Prague wedding & portrait photographer Est, 2008

N+D (USA) Vrtba Garden destination wedding in Prague

Where to start with these two…?

Besides being, young hip, fun loving Americans from the midwest who enjoy traveling and the finer things in life; Nicole is also a wedding & portrait photographer making this the 5th wedding photographers wedding I have photographed. While Drew – like myself and most of us guys – was not a big fan of being photographed. But as this was Nicole’s wedding day that did not stop Drew from cutting loose and having some fun later on. One of their reasons for not having a large wedding back in the US was due to them simply wanting to have their wedding day in their own way and in a city that they both love. Prague is certainly that kind of city with its enchanting & historic architecture and laid back vibes.

On the day of we met them (I say we as my trusty lighting tech was with me) at the truly special Alchymist Nosticova a true luxury boutique hotel that additionally provides a wonderful venue for couples getting prepped on their wedding day. The atmosphere is distinctively Old Europe and those orange & red shades certainly make for a striking color palette.

After a few photos of Nicole getting prepared as well as a few wonderful moments shared with the proud mothers it was time to travel to the wonderful Vrtbvoska Zahrada / Vrtba Garden – one of the gems of Prague where Drew was patiently awaiting the start of their wedding ceremony.

You could not have asked for better weather as the Nicole was escorted through the colorful manicured gardens.

After their ceremony underneath the famous frescoes and the exchanging of their vows and rings, these two and their families explored the garden with the spectacular panoramic view that inspires so many to keep coming back. After a few fun group shots with family & friends, we took leave of them and spent several hours exploring the gardens at Prague Castle.

We caught up with their family & friends for a small reception and dinner at the wonderful Aria Hotel which offers breathtaking views of the city below and especially the castle above. All in all a very stunning and beautiful day for these two.

To Nicole & Drew, congratulations again! We wish you much love, happiness and future success in your new lives together as husband and wife.

Wedding Planning: Royal Wedding Hair & Makeup: Lucie Pruzkova Preparation hotel: Alchymist Nosticova Wedding Venue: Vrtba Garden

Portrait Session Locations: Prague Castle – Vrtba Garden

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K+M (UK) Vrtba Garden wedding

What a whirlwind of a wedding! When I first Katie & Michael a year prior to their wedding I knew they were planing a wonderful wedding day for their family & friends from around the world. As they live in the UK they are used to being pampered and having only the best, so when I listened to them speak excitably about their wedding day I could only smile. First, Katie is a gorgeous lady and though she opted not to have the bridal preparation covered (she is also very shy) she did mention that she would like to have a few single portraits. The one thing they really stressed was they wanted a reportage / natural style set of images from their Prague wedding. And so it was settled.

Their wedding venue: the incredible Vrtba Garden – a personal favorite. The wedding planners were Tim from Royal Wedding who is well known for crafting stunning weddings here in Prague and throughout the Czech Republic. For their very short portrait session (the evening party and events was of paramount importance) we decided on the Royal Garden which is stunning when in bloom offering incredible vistas. The evening dinner & party was to take place at the Alchymist Grand Hotel – a venerable Prague institution that I have always enjoyed.

What follows is a small sampling (they had about 600 beautiful images from their wedding day) of that very special day when Katie & Michael and their family & friends joined them in celebrating their union here in Prague.

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German-Themed Hipster Wedding At Prague’s Vrtba Garden

After a stunning elopement wedding last year at Prague’s Vrtbovska Garden Polya & Dirk decided that having ‘2.0’ was in order – though this time they were going to marry with the families and friends in attendance and have a laugh!

But with a small caveat, they decided a Bavarian-themed wedding was in order. To be honest, I was not so sure that this would go over well, but with these two and the fact that they have fun wherever they go – it worked out beautifully.

Family & friends and the stunning location combined to make for a truly unforgettable wedding.

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Jennifer & Shad Vrtbovska Garden wedding photography in Prague

Congratulations to Jennifer & Shad who traveled over from the United States to have their destination wedding here in Prague!

Before this exciting chapter of their lives begin they decided to marry in Europe in the romantic and stunning city of Prague. The historic Vrtbovska Zahrada with its elegant and stunning baroque architecture provided a truly extraordinary venue for exchanging their vows.

After a short, intimate ceremony it was time for champagne toasts and congratulations before we explored this wonderful garden that is an oasis of calm within the bustling city of Prague. The gardens also provides breathtaking panoramic views of the skyline.

One of the many talents that Shad possesses is his photography, so when we were creating some stylish bridal portraits of Jennifer I decided to surprise Shad by turning the camera over to him. Shad was more than happy to capture some stunning pictures of his radiant bride. BTW the portraits look great, though with the beautiful Jennifer how could they not be? Afterwards it was time to explore more of this stunning city with it’s palaces, hidden streets, gardens and of course the Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock and of course Prague Castle.

To Jennifer & Shad, I wish both of you much love, happiness and success in your new lives together as husband & wife.

Many thanks to Cary for doing a great job in assisting and to Timur of Royal Weddings for putting on a truly 1st class & beautiful wedding.

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From The Blog: Wendy & Nick -Vrtbovska Garden Elopement

Vrtbovska Garden wedding / Wendy & Nicholas / elopement wedding

Wendy & Nicholas traveled over from the US to have their destination wedding elopement at one of Prague’s most beautiful Gardens: Vrtbovksa Zahrada.

Nicholas, was already waiting patiently downstairs when I met up with Wendy during her preparations at the Aria Hotel – as her suite overlooked the garden she could sneak a peak to see how Nicholas was getting on during this sweltering hot summer day.

A few last minute touch ups and it was time to head downstairs for the start of their very intimate ceremony – and a few minutes later it was official. Introducing Mr. & Mrs Schmidt. After a few drinks we headed up to the very top of the garden for the stunning views and especially as one of Europe’s most beautiful castles overlooked us. Later we went to the Old Town Square for a horse and carriage ride followed by a dinner at the Hotel U Prince’s rooftop terrace.

With their cool and very fun laid back demeanor and the fact that they were midwesterners like myself I proposed an idea for one of the last portrait locations – the beach near the Charles Bridge. They were game and with one of my favorite lighting technicians we created a truly stunning series of portraits – a few of them captured here.

To say that they were wonderful to be around is really an understatement.

Dear Kurt,

the photos are absolutely stunning! We are so happy with them! We could not be happier! It was such a pleasure to get to know you and have you there to capture our wedding day!

Wendy & Nicholas

I always tell my friends who are still working as photojournalists that I really have found my calling as a photographer and yes, I very much enjoy capturing ‘weddings’.