Virginie & Ivan's wedding

It’s always been that way with French women. Well, it’s not like I’ve had so many brides of French origin, but Virginie is the second—and just like the first, a couple of years ago, all of our communication happened over the phone until the day before the wedding, when we finally met in person.

Estancia La Paz was the breathtaking venue chosen by this beautiful couple, with whom I felt an instant connection—just hours before documenting their wedding in one of the most stunning locations in Córdoba. La Paz is a typical Argentine estancia built in Italian Renaissance style; it was originally constructed in 1830, and by the late 19th century had become a favorite refuge of Argentine President Julio Argentino Roca. And so, on this overcast Saturday with rain looming in the sky, it became the backdrop for Virginie and Iván’s long-awaited celebration, after more than seven years of love and commitment.

During the speeches that followed the ceremony, something said by her own sister caught my attention. Virginie had always been the little girl in the family who didn’t want to leave home, the one who seemed afraid of any kind of adventure. But fate has its own sense of humor—and one day, it sends you to the farthest corner of the world, where you meet the love of your life in the hallways of a hotel.

Too short of a version? Okay, now add in some back-and-forth moments, the help of friends, countless kisses and hugs—and you’ll land right here, in this day.

Iván, with a heart shaped by the Córdoba mountains, had won Virginie over. And Virginie wasn’t about to let Iván go.

This is a glimpse into their beautiful wedding—one that, despite a few nerves and tears early on, reminded everyone of a simple truth: when it comes to celebration, it’s not about the place, the weather, or the number of years. The guests are what truly matter. And not a single one of them is made of cardboard or part of the decor.

Flor & Agus's Wedding

Flor and Agus’s wedding was an absolute delight. With flawless organization by the hotel’s team and the stunning decor by Fabiola Enrique, guests arrived at the hotel’s park, where they enjoyed a beautiful afternoon with views of the river—a perfect setting for celebration.

A true celebration of love, just as this couple deserved. Surrounded by friends and family, the night was filled with joy, laughter, cheers, and heartfelt emotion—an unforgettable evening.

Venue: Hotel Casino Victoria

Wedding Planner & Deco: Fabiola Enrique

Lena & Fabian: wedding in Switzerland

Nothing could have been more perfect for this couple. Okay, wait—let me explain: as a wedding photographer, I always say that whatever shows up on the day is perfect. So whether it was the light drizzle during their civil ceremony or this celebration under full sunshine, there’s no competition.

Some will prefer one style, others will lean toward sipping cocktails, listening to soft music, basking in the sun that gently kisses the skin under a silky, cloudless sky by the river that separates Switzerland from Germany and France. All of that took place in an industrial-style venue that served as the backdrop for Lena and Fabian’s incredible wedding celebration—while exquisite drinks and hors d’oeuvres flowed alongside hugs and heartfelt congratulations.

And when you add the fact that no one was missing—everyone who was meant to be there was present—family and friends specially chosen by the couple came together, and love songs moved even the photographer. Speeches brought the couple to tears. Heart-shaped balloons with handwritten messages were released into the sky, carrying wishes of happiness wherever the wind would take them. Honestly, I think that made it all pure perfection for everyone. It allowed things to simply flow, just as they were meant to.

Because there are many things we cannot control: one of them is red balloons drifting in the wind; another is love—when it arrives, and we choose to say Yes.

We also can’t control the celebrating, the laughter, the tears, the sharing, or the quiet reflection about what has brought us to this very moment. What were the wishes and dreams that led us here, and how hard did we fight to make them real?

Hair & Makeup: Giulia Monfregola

Bouquet: bim Schloss Blumen

Venue: Ostquai

Catering & Cake: Turbinenhaus Catering

Cake Decor & Dessert Table: Aliya Weber

Drum Show: Stickstoff

DJ: Debi Monfregola

Invitations & Decor: Silvia Wolff

Performers: Stageproject

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Janine & Dario

When I met them in Lucerne, after several email exchanges, I knew instantly that I wanted to be part of this wedding. No doubt about it.

Between Janine’s huge smile and Dario’s warmth, it was hard to think of capturing this wedding as just a job. The more time I spend in this field, the more selective I become about the couples I want to carry in my memories.

Dario and Janine are both Swiss—but from two very different Switzerlands. Janine is from the south, near Italy, and Dario is from Central Switzerland. And while they are equally Swiss, the differences between them can be striking: from language (different words for the same thing), to food, music, and the culture that shapes how people behave. These small differences make people beautifully distinct.

But there’s always something that connects us, right?

Janine was straightforward in our first talk: “Family, and the meaning of family, is very important to me.” She wanted her wedding to reflect that, and didn’t want a celebration organized by someone outside of her circle of loved ones. She knew it would take effort, some stress, and a bit of exhaustion too.

