Wedding seasson is over. Well I still have one elopement in november, but with the way things are moving, there will probably be no more weddings this year. But nevermind, this post is about the first one of the seasson. The first elopement during the pandemic in San Dorligo della Valle, a small town just outside Trieste in Italy.

The couple was planning to elope in this small town and later have some photos taken in the picturesque valley of Val Rosandra. But as the pandemic Covid-19 was spreading through Europe, they weren’t sure if they would be able to fly to Italy. Well, two days before they had confirmed to me they are in Italy and we can go with the elopement.

Then, the next problem came out…the weather. It was pouring all day long and it was impossible to visit Val Rosandra in that weather. After the ceremony in the small office at the town hall I quickly decided to sit in the car and drive to Slovenia, that is actually just a few minutes away. We were going to take their portraits indoors. And is there a better way to do it if you have a gorgeous greenhouse. And there is one – a botanical garden in Sežana, Slovenia. So we didn’t mind the rain any more.

Just two days later this elopement wouldn’t be possible as all the borders with Italy were closed. And now we still live in this “changed” world trying to get used to everyday changes.

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Feltre.

A city in northern Italy in the province of Belluno is sitting just under the Dolomites. I drove through several times when going to San Martino di Castrozza, a resort in the mountains, but never gave much of attention to it. Than one day I got an email. From a bride to be coming from South African republic and getting married in Feltre. So they have invited me to a South African wedding in Italy.

Villa San Liberale.
The couple met some friends from Italy and they fell in love with the city. The wedding and the reception was held in a beautiful villa just outside of Feltre – Villa San Liberale. The interiors of the villa were just amazing.

It was a small and intimate wedding with just the family and some closest friends. They set the ceremony in a nearby forest that mede everything look even more magical.

A relaxed party.

After we came back from the photoshoot in the old town of Feltre the storm suddenly changed plans. What was on the garden table needed to relocated inside the villa. It was taken care of in a matter of minutes as everyone picked a thing and helped out. Then the sky cleared for a relaxed outdoor party. And when I say relaxed, I really mean it. They were dancing, talking, playing football and above all no one was holding back. A perfect party.

Enjoy the photos!

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As this is my home – Vipava valley – I am pleased every time I get a chance to shoot a wedding here. And if newlyweds also have a brilliant idea for their wedding I am all in. And this was the case with this forest wedding in Vipava valley. These two found a church in the middle of a forest just above the valley. We all had to drive this narrow and steep road, park at the end and walk for another 20 minutes uphill through the woods.

And there was a small church/chapel amongst the trees. After the ceremony the sun was almost setting so we need to hurry to get the bridal portraits before the dark. So we headed a bit higher to a clearing with some nice views over the valley. It was already dark in the woods. As I was walking backwards to get their shots on a narrow path I almost stepped on a snake. It was just minding her own business on the same path, though. Thank god I didn’t see it 🙂

We came to the clearing just in time. The sun was setting down and the colours on the mountains in the background were amazing. We have managed to get a lot of really great shots in a short time.

This is why I love Vipava valley.

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MUA & Hair: Tea Bratina

Flowers: Cvetličarna Cvetje

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Despite the fact, that Carlotta and Rok were so easy going and we connected right away, there was something I love about that wedding. There was no theme, no details, no first dance…nothing that you find on typical weddings. And that made it so special for me.

Working with a couple like Carlotta and Rok always reminds me why I love to document weddings. However,  may the punkrock live long in your hearts.

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