Surrey wedding photographer / Destination Wedding in Normandy
I photographed Alexia and Mark during their engagement photo session in central London. It was a gorgeous sunny autumnal day which we spent around Regent’s park and by the River Thames. You can see photos from their couple photoshoot in London here. I was so delighted when they asked me to photograph their big day, at a destination wedding at Le Hommey in Livry, Normandy.
Normandy was the perfect destination for a wedding. It has beautiful countryside, charming villages and so much history, so guests have plenty to do in between wedding engagements, or they can prolong their stay and make a holiday out of it! For me, it was the first time in Normandy and I thoroghly enjoyed visiting small villages, D-Day beaches and driving through the countryside. Here are a few photos I took on the way to the wedding, and on the way home.
The wedding ceremony was held at a village hall; an intimate ceremony attended by family, witnesses and closest friends. It was an emotional, warm ceremony and a prelude of what was to come on the day of the wedding reception.
The wedding day started with bridal preparations and bridal portraits at the family home. After we’ve finished with bridal photography, I left to go to the reception venue where the groom was waiting and the guests were gathering. The setting was lovely - an old barn conversion with lots of land around and its very own private lake. The wedding party was set in the shaded area overlooking the lake, where bride and groom exchanged their wedding vows and heard readings from their family and friends. One of the highlights for me was Alexia’s grandma singing a French song with everyone joining in celebration. I love those little personal touches! It was a really fun wedding with family and friends arriving from all corners of the world - everyone made it and had a fantastic time, including myself. Many many congratulations to the happy couple - I wish you happiness, love and good fortune in years to come!
As Surrey wedding photographer, I work across London, Surrey and the south east, and travel all across the UK and abroad at an additional cost. If you are planning a destination wedding and would like to discuss photography for your big day, please contact me through my website, email at info@minamilanovic-photography.com or call me on 07793 677 867. I would love to hear from you!
Destination Wedding Photographer in Oaxaca, Mexico
I am so happy to share these photos of my dear friends' wedding in lovely Mexico! It was an amazing wedding and I am so thrilled to have been a part of it, and to have photographed it as an Oaxaca destination photographer!
Surrey Wedding Photographer in Mexico
Diana and Phil are based in London but chose to get married in Mexico because Diana’s family lives there. They chose wonderful Oaxaca for their stylish and tradition-filled destination wedding. Oaxaca is a great little city, filled with history, art and tasty gormet food. As part of the wedding celebration, we travelled to Monte Alban ruins and visited many villages rich in indigenous people, cultures and crafts.
The bride and groom got ready at the Casa Oaxaca Boutique Hotel, a gorgeous colonial style hotel in downtown Oaxaca. I photographed Diana have her hair and makeup done, and put on her wedding dress. From there we walked the short walk through town to the ceremony venue, which was a beautiful gallery on Calle Macedonio Alcalá. There were some interesting ceremonial traditions like putting a wedding lasso around the bride and groom which symbolises lifetime unity of the newlyweds. After the ceremony, it was party time! The guests were treated to a traditional Oaxacan calenda which is a type of street procession with giant puppets and brass music! It was truly a unique destination wedding, and I can’t thank the bride and groom enough for organising everything, and making it as unforgettable day for me as I am sure it was for you. :-)
Have a look below at a selection of photos from Diana & Phil’s incredible Mexican wedding!
Surrey Destination Photographer
As a destination wedding photographer, I work in Mexico, France, Germany and beyond, photographing weddings. Living in England, I photograph weddings in London, Surrey and the South East, and being born and raised in Serbia, I also photograph weddings in Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and the Balkans. Get in touch if you are planning your destination wedding and want to discuss photography coverage. I look forward to hearing from you!
York House Wedding / London Wedding Potographer
I was so pleased when Vickie and Paul asked me to photograph their intimate wedding at York House, Twickenham. I got to know Vickie quite well over the course of our Bump to Baby pregnancy photo sessions (see post from Nov 16) that it felt really special to be a part of their wedding. York House is a stunning venue where I photographed before on a few occasions, but to photograph a wedding there on one of the most beautiful days of the year was a real treat! I hope you enjoy these few photos from the day.
