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BMW classics with Lorena & Josip

When we think of weddings that stand out, the one that always comes to mind is Lorena and Josip’s beautiful celebration in the charming town of Senj. From the stunning spring weather to the unique and playful details, this wedding truly had it all.

One of the highlights? The iconic drive to the church. Lorena and Josip chose to make their arrival in style – in BMW “kockice” (classic BMWs). But what made it even more special was that we were right behind them, capturing every moment as they cruised through the streets of Senj, the wind in their hair, smiles on their faces, and love in the air. We followed them in our own BMW “kockica,” snapping photos of the couple as they made their way to the church. It was a perfect blend of excitement, elegance, and fun.

The day couldn’t have been more picturesque. The sun was shining, the sky was clear, and the gentle spring breeze made everything feel fresh and new. The coastal views weret perfect backdrop along with the feeling of timelessness in the air. Lorena and Josip, both radiant and deeply in love, embraced every moment with a sense of ease and joy. Their connection was palpable, and the beauty of their surroundings only added to the magic of the day.

Every wedding has its unique moments, but what made this one unforgettable was not just the breathtaking views or the stunning cars, but the energy between Lorena and Josip. Their love was contagious, and it filled every frame we captured. Their laughter, their genuine affection, and the playful nature of their day all came together to create something truly special.

From the BMW “kockice” to the gorgeous spring day in Senj, this wedding will always hold a special place in our hearts. Lorena and Josip, thank you for letting us be part of your day and for trusting us to capture these memories. We wish you a lifetime of happiness, love, and unforgettable moments.

Istria with Veronika & Ivan

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Veronika and Ivan’s wedding was a perfect blend of classic elegance, charming traditions, and unique touches. Set in the picturesque region of Istria, their day was filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments that we had the privilege of capturing.

The day began with Ivan and his best man, together with their close friends, in the vibrant city of Pula. The scene was set for an unconventional and fun start to the wedding day as the groom and his groomsmen on bright red Vespas.

The ceremony took place in the stunning Church of St. Anthony in Kršan, a beautiful, peaceful setting that felt both intimate and grand. The moment Veronika walked down the aisle, radiating beauty and grace, was nothing short of magical. The church, with its historical charm and serene atmosphere, was the perfect place for their vows.

After the ceremony, the couple made their way to the medieval town of Kršan for their photo session. The old stone streets, narrow alleys, and rustic charm of the town created the ideal backdrop for capturing the essence of Veronika and Ivan’s love. The couple’s connection was palpable, their laughter echoing through the quiet streets as they enjoyed the moment. Every corner of Kršan seemed to hold a piece of history, and it felt like the perfect setting to capture timeless memories.

The celebration continued at Stancija Stare Staze, a beautiful venue nestled in the heart of Istria. Surrounded by rolling hills and the warmth of close family and friends, the reception was a lively, heartfelt celebration of Veronika and Ivan’s new life together. The atmosphere was relaxed yet elegant, and the love that filled the air was contagious. From the speeches to the dancing, every detail of the evening reflected the love and joy these two share.

Veronika and Ivan, thank you for allowing us to be part of your incredible day. Your wedding was filled with such beautiful moments, and we are so grateful to have captured them. May your lives together continue to be as joyful, adventurous, and full of love as your wedding day.

Agroturizam Paladnjaki

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There are some questions we get asked time and time again and we just can’t give answers to them. We can’t decide on the favourite people we’ve shot or the favourite city we’ve shot at or our favourite designer, floral artist, band… We’re just really luck to have worked with so many fantastic people at amazing places.
We can, however, decide on our favourite venue. It’s undoubtedly Agroturizam Paladnjaki, no question about it.
We have only had a single wedding there, but it has been more than enough for us to completely fall in love with the place.
Why do we love it so much?
For starters – Agroturizam Paladnjaki is located in the heart of Istria, aka “Terra Magica”.
We have been lucky enough to shoot lots of wedding in Istria, and they have all been amazing.
When you get to Agroturizam Paladnjaki you’re surrounded by incredible nature all around, in the midst of which you find this old traditional Istrian stone house and – for good measure – an infinity pool.
So the nature is amazing, the stone-wall restaurant is fascinating, but let’s not fool ourselves. We love it so much mainly for one thing and one thing only – by far the best food we’ve ever had at a wedding.
The secret to food at Agroturizam Paladnjaki is that everything is grown locally. Anything you eat has been in the garden just a couple of huors before it arrives to your table, and if you take a sneak peek in their kitchen (which of course we did) you’ll typically see a chef making fresh gnocchi from scratch.
Sandra & Domagoj who we’ve photographed there were also amazing people and we tried to do our best, but at a certain point around 2 AM we just couldn’t resist ourselves. We went to their garden and with the help of a smartphone-flashlight we started to take some of the cherries. Directly from the trees, and of course they were the best we’ve ever had.
We’re not being payed or endorsed in any way by Agroturizam Paladnjaki to write this, but we hope that this post makes up for a kilogram or so of the cherries we’ve taken from them. 🙂

