Lilly & Gill’s Dream Wedding At The Historic Vrtba Garden

When I first met Gill, I knew he was planning something special. Despite personal tragedies, he found happiness with Lilly, whose warmth was undeniable. They chose the stunning Vrtba Garden in Prague for their wedding, a place with breathtaking views. After the ceremony, we captured intimate portraits amidst crowds of tourists. The celebration continued at the Hotel International, where a Bollywood DJ energized the party. Later, they had a second wedding in Sikh attire at a temple in Dresden, which will be shared in another blog post.

Presented here is their album design

a sunrise & sunset pre-wedding portrait session in Prague with K+R

Kennis & Ripple are two really sweet people who will be marrying in Hong Kong in a few months. But before they exchange their ‘I do’s’ they decided to travel to Prague for their sunrise & sunset pre-wedding portrait session with yours truly.

They decided on a sunrise start on top of the Charles Bridge. Truth be told the Charles Bridge at sunrise feels more like Disneyland than the once peaceful oasis of calm it used to provide.  On this particular morning before the sun came up it was already quite busy so we decided to back away from the crowds and take it all in from a different location. Thankfully the bridge is large enough to accommodate everyone. Not only did we capture them during the pre-dawn we also backed up to give them time to stop, look around and take it all in. It is not often that you get a chance to view such a beautiful sunrise from Prague’s Charles Bridge.

Mother nature did her part by providing them with blueish purple sky that flared a deep Orange and it was truly unforgettable. As we work with a full lighting crew capturing these beautiful colors at night is not a problem. Kennis & Ripple clearly enjoyed the experience and were quite happy to exchange a warm hello to the other couples who were also being photographed as we made our way to the Old Town Square.

Sadly the Astronomical clock was covered in scaffolding so we simply took in the square’s architecture and especially the sunlight breaking over it which  created a wonderful atmosphere for these two.  My only regret was not having a long veil for Kennis to use to create some very stylish images of the bride-to-be. But truth be told, this is a couples portrait session and ultimately that is what they want: couples portraits.

After taking a walk around and seeing more sights we headed back to the already very busy Charles Bridge to capture more unique portraits at some of my favorite locations. One thing I enjoyed (and they absolutely loved it as well) were the many sun flare shots we were able to create during the Golden Light hour here. To complete our morning session we headed to the riverside. Some of their favorite images are of them simply sitting and taking it all in.

As this was a Sunrise and Sunset session we had a much needed break in the afternoon, and with a new hair & makeup look and a stunning red dress it was time to head out and capture more unique locations. For a late afternoon start there is no better location than the peaceful oasis of the Vrtba Garden. We were not the only photographers there during that time but nevertheless we were able to create some beautiful & stylish lit portraits overlooking the city below.  Prague Castle was our next stop before heading down to the Charles Bridge after the sunset.

Though we did not have an amazing sunset we did have one of those incredible mornings where the golden light  bathed us in its warmth and created some unique images.  One of the nicest things I will remember from this session is when Ripple (or as I like to call him Mr. Ripple) finally  let go and just laughed and laughed and laughed.  His smile and laughter are really infectious and Kennis being the sweetheart that she is lights up when he does as well. As a photographer I am very happy I met these two and were able to create something quite unique for them and about them as they really are a sweet couple.

The following collection of images are some of their chosen ones that they will be showing proudly to their family & friends during their upcoming wedding in Hong Kong. To Kennis & Ripple, I wish you both much luck, happiness and success in your new lives together as husband and wife.

Charles Bridge at night, couple embracing, wedding dress, blue & pink sky, gas lamps

Charles Bridge at night, couple embracing, wedding dress, blue & pink sky, gas lamps

Prague, Charles Bridge sunrise, couple embracing, wedding dress, yellow sky, sun flare, statues

Prague, Charles Bridge sunrise, couple embracing, wedding dress, yellow sky, sun flare, statues

Prague, Charles Bridge, couple portrait, wedding dress, statues

Prague, Charles Bridge, couple portrait, wedding dress, sun flare, Powder Tower

Prague, Charles Bridge, couple portrait, wedding dress, sun flare, Powder Tower

Prague, Charles Bridge, couple portrait, holding hands, love locks, yellow colors

Prague, Charles Bridge, happy couple, wedding dress, love locks, Prague Castle

Prague, happy couple, wedding dress, sun flare, moody portrait, happy couple

Prague, happy couple, sun flare, caressing her face, smiling bride

Prague, happy couple, sun flare, couple embracing in the sun

Prague Old Town Square, groom portrait, Tyn Church, sun flare

Prague Old Town Square, wedding couple embracing, Tyn Church, sun flare

Prague Old Town Square, vintage bridal portrait, wedding dress, blue sky, statues

Prague riverside, wedding couple sitting, holding hands, swans, Charles Bridge

Prague riverside, wedding couple walking, holding hands, Charles Bridge, swans

Prague riverside, wedding couple embracing, Charles Bridge, swans

Prague riverside, wedding couple walking holding hands, Charles Bridge, swans

Prague Vrtba Garden, red dress, young couple embracing, holding hands

Prague Vrtba Garden, St. Nicholas Church, red dress, young couple embracing, holding hands

Prague Vrtba Garden, St. Nicholas Church, Prague Castle, red dress, young couple walking

Prague Vrtba Garden, red foliage, red dress, happy young couple, tiara

Prague Vrtba Garden, red foliage, red dress, happy young couple, tiara

Prague Vrtba Garden, Prague Castle, red dress, happy young couple, tiara

Prague Vrtba Garden, Prague Castle, red dress, happy young couple, tiara

Prague Vrtba Garden, Prague Castle, red dress, embracing, happy young couple

Prague Vrtba Garden, St. Nicholas Church, red dress, couple walking, wide angle lens, skyline

Prague Castle, young couple playing with leaves, red dress

Prague Castle, young couple walking hand in hand, castle guard shacks, St. Vitus, blue sky

Prague Castle, young couple holding hands, red dress, night image, St. Vitus, blue sky

Prague Castle, young couple sitting, embracing, red dress, night image, St. Vitus, blue sky

Prague Castle, young couple standing, red dress, night image, St. Vitus, blue sky

Prague Charles Bridge, young couple, red dress, sitting smiling lady, standing man

Prague Charles Bridge, young couple, red dress, embracing, night time photo

 

Portrait Locations:  Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Riverside, Vrtba Garden, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge

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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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