I told her:

“Look… there are two ways to welcome friends into your new home: one is to invite them over and order the best pizza in town, you drink, you laugh, and have a great time. The other is to do the same thing, but this time you make the pizza yourselves. Maybe it’s not perfect, maybe the crust isn’t super crispy, maybe the shape is a bit off—but are your friends coming for the pizza? The joy and celebration live in the small acts, and that’s what your friends and family will remember from your wedding.”

That idea was unfamiliar to Dario—at first. Until he gave it some thought and said something I’ll never forget:

“Now I’m building a family with Janine. And I want that feeling—for myself and for what’s to come.”

I thought that was truly beautiful.

Not only honoring his partner’s wishes, but also wanting to feel the same connection. And so, the Swiss from Central Switzerland embraced traditions from the South, and the Southern Swiss laughed and danced to the rhythms of the Central region. Both families were fully present and engaged in this day-and-a-half celebration.

That’s how a new family is built: differences come together to form a new identity, a new story to share. And I absolutely love that.

Enjoy this glimpse into Janine and Dario’s wedding—a day and a half of heartfelt celebration in a breathtaking part of Central Switzerland.

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Und ein neuer Tag ist angebrochen...

Y un nuevo día llegó…

Camila and Emin

“I think we should get married, don’t you?”

The rain kept falling steadily in the small village near Lake Como, Italy. The night was calm, and while the sound of raindrops and the reflection of the lights on the wet ground—covered in fallen leaves—outside the hotel seemed to be the only witnesses of a quiet moment between the two of them, his gaze held steady. And without planning or thinking it through, the words escaped his mouth—words that would stir a whirlwind of emotions inside Camila.

There was no denying that this man was in love with her. He had every reason to be—they had already shared several years together, and he was pretty much struck the very first day he saw her at her workplace.

The silence, and Camila’s lack of response, felt endless for Emin. But in her mind, a flood of mental images played out—scenes of how this moment was supposed to go. Yes, the rain was perfect. Yes, it was romantic—the two of them there in the quiet of a dark night, in one of the most beautiful regions of Northern Italy, on yet another trip together… But there hadn’t been a real proposal. Shouldn’t there be a romantic dinner first? A surprise that had taken months of planning? …and the ring? But none of that had happened. Emin simply followed his heart. He didn’t overthink it. He just knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her.

And in that moment, he understood Camila even more deeply.

When they returned home, she said: “If we’re going to get married, I want a ring.”

Back in Switzerland, Camila went out in search of her ring. Emin went with her to pick it out, but when it came time to pay, he hesitated. He explained he’d do it later.

A week later, under a little makeshift canopy in their shared apartment, Emin was waiting. This time with the official question:

“I want to know if you truly want to marry me…”

And the ring was waiting for her in that small corner he had built with his own hands.

Maybe we need to accept that what we long for will come to us in ways we never planned or dreamed of. But it will come. And that doesn’t make it any less meaningful.

Two lives crossed paths to create a new story—and that story is already becoming something greater. A daughter, still in the womb, attending her parents’ wedding. Two cultures, as distant as they are close. Two different ways of seeing and feeling, and yet, at the core, the same truth: that emotion, laughter, hugs, and the sense of celebration in moments like this one connect us more than any cultural difference ever could. Albanian music and dances mixed with traditional Argentine food—a combination hard to resist.

This is the story of Camila and Emin. She’s Argentine-Swiss, he’s Albanian-Swiss. And in these strange times where stories keep intertwining in a chaotic world, love still finds its place—even if it arrives without the sugar-coated scenes, phrases, and Hollywood moments that have seeped into our collective subconscious. Love is real when we accept the other person exactly as they are—even when they propose without a ring in hand, because sometimes symbols aren’t meant to be seen. They live inside us, in the way we look at one another.

That night, in that little town in Northern Italy, with the rain falling just outside the hotel window, nothing more was needed to remember that the moment—is always the perfect moment.

Wedding Carol & Salim

Our plans tend to follow where life wants to take us. It’s that simple. We make plans, and in the end, something completely different happens—something we didn’t expect, but that ultimately takes us exactly where we were meant to be.

That’s more or less what happened to Carol. She wasn’t planning on getting married—and yet here we are, looking at the photos from her wedding to Salim. She didn’t want to be a mother—and now we see her glowing, happy, with a baby bump. So yeah…

The idea that we must stick to our desires no matter what isn’t exactly how the Universe works. It gives us not what we want, but what it knows we need. And in Carol and Salim’s wedding, the love and warmth of their friends and family were the true essence of the celebration. Hugs, knowing glances, laughter—and the communion of a real Argentine asado, right in the middle of Switzerland.

Enjoy this beautiful wedding in a small Swiss village, on a rainy day with a few rays of sun that broke through—just after they said “I do.”

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