If you’re looking for a friend in your wedding photographer, Tim Bishop is your perfect match.
LoveSeen Photography by Clare Adams finds inspiration in the love you share, and her award-winning images reflect that love back in a single captured moment. Whether you are focused on the scenery or the romance, Clare Adams’ images are tremendously epic and moving. Clare’s timeless style is ideal for couples who want a vast collection of beautiful moments to cherish for a lifetime.
Christopher Barroccu Photography provides luxury photography for sophisticated weddings and high-class couples. He seeks out breathtaking destinations in order to create one-of-a-kind moments that enhance an already exceedingly beautiful wedding day. The wedding you’ve put so much love and careful planning into deserves to be captured by a professional, and Christopher Barroccu Photography provides service that lives up to your dreams.
Sacha Miller is a documentary wedding photographer whose work brings true moments in time to life. His ability to capture intimacy and emotions on your wedding day is phenomenal, and the results are always of high art quality. Sacha’s vibrancy of color, texture, and emotion is so exquisite, making your wedding album more like a movie than a collection of still images.
Creative Apertures is lead by South Wales photographer Alex James, who captures your story through a fine-art lens. You’ll want to display your wedding album like an art gallery in your home because every moment is a masterpiece when photographed by Creative Apertures. Alex has the unique ability to find naturally beautiful frames in your candid wedding story without intruding or overstepping into your day.
Silver Birch Photography takes a photojournalist approach to tell your important story, including all of the moments that made it yours. The squeeze of a hand or knowing look is often missed by photographers, but Silver Birch Photography consistently defies probability by capturing the effortless and authentic emotions you want documented on your most important day.
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