Maria and Michael are one of those couples who just seem too good to be true. Everything about their wedding appears entirely seamless (from the gorgeous vintage inspired details to Maria's fab dress) but in reality they put time and effort in to making sure their simple wedding day ran this seamlessly. Sit back and enjoy (with a tinge of envy!) and get inspired by this picture perfect day, all captured beautifully by Carmen and Ingo..
Michael and Maria first met in Magdeburg, Michael's hometown in Germany. For their first date, things started off traditionally with drinks followed by a movie at the cinema. Michael fills us in..."At first it was very classic in a bar at the Hasselbachplatz. We enjoyed our time together and visited the local beach bar. Our next stop was the cinema. It was very late, but we didn’t want this evening to end. We had a lot of fun and decided to return to the Hasselbachplatz and spent some more time at the beautiful bar "Coco". I wanted to show her the best chocolate milkshakes in town". What a sweetheart!
For their proposal it was off to another beautiful part of Europe, Verona in Italy. A fabulously romantic city, it was here Michael dropped to one knee to a resounding yes from the stunning Maria.
Seriously, how beautiful is Maria? Her dress on the day was from Felice Sposa accessorised with a simple braid and pale intertwined roses in her hair. Very vintage-esque and totally stunning.
The flowers throughout the day are beautiful, soft and pretty. The perfect choice for such a classic couple.
The outdoor venue was chosen for it's flexibilty, as Michael and Maria really wanted access the day beforehand to decorate. A simple request, but one that really paid off.
If you're having a civil ceremony and are not sure what format to go for, a sand ceremony can be a sweet option. A sand ceremony is a visual way of symbolising marriage, combining two sands together - virtually impossible to separate once together.
The guests on the day kept up in the style stakes with summery hues and cute accessories. Perfect for this relaxed outdoorsy wedding.
Just as stylish as his bride Michael opted for a deep navy blue suit with a matching tie and braces. Very dapper indeed!
Michael and Maria really couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day for their wedding. The light is just perfect for these oh-so pretty portraits.
As Michael is a photographer himself, picking the right wedding photographer was a big deal for him and for Maria. "The most important point on our list where the photographer(s). As a wedding photographer my claim was to have great photos and Carmen and Ingo were the perfect match to us. We love their photographic style, and they are wonderful people." I think we can all agree it was the perfect choice!
Little potted plants make for adorable table names or favours, for some similar favour ideas check out our Green Wedding Favours post.
The rest of the décor was kept very simple and rustic, with lots of personal photos dotted around and all of the stationery hand-made by Michael.
Michael and Maria are advocates of doing things your way and have some words of wisdom if you're in the midst of planning "Start early. Seriously, enjoy every step! Take the time to find your personal style and do it. If you want to have an outdoor wedding - do it. It doesn’t matter what other people think or say. It’s your wedding and should be perfect for you."
For their honeymoon Michael and Maria headed to the city of love, Paris. Huge congrats you two and thanks so much for sharing your day with us! A big thank you also goes to Carmen and Ingo for capturing the day so beautifully. To see more of their work head on over to www.carmenandingo.com
The Wedding Details:
- Ceremony: Burg Wanzleben
- Wedding Dress: Felice Sposa
- Flowers: Anja Vorreier at Blatt & Blüte
- Groomsmen’s suits: Hugo BOSS, Peek & Cloppenburg
- Accessories: Etsy
- Cake: Kaffeehaus Köhler
- Make Up & Hair: Y Hairstyle
