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Page Last Updated December 7th, 2021
Tsvetelina and Stefan were married on a cold winter afternoon in Sofia, Bulgaria, and they posed for portraits as the sun began to set. The halo around the sun created the perfect frame for the silhouetted couple, who are about to share a tender kiss.
Tsvetelina's and Stefan's love story began many years ago, and these two have long been building a life together. They have a daughter together, but getting married had not been a priority. They were simply focused on the love they had...
The bride and groom participate in the traditional Bulgarian wedding ritual of breaking bread. This ritual requires the bride and groom to hold a large loaf of bread above their heads and to pull it apart. According to tradition, the spouse who gets the largest piece of bread will be the most powerful force in the marriage. In this case, the bride clearly got the largest piece — and is pleased with her winnings. The groom dons a look of amusement, knowing what this means for him in the...
The wedding officiant incorporates Bulgarian tradition into the couple's civil ceremony in Sofia.
Mihaela and Branimir planned an intimate and powerful wedding ceremony in Sofia, Bulgaria. The story of their wedding day was defined by micro moments that elevated the experience for both themselves and their guests. From the chimes of champagne flutes clanking against one another to the laughter shared amongst the guests, this wedding was full of life, celebration and love.
Georgia and Andrew pose for a lighthearted yet powerful portrait on a tennis court in Sofia, Bulgaria. Georgia and Andrew, a fun-loving couple who reside in the United Kingdom, decided to host their wedding with a close group of family and friends in the bride's hometown of Sofia, Bulgaria. Their reception took place at the Cozy Bar in the heart of the city, and everyone enjoyed a relaxed, carefree day where the couple's love for one another...
The newlyweds pose for formal wedding portraits. The reflection in this portrait symbolizes their ability to consider the past and the challenges they overcame during their year all while looking forward to their future as a married couple.
Kalina and Georgi had originally planned a springtime wedding in Ruse, Bulgaria, but the pandemic required them to be flexible and rearrange their wedding plans. With love as their top priority, they opted to postpone their wedding until August,...
Here we see the bride and groom saying “I do” during their first small ceremony as guests in masks take pictures.
This couple did not limit themselves to just one day of union and instead chose to have two separate ceremonies. The first ceremony took place in Triaditsa, Sofia, Bulgaria, and the second and grander of the two took place in the ornate St. Nedelya Church in Sofia, Bulgaria. The lively reception took place nearby...
Despite wearing her gown and being ready to walk down the aisle, the bride works at the last minute to perfect the wedding arch before the ceremony begins.
Not wanting to postpone their lifelong commitment to one another due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this couple planned an intimate outdoor wedding ceremony at Villa Ekaterina in Vakarel, Bulgaria.
The newlyweds having a relaxing moment on the cradle before the wedding party starts.
Sneji and Sanndo have been together as a couple for more than 15 years and have two lovely daughters, Alex and Roni. In 2019 they finally decided to get married and chose July 25th, 2020 as the date of their wedding. Despite the lockdown and all the difficulties as a result of the social distancing restrictions, they did not change their wedding date but were strongly believing it would happen. And...
As the sun begins to set, the couple shares their first dance together as husband and wife beside the lovely Crazy Pool in Ruse, Bulgaria.
This couple may have had to alter their original plans slightly, but they weren’t going to let anything stop them from getting married. Since they had to remain socially distanced, Teddy and Niky decided they...
Yoanna and Radoslav celebrated their wedding with their closest friends and family members, and the day was full of smiles all around. The couple showed off their creativity and artistic eye through their unique décor. Starting from the preparations at home and the ceremony in a large and elaborately decorated church during the afternoon, all the way through the night during the outdoor reception, this couple enjoyed a day tailored to their unique style.
As the evening begins to set in...
Despite the hot weather, Teodora and Georgi were eager to get married. Their families and grandparents were crying tears of joy seeing how happy they were together. This unique couple decided to have two separate ceremonies to accommodate everything they wanted out of their special day, so there was plenty to be celebrated.
Having just been married, Teodora and Georgi share some private time together before leaving to celebrate with their guests. Standing in a quiet corner, Georgi...
Reni and Kiko decided to get married in the beautiful Ribaritsa, Bulgaria, located in the mountains. In addition to the traditional and rustic architecture of the town, the large, tree-covered mountains set the perfect scene for an intimate and romantic wedding. They had their wedding ceremony in the lush, green forest in the presence of their families. Everybody was so excited about their marriage, and many wedding guests were crying tears of joy.
Both families watch Reni and Kiko...
The beautiful bride Irina is happy to say 'Yes. I do.' and to confirm this by her signature.
Despite the social distancing measures, Irina and Viktor decided not to change the date of their marriage. They were one of the first couples who got married once the quarantine was over. It was their Big Day and they really enjoyed the time with their families, the walk in the streets of Sofia and some photos with their best friends. The wedding of Irina and Viktor is another great example...
In this image, the bride and groom gear up to enter Area 52, the trampoline park.
These newlyweds decided to really shake things up for their wedding day by spending a bit of time at a trampoline park which, in addition to the jump zone, provided numerous activities, including a battle beam station that the couple made the most of. This unique pair decided not to keep to wedding traditions, but rather to have some fun and...
Young couple Lyubi and Kiril planned their wedding day as a fun, low-key beach party at Smokinya Beach, in Sozopol, Bulgaria. The wedding party traded the traditional tuxes for board shorts and short sleeves as the newlyweds celebrated their nuptials late into the night.
Exchanging of the wedding rings with the Bulgarian flag colors from the official's outfit.
Luba and Craig are Bulgarian and English, who have decided to marry in Luba's hometown, with some of their closest relatives and friends. The celebration started from Sredets City Hall, located in the center of Sofia, the newlyweds exchanged their wedding vows and received greetings from the guests. After the ceremony, we took a short walk for some casual shots and portraits.
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