WEDDING STORIES
A globe-trotting photographer finds emotions rather than perfection in couples’ big days
An international photographer’s unique take on love through the lens.
DRAMATIC AND PASSIONATE
Newlyweds dance their first dance as man and wife at a wedding in Paris. Some of the most popular tunes couples choose for their receptions include ‘At Last’ by Etta James, ‘By Your Side’ by Sade and ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ by Elvis Presley.
A SWEET-TOOTHED DONKEY TAKES GATE-CRASHING LITERALLY
This rustic wedding venue in Lübeck, Germany, offered charming farm buildings, lush pastures and stunning views. An uninvited guest named Florine was also part of the package.
PORTRAIT OF A BRIDE WITH A FISHERMAN
A bride stands on a rocky outcrop and stares at the last light of the day on the horizon. Will her marriage be as calm as the sea stretching in front of her? Seaside weddings are a popular way to celebrate one of the happiest days in the life of a couple. The sea itself provides the perfect backdrop and the outdoor setting allows couples to avoid the expense and formality of an indoor wedding venue.
A COLOURFUL BOUQUET
An Indian bride solemnly poses for the last photograph before she steps into the garden of the Villa di Maiano near Florence, Italy, where the ceremony is to take place. Flowers are a traditional part of wedding ceremonies, dating back to the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans, who believed that herbs in the bride’s hair protected her from evil spirits.
YOU MAY KISS THE BRIDE
The wedding couple, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen, kiss in a typical Irish coastal landscape. In the past, the wedding kiss was legally binding and had the same significance as signing a wedding certificate today. The bridesmaids and groomsmen are mock-fanning themselves in response to the heat of the kiss.
A PLAYFUL MOMENT AT A WEDDING IN PERU
The bride laughs as the bridegroom attempts to remove her garter with his teeth. One explanation for this centuries-old tradition is that everything the bride wore at the wedding was thought to bring good luck, so rowdy guests would try to rip off a piece of her outfit. The tradition of the groom removing and then throwing the garter was introduced to protect the bride.