Vitosha Ritual Hall, Sofia, Bulgaria Elopement Photo Story Award

Wedding Photography of the couples civil ceremony marriage in a town hall

The bride and groom's elopement photo will serve as a timeless reminder of how the wedding officiant incorporated traditions into their civil ceremony

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.

 

Sofia Center Elopement Picture of couple as they see each other for the first time on their wedding day

Photographers in Sofia for Weddings | The bride and groom embrace on the street

The bride and groom embrace on the street when they see each other for the first time on their wedding day. The groom's parents look on during this moving moment.

Sofia Elopement Picture of the couple as well as their wedding guests walking toward the ceremony location together

Top Wedding Photography in Sofia, Bulgaria | The bride is taking her future groom by the hand and leading the way

With Mihaela taking her future groom by the hand and leading the way, the couple as well as their wedding guests walked toward the ceremony location together.

Sofia Wedding Photo of The couple posing for a powerful and sensual portrait

Sofia Wedding Photographer | The couple poses for a powerful and sensual portrait

The couple poses for a powerful and sensual portrait on the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria.

Sofia Elopement Hall Image of couple before their wedding ceremony begins

Wedding Photographer from Bulgaria | The bride and groom receive instructions from the man at the ritual hall

The bride and groom receive instructions from the man at the ritual hall before their wedding ceremony begins.

Wedding Elopement Photo from Bulgaria of groom putting the wedding ring on brides finger

Wedding and Elopement Photographer of Bulgaria | putting the wedding ring on his bride's finger

Immediately after putting the wedding ring on his bride's finger, the groom spontaneously gives his bride a brief kiss on the hand. The bride is clearly smitten with her groom and impressed by his sweet display of affection.

Wedding Ceremony Photography of Sofia, Bulgaria bride overcome by the magnitude of the moment

Wedding Ceremony Photography of Sofia, Bulgaria | The bride is overcome by the magnitude of the moment

Clearly overcome by the magnitude of the moment, Mihaela sheds a few tears in the midst of their moving and traditional wedding ceremony.

Sofia, Bulgaria Ritual Hall Vitosha Wedding Image of bride and her mother sharing a tender hug

Sofia, Bulgaria - Ritual Hall Vitosha Wedding Image | The bride and her mother share a tender hug

The bride and her mother share a tender hug in the moments following the civil ceremony.

Sofia, Bulgaria Destination Wedding Photo of couple Leaving the civil marriage hall carrying a bottle of champagne and a bouquet of flowers

Sofia, Bulgaria Destination Wedding Photographer | Leaving the civil marriage hall carrying a bottle of champagne and a bouquet of flowers

Leaving the civil marriage hall in Bulgaria carrying a bottle of champagne and a bouquet of flowers, the new husband and wife are greeted by a gypsy orchestra that planned an impromptu celebration for them. The couple embraced the spontaneity of the moment and reveled in the colorful streamers and confetti that flew around them.