In Dubrovnik with Kristina & Damjan

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Dubrovnik is one of the most popular wedding destinations in Croatia, and for a good reason. Best known for its 13th century walls which encompass the old city, Dubrovnik is a world famous tourist destination, and among other things King’s Landing from Game of Thrones.
It was also the perfect setting for Kristina & Damjan’s wedding, who took all of the best things that Dubrovnik had to offer.
We started off with a pre-wedding session, going from Banje beach through the old parts of the city, and ending at the amazing bay beneath the Lovrijenac fortress.
On the wedding day itself it got even better.
The preparations were held at Vila Argentina, a luxury hotel with the best view of the old city. The ceremony was held at the St. Ignatius church in the middle of the old city, and then for the reception we went to a restaurant located at Banje – the best known beach in Dubrovnik.
The icing of the cake was the Retrodukcija band, with klapa Ragusa doing a performance at one of the band’s intermissions, and Kristina’s brother performing a surprise song at the end.
We’re not ashamed to admit that both of us cried a bit.

Šumska vila

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Bled & Ljubljana

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Winter magic with Ivona & Zdravko

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There’s something different about winter weddings. Even if we shoot in our “usual” locations, everything changes. The light, the feeling in the air… It’s just different. So you can imagine how childlike happy we get when we meet people who are brave enough to not just have a winter wedding, but also to have their photo session a day before the wedding on Zagreb’s Sljeme mountain.
The only thing that can make this better is when the first snow of the year falls down, and you end up walking in this real winter fairy tale scenery.
This was so beautiful that we had to remind ourselves to take pictures! 🙂
And no, we weren’t cold. And neither were Ivona and Zdravko. We were just having too much fun to feel the cold. So if you’re thinking about having a winter wedding – yes, definitely do it! And while you’re at it, go a bit out of your way to have a photo session like this. 🙂

Malinska with Maja & Kruno

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If you send us an email with your wedding date you’ll get a reply with a couple of packages. The price will vary depending on the included options, but one thing is common to all of them: we *always* include a free engagement session.
This can be done whenever you want – we’ve had sessions a year before the wedding or half a year after a wedding. They can be whenever and wherever you like, and you can be in your casual clothes or in the full wedding dress and suit attire.
They can last just an hour or two in the city where we live, but the best way we think it can be done is like with Maja & Kruno.
They just picked us up and drove us to a place that meant a lot to them personally, and for Maja & Kruno that place was Malinska, at the island Krk.
What this allows us to do is to have time in which we just hang out. We’ve made a floral arrangment for Maja’s hair at their appartment, we’ve hiked around, we even had time to go swimming at the end.
And yes, in the meantime we also took some pictures. 🙂
When you have all the time in the world then the pictures can be as relaxed as they get, and we think it shows.
Although… One part of the session was definitely an exception.
Malinska is also known for having a huge hotel complex called Haludovo. It was one of the most luxurious resorts in this part of Europe in communism times, but today it’s just a ruin.
We decided to go there and do a bit of exploring, and somehow along the way an idea appeared about taking some photos on the roof of the complex.
The problem is that you can get to the roof only by climbing some iron beams on the outside of the building, which looked like something only a crazy person could do, so naturally we said no.
And then Maja climbed. In the wedding dress. And high heels.
So after a minute or two of being shocked we just said sc**w it, and… We think you can see from the photos that it was worth it.
The view from the top of Haludovo is amazing, and in the end we not only had a great day with some amazing people, but also a story to share. 🙂

A Polish & Croatian fairy tale

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The Polish and the Croatia love each other very publicly. The Polish families come to Croatia for the sea and vacation. Lots of times the same families will keep coming to the same places on the Croatian seaside, and through the years become best friends with Croatian families. The kids also become friends amongst themselves, and not that rarely love stories are born. Julia & Sandro are a perfect example of this kind of love story. They’re an incredibly happy, goofy, head-over-heels couple. And we beg them to bring some Ptasie Mlezcko every time. Is it surprising that on the way to their wedding we stumbled upon another Polish & Croatian wedding? These things happen here more often than not, and we couldn’t be happier that they do.